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SAMHI BOPPANA / CO-EDITOR IN CHIEF The data released by the University on the racial and ethnic makeup of the incoming class of first-year undergraduates in 2024 showed a drop in the percentage of Black, Hispanic and under-represented groups. 

University announces drop in percentage of students from underrepresented groups in the Class of 2028

By LEO QI and MAYA BRITTO | September 21, 2024

The University has released data on the socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds of the class of 2028, marking the first admissions cycle since the Supreme Court's 2023 decision to restrict race-conscious admissions. While the academic qualifications of the new class remain consistent with previous years, the percentage of students from underrepresented racial groups has declined sharply from the data for incoming students in fall of 2023.

JH Accountability Board faces backlash from community during virtual meeting

By LANA SWINDLE | September 20, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Johns Hopkins University Police Accountability Board (JH Accountability Board) hosted an open virtual meeting to discuss the policies and deployment of the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD). The JH Accountability Board is responsible for sharing community feedback with JHPD leadership; reviewing JHPD metrics involving crime; and assessing departmental policies, procedures and training to provide recommendations for improvement.

An event by Hopkins Hillel hosting speaker Arky Staiman was met by a protest outside the building. 

Protestors assemble outside Hillel event featuring Arky Staiman

By SAMHI BOPPANA | September 19, 2024

On Sept. 15, Hopkins Hillel hosted a talk at the the Smokler Center for Jewish Life at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building with speaker Aaron “Arky” Staiman, an American who serves in the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) military reserve as part of the Yasar, a body retrieval unit. 

Mark Krikorian speaks at YAF event, disrupted by protestors calling for event cancellation

By MAYA BRITTO | September 17, 2024

The Hopkins chapter of the Young America Foundation (YAF), led by members of the Hopkins College Republicans, hosted their first event on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The event featured a speech regarding immigration reform by Mark Krikorian, which was to be followed by a 45-minute Q&A with the speaker. However, the event was soon disrupted by student protestors and ended early. 

COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED Walsh and Guttenberg discussed the importance of open dialogue and highlighting the value of conversing with those of differing perspectives. 

SNF Agora hosts Joe Walsh and Fred Guttenberg for discussion on open dialogue

By MYRA SAEED | September 17, 2024

On Thursday, Sept. 12, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute and the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue hosted former congressman and gun rights proponent Joe Walsh and gun safety advocate Fred Guttenberg on their tour, “Bridging the Political Divide: Two Dads Defending Democracy.” 

COURTESY OF VICTOR YOU ABC Health volunteers helped the organization Break A Difference with their construction project in Edmondson Village.

Advocates for Baltimore Community Health expand efforts to serve local communities

By LEO QI | September 17, 2024

Advocates for Baltimore Community Health (ABC Health) is a student-run organization under the Center for Social Concern that focuses on service and advocacy, and promotes healthy living in Baltimore. The group connects Hopkins students with local clinics, community organizations, and nonprofits to address the health needs of uninsured and underinsured populations.

COURTESY OF LEO QI Postdocs and other university affiliates gather for a picnic at Wyman Park Dell in support of Hopkins-Pro, a union for postdoctoral researchers.

Hopkins-PRO Union Launch Picnic celebrates postdoctoral community and advocacy efforts

By LEO QI | September 7, 2024

The Hopkins Postdoctoral Researchers Organizing Committee (Hopkins-PRO) hosted a union launch picnic at Wyman Park Dell on Saturday, August 31. The event, which took place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., marked a significant achievement for the group in its ongoing efforts to go public and establish an official postdoctoral union at the University.

Hopkins community mourns the loss of Zoe Underwood

By SAMHI BOPPANA | July 1, 2024

The University is mourning the loss of Zoe Underwood, who passed away last week. She was a senior and dual degree student studying clarinet performance at the Peabody Institute and history at the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. 

Hopkins establishes fellowship in honor of Ethan Posner

By LANA SWINDLE | June 24, 2024

On June 13, the University announced the establishment of the Ethan M. Posner Fellowship, created in honor of Ethan Posner, an undergraduate Biophysics major with a passion for research and community involvement, who passed away in March from a brief illness. 

COURTESY OF MAYA BRITTO Club leaders express frustration with LEED’s communication and event approval process.

New LEED director promises change amid student complaints

By AIMEE CHO and MAYA BRITTO | April 25, 2024

Though many students said LEED was doing well with duties like event forms and approval of events on CampusGroups, nearly a quarter of respondents said the office does not complete any of its duties well. The biggest complaint, shared by almost half of all respondents, was that LEED lacks effective communication.

COURTESY OF VICTORIA HARMS The exhibit features a variety of materials, including News-Letter print pieces.

"Revolution in Our Lifetime" Exhibition highlights the history of The Black Panther Party in Baltimore

By LEO QI | April 24, 2024

The exhibition "Revolution in Our Lifetime": The Black Panther Party and Political Organizing in Baltimore, 1968–1973, was unveiled at The Peale, Baltimore’s Community Museum, on Friday, April 12. The exhibit will be available until May 26. Curated by Hopkins and Morgan State University students, the exhibit features many primary sources, including never-before-seen material that provides insights into the Black Panther Party's Baltimore Chapter and political organizing during the period.

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