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COURTESY OF BONNIE JIN Jin says that our hard work matters more than the prestige of our schools.

The ways we perpetuate academic elitism

By BONNIE JIN | September 25, 2019

I. I sat as the youngest between seven cousins and countless relatives, eating our own version of a belated Thanksgiving. Between mouthfuls of dumplings and rice cakes, I saw my aunt’s eyes crinkling into a smile.

Trump proposes a ban on flavored e-cigarettes

By VIVIAN LI | September 26, 2019

The Trump administration’s proposal to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarette products has once again put the issue of tobacco use back in the spotlight. The announcement followed reports of a vaping-related illness that has affected more than 400 people around the country. 

The U.S. President is a science and tech influencer

By LAURA WADSTEN | September 26, 2019

The American President isn’t usually the first person that comes to mind when you think of major influencers in the scientific community. Yet, the nature of the position means that they actually have a lot of impact on various areas within the STEM field, including the environment, funding for research and space exploration. To really understand what a president can do to science and tech, we must look to the past.

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Unbelievable is not for the faint of heart

By BINYAMIN NOVETSKY | September 26, 2019

It’s hard to write a review about a show as well-made and powerful as Unbelievable while simultaneously not recommending it. There is no question that Unbelievable is about as intense and emotionally draining as any show I’ve ever seen. It had me fully hooked every second and fully invested in the outcome of all of the characters involved. It also hurt to watch more than anything I’ve ever experienced before in my life.

Tove Lo’s new album is derivative and boring

By YOOSOO YEO | September 26, 2019

Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo dropped her fourth album, Sunshine Kitty, on Friday, Sept. 20. In the making of this album, she collaborated with various artists, including English producer Jax Jones for “Jacques,” a lively house-vibe song. Doja Cat, an American rapper and singer, and Australian singer Kylie Minogue are also featured in two of Tove Lo’s songs.

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CANADIAN FILIMCENTRE/CC BY-S.A 2.0 Canadian screenwriter Paul Haggis directed 5B alongside Dan Krauss. 

5B highlights sacrifices of AIDS patients and doctors

By COLE DOUGLASS | September 25, 2019

The Bloomberg School of Public Health hosted a screening of 5B, a recently released documentary about the AIDS crisis and the creation of the first dedicated AIDS ward at San Francisco General Hospital on Friday, Sept. 20. The documentary — which received the Grand Prix Award in Entertainment at the Cannes Film Festival — is a gut-wrenching, yet occasionally joyful exploration of the early days of the epidemic and the attempts of the medical staff to provide care to the victims of the disease.

Why it's a mistake for BTS to perform in Saudi Arabia

By KATIE TAM | September 26, 2019

My senior year of high school, while procrastinating on writing my college application essays, I stumbled upon a Korean-pop (K-pop) music video by a group known as “Bangtan Sonyeondan” (BTS). Fast forward almost four years, they’re easily one of my favorite musical groups. I have their songs on rotation, have been to multiple concerts of theirs and have created amazing friends thanks to our shared love of them. 

TENASIA/CC by S.A-3.0 BTS fails to honor its UNICEF partnership by performing in Saudi Arabia.

Even without a host, the Emmys proved entertaining

By EMILY MCDONALD | September 25, 2019

The 71st Annual Emmy Awards aired on Fox this Sunday, and I started watching with very few expectations or prior knowledge — except that Game of Thrones earned more nominations than any other TV show this year and that I was rooting for Fleabag to win Best Comedy Series. But the awards show ended up being surprisingly entertaining, with its earnest speeches, diverse wins and, of course, celebrities’ elaborate red carpet outfits (personally, I thought Billy Porter’s hat and Zendaya’s green dress stole the show).

Tyler, The Creator performs new and old hits

By SAMUEL FARRAR | September 25, 2019

On Saturday, Tyler, The Creator kicked off the second American leg of his tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion alongside Jaden Smith and GoldLink. This tour celebrates the release of his latest album, Igor, which many consider to be his best album yet. 

Courtesy of Sam Farrar  Tyler gave a riveting performance replete with colorful visuals and displays of high fashion.

MED panel discusses ethics of gene editing

By AMY DE LURY | September 26, 2019

The student organization Medical Ethics Discussion Panel (MED Panel) held a discussion about the ethics of gene editing on Monday. The discussion is the first in a series of monthly events organized by MED Panel. 

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Students strike to demand environmental action in Baltimore

By CINDY JIANG | September 26, 2019

The recent work of 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has inspired waves of renewed interest in climate change in both younger and older populations. On Friday, Sept. 20, a series of school walk-outs were staged across the world in an act of protest demanding that governments take action against climate change.

Courtesy of Jacqueline Vargas Baltimore students demonstrated outside of City Hall to bring attention to the climate crisis.
HOPKINSSPORTS.COM With this week’s win, the Jays moved up to No. 18 in the D3football.

Football comes back with a vengeance on Saturday

By BINYAMIN NOVETSKY | September 26, 2019

The Hopkins football team returned with a vengeance after their disappointing upset to Susquehanna University last week with a massive blowout victory against Moravian College, defeating their fellow Centennial Conference members by a score of 41-0. The Jays held the Greyhounds to only 132 total yards of offense the whole game and dominated from the first touchdown to the fifth.

Gurley money is too much buck for too little bang

By BEN SCHLESINGER | October 8, 2019

Todd Gurley is the worst. Not only did he reset an already saturated running back market with a landmark contract that included $21.9 million guaranteed, but he also accidentally created a completely new term for getting paid and it’s absolutely ridiculous: Gurley money.