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Baltimore smoking ban passed; focus shifts to state legislation

Baltimore smoking ban passed; focus shifts to state legislation
After nearly two years of debate, the Baltimore City Council has approved a controversial ban on smoking in bars, joining 15 states and over 100 municipalities nationwide with similar laws. The ban, which Mayor Sheila Dixon signed yesterday while announcing the city's allocation of $100,000 to help current smokers quit, passed with the support of nine council members — one more than needed — and will go into effect in January 2008.… Post the First Comment

U.S. Lacrosse looks to move to Harbor

U.S. Lacrosse looks to move to Harbor
U.S. Lacrosse, the national governing body for the fastest growing sport in the country, intends to abandon its location of nine years across from Homewood field for a prospective $25 million office and athletic complex at the new Harbor Point in downtown Baltimore.… Post the First Comment

Hopkins ranked 7th in 2006 fundraising

Hopkins ranked 7th in 2006 fundraising
Donations to Hopkins increased in the 2006 fiscal year, resulting in $458 million in campaign commitments -- a combination of both pledges and cash. According to the Office of Alumni and Development, 22 percent of alumni participated with pledges and gifts.… Post the First Comment

MINIMAL PART OF TUITION HIKE TO BRING IN MORE TAs

Only a small portion of the tuition hike planned for next year will go to hiring more teaching assisants and expository writing teachers, according to University administrators. Adam Falk, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, explained that only a small percentage of the 5.… 1 Comment


ARAMARK WORKERS SETTLE ON CONTRACT

ARAMARK WORKERS SETTLE ON CONTRACT

Aramark and the union that represents more than 100 of its employees have reached a contractual agreement after months of stalled talks that left most dining workers without health insurance and other necessities. "We are pleased to have reached an agreement that works for everyone, and we will continue to focus on delivering excellent service to the Johns Hopkins University community," said Julie Scharlé, a public relations manager for Aramark. Post a comment

Student gov. debates free speech policies

Members of the Student Council (StuCo) expressed frustration with some of the University's newest policies concerning equality and respect in the workplace -- including those endorsed by President William Brody himself -- in a meeting with members of the administration Tuesday night. 4 Comments

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