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Europe mourns Brussels attacks

By JACQUI NEBER | March 24, 2016

At least 31 people died and 300 were wounded in explosions that struck two Brussels locations on Tuesday. The Zaventem Airport and Maelbeek metro station experienced explosions at the hands of four terrorists, two of whom were confirmed to be brothers and Belgian nationals. On Wednesday Brussels authorities determined that 24-year-old Najim Laachraoui, who had been linked to the November 2015 Paris attacks, was the second airport suicide bomber. The identity of the third airport bomber is unknown. Daesh claimed responsibility for the attacks in a statement released via the Amaq News Agency, a group that’s been linked to the militant extremists, according to NPR. The attacks forced Brussels into lockdown until about 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

LEON SANTHAKUMAR/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR Ross spoke to students in Charles Commons Salon C Monday.

Angelica Ross shares experience as trans woman

By MEAGAN PEOPLES | March 24, 2016

The Office for Multicultural Affairs (OMA) hosted Angelica Ross, an African American transgender activist and businesswoman, on Monday. The talk, which was originally scheduled as a part of the Ethical Challenges of a Diverse Society speaker series for Black History Month was rescheduled due to snow. Ross, who is also an actor and author, spoke about her own life as a trans woman as well as the creative design firm which she founded, TransTech social enterprises, and her role in the TV series Her Story.

Students participate in national startup fair

By SHERRY KIM | March 24, 2016

The first annual Startup Nation Technology Fair, a technology and innovation trade show that provides college students with the opportunity to explore new startup technology, took place on Wednesday evening in Gilman Hall. Participants could meet innovators behind the latest designs and network for internship placement at these startup companies.

Spike Lee to speak at commencement

By ABBY BIESMAN | March 24, 2016

The University announced that Spike Lee, a writer, director, producer and entrepreneur, will be the 2016 commencement speaker on May 18 at the Royal Farms Arena.

SOFYA FREYMAN/PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Sophomore Shack Stanwick helped the Blue Jays to a 17-7 victory on Saturday with two goals and three assists. See Page B12.

Restructured Career Center appoints director

By ROLLIN HU | March 24, 2016

The Career Center has gone through a thorough restructuring of both staff and services in the past year. The center has been shifting its model to focus more on career academies than career counseling.

LEON SANTHAKUMAR/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR The new process for housing selection was partly intended to lessen the severe competition that always exists between Charles Commons and McCoy, above.

Sophomore housing selection moves online

By KELSEY KO | March 24, 2016

The sophomore housing selection process was revamped and moved online this year. The Housing Office introduced this new method in order to reduce competition and improve ease of use. The Class of 2019 was divided about the success of the new process with many students expressed frustrations about miscommunication from the Housing Office.

LEON SANTHAKUMAR/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR The panel discussed a future where police are more held accountable for their actions in the U.S.

FAS panel debates policing in America

By MORGAN OME | March 24, 2016

The Foreign Affairs Symposium (FAS) hosted The Future of Policing in America: A Moderated Panel, during which the speakers discussed measures that could be taken to improve policing policy in the United States.

COURTESY OF ALBERT HUANG Ezra Klein discussed changes in the American political landscape.

Vox editor-in-chief talks 2016 election

By ROLLIN HU | March 10, 2016

Ezra Klein, journalist and editor-in-chief of the news site Vox, spoke at Shriver Hall on Wednesday as part of the Foreign Affairs Symposium (FAS). Klein is also a noted political and economic columnist and has worked for the Washington Post, Bloomberg and various MSNBC programs.

HOPKINS DIALECTIC/FACEBOOK The Hopkins Dialectic hopes to publish its first issue in April.

Journal to expand Christian dialogue on campus

By KELSEY KO | March 10, 2016

The Hopkins Dialectic, a new student journal, will examine the intersection of Christianity with science, philosophy and literature. The journal was founded last semester by sophomore Karl Johnson and plans to publish its first issue next month.

The Chainsmokers to headline Spring Fair

By JACQUI NEBER | March 10, 2016

This year’s Spring Fair lineup were revealed Wednesday night at PJ’s Pub Charles Village. Almost 100 students and Baltimoreans paid the $10 entrance fee for a slice of pizza and two drinks to watch the reveal.

NASA via flickr/Cc by-NC-ND 2.o Handelsman explained that sexism can be an unconscious act.

White House rep. talks gender biases in STEM

By ROLLIN HU | March 10, 2016

Jo Handelsman, associate director for science at the White House’s Office of Science and Technology, spoke in Mason Hall on Tuesday about pervasive unconscious biases against employing women and minorities in the STEM fields.

Students choose service over getaways for break

By MORGAN OME | March 10, 2016

With spring break just around the corner, many Hopkins students are looking forward to a week of fun and relaxation at home or traveling to a sunny location with friends. Others have chosen to spend their spring break here in Baltimore serving the community through JHU’s Alternative Breaks Program.

Panel raises questions on women in religion

By EMMA ROALSVIG | March 10, 2016

Five female students shared their different experiences of religion and gender at the Interfaith Panel on Women and Religion on March 3 in Hodson Hall. The event was held in celebration of Women’s History Month and Open Hands Open Hearts — Religious Diversity Awareness Week.

IVANA SU/PHOTOGRAPHY EDITOR The debate was moderated by associate professor Steven Teles.

Loury, Spence debate effectiveness of Black Lives Matter movement

By MORGAN OME | March 10, 2016

The Department of Political Science and the Center for Africana Studies hosted a debate entitled From Protest to Politics? #BLM and the Future of Black America this past Wednesday in Levering’s Great Hall. The debate featured JHU’s Associate Professor of Political Science Lester Spence and Brown University’s Merton P. Stoltz Professor of the Social Sciences and Professor of Economics Glenn C. Loury. The two professors discussed the Black Lives Matter movement and the state of social and racial justice in America.

CINDY JIANG/PHOTOGRAPHY STAFF Freshmen interacted with various faculty members at the annual High Table dinner at the Rec Center.

Seventh annual High Table dinner connects freshmen, faculty

By ALEXA SCHWARTZ | March 10, 2016

The seventh annual High Table dinner was held on Monday at the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center. It offered an opportunity for freshmen and faculty to share a meal together and interact outside of the typical classroom setting. More than 70 professors intermixed with the Class of 2019 for a unique dining experience.

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