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It is disappointing to learn that many Hopkins dining employees are, apparently, engaged in an adversarial relationship with Aramark.
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It is disappointing to learn that many Hopkins dining employees are, apparently, engaged in an adversarial relationship with Aramark.
In a previous editorial ("Sigma Chi's Long Night," Nov. 2) we expressed our expectation that the University administration would respond to the Sigma Chi Halloween controversy by taking the actions necessary to initiate a process of healing on campus. We regret to report that they have done precisely the opposite. The University's excessive punishment of Justin Park has galvanized those who refuse to acknowledge the hurtful nature of his statements.
Smoking cigarettes, if you're over 18, is legal. You wouldn't know it from the slew of laws passed throughout the country in recent years, banning smoking in bars and restaurants, one city ordinance at a time. These bans are indicative of a disturbing trend sweeping the country (and, indeed, other nations in the industrialized world): the seemingly unstoppable rise of the nanny state.
Don't freak out but, apparently, Baltimore can be a dangerous city.
We are disappointed to learn that the University has decided to shut down the Outdoors Club (JHOC) without giving the decades-old student organization a chance to defend itself. The University, of course, is warranted in its efforts to ensure the safety of the students, but it seems distinctly unfair to disband a student group on the grounds of excessive risk when the University has not informed the club of any incidents or complaints lodged.
It's hard to argue with numbers, and this year, numbers have been kind to the Homewood Security Department.
What is it about education funding that provokes more meaningless rhetorical bluster from politicians than nearly any other election-year issue? Voters in Maryland have been practically shouting to their elected representatives for months that public education -- and that includes higher education -- is among their greatest concerns going into next month's gubernatorial election. That, combined with the fact that funding for higher education takes up nearly one-tenth of the state budget, should be enough to compel the candidates to stake out innovative positions on the matter rather than spout ineffectual slogans and lob ideological barbs that mean virtually nothing. Unfortunately, with the election now less than two weeks away, that has not been the case.
The right track on alcohol
We hope that Harvard's and Princeton's commitment to eliminate early decision from their application processes opens a national discussion on the topic.
After years of persistent complaints from students, hollow promises from administrators and bluster from all sides, the era of on-campus dining as one of the most prevalent sources of student frustration is finally over.
While the transition from Sodexho to Aramark has been a smooth and pleasant one for the student body, the process has been rocky to say the least for the employees.
After four fraternity parties were raided, two students arrested and seven others given alcohol citations during the first week of the semester, it's clear that the University has a long way to go in improving community relations. This last series of arrests and raids seem to signal a step backward in the university's battle to make good with our neighbors.
As an institution devoted to the free and open exchange of ideas, the university must protect even the kind of speech we might otherwise find distasteful or abhorrent.
With the appointment of the new Vice Provost for the Arts and Associate Vice Provost for the Arts, the university has taken a critical step toward improving artistic opportunities for undergraduates. These two administrators have made clear that the future of the arts at Homewood is a bright one.
I grew up in Brooklyn. My earliest memory is of my father coming home from work. He was a banker. It wasn't a glorified job; he worked for a small savings bank. He had come out of the Depression as a farmer, had been drafted in World War II, then had come home and worked his way up from a teller to the president of this small bank. I remember watching him beginning his life when he came home. He liked his job, but he was a different person when he came home. I remember thinking that wasn't for me. But I knew that I was going to have to find a job doing something I loved. Later on, I realized that the academic life would let me do what I loved and get paid.
St. Augustine was recorded as saying, "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page." In that spirit, we launch a new periodic column dedicated to travel that has illuminated Hopkins students, faculty, and staff.
Diwali Dhamaka, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most popular and important holidays in the Hindu religion. Recognized in most regions of India, Diwali marks the victory of good over evil and the beginning of the New Year. This past Saturday, the Hindu Student Council celebrated Diwali in the Rec Center. The event featured free food, live music and performances by various dance groups. Students and parents were in abundance, dressed in elaborate, classical Indian garb, such as kurtas for men and lehngas for women. Diwali Dhamaka was a joyous event that provided students with a welcoming spiritual outlet.
So you've waited three hours for a slice of cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory. What else can you do to satisfy your sweet tooth? Unfortunately for you, there aren't many restaurants in Charm City that have desserts in their names. But that doesn't mean that there aren't any orgasmic desserts around Baltimore. Check out these sweet creations and you won't be disappointed.
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