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Hopkins Hospital has used hardball tactics to sue thousands of Black and low-income patients in East Baltimore.

Activists fight to end medical debt lawsuits

By KATY WILNER and MATTHEW RITCHIE | May 3, 2021

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The Jays spent 351 days waiting and preparing for legitimate Big 10 competition.

Women’s lacrosse drops opener against Rutgers

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | February 23, 2021

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The NFL has left the safety of each player up to chance by trusting each individual in the league.

The NFL and failure of personal responsibility

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | December 3, 2020

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Kim Ng is both the first woman and the first Asian American general manager in MLB history.

Kim Ng finally gets the recognition she deserves

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | November 19, 2020

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Ritchie reflects on how important Michael Jackson’s Thriller has been to him over the course of his life.

The permanent joy of Michael Jackson's Thriller

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | November 17, 2020

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The NFL is now doing the bare minimum by allowing its players to protest without fear of consequence.

The emptiness of the NFL's activism

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | September 16, 2020

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NBA players have remained active in their advocacy for racial justice and social equality throughout their bubble restart.

Black athletes shouldn't have to carry the weight for change

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | September 4, 2020

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The Life Design Lab aims to offer advice to freshmen to guide them on choosing the best-suited clubs and getting involved with University life.

Debunking common stereotypes about Hopkins

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | August 30, 2020

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The MLB season is already occurring without fans. Now, due to an outbreak in the Miami Marlins clubhouse, the season itself is in danger.

Baseball’s plan to restart was doomed to fail

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | July 29, 2020

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FedEx signed a 27-year deal with Washington as their sponsor back in 1998. That partnership was jeopardized unless the football team changed their name.

The reason behind Washington’s name change was desperation, not altruism

By MATTHEW RITCHIE | July 14, 2020

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