Barriers remain in disability access
In the second round of examinations by the Sociology of Disability class, students researched the extent of disability access in six different areas of Hopkins life - admissions, housing and dining, student activities, athletics, special events and transportation - and came to the same conclusion as before: the Homewood campus is still largely inaccessible to the disabled. 7 Comments |
SGA Judiciary allows Facebook campaigning
Last week, the Student Government Association (SGA) passed an updated Council on Student Elections (CSE) constitution that specifically illegalized campaigning for student elections via "Facebook, Myspace or any online social directories" - the CSE would simply make one Facebook group to be utilized by all candidates. Post a comment |
Course sharing Web site raises ethical concernsA recently launched Web site called UniversityJunction is a rapidly growing, student-designed service that provides online resources and study materials for students at colleges across the country. Currently, the site provides materials for many Hopkins courses, starting with the 2009 spring semester. Post a comment |
Academic programs explore group identitiesThere are certain academic programs and centers within Hopkins that aim to examine the experiences of specific cultures, ethnicities and religions. The students that choose to study these subjects often reflect Hopkins's ethnic makeup, according to Margaret Keck, a professor in the political science department and program in Latin American Studies. Post a comment |
Ad class markets car, gains field experienceOn Wednesday, April 1, Baltimore's newest marketing agency, Charm City Communications, launched its first campaign for Nissan USA on Homewood campus. But this is no ordinary advertising agency; rather, it is fully staffed by the students of Hopkins's Advertising & Promotions (A&P) class. 1 Comment |
After years of violence Muslim's address core issues of faithThis is the second of a four-part series focusing on the relationship between violence and religion in the modern era. In the next issue, the News-Letter will explore non-violence movements in religion. A simple Google search on the phrase "violence and Islam" will, more often than not, bring up Web sites that brand Islam as a violent and belligerent faith. 1 Comment |
A conversation with MSE's Poet in Residence
Long before Jim Archer came to be the thoughtful elderly man many Hopkins students have become friendly with in the Milton S. Eisenhower Library (MSE), he was a soldier, teacher, world traveler, musician and auditor. Archer visits the MSE library as often as Hopkins's most rigorous students. Post a comment |
Neil Grauer discusses the emblematic Blue Jay
When Neil A. Grauer first drew a blue jay for a comic strip, he had no idea that it would later be the University's emblem emblazoned on the history of Hopkins through lacrosse gear and tattoos. Grauer's blue jay, born in 1965 for a comic strip for the Johns Hopkins News-letter, is currently being honored as a special collection at the Milton S. Post a comment |
20th Campus Kitchen in the nation opens at Hopkins
Last Sunday, the inauguration of the Campus Kitchen at Hopkins (CKJHU) marked the opening of the 20th Campus Kitchen in the country. Held at University Baptist Church, the kick-off event included remarks from various sponsors and coordinators of the Campus Kitchens Project (CKP), a program aimed at providing relief to the hungry by recycling leftover food from University dining facilities. 1 Comment |
Economic scholars discuss global financial crisis at FASThree Hopkins professors, along with a professor from University of Maryland, spoke before a crowd of 200
Despite the cancellation of one of its speakers, the Foreign Affairs Symposium's (FAS) fourth event of the year, a panel on the global financial crisis, had what co-chair Claire Cravero called "a great turnout." About 200 people were present. Two different Hopkins professors were able to step in and contribute in place of the absent Willem Buiter. Post a comment |
Red Maple provides elegant dining experienceWith dishes to fit every budget, this exotic dining locale is worth a trip off campusA few blocks north of the Mount Vernon/Peabody stop along the JHMI shuttle route sits an unassuming façade adorned with two stylized maple trees, with the address "930" prominently displayed over the door. No name accompanies the minimalist exterior, and as we enter, our eyes take some time to adjust to the cave-like darkness inside. Post a comment |
To tan or not to tan: that is the questionThe Brick RunwaySome readers might see the subject of this column as premature. After all, it was about 50 degrees outside on Monday, and with the fierce winds, going out even in bare legs was cautioned against. And while Sunday gave us a searing sun (whip out the sunglasses, everyone) it was still windy enough to give those sunbathers a slight chill. Post a comment |
Running your way to better healthI came to the realization this morning that among all of today's appliances and machines, the elevator is by far the most infuriating. As I rushed to the elevator that I expected would carry me to the highest floor of my dorm building, I was followed closely by four Hopkins students who promptly pressed the buttons for stops on floors one, two, three and four. Post a comment |
Hopkins reveals the cube playgroundAround campus you might have seen the quizzical flyers presenting cubic objects and claming that they, in fact, are not really cubes. You might have vaguely wondered what in the world they were advertising, and then dismissed the thought and got on with the rest of your day. Post a comment |