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University solicits community feedback on private police

By MEAGAN PEOPLES
October 18, 2018

In spring of last year, University administration submitted a bill to the Maryland legislature which would allow them to create a private police force. However, following protests and a petition signed by over 2,300 people, the bill failed to pass.

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Investigative journalist Megan Twohey has reported on a  variety of sexual misconduct and assault cases.

Megan Twohey talks breaking the Weinstein story

By SARAH Y. KIM | October 18, 2018

Megan Twohey, one of the two investigative reporters at the New York Times who broke the story of the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault allegations, kicked off the Milton S. Eisenhower (MSE) Symposium lineup on Wednesday night at Mudd Hall.

Discussion highlights Latinx heritage and culture

By TRISHA PARAYIL | October 18, 2018

Organización Latina Estudiantil (OLÉ) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) held the LatinX Heritage Celebratory Keynote Address on Tuesday.

Professors talk effects of Trump’s decisions

By MEAGAN PEOPLES and EMILY MCDONALD | October 18, 2018

Students discuss biggest midterm election issues

By SABRINA ABRAMS | October 18, 2018

Students gathered on Wednesday to discuss President Donald Trump’s immigration policies and tariffs, Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation and other relevant political conflicts that could affect the 2018 midterm elections. In this election cycle, people are campaigning for all 435 House of Representative seats and 35 of the 100 Senate seats. 39 governorships and other state and local elections are also being contested.

10 years after the Great Recession, alumni reflect

By ROLLIN HU | October 18, 2018

In May 2009, newly-hired University President Ronald J. Daniels delivered a commencement address to the graduating class on Homewood Field.

Students call for humanitarian aid for children in Yemen

By RACHEL JUIENG | October 18, 2018

The Hopkins United Muslim Relief (UMR) hosted Youth for Youth | Yemen on Tuesday and Wednesday as a means to increase campus awareness of Yemen’s civil war. UMR is an organization dedicated to spreading awareness of ongoing global humanitarian crisis and works to provide aid to affected areas. This event focused on the impact that the war has on children in Yemen.

IAC launched a campaign about the media representation of diverse groups.

#FirstTimeISawMe explores representation in media

By JAE CHOI | October 18, 2018

Following the box-office success of several films featuring predominantly minority casts, the Inter-Asian Council (IAC) launched the #FirstTimeISawMe campaign, which focuses on the impact of media representation on underrepresented identities. The ongoing campaign launched in late September.

SGA introduces idea for a Community Council

By RUDY MALCOM | October 18, 2018

The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed the idea of a JHU Community Council (JCC) at their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

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Condom Carnival highlighted resources available at Health and Wellness Center.

Condom Carnival tackles sexual health at Hopkins

By AASHNA SUNDESHA | October 18, 2018

Preventative Education and Empowerment for Peers (PEEPs) hosted their Condom Carnival on the Freshman Quad on Friday, Oct. 12. The event featured carnival-style games and free popcorn in order to spread awareness about sexual health.

SGA referendum solicits student input on recent University initiatives

By DIVA PAREKH and SIRI TUMMALA | October 18, 2018

The Student Government Association (SGA) released a referendum on Oct. 6 with several propositions for the student body to vote on. Students are asked to vote “yes” or “no” on eight major issues and concerns raised at Hopkins over recent years.

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Students protested University fossil fuel investments in 2017. Now SGA asks whether students support divestment.

Community members gathered to discuss how Maryland's history of lynching still affects today

Conference examines the history of lynchings in Maryland

By NATALIE WALLINGTON | October 18, 2018

The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African-American History and Culture hosted a half-day conference called “Lynching in Maryland: The Journey from Truth to Reconciliation” on Saturday, which explored the history and legacy of lynching in the state.

Hopkins celebrates 10th President’s Day of Service

By DRAKE FOREMAN | October 18, 2018

Hopkins students, faculty and staff worked alongside local non-profits and community organizations on Saturday for the 10th annual President’s Day of Service (PDOS).

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Students gathered around Baltimore to participate in community service.

Professor talks history and international law

By EMILY MCDONALD | October 11, 2018

The English Department hosted Christopher Warren, an associate professor at Carnegie Mellon University, as part of its English Literary History (ELH) Speaker Series. Warren gave a talk titled “Literature, History, and Authority in International Law” on Thursday, Oct. 4. The discussion focused on Warren’s forthcoming chapter on international law in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.

Monument Quilt gains new relevance in #MeToo era

By TRISHA PARAYIL and BRIANNA DANG | October 11, 2018

The Baltimore-based art activist group, FORCE: Upsetting Rape Culture, brought the Monument Quilt to campus on Wednesday. The Quilt serves as a public display of solidarity with survivors of sexual violence and their allies.

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Each Quilt square captures a different experience of sexual violence.

Sociology professor examines U.S.-Mexico relations

By EMILY MCDONALD and ISHA RAI | October 11, 2018

The International Studies department hosted the third event in its Midterm Elections Speaker Series, a talk titled “Mexico and border security,” in Maryland Hall on Wednesday.

University to name building after Henrietta Lacks

By MEAGAN PEOPLES and SABRINA ABRAMS | October 12, 2018

University President Ronald J. Daniels and School of Medicine Dean Paul B. Rothman announced plans to name a new building in honor of Henrietta Lacks, the source of the immortal HeLa cell line, on Saturday. The new multidisciplinary building will be located on the East Baltimore Campus and is expected to be completed in 2022.

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CNN political journalist discusses her new book

By RACHEL JUIENG | October 11, 2018

White House correspondent and CNN political analyst April Ryan discussed her new book, Under Fire: Reporting from the Front Lines of the Trump White House at Barnes & Noble on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Ryan, a Baltimore native and alumna of Morgan State University, has been a member of the White House press corps for 21 years.

Hopkins community celebrates Diwali

By KATY WILNER and JAE CHOI | October 11, 2018

The Hopkins Hindu Students Council (HSC) hosted their annual Diwali Dhamaka celebration in the Recreation Center on Saturday, Oct. 8. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, takes place each fall and is one of the most popular celebrations in the Hindu religion.

Students celebrated the Hindu “Festival of Lights” at the Rec Center.

Events during Islamic Awareness Week aimed to end stereotypes about the Islamic faith.

Islamic students spread awareness of their faith

By KATY WILNER | October 11, 2018

The JHU Muslim Student Association (JHUMA) is hosting Islamic Awareness Week 2018 from Oct. 8 to Oct. 12. The organization planned events that they hoped would educate the student body about aspects of Islam, including activities such as trying on a hijab and a free dinner at the FFC which would feature foods from the Islamic community. The group will also hold public Friday prayers, Jummah, on Keyser Quad on Oct. 12.

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