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COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED In a collaborative event hosted by the Mu Psi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, OLÉ and the Black Student Union, students had the opportunity to discuss the impacts of the end of affirmative action on campus with leaders in administration. 

“New Year, Same Advocacy”: A discussion between students and administration on affirmative action and campus inclusion

By MYRA SAEED | February 4, 2025

The Mu Psi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in collaboration with the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Organización Latine Estudiantíl (OLÉ) Latinx Student Group, hosted an event titled “New Year, Same Advocacy” on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The event facilitated an open dialogue between students and leaders in the University administration regarding the Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action and its subsequent effects on student admissions and enrollment.

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR The Public Interest Investment Advisory Committee declined the request by Hopkins Justice Collective for divestment of the University’s endowment from companies tied to the State of Israel. 

Public Interest Investment Advisory Committee rejects divestment from Israel

By LANA SWINDLE | January 24, 2025

On Thursday, Jan. 16 the University’s Public Interest Investment Advisory Committee (PIIAC) released a report that declined a divestment proposal. The proposal, drafted by Hopkins Justice Collective,  an organization of Hopkins students, staff and alumni that has been vocal in its advocacy for Palestine,  requested that the University divest its endowment from companies affiliated with the state of Israel, specifically those involved in the production of weapons. HJC’s proposal also asked that Hopkins disclose the financial investments of its endowment, both now and in the future. 

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR SGA met for its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 21 to discuss a Valentines Day funding bill as well as updates on construction.

SGA discusses SIF, construction update and Valentine's Day event

By LANA SWINDLE | January 24, 2025

The Student Government Association (SGA) convened for their first meeting of the spring semester. Members reviewed plans for the upcoming Student Involvement Fair (SIF) and discussed semester goals, construction updates and a Valentine’s Day Tabling event on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

COURTESY OF JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY  In an exclusive interview with The News-Letter on Dec. 10, President Ronald J. Daniels discussed major campus developments, including diversity in college admissions and the University’s commitment to free expression.

Interview with President Ronald J. Daniels: freedom of expression, diversity in admissions, policing and more

By MAYA BRITTO and LANA SWINDLE | December 21, 2024

Ronald J. Daniels is the President of Johns Hopkins University. On Dec. 10, President Daniels spoke with The News-Letter in an exclusive interview discussing expression and protest on campus, the drop in racial diversity in incoming classes following the Supreme Court reversal of affirmative action, the implementation of the Johns Hopkins Police Department and more. 

COURTESY OF SHIRLENE JOHN In interviews with The News-Letter, Hopkins Dining employees expressed frustration with management and dining operations. 

Hopkins Dining Workers raise concerns about management and temporary workers

By BUSE KOLDAS | December 19, 2024

In interviews with The News-Letter, five dining workers described the challenges facing their work. They drew attention to understaffing, and concerns about temporary workers being able to sign up for shifts before employees. The identities of these personnel will remain anonymous, as The News-Letter grants anonymity to individuals who are at risk of losing their jobs by disclosing information.

COURTESY OF EESHA BELLAD Surgeon Dr. Feroze Sidhwa described his experiences serving at the European Hospital in Gaza. 

Dr. Feroze Sidhwa shares his experiences as a doctor who served in Gaza

By EESHA BELLAD | December 4, 2024

The Program in International Studies hosted Dr. Feroze Sidhwa to discuss his experiences serving as a trauma surgeon at the European Hospital in Gaza on Tuesday, Nov. 19. This talk was co-sponsored by the Program in East Asian Studies; the Program in Islamic Studies; the Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Center for Public and Human Rights; and the Medicine, Science and Humanities program.

COURTESY OF YUKI JOHNSON  Johnson discusses her love for linguistics, teaching languages and her career at Hopkins. 

Humans of Hopkins: Yuki Johnson

By SHAAN UDANI | November 21, 2024

As Director of the Center for Language Education and a professor in Japanese grammar and language, Yuki Johnson exhibits a distinct love for linguistics and the art of teaching languages. In an interview with The News-Letter, she explained her work as director and described her career and successes at Hopkins.

COURTESY OF MYRA SAEED Hopkins faculty and alumni assessed the U.S. presidential election results in an online event, comparing pre-election predictions with final outcomes.

SNF Agora and Hopkins at Home discuss U.S. presidential election outcome

By MYRA SAEED | November 18, 2024

Hopkins at Home and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Agora Institute hosted a virtual event titled “Insights & Impacts: Post-Election Debrief” on Thursday, Nov 7. The two-part discussion from Hopkins faculty and alumni analyzed the election outcome of the 2024 U.S. general election and its future implications. 

COURTESY OF JIYUN GUO Matías Vernengo, a professor of economics at Bucknell University, gave a talk tracing Argentina’s economic development and describing the impact of President Javier Milei’s policies. 

LACLxS and International Studies department host talk on Argentine President Javier Milei

By JIYUN GUO | November 10, 2024

On Oct. 31, Matías Vernengo, a professor of economics at Bucknell University, gave a talk titled “La Argentina de Javier Milei: 10 Months Later,” which centered around Argentina’s economic issues and current President Javier Milei’s approach to resolving them. Hosted by the Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies department, as well as the International Studies department, the event shed light on the political dynamics that impede Argentina’s economic development.

STEVEN SIMPSON / PHOTO EDITOR Hopkins students and faculty react to former President Donald J. Trump winning the 2024 election, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris. 

Trump wins again: Hopkins students and faculty react

By LEO QI , MAYA BRITTO and LANA SWINDLE | November 8, 2024

On Nov. 6, Former President Donald J. Trump was announced as the winner of the 2024 presidential election over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump received 295 electoral votes, including decisive votes from various swing states, compared to Harris’ 226, and will return to office for a second term. 

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