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February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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As the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increases in Baltimore, Hopkins students share their reactions and opinions.

Baltimore protests and Hopkins students speak out on ICE activity

On Jan. 30, demonstrators gathered in cities across the United States as part of a coordinated “National Shutdown,” which advocated for an end to aggressive ICE tactics such as widespread street raids, militarized enforcement sweeps in immigration neighborhoods and the use of federal agents to detain people without clear charges.






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In response to various student feedback, Hopkins Dining has lowered the price of dining options in the Bloomberg Student Center by 20%. 

Bloomberg Student Center lowers dining prices by 20%

On Jan. 20, Hopkins Dining announced on Instagram that pricing across dining concepts at the Bloomberg Student Center had been lowered. According to Student Affairs, prices at the BSC had been restructured in response to student feedback. Beginning at the start of the spring semester, costs in the student center were reduced by 20%.



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Johnnie Moore, a 2025-26 SNF Agora visiting fellow, faces backlash from the student community for his former affiliation with the Gaza Humanitarian Fund. 

The controversy behind SNF Agora fellow Johnnie Moore

As part of the visiting fellowship program at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora, successful applicants across the ideological spectrum receive funding to pursue research projects alongside Hopkins faculty and students. Since the reveal of this academic year’s fellows, Johnnie Moore, a 2025–26 SNF Agora visiting fellow, has faced backlash due to his professional background.



COURTESY OF STONE MENG
Meng describes his experiences throughout his undergraduate years, including serving as the Student Body President and starting a vending machine startup. 

Humans of Hopkins: Stone Meng

In an interview with The News-Letter, Meng discussed his experiences during his undergraduate years, ranging from his time in the Student Government Association (SGA) to his research in the field of dentistry. 





COURTESY OF HONORA MURATORI
Hopkins Common Question hosts a panel discussion on maternal health in Ghana featuring students and professionals.

Reimagining maternal health through community in Ghana

On Wednesday, Nov. 12, the Hopkins Common Question hosted a panel discussion on maternal health in Ghana. The panel included a mix of students and professionals who went on a trip to Ghana at the end of their “Experiential Research Lab: Transnational Birthing Justice — Ghana” class.


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The Hopkins Political Union (HPU) hosted an open-forum debate, where students discussed the future of democratic socialism and the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

Hopkins Political Union hosts debate about the future of party platforms

On Tuesday, Nov. 11, the Hopkins Political Union (HPU) hosted an open-forum debate on the future of the Democratic and Republican parties. The organization, formed in 2024 in collaboration with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute and the Heterodox Academy, aims to promote thoughtful political dialogue among students.


COURTESY OF KAYLEE NGUYEN
The Students for Health Humanities (SHH) hosted a speaker event featuring Professor Brahim El Guabli.

Students in Health Humanities hosts talk with Professor Brahim El Guabli

On Nov. 11, the Students for Health Humanities (SHH) organization hosted a speaker event featuring Professor Brahim El Guabli. An associate professor at Hopkins and director of graduate studies for Comparative Thought & Literature, El Guabli is an Amazigh Indigenous scholar from Morocco who has published two books — one that revolves around archives and state violence and one on deserts.


COURTESY OF KAIYUAN DU
On Saturday, Nov. 15, TEDxJHU hosted their salon event titled “The Carousel of Ideas,“ providing a platform for Hopkins students to share notable research, experiences or ideas.

TEDxHopkins hosts salon event, "The Carousel of Ideas"

On Saturday, Nov. 15, TEDxJHU hosted their salon event titled “The Carousel of Ideas,” providing a platform for Hopkins students to share notable research, experiences or ideas. Speakers included Rachel Sholder, Mark Faust, Devothama Gundugurki Narasimhamurthy and Zaraf Khondoker.


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In the last meeting of the semester, the Student Government Association (SGA) discusses construction updates on incoming facilities and swears in new council members. 

SGA discusses construction and swears in new members in semester’s last meeting

The University’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered on Tuesday, Nov. 18 in Hackerman Hall for the fifteenth and last general body meeting of the semester. To begin the meeting, the SGA invited Lee Coyle, senior director of planning and architecture for the Johns Hopkins Facilities and Real Estate office, for a talk about the ongoing construction around the University.



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