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Campus Springs to Life

April 17, 2026

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERCampus sprung to life this month. The weather improved, the trees and flowers bloomed, and the squirrels were active all around campus.

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERCampus sprung to life this month. The weather improved, the trees and flowers bloomed, and the squirrels were active all around campus.

Campus Renamed Cone-wood to Reflect Ongoing Construction

April 1, 2026

CONNY STRÜCTION / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERCones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones conesAPRIL FOOLS’: This photo essay was published as part of The News-Letter’s annual April Fools’ edition, an attempt at adding some humor to a newspaper that is normally very serious about its reporting.

CONNY STRÜCTION / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERCones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones cones conesAPRIL FOOLS’: This photo essay was published as part of The News-Letter’s annual April Fools’ edition, an attempt at adding some humor to a newspaper that is normally very serious about its reporting.

MSE Library First Look [EXCLUSIVE]

April 1, 2026

STATÉ MORGÁN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHEROn April 1st, a brave News-Letter photographer was granted exclusive access to the newly renovated MSE Library, opening 2037.APRIL FOOLS’: This photo essay was published as part of The News-Letter’s annual April Fools’ edition, an attempt at adding some humor to a newspaper that is normally very serious about its reporting. This is not true and the photos were taken at Morgan State University.

STATÉ MORGÁN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHEROn April 1st, a brave News-Letter photographer was granted exclusive access to the newly renovated MSE Library, opening 2037.APRIL FOOLS’: This photo essay was published as part of The News-Letter’s annual April Fools’ edition, an attempt at adding some humor to a newspaper that is normally very serious about its reporting. This is not true and the photos were taken at Morgan State University.

Blue Jay Tuesday 150th Birthday Party

February 27, 2026

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER On Tuesday, February 24th, students celebrated 150 years of Hopkins at the Bloomberg Student Center.

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER On Tuesday, February 24th, students celebrated 150 years of Hopkins at the Bloomberg Student Center.

A Snowy Start to the Semester

February 11, 2026

In late January, students woke to find the campus covered in a fresh layer of snow, turning the University into a winter wonderland for weeks.

In late January, students woke to find the campus covered in a fresh layer of snow, turning the University into a winter wonderland for weeks.

What the snow couldn't bury

January 30, 2026

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER  A large winter storm dropped eight to twelve inches of snow on Homewood on Jan. 25, closing the university for two days early in the semester.

ERIC WANG / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER  A large winter storm dropped eight to twelve inches of snow on Homewood on Jan. 25, closing the university for two days early in the semester.

Fires near campus prompt emergency alerts, no injuries

November 20, 2025

JOSHUA LONSTEIN AND ERIC WANG / THE NEWS-LETTER The News-Letter covered updates on two large fires near campus, one in Remington on Nov. 7 and one in Hampden on Nov. 10. Students reported seeing smoke and hearing fire-truck sirens on the Homewood campus. No injuries have been reported.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN AND ERIC WANG / THE NEWS-LETTER The News-Letter covered updates on two large fires near campus, one in Remington on Nov. 7 and one in Hampden on Nov. 10. Students reported seeing smoke and hearing fire-truck sirens on the Homewood campus. No injuries have been reported.

Analog Scandinavia

November 16, 2025

BRANDON BREZNIK / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER Photos from various locations in Denmark and Sweden taken on an East German Praktica Super TL2 Analog Camera.

BRANDON BREZNIK / GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER Photos from various locations in Denmark and Sweden taken on an East German Praktica Super TL2 Analog Camera.

Hoptoberfest 2025

October 28, 2025

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORThis year's Hoptoberfest celebrated fall with a carnival on the quad, a haunted house, farm animals, a pumpkin patch and a concert featuring grammy-nominated performer Khalid.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORThis year's Hoptoberfest celebrated fall with a carnival on the quad, a haunted house, farm animals, a pumpkin patch and a concert featuring grammy-nominated performer Khalid.

Fun at Family Weekend

October 5, 2025

Over the weekend, Phi Delta Theta served crabs, FLI mixed and mingled and families played games in the Bloomberg Student Center.

Over the weekend, Phi Delta Theta served crabs, FLI mixed and mingled and families played games in the Bloomberg Student Center.

A Campus Under Construction

September 18, 2025

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORHomewood is experiencing a construction boom, bringing both progress and problems as students return to campus.

JOSHUA LONSTEIN / PHOTO EDITORHomewood is experiencing a construction boom, bringing both progress and problems as students return to campus.

Through My Frame

June 5, 2025

In his final photo essay as Senior Photo Editor, Steven Simpson captures the Johns Hopkins campus through a disposable camera lens.

In his final photo essay as Senior Photo Editor, Steven Simpson captures the Johns Hopkins campus through a disposable camera lens.

JHEC's Game On Performance

May 13, 2025

The Johns Hopkins Entertainers Club performed on Keyser Quad with GAME ON, a video game–inspired show that brought fan-favorite characters to life.

The Johns Hopkins Entertainers Club performed on Keyser Quad with GAME ON, a video game–inspired show that brought fan-favorite characters to life.

Spring Fair 2025

May 13, 2025

The 54th annual Spring Fair weekend was filled with tradition and excitement, featuring art, games, music, food, performances, and community celebrations.

The 54th annual Spring Fair weekend was filled with tradition and excitement, featuring art, games, music, food, performances, and community celebrations.

Culture Show 2025

May 13, 2025

This year’s theme, Roots Uncovered, set the stage for powerful student performances that celebrated cultural heritage and highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the Hopkins community.

This year’s theme, Roots Uncovered, set the stage for powerful student performances that celebrated cultural heritage and highlighted the diverse backgrounds of the Hopkins community.

Earth Month Celebration

May 13, 2025

Students celebrated Earth Month with clean-ups, Earth Fest, Picnic for the Planet, educational events and more, all reflecting this year’s theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

Students celebrated Earth Month with clean-ups, Earth Fest, Picnic for the Planet, educational events and more, all reflecting this year’s theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

Heathers: The Musical

April 14, 2025

With high energy and standout performances, the JHU Barnstormers brought Heathers: The Musical to life in a bold campus production.

With high energy and standout performances, the JHU Barnstormers brought Heathers: The Musical to life in a bold campus production.
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