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(03/11/26 4:34am)
When I was twelve, I wrote a children’s book called What’s In My Lunchbox? for my sixth-grade English class, which detailed the origins of a B.L.T. sandwich, an apple juice box and a bag of potato chips. As I put together drawings of a little ant crawling his way through the genesis of my lunch, I learned that Mott’s apple juice is bottled in my home state of New York, that the potato chip factories often throw away entire truckloads of potatoes if too many are found to be blemished and that the crispy bacon in my sandwich was produced in a massive industrialized farming facility run almost entirely by an underpaid migrant workforce. My book was celebrated with many prestigious literary awards (check pluses, gold stars...). I became a vegetarian shortly afterwards.
(02/16/26 2:34pm)
Nanjing, China. I thought I would eventually write this. It’s just too emotional for me. It’s hard to put into words, which is funny, because you’re also where my words began.
(02/13/26 5:00am)
Jeff Bowen is a social psychologist who has been an associate teaching professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences since the fall of 2017. He primarily teaches undergraduate research methods and statistics classes and also runs an undergraduate research lab focused on the social psychology of interpersonal relationships. In an interview with The News-Letter, Bowen discussed his lab’s focuses on romantic partnerships, how people navigate both online and in-person social experiences and the methods used to measure these concepts and experiences.
(02/11/26 12:00pm)
The University has begun construction of the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (DSAI) by cutting down trees on Remington Avenue in early January 2026. Construction has closed Wyman Park Drive to drivers and soon will to pedestrians in summer 2026. The project is scheduled to conclude in 2029.
(02/12/26 9:00am)
On Feb. 8, the Hopkins Tea Club hosted its third annual “Tea Formal.” The Tea Club is a cross-campus student organization with members from both the Peabody and Homewood campuses. Its mission, to educate Hopkins affiliates on the practices of tea brewing, serves to spread the traditions of tea to all through events such as the Tea Formal.
(02/11/26 8:00pm)
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Center for Social Concern (CSC) held a discussion on Rebecca Skloot’s The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks as part of its Hop Talks series. The event was held from 6 to 8 p.m. in Levering Great Hall.
(02/11/26 5:00am)
Anicca Harriot, a postdoctoral researcher at Johns Hopkins specializing in tissue engineering, was recently awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Award for Community Service at Hopkins’ Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration on Jan. 16. This year’s theme for the award was “Impact: The Power of Communities.” As the CEO of Vanguard: Conversations with Women of Color in STEM, #VanguardSTEM for short, Harriot has greatly contributed to the community of women and non-binary people of color pursuing careers in STEM-related fields.
(02/09/26 7:09pm)
Breast cancer is the most common cancer found in women in the United States, with more than 300,000 new cases being diagnosed each year. While approximately half of diagnoses are middle aged women (50-70 years old), about 10% are women under the age of 45 and 20% are women over the age of 70. Current forms of treatment range from surgery such as lumpectomy (removal of a tumor from the breast) and mastectomy (removal of all breast tissue from the breast) to radiation therapy to chemotherapy, as well as multimodal approaches involving two or more treatments.
(02/13/26 8:00am)
The Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute describes its mission as follows: to “support open dialogue, active debate, and collaborative efforts to address public problems” and to “strengthen democracy through these efforts.” Its Visiting Fellow program aims to support this mission by providing selected candidates with funding to pursue independent projects designed to promote democracy. This year, Johnnie Moore, head of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a controversial aid outfit condemned by humanitarian groups for its militarization of assistance for civilians, was selected as a 2025–26 SNF Agora Visiting Fellow.
(02/13/26 8:00am)
What is a computer? Typically, one would think of a Mac, Windows or Linux-based laptop or desktop. Going further, one could define a computer as an object made out of silicon and other metals that controls the flow of electricity to make complex calculations. However, computing isn’t just limited to these traditionally known machines. Scientists have long theorized and researched unconventional computing methods using quantum qubits, fluids, cells and molecules.
