Spring Break
Few students create own majorsJust three students each year complete the rigorous process for Interdisciplinary StudiesWith 35 choices of possible majors, it might seem as though there are plenty of options to choose from. But for certain students with a wide range of interests, confining their course of study primarily to one discipline may not be the best fit. Post a comment |
Brody reflects on his years at Hopkins, decision to retireWith word of his retirement making national news, University President William Brody was reminded of his 2005 statement to the News-Letter that when he retired, he would play in a piano bar. 1 Comment |
Univ. approves new avenue for green projectsHopkins students are continuing to show their support for a "green" university, having just received approval for a new environmental sustainability initiative, tentatively called the Sustainable Hopkins Infrastructure Program (SHIP). Post a comment |
Plans to develop vacant lot in Charles Village delayed againThe future site of the Olmsted - the gaping, undeveloped lot on 33rd and St. Paul Streets - will remain vacant at least through the summer, as plans to begin construction in August have been suspended indefinitely. Post a comment |
Physicians protest use of live pigs for practice
A small group of physicians staged a protest in front of the School of Medicine Wednesday, decrying its use of live animals for surgical training - a practice abandoned by all but 10 of the country's medical schools - as outdated, unnecessary and cruel. Post a comment |
Harvard not to admit transfer students for two yearsOfficials at Harvard College have decided not to accept any transfer admissions for the next two academic years due to space issues. 1 Comment |
Beehives stolen from Penn State laboratoryEntomologists at Penn State University were set back in their bee research upon the discovery that 150 beehives were stolen from a lab. Post a comment |
Some Ivy League schools reduce tuition hikesTuition increases at some Ivy League schools for the 2008-09 academic year will be less than those seen in the past several years. Post a comment |
Bloomberg school center takes steps to help homeless youthsThe Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Adolescent Health is taking important steps toward alleviating problems associated with Baltimore's homeless youth population. Post a comment |
JHU library hosts map exhibit on Baltimore's growthA new exhibit on display at the Milton S. Eisenhower Library features maps detailing Baltimore's growth from the mid-1800s century through the 20th century. Post a comment |
Anatomy professor helps in discovery of oldest knownHopkins anatomy professor Kenneth Rose played an instrumental role in the discovery of the oldest known rabbit bones. Post a comment |
The best tactics for choosing prophylacticsCondoms have been in use for over 500 years, with latex condoms first appearing in 1912. With such a noble history, its no surprise that there are many varieties to choose from in 2008. Condoms are generally considered the easiest and cheapest form of contraceptives among college students, though the gap between condoms and the No. Post a comment |
Going to the "core" of a strong, healthy backExamine how you are sitting right now. Are your shoulders hunched over? Is your head cocked to one side? Most people do these things naturally without even being aware of it. By becoming more conscious of your posture and strengthening your core you can prevent back problems down the road. Post a comment |
Shining a light on the fading fad of sunglasses at nightIt may be the first week back from spring break, but play along with me for a minute. Rack your brain and try and think - easier said than done, I know. Post a comment |
