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(02/05/25 5:00am)
In 2023, Christopher McNaughton suffered from a debilitating case of ulcerative colitis, which caused him to develop severe arthritis, diarrhea, numbing, and dangerous blood clots. Luckily, an amalgamation of drugs crafted by a Mayo Clinic specialist brought his illness under control. However, McNaughton’s case cost nearly $2 million dollars a year to maintain, which flagged him as a “high dollar account” under UnitedHealthcare’s policies. The company reviewed McNaughton’s situation and deemed that his case was not necessary, refusing to pay for the treatment.
(02/06/25 5:00am)
The Michelin Guide may not visit Baltimore, but that doesn’t mean the city lacks Michelin-worthy restaurants. Baltimore’s dining scene has a quiet confidence, a mix of old-school seafood institutions and chef-driven spots that don’t need the extra fanfare. Some meals linger in memory long after the last bite, the kind that make you stop mid-conversation just to take it all in. If the Michelin Guide ever turned its gaze here, these three would be the first in line.
(02/05/25 5:00am)
Before its wide release, The Brutalist was framed as the cinema event of the year by passionate enthusiasts who were entranced with the mere depth it offered. The three-and-a-half-hour historical epic — intermission included — was lauded with exceptional praise from its premiere. For fans of celluloid, it’s the first film since the 1960s shot almost entirely using VistaVision, which is a super high-definition, widescreen format. Directed by actor-turned-auteur Brady Corbet, the film was shot in only 34 days and, even more impressively, was made for less than 10 million dollars. The Brutalist is not only a feat of the form but a sign that independent projects fueled by a passion for the craft could be actualized.
(02/06/25 5:00am)
As the nation’s first research institution, Johns Hopkins has topped the National Science Foundation’s list of academic institutions for Research & Development spending for 45 years. This year, Hopkins spent $3.8 billion across the university. More than half of this was sunk into one division — the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL).
(02/05/25 12:52am)
Teachers and Researchers United (TRU-UE) — the Johns Hopkins Graduate Student Workers Union — held a rally on campus on Tuesday Jan. 28 to protest an alleged violation of worker’s rights as guaranteed by labor law and the collective bargaining agreement with the University.
(02/04/25 8:11pm)
The Mu Psi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Organización Latine Estudiantíl (OLÉ) Latinx Student Group, hosted an event titled “New Year, Same Advocacy” on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The event facilitated an open dialogue between students and leaders in the University administration regarding the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its subsequent effects on student admissions and enrollment.
(02/03/25 5:00am)
Bob Dylan is an enigma. Despite being a towering force of American culture, he has always defied easy interpretation, too slippery to fit into categories or expectations. So, do we really need a Bob Dylan musical biopic? The genre is synonymous with clichés and unoriginality — notoriously squeezing complex lives into generic, done-to-death narratives.
(01/31/25 3:57pm)
The 2025 Oscar nominations are out, and, trust me, they did not disappoint. This year’s list of contenders is a cinematic fever dream of groundbreaking films, historic nominations and a little bit of controversy to keep things spicy. From Emilia Pérez making history, to Wicked bringing Broadway glam to the big screen and The Brutalist sparking debates about technology in film, it’s a lineup worth dissecting. So, let’s roll out the red carpet and break it all down.
(01/24/25 8:35pm)
On Thursday, Jan. 16 the University’s Public Interest Investment Advisory Committee (PIIAC) released a report that declined a divestment proposal. The proposal, drafted by Hopkins Justice Collective (HJC), an organization of Hopkins students, staff and alumni that has been vocal in its advocacy for Palestine, requested that the University divest its endowment from companies with ties to with the state of Israel, specifically those involved in the production of weapons. HJC’s proposal also asked that Hopkins disclose the financial investments of its endowment, both now and in the future. The PIIAC declined both requests with a vote of 15 to 1.
(01/03/25 6:41pm)
On Jan. 1, American rapper and record producer Lupe Fiasco announced on Instagram that he will join the Peabody Institute’s faculty as a Distinguished Visiting Professor for the new Bachelor of Music in Hip Hop program. This new initiative from Peabody, starting in fall 2025, will include the first undergraduate performing hip hop degree ever to be offered in the United States. Fiasco indicated that he will be focusing specifically on teaching rap within the program.
(12/19/24 5:25pm)
Hopkins Dining transitioned into a self-operated model in 2022 after separating from Bon Appétit Management Company. The University stated that the transition would create greater flexibility and oversight of the dining facilities on campus.
(12/21/24 4:15pm)
Ronald J. Daniels is the President of Johns Hopkins University. On Dec. 10, President Daniels spoke with The News-Letter in an exclusive interview discussing expression and protest on campus, the drop in racial diversity in incoming classes following the Supreme Court reversal of affirmative action, the implementation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department and more.
(01/17/25 8:06pm)
The Office of International Service (OIS) stated that changes in federal travel policies could occur around Jan. 20 and advised international students to return to the U.S. by or on Jan. 19 in their weekly newsletter sent on Dec. 11.
(12/18/24 9:29pm)
Hopkins students, faculty, staff and community members gathered for the 20th annual Lighting of the Quads (LOTQ) ceremony on Friday, Dec. 6. This tradition marks the end of the fall semester with an evening of festivities, community bonding and vibrant celebrations.
(12/12/24 6:10pm)
On Nov. 22, the University sent school-wide email addressing campus vandalism and disruptions from Branville G. Bard, Jr., the vice president for public safety and chief of police; Rachelle Hernandez, the vice provost for student affairs; and Shanon Shumpert, the vice provost for institutional equity. Opening by underscoring a school-wide commitment to free expression, the email condemned recent disruptions on campus, including graffiti spray-painted on eight campus buildings, loud early-morning protests and messages to faculty that appeared to target their identity, as unaligned with this commitment.
(12/16/24 11:04pm)
The owner and chef of Sotto Sopra, Riccardo Bosio, shares his approach to cooking and how he made the Mount Vernon restaurant a premier destination for Italian fine dining in Baltimore.
(12/10/24 5:25pm)
As the holidays inch closer and the year winds down, the air gets chillier, sniffles seem to follow us everywhere, exam season taunt us and work somehow manages to pile up right before the celebrations begin. But despite the stress, one thing that keeps me going is focusing on the joy waiting just around the corner.
(12/06/24 4:19pm)
With Thanksgiving not far behind in the rearview mirror, Heretic is a movie that may feel familiar to many viewers — even if you aren’t one of two young Mormon girls spreading the Word to an older atheist man who traps you in his house, subjecting you to Saw-like games. The reason for this is because Heretic is about more than religion itself, the movie focuses on the arguments in which religion is entrenched. The point of Heretic is not to question what religion is but to question how people interact with religion — specifically, the fine line between burning bridges and finding community.
(12/05/24 5:00am)
It is 1994. She’s shopping at Pottery Barn with her boyfriend.
(11/23/24 4:28am)
As the Formula 1 calendar heads to its final stretch, check out some of our columnists’ predictions for the weeks to come!
