Spring Break
From BSU to Baptist Bishop: one alum's story of perseveranceDouglas Miles came to Johns Hopkins as an undergraduate in 1966 from the projects of Baltimore. He entered as one of only 14 black students in his freshman class and graduated having helped found Hopkins's Black Student Union. He then went on to seminary school to become a Baptist bishop. Post a comment |
Reader's Digest ranks JHU number one in securityOf the 135 universities and colleges who participated in Reader's Digest's campus safety survey, Hopkins has been placed in the top spot. 2 Comments |
Dining reacts to student concerns over wait timeThe change in scheduling this semester has led to a variety of student complaints; they include an inability to have Fridays off, the clustering of classes in the same time slot and perhaps most unpredictably, an increase in wait time and crowding in dining facilities. Post a comment |
Hopkins hosts "Faith in the Black Community" panelDuring his childhood, Earl El-Amin looked up to the black Muslims in his neighborhood. Post a comment |
StuCo shows unanimous support for sustainability billThe Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund, which had been rejected two years ago, was unanimously passed by the Student Council last Tuesday. The proposal for the Sustainability Revolving Loan Fund requests one million dollars for the initial allotment and an additional $1 million after two years if a 20 percent average rate of return is met. Post a comment |
Security, students react to Illinois shootingsSome students question the value of a new siren and public address system Hopkins security plans to install in the wake of shootings at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Post a comment |
Spring Fair reels in Big Fish, Bone Thugs-n-HarmonyThe announcement last week that late-'90s ska band Reel Big Fish would be this year's mainstage Spring Fair act came after at least one failed attempt at signing a different band, a deal that fell apart due to financial uncertainty. Post a comment |
Hopkins follows national trend of increased Adderall use
Come exam time, many students no longer need to rearrange schedules or change their plans to make study time - they now have prescription drugs. 1 Comment |
Sororities surge as fraternities falterSororities attract largest pledge numbers in three years; fraternities see drop-offWhile sororities saw a drastic increase in pledges this year, most fraternities' recruitment numbers were down from previous years, some dramatically so. 3 Comments |
The confessions of a fashion magazine addictI ignore the people who tell me that I take fashion too seriously; I love clothes and I love wearing them in fun, interesting and sometimes unusual ways. Post a comment |
What the lusty lass lost over the centuriesWho has more fun: 21st century blondes or 17th century blondes? Clearly the answer is brunettes. Regardless, let's compare the eras a bit. Post a comment |
How to fight those unwanted cravingsWhen do your cravings strike - late at night, while watching TV, when you see or smell your temptation? Post a comment |
Charm City Cupcakes brings touch of sweetnessFrom a classy storefront nestled beside the shining golden elevators of the Colonnade wafts a smell sweeter than a spring bouquet, more enticing than summer's first barbecue, more luxurious than Chanel No. 5: the smell of cupcakes. 3 Comments |
Hopkins non-affiliate cited for trespassingA non-affiliate of the University was issued a criminal citation for trespassing in the Hutzler Reading Room of Gilman Hall on Feb. 13 and was escorted off campus by Baltimore City Police. Post a comment |
Hopkins scientists awarded honors and elected to AAPTwo Hopkins scientists were recently awarded with high honors for their contributions to medicine when they were elected members of the Association of American Physicians. Post a comment |
West Chester University residence halls go greenWest Chester University is in the process of implementing a plan that will save millions in energy costs and be safer for the environment. Post a comment |
Egyptian photos able to viewed on the WebThis month, Web surfers will have the chance to experience the discoveries of a Hopkins archaeological team in Egypt. Post a comment |
