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September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025 | Published by the Students of Johns Hopkins since 1896

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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. 


IDEAL panelists offer perspectives on student protests

Students and faculty spoke about the role of protests and free speech on college campuses at a panel on Wednesday. The event was hosted by IDEAL, a student organization that promotes both nonpartisan and bipartisan civic engagement on campus.






Civil rights lawyer to speak at graduation

Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer and civil rights advocate, will speak at this year’s commencement ceremony, the University announced on Tuesday. He will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at the ceremony.


Rothman talks providing healthcare in Baltimore

The CEO of Hopkins Medicine and Dean of the Medical Faculty, Dr. Paul Rothman, explored the social determinants of health and the Hospital’s efforts to overcome disparities in medical care at a speaker event hosted by the Osler Medical Symposium this Tuesday in Gilman.


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Last semester, the University decided to close the Russian program.

Russian program hires faculty, adds new classes

Five months after the University decided to end the Russian major and minor following the Spring 2018 term, the Center for Language Education (CLE) announced that it will be offering restructured Russian courses and hiring a new faculty member. 


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Five Asian-American students gave speeches at The Lunchbox Moment.

Lunchbox Moment examines Asian-American identity

As part of an event titled, “The Lunchbox Moment,” five Asian-American students shared their personal experiences with discrimination. The student-led event was held on Tuesday in Charles Commons. 



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Shortly after the bill was announced, students marched to President Daniels’ house in protest.

Private police bill pushed to next legislative session

For the past month, Maryland legislators have been debating a bill that would give Hopkins the authority to form its own police force. Lawmakers announced on March 30 that they will not support the bill in its current form, and it will not be voted on during this legislative session. 


OB-GYN advocates for better abortion policy

Voice for Choice, a student group advocating for women’s reproductive rights, hosted obstetrician and gynecologist Diane Horvath to give a talk titled “Conversation with an Abortion Provider” on March 29. The event also served as a fundraiser for the Baltimore Abortion Fund, a nonprofit seeking to make abortions more accessible.


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Students gathered in Garland Hall and spoke against the proposed police force.

Activists continue to rally against private police plan

After Maryland lawmakers announced that they would not support a bill authorizing Hopkins to create its own police force, Students Against Private Police (SAPP) organized a rally at Garland Hall to celebrate on Tuesday afternoon. SAPP, a coalition of 11 student groups, used the rally to voice opposition to future plans for a Hopkins police force. 





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