List of 20 news stories.

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  Hopkins Fights Blood Shortage Epidemic

  Aanya Panyadahundi '23, Lead News Editor
  After just over two years trapped in the COVID-19 pandemic, America finds itself facing an epidemic: the nation’s blood bank is in crisis.

  Currently, blood donations are reaching an all time low, hospitals all over America feeling the effects. 
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  Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes History

  Evie Doolittle '23
  In January 2022, at age 83, Justice Stephen Bryer announced his retirement from the Supreme Court. In response, President Biden nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson, who would be the first justice since Thurgood Marshall with experience as a public defender. She was then confirmed on April 7, 2022.
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  Hopkins Students Review Local Food Hotspots

  Evie Doolittle '23 News Editor
  With Hopkins’ proximity to downtown New Haven, students frequent restaurants in the area. Eating out at local restaurants strengthens the school’s connection with the city.
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  SCOTUS Rules No on Federal Vaccine-or-Testing Mandate

  Riley Foushee ‘23 News Editor
  On January 13, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Biden Administration could not enforce a vaccine-or-testing mandate on large employers.

• Students Petition for a Virtual Learning Option

  Kallie Schmeisser '22 Lead News Editor Amir McFerren '24 Assistant News Editor
  Hopkins’ decision to return to campus for in-person learning has been controversial amid the Omicron surge.
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  CFBF Fundraising Returns After One-Year CancellationCFBF Fundraising Returns After One-Year Cancellation

  Grace Laliberte ‘24 Campus Correspondent
  Fundraising is back once again, with students in every grade setting out across the state to fundraise on behalf of the Connecticut Food Bank. School-wide fundraising is an annual event that was temporarily eliminated last year due to COVID-19, but has now returned with significant enthusiasm and support from students.
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  Full-Time Return to Campus Brings Surge in School Spirit

  Arielle Rieder ’23 Campus Correspondent
  The return to the Hopkins campus after online school sparked a renewed interest in school spirit. From athletic contests with fans to spirit days, such as Spirit Week, that have been absent for over a year, this school year has brought all of these activities back to campus.
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  Hopkins Students Comment on New York Gun Law Challenge

  Asher Joseph ’25 Campus Correspondent
  In response to the national debate surrounding firearm usage in America, opponents of New York’s long-standing gun permit law are challenging its constitutionality. The legislation is currently before the Supreme Court of the United States.
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  Yule Ball Dance Returns With New Theme and Later Date

  Daniela Rodriguez-Larrain '23 Campus Correspondent
  Winter is coming to The Hill again, bringing with it a return to Hopkins' usual winter events: the Holiday Assembly, the musical, and Yule Ball, the Harry Potter-themed dance.
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  Global and Local: The Climate Crisis and Hopkins

  Evie Doolittle ’23 News Editor
  As we recover from our past year of quarantine, we begin to reflect on the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the environment. Members of the Hopkins community speculate that Covid-19 contributes to a worsening climate.
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  Hopkins Remembers 9/11 on 20th Anniversary

  Kallie Schmeisser '22 Lead News Editor Conor Tomasulo '24 Assistant Editor-At-Large
  September 11, 2021 was the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, as well as the hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 which, diverted by brave passengers, crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.
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  Student Activities Fairs Return to Campus

  Amir McFerren ’24 Assistant News Editor
  The Hopkins Activities Fairs took place on Monday, September 27, and Friday, October 1. The first fair was dedicated to community service-based activities such as Maroon Key, Peer Tutoring, and the Natural Disaster Relief Club, while the second was for activities like Model UN, The Razor, and Robotics.
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  Normalcy Returns to The Hill

  Evangeline Doolittle '23 News Editor
  The 2021-2022 school year marks the in-person return of all clubs, sports, and Student Council (StuCo) activities.
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  Casanovas Depart After Over Two Decades At Hopkins

  Evie Doolittle '23 News Editor
  After more than two decades of devoted teaching and leadership in the Hopkins community, Gerard and Catherine Casanova are retiring.
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  Hopkins Staff Members Depart After Decades on The Hill

  Juan Lopez ’22 Editor-at-Large, Kallie Schmeisser ’22 Lead News Editor
  Hopkins says goodbye to two more staff members.
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  Legendary Head Librarian Retires

  Anushree Vashist '21 Lead News Editor Emeritus
  After a laudable 23 years on The Hill, Head Librarian Faye Prendergast is retiring this Spring.
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  McCord's Impact "Incalculable"

  Craigin Maloney '21 Arts Editor Emeritus
  David McCord, Math teacher extraordinaire, is retiring after 27 years of teaching at Hopkins.
  
  
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  At-Home Learning Causes Stress for Hopkins Students

  Evie Doolittle '23 News Editor
  With virtual school and limited in-person socializing, students' stress was heightened during the pandemic.
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  Virtual No More: Hop Returns to Campus

  Kallie Schmeisser '22 Lead News Editor
  On February 23, Head of School Kai Bynum announced that Hopkins would return to a fully in-person learning model: “After careful planning and consideration, Hopkins School will shift from our Hybrid Learning Model to our Fully In-Person Model beginning on April 5, 2021.” While the majority of students are opting into the model, campus life is still far from the pre-pandemic standard.
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  Yang Elected StuCo President in a Runoff

  Amir McFerren ’24 Assistant News Editor
  The 2021 Student Council (StuCo) Presidential Election concluded on April 13, when Albert Yang ’22 won in a runoff election against Chris Ruano ’22.