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Chemistry professor's oxygen studies rewardedChemistry professor Kenneth D. Karlin has received two awards affiliated with the American Chemical Society (ACS) for his study of the structure and reactivity of molecular oxygen binding to copper and iron complexes. 3 Comments |
Debate emerges over making HPV shot mandatoryEven though the Human Papilloma Virus vaccine known as Gardasil was introduced to the public three years ago, it is still causing concern for girls nationally as well as on the Hopkins campus, according to Dr. Alan Joffee, director of the Student Health and Wellness Center. Post a comment |
Red, white and blue jay: political science professors talk 2008 electionProfessor Benjamin GinsbergNews-Letter (N-L): What are your thoughts on the historical significance of this particular election? Post a comment |
Red, white and blue jay: political science professors talk 2008 electionAssociate Professor Lester SpenceNews-Letter (N-L): What are your thoughts on the historical significance of this election and your predictions for its outcome based on your own findings in the political science department? Post a comment |
News in BriefCity NewsReport finds security of local school records to be questionable According to an internal audit, the Baltimore Public School System does not provide adequate security for access to records of both current and former students. Post a comment |
News In BriefIn Other College NewsNationwide increase seen in graduate school enrollment The Council of Graduate Studies (CGS) said the number of students enrolling in graduate schools has increased by three percent annually over the past decade. This is in addition to a four percent annual increase in the number of women enrolled in graduate school and a five percent annual increase in enrollment for international students. Post a comment |
Charles Village named a top 10 neighborhoodAmerican Planning Association praises community's quality of life
The American Planning Association (APA) has named Charles Village as one of 10 "Great Neighborhoods in America" for 2008. This year, the APA judged several thousand neighborhoods based on categories such as form and composition, character and personality, environment and sustainability practices. Post a comment |
Global warming demands new innovationGlobal warming. To those who believe the Earth is really heating up, these two words mean an apocalypse of huge proportions. Ever since scientific data started to show that the human population's ecological footprint could be a factor in global warming, scientists and governments have been urging people to reduce their impact on the world: Drive more fuel efficient cars, turn off the lights when you're not in the room, use public transportation, etc. 3 Comments |
Renowned Caribbean prof. shares experiences
History professor Franklin W. Knight's studies have taken him to vastly different places, from Jamaica to Japan to Baltimore to Wisconsin, and he has traveled extensively throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Post a comment |
Don't let the Facebook frenzy ruin your love lifeWell, pretty freshmen, by now you've realized which of your pre-college Facebook friendships will materialize into the real deal and which ones will result in averted gazes and iPod Emergency Avoidance Assistance for the rest of the semester. 1 Comment |
Sascha's serves five-star food at a fair price
Many of us think that in a city like Baltimore, we can't experience fine dining without paying a high price. Literally. But I was certainly proven wrong when I entered Sascha's 527 Café. Located around the corner from the Mount Vernon stop on the JHMI shuttle, Sascha's is accessible to Hopkins students and offers reasonable prices with a wide selection of foods. Post a comment |
Go nuts to lower cholesterol, blood pressure, cancer riskI love nuts. Cashews are the best (especially the honey-roasted variety), and then come peanut M&Ms and then almonds. Of course, I clearly don't love the nuts alone - I like them processed and salted and coated and calorie-infested, but I justify this by saying that regardless of what you add to the nut, you haven't subtracted from its nutritional value, you've just added a bit to the cavity crusters. 6 Comments |
Proposed bill seeks to regulate endowmentsCongress to debate increasing the role of federal government in university endowmentsA Vermont congressman plans to introduce legislation that would force colleges and universities to spend a minimum amount of their endowments each year. Post a comment |