(02/10/26 8:00pm)
Witness Theater’s I-Show, one of the University’s most exciting theater performances for audiences and theater practitioners alike, occurred at the Bloomberg Student Center’s theater from Feb. 6 to Feb. 8. The performances saw four one-act plays that were entirely written, produced, directed, acted and turned into reality through all other necessary countless jobs by Hopkins students themselves.
(02/08/26 4:53pm)
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us! This year’s iteration of the unofficial American holiday features the New England Patriots pitted against the Seattle Seahawks. Even among Super Bowls, this one is drawing more eyes than most. The last time these two teams met in the Super Bowl, it resulted in one of the best football games ever, culminating in the iconic line “the pass is intercepted at the goal line by Malcolm Butler,” as the Seahawks quarterback Russel Wilson turned the ball over with just seconds remaining on the clock. The Patriots are hoping they’ve already found Tom Brady’s heir apparent in MVP candidate quarterback Drake Maye, whose stellar play, combined with a staunch defense orchestrated by mastermind head coach Mike Vrabel, has vaulted New England back into the Super Bowl. For the Seattle Seahawks, the formula for their success has been the resurgence of quarterback Sam Darnold and an all-time great defense. All that being said, here are our best guesses for who will win Super Bowl LX:
(02/11/26 5:00am)
From heat to heartbreak to history in the making, this year’s Australian Open (AO) brought it all. Using new marketing strategies incorporating interactive fan experiences in the opening, AO quadrupled the 7,543 who sat in for qualifying matches in 2025 to a whopping 29,261 this year. Beyond the heightened audience excitement off court, the high-intensity later stages of the tournament proved to fans worldwide why AO remains the battleground for where champions are made.
(02/04/26 11:11pm)
Iranian citizens have been living in a brutal regime of oppression for almost half a century. This regime has violently opposed all attempts at democratization and has consistently demonstrated a merciless attitude toward dissent. Any acts of protest or revolt against the authorities are met with extreme force used to suppress such activities. Ordinary citizens are forced to suffer from crippling poverty and widespread abuses of human rights. In light of the recent uprisings in Iran, The News-Letter argues that Hopkins students should stay informed on the nation’s unrest and support their peers who may be affected by the conflict.
(02/10/26 2:59pm)
I’ve struggled to make sense of the news lately. The systemic, administration-led violence against immigrants has resulted in thousands of families torn apart, funneled into dehumanizing detention centers, all in the name of “law and order.” President Trump made his promises of mass deportations abundantly clear during his electoral campaign, but never could I have imagined the extent of his administration’s cruelty in carrying out his agenda.
(02/11/26 5:00am)
My signature “early riser” alarm probes the depths of my subconscious, infiltrating my dreams with an irritant tap, softly encouraging a labored rise off the Twin XL and onto my feet. Yawning, I scratch my sleep-deprived eyes before opening my phone to what is always a text from my dad:
(02/10/26 5:00am)
True to my Minnesotan roots, I grew up playing hockey. I spent my nights lacing up my skates and my Saturday mornings shooting pucks in the garage. I often tell my friends I am more comfortable on ice than I am on land.
(01/31/26 8:15pm)
With the conclusion of the 2025 college football season, here are some notable storylines from this past year.
(02/09/26 2:41am)
Ice cream shops are often treated as indulgences. At The Charmery, they are something closer to a neighborhood anchor. Founded over a decade ago, the Baltimore-based shop has become known for its weekly rotating flavors, deep commitment to local collaboration and belief that ice cream can be a vehicle for art, memory and community. Co-founder David Alima traces The Charmery’s roots to a shared dream with his wife Laura: to open a business grounded in craft, curiosity and place. In an interview with The News-Letter, Alima reflects on how The Charmery began, how its flavors come to life and why staying true to Baltimore has always mattered.
(01/26/26 11:03pm)
What started as a casual coffee run with his girlfriend has grown into a citywide exploration of Baltimore’s most underrated coffee shops. Through short-form videos that blend food, storytelling and everyday curiosity, Ace has built a growing platform centered on connection and presence. His coffee series takes viewers from neighborhood to neighborhood, highlighting local businesses while encouraging people to step outside their routines. In an interview with The News-Letter, Ace reflects on how the series began, what it has taught him about Baltimore and why creating is ultimately about human connection.
