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(09/07/17 1:05pm)
Just as you do not get to choose your parents, you do not get to choose your residential advisor at Hopkins. Residential system pairings here can seem even more random than “random” roommates because of so many variables in the equation, such as floor layouts and RA assignments: Which residents live on which floors, and who of all the possible RAs is tasked with supporting the floor community? As a recent RA, I want to express concerns about the uncertainties in this process.
(04/06/17 8:15pm)
Three of my classmates walked into class 15 minutes late this Monday. The cause of their atypical delay was a “too fun to resist” bouncy castle that was on the beach. While 15 minutes of instructional time was lost, one could potentially argue that the memory of missing class to jump on a bouncy castle will probably stick around longer than the content covered in the same time. This is in no way condoning skipping class, but surely many can agree that there’s something special in these small moments.
(03/16/17 2:19pm)
Change is the only constant. In student administration, this premise can certainly be applied broadly. Indeed, many who facilitate conversations about student leadership and involvement often preach the importance of adaptability, to be creative to avoid being stagnant, to innovate to achieve greater things, to experiment as a way toward new beginnings.
(02/16/17 4:10pm)
Many of us are familiar with the phrase “agree to disagree.” Some of us may consider this phrase to be symbolic of an informed conclusion after a well-reasoned discussion. After all, we live in a world where to recognize diversity, including diversity of thought, is considered valuable.
(02/02/17 4:13pm)
"Let’s meet to talk about that” seems to be the new get out of jail free card for those involved in administering student organizations. We must be wary of this phenomenon and take all necessary steps to defend against it. Meetings too often replace actual action with a trap of busywork, defined as work that usually appears productive or of intrinsic value but actually only keeps people occupied. Considering the extensive responsibilities some of our student leaders and administrators have, meeting may very well be a waste of time.
(12/01/16 4:39pm)
If you are a frequent commuter on the JHMI shuttle between Homewood and the Medical Campus, you may have noticed in recent weeks that several of the buses running the route have a rather unique livery.
(11/10/16 3:38pm)
Last week on Nov. 4, JHU Snaps on Facebook returned from its hiatus with post #1042, a screenshot of a security officer apparently sleeping on the job and the caption “Keeping the lib real safe.”
(10/27/16 4:16pm)
Prospective students on campus tours often hear references to the “Big Four” in relation to student activities at Hopkins. This is not a reference to the top consulting firms that entrepreneurship and management minors seek employment at; It refers to four large student-led organizations that plan events and programs for the Hopkins community: the Milton S. Eisenhower Symposium (MSE), the Foreign Affairs Symposium (FAS), Spring Fair and the Hopkins Organization of Programming (HOP). These organizations contribute toward building community and traditions on the Homewood campus.
(10/13/16 7:21pm)
The day is Wednesday. The time is 12 p.m. For those passing through the Mattin Center, Bamboo Café offers a convenient lunch stop with a variety of Asian dishes. Some order their bahn mi sandwiches to go, others sit among friends to enjoy a bowl of steaming hot jook, a Korean-style porridge dish that was recently added to the menu.
(04/14/16 5:05pm)
April is a busy month for our campus. With SOHOP, Alumni Weekend and Homecoming last week, Spring Fair this week and Relay for Life next week, April is one month where Hopkins students might have an excuse to stay “within the bubble” since so many things are going on. The last day of April is also the last day of classes. Between busy and bustling weekends, we’re in class finishing up those last few midterms (that aren’t in the middle of the term) and rushing through the remainder of the course material left on the syllabus. Let’s think about what April means.
(03/24/16 5:52pm)
As the freshman class spent Spring Break worrying about what options their housing time slot would permit them, the question of which building is preferable seemed to be at the top of everyone’s mind. The answer is a foregone conclusion for some. Many swear by the newness of the now five-years-old Charles Commons. Some will fight tooth and nail for an apartment unit that allows them to forego a meal plan. Yet others are already assured of their accommodation, having selected the healthy living, substance-free community of Rogers House. As seems to be convention, McCoy remains forgotten, unloved and feared.
(03/10/16 3:26pm)
Pausing is important. Pausing allows us to be present, to take stock of how far we’ve come, where we are and where we need to go. The act of pressing pause seems almost necessary when the business and tiredness of daily life is recognized. To many, the upcoming Spring Break represents just that. An opportunity to pause, to rest, to take stock.
(03/03/16 3:39pm)
The upcoming Homewood Leadership Weekend was envisioned as a platform for empowering student leaders and their organizations to succeed. Sessions on leadership styles, event planning, finance management and administrative organization are intended to impart useful, practical skills for success. The planned sessions overlook one key element of leadership: role modeling.
(02/25/16 8:43pm)
We all want good food on our campus. The Dining Meeting this past Monday reflects how staff and students alike are committed to the Hopkins dining experience. But other than give feedback at the Dining Meeting, what else can students do to improve their Dining encounters? Attention must be paid to how our interactions to obtain food are not just transactional but relational. Is it really the case that staff members are “mean” and “rude” as some believe? Are the bagels really worth “killing with fire” as suggested by a previous review by this newspaper? Here are a few thoughts from my observations at Crepe Studio (located in CharMar):