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Council jumps into search for president

Search committee holds one-time open forum for student input
The Student Council voiced its concerns to the Presidential Search Committee at an open forum on Monday, pressing its members to seek a candidate that would both lead Hopkins through the 21st century and address the concerns of the student body.… Post the First Comment

Charity event goes smoothly despite controversial speaker

A charity event involving a controversial speaker went smoothly despite the withdrawal of two participants and threats from administrators to pull funding.… 6 Comments

Five years out, some CUE goals remain unmet

Five years after the Commission on Undergraduate Education (CUE) issued a comprehensive report aimed at improving the social and academic life of undergraduate students, several of the committee's recommendations remain unfulfilled.… Post the First Comment

Things I've Learned, with Professor Matthew Crenson

Matthew Crenson lived through the aftermath of the Baltimore race riots, the Vietnam War and the Cold War, and he has shared his experiences in the classroom. … Post the First Comment


Court hands down new ruling on rape

Maryland's highest court has redefined the concept of rape to include situations in which one party withdraws consent after penetration. 8 Comments

Study abroad office changes financial policies, simplifies applications

The Office of Study Abroad has announced that changes to its billing and financial aid policies will take effect in the fall of 2008. Post a comment

Saving lives after Hurricane Katrina

When Juliette Saussy learned that Hurricane Katrina would hit New Orleans, she began to pray. Post a comment

New student loan bill protects financial aid

New legislation hopes to keep the rocky state of U.S. credit markets from preventing the granting of financial aid to parents and students. Post a comment

Prof. speaks on LGBT discrimination

Awareness of the difficulties lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals face has increased in the last 20 years, but much more progress remains to be made, according to Professor Jen Hayashi of the Hopkins School of Medicine. 1 Comment

Candido Brown overcomes on way to state recognition

Having overcome a difficult childhood plagued by drug-selling friends and drug-using family members, senior Candido Brown was determined to be different. 1 Comment

Hopkins defeats Duke 10-9 to advance to NCAA championship

Huntley has four goals, 'Top Play' in stunning upset
Hopkins defeats Duke 10-9 to advance to NCAA championship

In the NCAA tournament, where heroes are made and champions crowned, the JHU Blue Jays (11-5) knew that everything was on the line in their semi-final matchup versus Duke (18-2). Facing a Blue Devil team which the Blue Jays defeated in last year's NCAA championship game, Hopkins knew to expect a fight, even on the heels of a 17-6 Duke win on April 5. Post a comment

Hopkins donor Virginia Decker dies at age 91

Educational philanthropist Virginia Decker, whose donations helped fund the creation of the Decker Quadrangle, died on April 11 at the age of 91. Post a comment

Arts Innovation Program grants funds to faculty and students

e Homewood campus, Hopkins has given about $25,000 in grants to faculty and students. Post a comment

Hopkins eyesight research could help insomniacs

A recent discovery by a Hopkins biologist could help those suffering from insomnia and seasonal affective disorder. Post a comment

Student claims art project include self-induced miscarriages

A controversial senior art project that claims to document a year of self-induced miscarriages has been the center of debate at Yale University. Post a comment

New bill would grant TAs right to form labor unions

Democrats in Congress introduced a bill that would grant graduate student teaching assistants at private institutions the right to form labor unions. Post a comment

Proposed tax cuts in California met with student protests

Thousands of students marched at the California state capital on Monday in protest over proposed budget changes that would cut $1 billion from the public college system. Post a comment

Creighton Univ. to allow alcohol sales on campus

Nebraska's Creighton University was granted a liquor license for a new on-campus restaurant. Post a comment

No arrests made during Colorado Univ. marijuana

Ten thousand students gathered at Colorado University on Sunday to celebrate the annual counterculture holiday "4/20." Post a comment

Spring Fair food: a dieter's worst nightmare

Among the many vendors listed to appear at this year's Spring Fair are Hoffman's Funnel Cakes, Big Fat Daddy's, Yum It Up, South Carolina BBQ and MacBrand Foods. Post a comment

How to hide hickeys, and other sexy solutions

Dealing with baby drama, a boyfriend evolution or hiding those hickies? I've got your answers. Post a comment

Incorporate classic elements of men's fashion

When it comes to soul-searching, love-seeking and dressing themselves, men should follow certain rules. Post a comment

Sip, smell, soak and soothe your way to stress-free finals

The end of the academic year is bittersweet. You're almost done with another rigorous semester, and summer fun is on the horizon. Post a comment

Appeals panel invalidates SGA vote, calls for re-election

After an appeals panel disqualified all nine candidates from the first round of Student Council Executive elections, the Council announced that a re-election will begin Friday. Post a comment

Housing plan to include Charles, Blackstone

The administration has been developing a housing plan that will include on-campus housing for upperclassmen and a new freshman quadrangle. 1 Comment

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