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July 15, 2025
July 15, 2025 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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COURTESY OF CHRISTOPHER WEND
In order to prevent fatal bleeding, HERO hopes to make Stop the Bleed kits accessible to Hopkins affiliates.

HERO launches new Stop the Bleed Campaign

The Hopkins Emergency Response Organization (HERO) implemented the Stop the Bleed campaign on campus at the end of March. Stop the Bleed is a national program designed to improve bystander intervention in cases of emergency bleeding.


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Due to population decline, thousands of buildings in Baltimore remain abandoned.

City seeks new solutions to address urban blight

The number of vacant houses throughout Baltimore has increased as its population has declined sharply over the past several generations. This growing number of abandoned homes is often referred to as “urban blight.” 


COURTESY OF ANNA GORDON
Eight student researchers curated exhibits highlighting the daily lives of enslaved people on the Homewood Campus.

Exhibit sheds light on slavery at Homewood

Eight students presented their exhibits depicting the lives of people who were enslaved on the Homewood Campus and showing how the legacy of slavery continues to affect people today. The exhibition, titled More Than a Name: Enslaved Families at Historic Homewood, included a selection of artifacts and objects and opened at the Homewood Museum on Monday. 



COURTESY OF GIULIANA LEOTTA
Whittington and Davis shared their perspectives on free speech at a discussion on Tuesday.

IDEAL hosts discussion on campus free speech

Princeton University professor Keith Whittington and Associate Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Moses Davis discussed free speech on college campuses in Mason Hall on Tuesday. IDEAL, a student organization that promotes both nonpartisan and bipartisan civic engagement on campus, hosted the event. 


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Casadevall spoke as part of the Osler Medical Symposium speaker series.

Professor calls for an end to sexist research culture

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Arturo Casadevall gave a talk titled “Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Research of Health and Medicine” hosted by the Osler Medical Symposium on Tuesday. Casadevall is chair of the Immunobiology and Molecular Microbiology departments at the School of Medicine.



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Students gathered on The Beach on Saturday to support causes they are passionate about.

Rise Up Rally celebrates diversity of student body

Students gathered on the Beach for the Rise Up rally on Saturday to promote and celebrate diversity in the Hopkins community. The rally was organized by sophomore Karter James Burnett and juniors Lior Levy and Clarissa Chen.


Mayor Catherine Pugh bans crude oil terminals

The Baltimore City Council approved two bills which sought to address local environmental issues earlier this year. At the end of March, Baltimore City Mayor Catherine Pugh signed a bill prohibiting the construction and expansion of crude oil train terminals in the City. She postponed her vote to ban polystyrene products in local establishments.


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The New Horizons ticket consists of Noh Mebrahtu, AJ Tsang, Mi Tu and Aspen Williams. 

New Horizons wins SGA Executive Election

The Committee on Student Elections (CSE) announced on Monday that the New Horizons ticket won the Student Government Association (SGA) executive board elections, beating the Thumbs UP for Jessup ticket. 


COURTESY OF GRACE WINDHEIM
Real Food Hopkins hopes to educate students and minimize food waste.

Students aim to reduce food waste on campus

Real Food Hopkins (Real Food), a student organization promoting food justice and sustainability, launched the first week of its #WasteOutLoud Challenge on Monday. The challenge encourages students to track their food waste and share the information with Real Food for five consecutive days within the next three weeks. 



Author calls for more accessible menstrual health

Jennifer Weiss-Wolf, J.D., gave a talk on her book Periods Gone Public: Taking a Stand for Menstrual Equity, at Hodson Hall on Tuesday evening. Hopkins Feminists and the Diverse Sexuality and Gender Alliance (DSAGA) co-hosted the event. 



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Youth Against War and Racism held a protest at Garland Hall on Tuesday.

Students protest CIA recruiting event at the Career Center

A group of about 10 students staged a demonstration outside of a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recruiting event at the Career Center in Garland Hall on Tuesday. They partially blocked the entrance to the Career Center for about half an hour before marching out of Garland while condemning the University for inviting CIA representatives to campus.


Hopkins continues study amid criticisms

Researchers at Hopkins Medicine will continue a study investigating possible health benefits of alcohol, despite criticisms that arose after a New York Times article reported that the study is funded by alcohol companies.


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The John Quincy Adams Society hosted Duss, who talked about U.S. involvement in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Foreign policy analyst talks U.S.-Saudi relations

The John Quincy Adams Society, a national student group dedicated to non-interventionism and diplomacy, hosted foreign policy analyst Matthew Duss for their “Saudi Arabia and the U.S.” event hosted on Saturday. 


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First year residents at the Hospital will no longer have a separate uniform.

First year residents will wear longer lab coats

For years, first-year residents in the Johns Hopkins’ Osler Medical Residency Training Program have worn short white coats to represent their recent transition from medical school and their commitment to learning. However, first-year residents, beginning with the next cohort in July, will wear white coats that are 12 inches longer, the same style as more experienced residents. 


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The Food Pantry, located in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, provides Hopkins affiliates with non-perishable food.

Food Pantry aims to combat food insecurity

The Hopkins Pantry opened its doors to all University affiliates this past week. This program, located in the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), offers non-perishable food to students, staff and faculty who may be struggling to feed themselves for financial reasons. 


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