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(09/29/16 4:02pm)
A Tale of Love and Darkness is the directorial debut of Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman, who is a triple threat as the film’s star, director and screenwriter. The film is based on the early life of Amos Oz, a prominent modern Israeli novelist. The film depicts his life as a young boy living in Jerusalem with his mother and father during the founding years of the State of Israel. Portman was born in Israel and returned there for the setting of this film, which has a screenplay almost entirely in Hebrew.
(09/22/16 2:37pm)
Imagine Homewood Campus one hundred years ago, as Europe was torn asunder by the First World War and American students and medical staff sailed to Europe to treat the wounded.
(09/15/16 3:29pm)
It is recommended that the average person drink eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day to help relieve fatigue, aid digestion and alleviate pain. The best way to stay hydrated is through the use of readily available, clean and safe public drinking water, as we are privileged to have here on the Homewood Campus of Johns Hopkins University.
(09/08/16 3:02pm)
Don’t Think Twice is a bittersweet film about the breakup of an improvisational comedy group, as well as a smart and earnest look into the lives of funny people. A serious comedy infused with heart and honesty, the film is a tribute to improv, as written and directed by Mike Birbiglia. The film offers an honest reflection on the uncertainty, frustration and ambition of striving to make a life in a creative field.
(04/28/16 5:43pm)
Music Dynasty held its spring show last Sunday night in Bloomberg. One of the many a cappella groups on the Homewood campus, Music Dynasty is the University’s first and only Chinese a cappella group. The group performed to a full crowd, sharing their passion for Chinese music and culture through eclectic performances. This spring concert featured a number of pop songs with Chinese and English lyrics, including songs from artists like Jay Chou, Pentatonix and Meghan Trainor.
(04/14/16 4:45pm)
Unnaturally Happy: The Language of the Bumblebees premiered at Arellano Theater last Friday night at 8 p.m. The drama, which focuses on the delicate intricacies of relationships and mental illness, was directed, produced and written by senior Tatiana Nya Ford. It featured performances by Ford, junior Saraniya Tharmarajah, senior Utkarsh Rajawat and senior Matt Moores.
(04/07/16 6:04pm)
Conversations With the Carrolls, a living history performance held this weekend at Homewood Museum, brought to life the people who both enjoyed and supported life in the Homewood house during the early 19th century. Conversations was produced by Helena Arose and Sarah Braver, directed by Saraniya Tharmarajah and featured a screenplay by Julia Phoon. Utkarsh Rajawat, Tatiana Ford, John Del Toro, Garlyn Colas and Saraniya Tharmarajah all acted in the show.
(03/31/16 9:02pm)
Temps d’Afrique (TDA), an African dance team at Hopkins, presented Year of the Beat at Shriver Hall on Saturday night. Year of the Beat, the group’s first solo showcase, was a joyful celebration of five years of performing as an independent student group. The group began as a part of the African Students Association as ASA Dance and was officially recognized as an independent student group in 2011.
(04/30/15 12:07pm)
Students for Environmental Action (SEA) hosted a debate Thursday on whether or not genetically modified organisms (GMOs) should be used in food products. The event, which was held as a part of the group’s Earth Week festivities, gave students the opportunity to become more informed about their food choices and food security.
(04/30/15 12:05pm)
Spring Fair brought a variety of food trucks, live music, carnival rides and new events to the Homewood Campus this weekend for both students and the public to enjoy.
(04/23/15 11:32am)
This year’s Alumni Weekend brought in record numbers of Hopkins alumni and featured a number of events for both current and former Johns Hopkins students. Featuring a number of well-loved standards like the Homecoming lacrosse game — this year against the University of Michigan — and the five-year reunion dinners, the weekend also featured a new event that took place on the Beach and mixed students with young alumni.
(04/23/15 11:21am)
Real Food Hopkins and Students for Environmental Action (SEA) teamed up to host VegFest 2015, which featured pairs of students and professional chefs cooking with fresh vegetables. The event took place as part of the Earth Day celebrations on the Beach on Wednesday.
(04/16/15 3:22pm)
Following its signature annual event, JHU Relay For Life has raised about $38,000 to benefit the American Cancer Society.
(04/09/15 3:44pm)
The Hopkins chapter of The Triple Helix (TTH), a non-profit organization that publishes research journals written and edited by undergraduate students at universities around the world, hosted its fifth “science café” of the year in the Charles Commons Multipurpose Room on Tuesday. The cafés are designed to further the journal’s mission of bringing science to the public.
(04/09/15 3:26pm)
JHUTAMID, the newest Israel-centered student group on campus, is part of an international organization that connects business-minded students with professional opportunities in Israel.
(04/02/15 3:03pm)
The Hopkins community was exposed to two different informational events following the reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Hopkins American Partnership for Israel (HAPI) hosted a discussion on Monday night, featuring three Hopkins professors with expertise in Israeli history and politics. Additionally, Lev Lewis Grinberg of Ben Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, addressed the historical context of the election results in a March 26 lecture.
(04/02/15 2:55pm)
The Hopkins community was exposed to two different informational events following the reelection of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Hopkins American Partnership for Israel (HAPI) hosted a discussion on Monday night, featuring three Hopkins professors with expertise in Israeli history and politics. Additionally, Lev Lewis Grinberg of Ben Gurion University in Beersheba, Israel, addressed the historical context of the election results in a March 26 lecture.
(03/12/15 2:25pm)
J Street U hosted Ali Abu Awwad, a Palestinian activist and pacifist, on Tuesday at Hillel.
(03/05/15 4:56pm)
The Body Project, a two-part workshop series sponsored by the Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW), began on Thursday in the Charles Commons Barber Room. The event was designed to help women improve their body image, gain self-esteem and discredit the notion of the “thin ideal,” which assumes that low body weight is a sign of beauty.
(02/19/15 7:36pm)
The University’s chapter of Relay For Life raised over $560 for the American Cancer Society at the Hit the Floor For the Cure dance showcase, which featured performances from 10 diverse student dance groups in the Glass Pavilion on Friday.