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(12/04/14 7:31pm)
Set in 1963, The Theory of Everything documents the initial diagnoses and gradual, physical decay of distinguished physicist Stephen Hawking. Working towards his Ph.D. in cosmology, the 21-year-old Cambridge student is shattered by the realization that he possesses an irreversible motor neuron disease. Experts assure Hawking that the potent, crippling illness will afford him approximately one year to live, but far less time for normalcy and happiness. Despite his impending bodily disintegration, Hawking clings to the fact that his brilliant mind will remain unaffected, and he determines to outsmart his disease.
(12/04/14 7:31pm)
Set in 1963, The Theory of Everything documents the initial diagnoses and gradual, physical decay of distinguished physicist Stephen Hawking. Working towards his Ph.D. in cosmology, the 21-year-old Cambridge student is shattered by the realization that he possesses an irreversible motor neuron disease. Experts assure Hawking that the potent, crippling illness will afford him approximately one year to live, but far less time for normalcy and happiness. Despite his impending bodily disintegration, Hawking clings to the fact that his brilliant mind will remain unaffected, and he determines to outsmart his disease.
(10/31/14 4:52pm)
Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club is boasting an excep- tional lineup this fall with bands including Bombay Bicycle Club, Fitz and the Tantrums, Lykke Li and New Politics gracing its small stage.
(10/09/14 3:09pm)
North Carolina’s electronic-funk duo Sylvan Esso continues to make waves with their debut album released in February of this year.
(10/02/14 5:52pm)
As Paris fashion week draws to a close, it seems only fitting to replay French director Jalil Lespert’s biographical drama, Yves Saint Laurent. Released in late June of this year, Yves Saint Laurent portrays the legendary designer entering the fashion world, enduring the suffocating rules of his early apprenticeships and subsequently building the YSL empire.
(09/18/14 4:10pm)
Meet Katya Rice, a junior double-majoring in Public Health and German and Romance Languages and Literatures. An abbreviated list of her accomplishments reads: beauty pageant winner, ballerina and concert pianist (just to name a few).
(09/11/14 8:45pm)
Amidst recent renovations of campus biolabs and medical research facilities, more artistic needs have finally been met with the establishment of Studio North.
(09/04/14 8:01pm)
By the looks of Friday night’s OSHOW turnout, Hopkins's already booming a cappella scene will continue to thrive this coming year. Every seat in Shriver Hall was occupied by the event’s eight o’clock start, balcony seating was cramped and dozens of guests willingly stood through the two-hour showcase. Suffice it to say, this OSHOW lineup merited the full house.
(05/02/14 5:49pm)
New York University’s very own Del Water Gap returned to Hopkins to perform on the final day of Spring Fair 2014. Once again, the alternative folk group impressed the beach crowd with songs off their 2012 EP. Beach loungers were even fortunate enough to preview songs from their forthcoming EP, Sleeping, scheduled to release on May 2.
(04/24/14 10:34pm)
Hopkins’s vested heartthrobs, The AllNighters, celebrated a long-awaited 21st birthday at their annual Spring Concert. The dashing lads invited the Hopkins community to witness the celebrations in their usual venue, Bloomberg Hall, this past Friday night.
(04/17/14 9:03pm)
The Hopkins Robotics Club recently transformed a campus staircase into an octave of piano keys. In only five hours, a group of Robotics Club members wired the Hackerman Hall staircase with a scale from low C to high C. Now, students and faculty unwittingly play music commuting to and from class.
(04/10/14 8:46pm)
On March 31, Remix Artist Collective (RAC) released Part II of Strangers, an assemblage of reproduced, upbeat singles. Founded in January of 2007 by André Allen Adjos of Porto, Portugal, Karl Kling of Portland, Ore. and Andrew Maury of Brooklyn, N.Y., this trio of international musicians attempts to reinterpret various pieces while preserving original personalities.
(04/03/14 8:35pm)
After covering three-time Academy Award winner Walter Murch’s lecture on March 24, The News-Letter was fortunate enough to subsequently interview the Hopkins alum regarding his college career, symbolic representation and more.
(03/27/14 4:53pm)
“The world needs more people like Walter Murch out there making films,” said Linda DeLibero, Hopkins’ Director of Film and Media Studies, introducing the man of the hour. Though his reputation precedes him, DeLibero provided Hodson’s few hundred guests with a brief history of Murch’s many accomplishments and connection to the university as follows:
(03/13/14 4:45pm)
After postponing a long awaited 2014 premiere, USA finally continued the third season of Suits on March 6. Devoted fans tuned into “Buried Secrets,” eager to know whether or not Louis would uncover Mike’s secret and Harvey would take his fluctuating relationship with Scottie to the next level. Unfortunately, the season premiere made little to no development in either area and suggests that season four will continue to drag out these recurring issues.
(03/13/14 4:31pm)
Before releasing their comeback album, Ghost Stories, Coldplay subtly dropped “Magic” late Sunday night as a preview of things to come. Sadly, “Magic” is causing everything but excitement for the British rock band’s sixth album. Although indisputably catchy with its consistent beat, “Magic” lacks Coldplay’s infamous lyrical strength.
(03/07/14 8:14pm)
On Feb. 28, Relay for Life invited the Hopkins community to watch five a cappella groups perform in Mudd. The event, entitled “Harmonies for Hope,” sought to raise awareness and funds on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
(02/27/14 5:24pm)
(02/20/14 6:27pm)
Last week, the Hopkins Film Festival celebrated its 19th year of annual screenings. The four-day festival spanned Feb. 13 through Feb. 16 and featured a fitting Valentines Day collection. The events — free to Hopkins students and affiliates — were conveniently held in Shriver Hall.
(02/13/14 5:11pm)
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, Super Cripsy Entertainment’s 2011 production, Like Crazy is once again abuzz. Unlike the trite dialogue and predictable clichés that plague Hollywood “chick flicks,” Like Crazy distinguishes itself by capturing the human tendencies that characterize real relationships. Omitted are Hollywood’s spectacular depictions — serendipitous meetings, fateful intervention, coincidental reunion — and in their places are beautiful, ordinary moments. Like Crazy reeks of authenticity and, although assigned to the romance genre, the film speaks to viewers of every relationship status.