STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR On Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, the Office of Public Affairs in the Department of Justice announced that the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism would visit ten universities, including Hopkins, to assess reports of antisemitic incidents and determine “whether remedial action is warranted.”
NATHAN CONGLETON / CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Blake Lively’s legal complaint against Justin Baldoni, accusing him of sexual harassment during the filming of It Ends With Us, has catalyzed a large, industry-wide debate, in which both stars have been supported and criticized.
STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR 551 students were admitted to the University in the first two round of Early Decision admissions.
KRITZOLINA / CC BY-SA 4.0 Through a series of open mics, Ashlee Haze has helped many communities find and share their voices.
COURTESY OF RALPH S. O’CONNOR RECREATION CENTER STAFF Du describes how an eating disorder impacted her life and how she has learned to heal her relationship with fitness.
COURTESY OF KAYLEE NGUYEN Protestors marched around Homewood Campus to protest Trump’s claim that the U.S. will occupy the Gaza Strip.
JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR Check out Ali Siddiq’s In the Shadows Tour at the Lyric this Saturday!
COURTESY OF KAITLIN TAN Tan realizes the significance of slowing down in life.
GAGE SKIDMORE / CC BY-SA 2.0 Drew Hancock’s Companion has been criticized for its trailer, which ostensibly spoils its main premise.
JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR This week, check out Hittin’ with the Youngins at An Die Musik Live to see young composers partner with pros in what is sure to be an incredible performance.
JIYUN GUO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR This weekend, head to the American Craft Made Baltimore Marketplace to purchase a unique handcrafted product.
ACEDISCOVERY / CC-BY-SA 4.0 Shu argues that many students have forgone their dreams for material gain.
COURTESY OF WILL KIRK Pratt stressed the importance of improving the accessibility of the criminal justice system, especially with regard to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR The 2023 report by the Office of Institutional Equity highlighted a general rise in campus reporting and provided information that most reports did not become cases within OIE.
COURTESY OF Steeped in tradition and connection, the Hopkins Tea Club bridges campuses and cultures through a shared appreciation for tea.
COURTESY OF CAFÉ DEAR LEON At Café Dear Leon, every pastry is made with genuine care and tastes just as delightful as it looks.
ALEXANDER JONESI / CC BY-SA 2.0 Raissi and Yang detail an in depth account of how the Baltimore Ravens have played a part in shaping the broader culture of the city.
RUI DO ROSARIO / DESIGN & LAYOUT EDITOR The Editorial Board applauds the University and President Daniels for joining a federal lawsuit against the National Institutes of Health following cuts to research funding, and argues that Hopkins must continue to take proactive action to oppose the Trump administration’s policies that restrict the University’s work.
FABIO REIS BORGES / PUBLIC DOMAIN Mahto draws parallels between recent American political developments and the rise of fascist governments throughout history.
