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

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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.


COURTESY OF KAYLEE NGUYEN
The Center for Africana Studies at Hopkins features Professor Juliet Hooker as a guest lecturer in the “‘You Have Never Known Me’: Terrell and Du Bois on Faithful Slave Monuments” event.

Professor Juliet Hooker hosts a lecture on Faithful Slave Monuments

The Center for Africana Studies at Hopkins featured Professor Juliet Hooker as a guest lecturer in “‘You Have Never Known Me’: Terrell and Du Bois on Faithful Slave Monuments” on Feb. 20, This event was meant to highlight key aspects of slave monuments and their relation to Africana history.





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Following the University's acquisition of the Academy on Charles, the building is set to become a new second-year dormitory.

The Academy on Charles becomes new second-year dormitory

Previously an independent apartment building, the Academy on Charles is set to be the newest second-year dormitory building for the 2026–27 academic year.  Floor plans are not currently published for student dormitory rooms, but they are expected to follow current apartment layouts. 



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The University admits 260 students to the Class of 2030 during the Early Decision II round, joining the 553 admitted during the Early Decision I round. 

Hopkins welcomes 813 students to the Class of 2030 through Early Decision Rounds

On Feb. 13, the University admitted 260 students to the Class of 2030 from 11 countries, 36 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico during the Early Decision II round. These students join the 553 admitted during the Early Decision I round in December. In written interviews, incoming students shared their thoughts and feelings about their acceptance to The News-Letter. 



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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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