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April 6, 2026
April 6, 2026 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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COURTESY OF RUSHIL KHADILKAR
In an exclusive interview with The News-Letter, Hopkins sophomores speak on the development of their app "What2Do,“ designed to deliver real-time updates on student events.

What is up with What2Do?

Recently, the platform has received a barrage of media attention, with the group’s Instagram Reels reaching upwards of 500 likes. The News-Letter interviewed the founders of What2Do to learn more about the creators behind the app.



COURTESY OF THE CHARLES VILLAGE CIVIC ASSOCIATION

Hopkins Votes and the Charles Village Civic Association host a panel of four candidates running in the Maryland Primary Elections to discuss their platforms and priorities.

Hopkins Votes and CVCA host Maryland Primary candidate forum

On Wednesday, March 25, Hopkins Votes at the Center for Social Concern, in collaboration with the Charles Village Civic Association (CVCA), hosted a Candidates Forum at the Schafler Auditorium. The forum invited four candidates representing District 7, which covers Charles Village and the Homewood Campus.


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The News-Letter revisits the Charles Village Project, including the subsequent 2000s expansion projects, through University publications, contributing to the campus-wide reflection on the University’s 150-year history.   

Revisiting University expansion into Charles Village through publications

Following the trend to examine the University’s history amidst its 150th year anniversary, The News-Letter revisited publication records to examine the late expansionary period of the Homewood campus. Particularly, Hopkins’ vision of the neighboring Charles Village as an extension of campus life rather than solely a residential area dominated this transformation. 






COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED
The 2026 SGA Executive candidates share and discuss their priorities and student concerns amidst an upcoming election.

SGA 2026 Executive Debate: Candidates discuss platform priorities

On Monday, March 23, the Committee of Student Elections (CSE) held an Executive Board Debate between the candidates running for the Student Government Association’s (SGA) Executive positions, including Student Body President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chair of Programming.





COURTESY OF NAOMI MAO
“Love in the Time of Tarot“ by the Special Collections Department of the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums features free tarot readings and vintage Valentine's card-making in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  

Love in the Time of Tarot with Special Collections

On Feb. 10, the Special Collections Department of the Sheridan Libraries & University Museums hosted Love in the Time of Tarot at the Brody Learning Commons, featuring free tarot readings and vintage Valentine’s card-making in celebration of Valentine’s Day.




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On Tuesday, Feb. 24 the Student Government Association (SGA) convened for its weekly meeting.

SGA discusses election referendum and grade distribution database

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the University’s Student Government Association (SGA) gathered for its weekly meeting. The meeting covered the upcoming Jay-fil-A chicken sandwich giveaway, the upcoming Freshman Masquerade Ball and Sophomore Garden Party, and plans for increasing student engagement with elections.





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