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September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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April Ryan spoke about her experiences as a White House correspondent.

Reporter discusses race, politics and journalism

The JHU Forums on Race in America hosted April Ryan, former White House reporter for American Urban Radio Networks, on Tuesday night. She spoke on a multitude of issues ranging from her perspective on racial inequality to fake news.



Freshmen book talk addresses immigration

Oscar Vasquez, a former undocumented immigrant, and Fredi Lajvardi, a high school robotics coach, spoke about politics and immigration in the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center on Thursday, Sept. 7.



Admin resists potential shift in sexual assault policy

Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos declared last Thursday that she intends to roll back Obama-era policies regarding campus sexual assault. On Tuesday, the University announced that it does not plan to change its current sexual assault policies.




Peabody Conservatory to offer Bachelor’s in Dance

The Peabody Conservatory announced that it will be offering a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Dance earlier this summer. The program is the first of its kind at the institute and is expected to launch in the 2018-2019 academic year.



Daniels promises to defend DACA

University President Ronald J. Daniels and Provost Sunil Kumar issued a statement on Wednesday pledging support to students who might be affected by U.S. President Donald Trump’s recension of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA).


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Orientation week is meant to ease the transition for incoming students.

New orientation leadership welcomes students despite challenges

After months of planning, New Student Orientation for the Class of 2021 kicked off on Saturday, Aug. 26 on Homewood Field. A Core Team of undergraduates as well as a number of staff and graduate interns worked to coordinate the student and parent programming that occurred through Wednesday, Aug. 30.


Freshman class first to have air conditioning in AMRs

This semester, the Alumni Memorial Residence halls (AMR I and II) are equipped with window air conditioning units. While other dorms on campus have central air conditioning, lack of air conditioning (AC) has been a historically distinctive feature of the AMRs.





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Structural repairs to Krieger and the Colonnade are almost complete.

Keyser Quad reopens to positive reception

Keyser Quad and the Breezeway reopened to students in July after 15 months of renovation. The construction project focused on making structural and waterproofing repairs to Krieger Hall and the Colonnade. Though some refurbishments and adjustments still need to be finished, the project is mostly complete.




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Many students appreciated the friendly atmosphere at Schnapp Shop.

PJ’s Pub and Schnapp Shop leave Charles Village

After serving the community for decades, PJ’s Pub and the Charles Village Schnapp Shop both closed their doors over the summer. These establishments were frequented by Hopkins students, faculty and staff, and news of their closing prompted outcry from many.


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