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Hopkins responds to sweltering temperatures

By ANNE BLACKMAN | September 12, 2013

On Wednesday afternoon, the Hopkins community received an email detailing plans by the University to continue to participate in the Demand Load Response program, a nationwide environmental initiative that strives to reduce electrical emissions at peak temperatures, when electricity generation is most expensive and injurious to the environment. The Demand Load Response program is supported by many gas and electric companies across the country, including Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE).

Demonstrators protest Syria strike plan and drones

By AUDREY COCKRUM | September 12, 2013

Demonstrators gathered on the corner of North Charles and 33rd Street late Tuesday afternoon to protest potential U.S. attacks on Syria as well as the University’s involvement in drone research and development. The demonstrators are members of the Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore division.

Blackboard outages frustrate community

By ANNE BLACKMAN | September 12, 2013

In recent days, students have reported several glitches and slowed loading times when using Blackboard, causing inconveniences that affect their ability to submit quizzes and other assignments.

She’s the First installs a new chapter at Hopkins

By FRANK BRANCATI | September 12, 2013

She’s the First, a nationwide organization with more than 40 chapters at college and high school campuses, will found a chapter at Hopkins this semester. Originally formed in Nov. 2009, the organization is based in New York City; it works to sponsor girls’ education in developing countries with the hope that they will become the first in their families to graduate secondary school.

Theta returns to campus after four year hiatus

By ELI WALLACH | September 12, 2013

Kappa Alpha Theta, known simply as “Theta,” began recruitment for their Zeta Chi charter class this past week, holding information meetings in Levering Hall on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Sent from Theta’s headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind. and spearheading the creation and oversight of the Zeta Chi charter class are Aubrey Boruck from University of Connecticut and Alec Sunderland from Pepperdine University, two of the sorority’s first year Education Leadership Consultants.

Lot construction to commence next year

By JACK BARTHOLET | September 12, 2013

With the bustling storefronts, racing cars and hoards of pedestrians surrounding it, the empty lot on St. Paul Street — formerly known as the “Olmstead Lot” — stands alone. Last fall, Hopkins detailed plans to develop the lot after years of idleness due to financial concerns. Now, more information on the project is trickling out.

Hopkins rises in national rankings

By BEN SCHWARTZ | September 12, 2013

Hopkins rose to the No. 12 spot in rankings of national universities released on Monday evening by U.S. News and World Report. The University was ranked 13th among national universities last year. Hopkins is tied with Northwestern in the new 2014 Best Colleges list right behind tenth-ranked Dartmouth.

Hopkins welcomes alumni back to campus

By ALEXANDRA BALLATO | May 2, 2013

Last weekend, approximately 5,000 alumni and their families returned to Homewood for Alumni Weekend.  A multitude of events were planned over the course of the weekend to bring together members of various graduated classes in an effort to evoke memories of their time at Hopkins.

Debate features college partisans

By GEORGINA RUPP | May 2, 2013

The JHU College Democrats and College Republicans competed Tuesday night in a debate hosted by The JHU Politik. The debate covered three topics: President Barack Obama’s budget vs. Congressman Paul Ryan’s budget, immigration and gun control.

SGA Treasurer candidate disqualified

By AUDREY COCKRUM | May 2, 2013

This past Sunday, April 28 the SGA Judiciary unanimously ruled to uphold the CSE’s decision to disqualify Schaefer Whiteaker from the SGA Executive Elections. Whiteaker, who currently holds a position as SGA Chief Justice, was running for Executive Treasurer.

Project Unbreakable inspires students

By AUDREY COCKRUM | May 2, 2013

The Sexual Assault Resource Unit (SARU) and JHU Student Life co-hosted speaker/photographer Grace Brown, the creator of Project Unbreakable, this past Tuesday evening in Mudd Hall. Brown spoke to students about the beginnings of Project Unbreakable and educated them with a slideshow of her photography.

Gun policy expert weighs in after Senate bill fails

By JACK BARTHOLET | May 2, 2013

On Jan. 14-15, Hopkins held a national summit focused on reducing gun violence following the fatal shooting of 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. Since the summit, national debates over gun policy have engulfed the country, with studies from the Bloomberg School of Public Health fueling the discussions.

Blue Jay 5k run raises awareness

By ELI WALLACH | May 2, 2013

Students, alumni and community members came together this Sunday to participate in the 11th Annual Johns Hopkins Blue Jay 5K and 1/2 Mile Fun Run. With 341 people registered for the event, organizers were able to raise over $11,000.

Phi Gamma Delta hosts Islander party

By NICOLE ZIEGLER | May 2, 2013

The Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity hosted their annual FIJI Islander on the President’s lawn last Saturday. The afternoon event collected proceeds for the United Services Organization (USO) and The Katie Oppo Research Fund.

Campus book drive honors alumna Anne Smedinghoff

By CHRISTIAN WRIGHT | May 2, 2013

This past Saturday and Sunday, students and alumni joined together to host a book drive in front of the MSE Library in memory of Hopkins alumna Anne Smedinghoff. The book drive was accompanied by a memorial service held Saturday morning at Hodson Hall.

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