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Effective student government is possible

Last week, a group of aspiring student leaders, meeting in one of those austere Mattin Center classrooms where decisions are generally made, was thinking of ways to get your attention. They'll want you to sign petitions, flier the campus, tell your friends and maybe even vote -- but you can't.… 3 Comments

Improving Women, Gender, and Sexuality

Choosing to become a Women, Gender, and Sexuality (WGS) minor was one of the smartest academic decisions I have made while at Hopkins. Overall, I have enjoyed the course offerings and definitely widened my knowledge of topics ranging from the American judicial system to abortion law to European philosophy to transgender individuals.… 1 Comment

White and nerdy: a longboarding odyssey

One summer in Beach Haven, N.J., all the kids on my block suddenly stopped riding bikes and all bought skateboards. It was in the mid `90s, and skateboarding -- particularly longboarding -- was suddenly resurging as the "cool" thing to do. Everyone was trading in their Tamagotchis for longboards.… 1 Comment

Denied RA applicants left in the cold

Along with the quality of food, the quantity of homework and the amount of time spent in the library, one of the top complaints among Hopkins students is the bureaucracy. Dealing with the many departments and divisions of Hopkins can be a hassle; although it often cannot be helped.… Post the First Comment


StuCo letter needs focus

The Student Council's recent meeting with administrators regarding a letter they sent last winter addressing the University policy on civility is a commendable gesture toward proactive engagement in campus issues -- but for a number of reasons, the Council's letter remains baffling. Post a comment

Support dining employees

It is disappointing to learn that many Hopkins dining employees are, apparently, engaged in an adversarial relationship with Aramark. The mistreatment detailed by several long-term employees suggests that there is much to be done to ensure that workers are regarded with the kind of consideration they are due. Post a comment

Smoking ban? Time to quit

On February 26, the Baltimore City Council approved a citywide ban on smoking that will prohibit the activity in bars in restaurants. In the past, we have questioned the wisdom of this measure, and continue to feel that such a ban is anathema to American ideals of civil liberty and ought to be outside the purview of government. Post a comment

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