List of 20 news stories.

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  A Twist on Turkey: Different Cultures Celebrate Thanksgiving

  Layla Kenkare ’25 and Asher Joseph ’25
  Thanksgiving is a holiday that has become synonymous with family, feasting, and gratitude, but people across different cultures have created new ways to incorporate their own heritage into the festivities. The Razor explored how members of the Hopkins community celebrate Thanksgiving within their own cultures.
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  An Ongoing Battle: Hilltoppers vs. Hornets

  Vivian Wang ‘23 and Megan Davis’23
  Along the walls of the Walter Camp Athletic Center’s gym, a dozen colorful flags display the names and emblems of the other FAA schools that Hopkins competes against in various sports. One of the flags hanging in the athletic hub belongs to Hamden Hall Country Day School, Hopkins’s long-standing athletic and academic rival. The Razor asked members of the Hopkins community about their thoughts on Hopkins’ relationship with the Hamden private school and its impact on athletics, team morale, and the overall attitude on campus.

   
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  Writings from Rennes: La Nouvelle Normalité

  Hanna Jennings ’24
  As I currently sit on my bed staring at a blank Google Doc, I am fully at a loss for how to start this article.

• You Had Me at the First Line: College Essay Hooks

  As early decision and early action colleges begin to release decisions, The Razor asked the Class of 2023 to share the first sentence of their personal statement, a 650-word essay that gets sent to all the schools they apply to through the Common App. Here are some of their actual college essay hooks:

   
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  Alumni Interviews: A Chat with Dr. Jean Bennett ’72

  Asher Joseph ’25
  As scientists continue to expand the boundaries of technology, gene modification has become an increasingly common solution to diseases and medical conditions. Dr. Jean Bennett ’72 is a molecular geneticist who studies ophthalmological gene therapy at the University of Pennsylvania, where the impact of her work extends outside of the lab.

• J-Schoolers Ask, Seniors Answer!

  The Class of 2023 offered their wisdom to the Classes of 2027 and 2028:
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  Writings from Rennes: “Ça Ne Va Pas”

  Hanna Jennings ’24
  This semester, Hanna is studying abroad in Rennes, France with School Year Abroad (SYA). While there, she will be writing about her experiences for The Razor.
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  Matt Glendinning

  The Razor welcomes new faculty and staff to Hopkins. Here are some personal introductions and tidbits. Be sure to give them a warm welcome!

   

• Calarco Canines

  Mira Krichavsky ’24
  As end-of-year stress ramps up, so does Calarco Canines, Hopkins’ therapy dog program.
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  Seniors Share Passions with Hopkins Community

  On May 24, more than fifty seniors gathered in Upper Heath to share the senior projects they had pursued during the last quarter of the
  school year. Members of the Hopkins community stopped by during their lunch waves and after school to take in the diverse array of projects.
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  The History Behind Hopkins Buildings

  Vivian Wang ’23
  One of the most defining aspects of Hopkins is the campus: Distinguished brick buildings sit scattered atop the hill, surrounded by trees and expansive athletic fields.
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  The Promposal: A Diverse Tradition of Love

  Hanna Jennings ’24, Anika Madan ’24
  Prom is characterized by extravagant outfits, extensive photoshoots, and the possibility of dancing. Before Hopkins Senior Schoolers participate in this rite of passage, however, many find themselves involved in a promposal.
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  Diversity Board Interviews Women in the Science Department

  Megan Davis ’23 Features Editor
  This term, Hopkins Diversity Board (DivBo) members Harini Thiruvengadam ’23, Nia Lampley ’24, and Ishani Vallabhajosyula ’24 interviewed several of the female teachers in the science department to gain insight into what it is like to be a woman in a male-dominated field. By conducting these interviews, DivBo hopes to spread awareness, empower women in STEM fields, and help readers get to know their science teachers a bit better.