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The News-Letter Podcast

The Johns Hopkins News-Letterwww.jhunewsletter.com
The Johns Hopkins News-Letter podcast extends our publication's platform to keep the public informed on current events both at Hopkins and in the broader Baltimore community. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com, and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Lauren Ji Producer: Shirlene John and Helen Lacey Sound Engineer: Harrison Rosenblum Script Writers: Claire Park Production support: Yana Mulani and Abigail Tuschman Special thank you to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association for making this project possible.
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Episodes

NL Digest: Woodrow Wilson fellowship renaming, Flo Milli tickets on sale for Spring Fair and MSE renovation updates

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including a push to rename the Woodrow Wilson fellowship after Ethan Posner, Flo Milli tickets for the 2024 Spring Fair and updates on renovations to the MSE library. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com, and find print editions of our paper around campus.

Apr 19, 20249 min

NL Digest: Mitt Romney announced as commencement speaker, highly selective admissions cycle and Key Bridge collapse

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including an announcement of Mitt Romney as the University's commencement speaker, the University's release of Regular Decision admissions results and a state of emergency after the Key Bridge collapse. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus.

Apr 07, 20249 min

NL Digest: TRU-UE negotiations continue, protest in opposition to violence in Palestine and the push for a South Asian Studies minor

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including a recap of recent negotiations between TRU-UE and administration, a student-led protest opposing violence in Palestine, SGA's push for a South Asian Studies minor and the Editorial Board's demands for a more affordable college experience. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus....

Mar 15, 202411 min

NL Digest: Graduate student union organizes picket protest, Title VI investigation opened into alleged anti-semitism on campus and Major Fair introduces students to departments and faculty

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including a recap of a picket protest organized by TRU-UE, information on the U.S. Department of Education opening a Title VI investigation into alleged anti-semitism on Hopkins campus and an inaugural JHU Major Fair intended to introduce students to departments and faculty. For more in-depth news, visit or website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus....

Mar 01, 20249 min

NL Digest: Hopkins launches Semester in D.C., Bloomberg faculty send petition to the Office of the Dean and The Atlantic cuts ties with SAIS political scientist

Welcome back! In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including the launch of the University's inaugural Semester in D.C. program, a letter sent to the Office of the Dean about salary inequities at the Bloomberg School of Public Health and information on The Atlantic cutting ties with a SAIS political scientist accused of rape. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host...

Feb 16, 20248 min

NL Digest: Professor placed on leave for violent anti-Palestinian tweets, MSE Symposium on affirmative action, rent prices and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including an article about a Hopkins professor placed on leave for violent anti-Palestinian tweets, a recap of an MSE Symposium event debating affirmative action, an op-ed calling for staggering rent prices to be addressed and a review of Toki Underground's ramen. For more in-depth news, visit our website, ⁠www.jhunewsletter.com⁠ , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Helen Lacey Producers...

Dec 01, 202310 min

NL Digest: Walkout in solidarity with Palestine, vigil for Palestine, a call for a ceasefire and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter articles from the past two weeks, including a summary of an event to mourn Palestinian lives lost, a walkout in solidarity with Palestine, an op-ed calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East and a recap of men's and women's soccer's games against Haverford. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Helen Lacey Producers: Shirlene John & Helen Lacey Sound Eng...

Nov 02, 202311 min

NL Digest: Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia, developments in the Middle East, honoring Henrietta Lacks and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past three weeks, including a report on the former U.S. Ambassdor to Russia's visit to the MSE Symposium, a University discussion panel analyzing developments in the Middle East, an event honoring the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks and a review of the Loki season two premier. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Helen Lacey Producers...

Oct 20, 202312 min

NL Digest: AI initiatives, 555 Penn in D.C., the state of COVID-19 and influenza and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including a look into the University's latest initiative to research artificial intelligence in the classroom, an announcement of the University's new center at 555 Penn in D.C., a review of an op-ed responding to Governor Ron DeSantis' rejection of the AP African American Studies course and the state of COVID-19 and influenza. Additionally, we recap the latest science news. For more in-depth news, visit our...

