Local area mildly hurt by recessionLike most communities throughout the U.S., Charles Village has been negatively affected by the economic recession that began in the fall of 2008. Due to the large number of middle class residents and its proximity to Hopkins, however, the effects of the recession in Charles Village have not been as serious as those suffered by other communities in Baltimore and the rest of the country. Post a comment |
H1N1 has little effect on class attendanceAlthough rates of swine flu infection around the country have been waning, the Health and Wellness Center is still encouraging students to get vaccinated, as well as stay isolated if they are sick. "We're still asking them to isolate themselves, still asking them to come into the health center so we can assess them. Post a comment |
Tabb appointed to Library BoardWinston Tabb, the Dean of University Libraries and Museums for Hopkins, was recently nominated by President Obama to the National Museum and Library Services Board. "I feel very honored to have been chosen and feel that it is an honor for JHU as well, especially our libraries and museums," Tabb said. Post a comment |
Kristof talks human rights at FAS speechWhen The New York Times journalist Nicholas Kristof first travelled to Egypt, one of the first conversations he had resulted in his accidentally cursing out a local. "But that is the aim of travels," Kristof said. "To be utterly confused and bewildered." Kristof is full of stories of adventures, dangers and humor in exotic lands, but his main reason for speaking at FAS this Tuesday was to advocate for women's rights in some of the impoverished nations he has travelled through during his extensive journalism career. 1 Comment |
City begins to circulate eco-friendly bus systemAn orange, green and purple sign and a forgotten cup of coffee mark the Convention Center stop of the City's new free shuttle system, the long-awaited Charm City Circulator, which began running last month. Now, in addition to the MTA buses, the Light Rail and the MARC train, Baltimore has an eco-friendly and quieter form of public transportation. Post a comment |
Black History Month kicked off at HopkinsFor Amanda Holder, black is more than just a box she checks to describe her ethnicity. "We want to educate people that 'black' is a culture, one that is developed from a mix of several other cultures. 'Black' is a history filled with struggle, accomplishment, revolution and hope for the future," Holder said. Post a comment |
Head of Applied Physics Laboratory Richard Roca steps downAfter a decade of leadership, Dr. Richard Roca, Director of the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) announced in an email to his staff Jan. 7 that he will be stepping down later this year. Roca became the seventh director of the APL in January 2000. Before joining the laboratory, Roca spent over thirty years at Bell Labs in various senior leadership positions. Post a comment |
Accessories, color and the right fit make any man hotI'm sure this scenario has happened to the best of us: you're getting ready for a night out, trying on the best shirts and jeans from your collection. You don't know what to wear, but when you find that killer outfit, you feel unstoppable. Looking and feeling fantastic, you head out the door and into your favorite party destination, only to see a guy standing there with the same outfit as you. 1 Comment |
Sexy food to get you in the mood: The basics of aphrodisiacsMy senior year history teacher had a favorite quote: "There's only three things you really need in your life: food, sex and sleep. Nothing better than that." I couldn't agree more - especially the food and sex part, and especially when you bring the two together. Post a comment |
For fitness and fun, try a bike ride around Baltimore CityProfessor Samer Hattar's lecture on Monday in Nervous System II focused on learning and memory. With regard to procedural memory, he mentioned bicycling. "You're not even thinking about it - you're just riding the bike," Hattar said. Though the rest of the lecture was considerably more scholarly, it was his simplest statement that hit home for me. Post a comment |
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