Hopkins School News The Razor

Connecticut Rolls Out Reopening Plans

Melody Cui '23, Assistant News Editor

After three months in quarantine and with summer quickly approaching, the reopening of Connecticut is finally beginning. But is it too early for restrictions to be lifted, especially as the total number of cases continues to increase?

Honoring Retiring Hilltoppers: Chris Jacox

Saira Munshani '20, Senior Op-Ed Editor Emeritus, Sarah Roberts '20, Managing Editor Emeritus

Chris Jacox, beloved English teacher and Friday poem extraordinaire, is retiring from Hopkins after 18 years on The Hill.

Honoring Retiring Hilltoppers: Jim Lawson

Anu Vashist '21, Lead News Editor

Jim Lawson, a member of the Hopkins Maintenance Department, will be retiring this June after 18 years on The Hill.

Hopkins' Responses to Past Crises

Anjali Subramanian, '22, News Editor

The recent coronavirus outbreak is the latest crisis at Hopkins, but it is not the first. In the past, Hopkins has responded to crises over curriculum, religious division, and war.

Spring Events on The Hill Find a Way Despite the Coronavirus

Aanya Panyadahundi '23, Assistant News Editor

While the “coronavirus curve” is flattening as we approach summer, the virus continues to take a toll on numerous spring events on The Hill.

The Silver Linings of Quarantine

Compiled by Anushree Vashist '21, Lead News Editor

During a time of uncertainty, many have been fortunate to find reprieves from the current situation, especially self-isolation. We surveyed the Hopkins community to learn more about our very own silver linings.

Hopkins Elects New Student Council President Amid School Closure

Aanya Panyadahundi '23, Assistant News Editor

This year’s Student Council (StuCo) presidential election was one of the first major all-school events affected by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic; nonetheless, the Hopkins student body elected Ella Zuse '21 as the 2020-2021 Student Council President.

Hopkins Students Weigh in on Government Corona Policies

Melody Cui '23, Assistant News Editor

On March 27, 2020, in response to the quickly worsening recession brought on by COVID-19, President Trump signed into law a two trillion dollar relief package, the largest fiscal stimulus in American history.

China Trip Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Zoe Kim '20 News Editor

On January 15, Head of School Kai Bynum sent an email to parents announcing that the annual Hopkins-led March break trip to China was canceled.

Hopkins Celebrates International Women's Day

Emmett Dowd '21 Assistant Features Editor

This year marked the second annual International Women’s Day Assembly, organized by two clubs- Equal Rights, Respect, and Opportunities (ERRO) and Screen, Host, and Outreach to Talk about Trafficking and Education (SHOUTTE). The Assembly held on March 6 featured speakers sharing their stories.

A Reflection on Faculty Reflections

Juan Lopez '22 Assistant News Editor

A chance for teachers to volunteer to speak at Assembly has newly arisen this year at Hopkins; the speeches are called Faculty Reflections.

Celebrating Coeducation

Anushree Vashist ’21 News Editor

Throughout the 2019-2020 academic year, Yale University is celebrating 50 years since becoming coeducational and 150 years since women first attended the University’s School of Art.

Changes to Relieve Stress: The New Midyear Exam Schedule

Zoe Kim '20 Senior News Editor

This past January, Hopkins students experienced a new term exam schedule.

Snowdays? Snow problems!

Anjali Subramanian ’22 Assistant Features Editor

When the latest weather forecast calls for an imminent storm, students’ first reaction may be to use the Snow Day Calculator.

Connecticut Food Bank Honor for Hopkins

After two decades of participation with the Connecticut Food Bank in the annual Connecticut Food Bank Fundraiser, Hopkins received the Distinguished Philanthropic Award in Schools for the third year in a row.