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NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar speaks to Hopkins community on race

NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar speaks to Hopkins community on race
In the past, the Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium (MSE) has hosted politicians, actors, comedians and famous children's show scientists. … Post the First Comment

Bloomberg school finds increase in suicide rate

Researchers at the Bloomberg School of Public Health have found a significant increase in national suicide rates for middle-aged white people. … 4 Comments

Seniors look to grad school amidst troubled economy

Potential graduates uncertain about future employment opportunities
Though the effects of the economic downturn have yet to significantly impact the rate at which Hopkins graduates secure new jobs, and in spite of recent government graduate hiring rising by double digits, the prospect of a recession has left many seniors feeling less secure about their post-graduation employment prospects.… Post the First Comment

Hopkins professor discusses electronic voting

Hopkins's own Aviel Rubin, a professor in the computer science department, is very active in the area of electronic voting. He is best known for his analysis in 2003 of the weaknesses in the software on Diebold electronic voting machines and the first successful "hack" of the iPhone in 2007 by Independent Security Evaluators, a consulting firm which Rubin co-founded and currently serves as the president for.… Post the First Comment


Health and Wellness to offer herbal consultations

Less than two months after the Hopkins Hospital opened a new Integrative Medical Center, the Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) has announced plans to offer integrative treatments to Hopkins students starting today. 5 Comments

Opposing groups debate nation's challenges

College Democrats, Republicans discuss war and free markets in light of presidential election
Opposing groups debate nation's challenges

David Byrnes and Daniel Marans have been friends for nearly two years. They have been debating politics with each other for just as long. Post a comment

A&S enrollment rises, Engineering drops

While Hopkins undergraduate studies have been known for their scientific and medical bent, recent data released by the Office of the Registrar suggests that more students are pursuing their interests in the humanities and other top-ranked majors such as International Relations. Post a comment

News in Brief

Safety group receives over $2 million Gifts of more than two million dollars have been awarded to the Johns Hopkins Quality and Safety Research Group (QSRG). These contributions are a result of a matching fund from an anonymous donor and the Sandler Foundation of the Jewish Community Fund. Post a comment

Being late to class is no excuse to not look classy

HopCouture

Oh s--t! I just woke up five minutes before class and I need to make myself look presentable, or at least not like someone who woke up five minutes before class. Post a comment

The most reliable trick in the book: reading his lips

Lipschtick

A friend of mine recently asked how to bridge the gap between friends and lovers. Post a comment

Imbibe and survive the chaos of Fells Point this Halloween

Guest Column

Before you venture off into the mayhem that is Fells Point on Halloween, there are a few things you should know. Post a comment

Feeling unusually sad? Chances are, you might have SAD

To Health With It

Ahh ... Leaves are turning golden-red and brown, the wind is brisk and chilly, the sun comes out later and it's already sunset when I head to the library. 1 Comment

Levering Lounge opens as new study spot

Levering Lounge opens as new study spot

For everyone frustrated with the library's buzzing mass of students, there is now a new venue for study. comfortable chairs, couches and bar stools that aim to create a new study hub. Post a comment

Teach for America offers graduates community ties

Teach for America offers graduates community ties

Only about one in every three teenagers in Baltimore graduates from high school, making graduation rates here among the lowest in the country, and according to Rachel Evans, the director for Recruitment of Teach for America (TFA) in Baltimore, this is the main issue that TFA tries to confront. Post a comment

First annual Greek Weekend provides entertainment, philanthropy

First annual Greek Weekend provides entertainment, philanthropy

Hopkins's first annual Greek Weekend was marked by participation from Greeks and non-Greeks alike at events such as Casino Night, an inter-sorority Powderpuff football game and the annual Kite and Key Cook-Off, despite dreary weather conditions. 1 Comment

Prof. Zucker discusses his two passions

Prof. Zucker discusses his two passions

Any visitor to the office of mathematics Professor Steven Zucker is immediately drawn in. On the shelves, cartoons mix and mingle with stacks of books, and an old picture of Zucker himself sits tucked neatly behind a newspaper. And of course, the chalkboard nearly is filled with complex math expressions. 15 Comments

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