Sep 29, 202310 min

NL Digest: Societal implications of artificial intelligence, Student Involvement Fair recap, The Cover Letter and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including a reflection on the societal implications of advancements in artificial intelligence, a look into recent changes to Pre-Orientation programming, a recap of the Student Involvement fair and the release of The Cover Letter, The News-Letter 's yearly magazine offering tips, tricks and advice to incoming freshman. Additionally, we recap the latest science news. For more in-depth news, visit our website...

Sep 14, 202310 min

NL Digest: Johns Hopkins Hospital history, COVID-19 reflections, The Student Advocacy Magazine and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including a historical feature on the Johns Hopkins Hospital, a reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown and the release of The Student Advocacy Magazine, which discusses student activism in the past and present. Additionally, we hear from graduating seniors around campus about their favorite Hopkins memories. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com, and find print editions of ou...

Apr 30, 202311 min

NL Digest: Andrew Park, JHU-CMU institute, Levering Hall history and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including an interview with archer Andrew Park on training for the Olympics, NASA's sponsorship of a Hopkins partnership institute and a historical feature on Levering Hall. Additionally, we hear from students around campus on why they decided to come to Hopkins. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Hosts: Lubna Azmi and Lauren...

Apr 14, 202311 min

NL Digest: Africana Studies, healthcare burnout, Gilman Hall history and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including the Center for Africana Studies’ plan to departmentalize, a discussion about healthcare burnout, a dive into the history of Gilman Hall and an interdepartmental concert inspired by deep space. Additionally, we hear from students around campus about what recently brought a smile to their face. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper aro...

Mar 16, 202312 min

NL Digest: La Niña, NCAA basketball tournament, Mona’s Super Noodle

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, including a piece on the science behind the warm winter weather and how men’s and women’s basketball fared in the NCAA tournament. Additionally, we hear from students around campus about their favorite classes at Hopkins. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Lubna Azmi Producer: Paige Maultsby Sound Engineer: Michael Gorl...

Mar 09, 202311 min

NL Digest: Student fundraiser for earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, lacrosse home openers and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, from Hopkins students organizing a fundraiser in response to earthquake in Turkey and Syria to the lacrosse teams' victories at their home openers. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Lubna Azmi Producer: Paige Maultsby Sound Engineer: Michael Gorlin Script Writers: Claire Park, Tommy Song Script Editor: Angela Zhu Produ...

Feb 23, 20237 min

NL Digest: JHPD walk-out, Urumqi vigil, plant parenting tips and more

In this episode, we take a look at a few News-Letter highlights from the past two weeks, from a community protest against the Johns Hopkins Police Department (JHPD), a student vigil for victims of the Urumqi fire to an interview with Hopkins alum Liz Vayda, owner of local houseplant shop B.Willow. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Lauren Ji Producer: Paige Maultsby Sound Engineer: Nils Randers-Pehrson Scri...

Dec 08, 20227 min

NL Digest: Wes Moore elected, Hopkins Dining protest and more

In this episode, we take a look at notable stories from the past two weeks, from Wes Moore being elected, Hopkins Dining employees demanding the University provide job security to a PhD student winning a grant for device that could make pediatric cardiac surgeries safer. For more in-depth news, visit our website, www.jhunewsletter.com , and find print editions of our paper around campus. Host: Lauren Ji Producer: Paige Maultsby Sound Engineer: Nils Randers-Pehrson Script Writers: Claire Park, To...

Nov 17, 20226 min

NL Weekly Digest: Pilot Episode

Welcome to the very first episode of The News-Letter Podcast with your host, Lubna Azmi. The team here at The News-Letter is so excited to build this new series to extend its reporting. For this episode, we’ll discuss some of our paper’s news highlights from the past week. Don't forget to grab a copy of our spring magazine "Blast from the Past" around campus as well! A special thank you to Nils Randers-Pehrson for editing the podcast and Lubna Azmi for writing the script. Music credits: Ashna Pa...

Apr 26, 202210 min
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