Hopkins School Op-Ed The Razor

Insurrection and the Internet: Social Media’s Danger to Democracy

Chloe Wang '26

For many international viewers, the recent Brazilian riots came as a shock. For those living in Brazil, however, this violence was not surprising.

Managing the Need to Succeed: Exams Before Break

Miriam Levin ’26

Making students take dreaded midterm exams right after the break is not beneficial for anyone. Choosing whether to prioritize grades or rest is a struggle in the first place; adding in midterms and a long break harms students and their mental health. If midterms were before winter break, students would avoid stress, burnout, breaking the handbook, and wasting time.

Trends in Media: Shorter Content Reflects Growing Democracy

Melody Cui '23

In 2018, when TikTok first became the hottest new platform, it was unique for its full embrace of short-form videos. Although earlier apps Musical.ly and Vine made way for shorter content through lip-sync covers and six-second loops respectively, TikTok was the first to provide a place for everything from dances to satirical skits. But while short-form videos are a relatively new development, they are also part of a greater shift in media content towards becoming more accessible and democratic, one that comes with potentially detrimental effects on society’s patience for global humanitarian issues.

What Does “Adulthood” Really Mean?

Sophia Neilson ’23

The Oxford English Dictionary defines adulthood as “the state or condition of being fully grown or mature,” but what does that really mean?

All Falls Down: Antisemitism and the Downfall of Kanye West

Zoe Somner ’23

In a matter of weeks, Ye’s net worth dropped from $2 billion to an estimated $400 million.

Florida Man Poses Threat to American Democracy

Riley Foushee ’23

After the midterm elections, people across the political spectrum wondered: Is Florida Governor Ron DeSantis the new face of the Republican Party? For the sake of the country, let’s hope not.

Soccer and Human Rights: The World Cup in Qatar

Teddy Witt ’24

At its best, the FIFA World Cup represents the coming together of nations and cultures to celebrate the world’s most popular sport.

To ED or Not to ED: That Is the Question

Sophia Neilson ’23

Nearly 200 U.S. colleges and universities offer an early decision (ED) application for early acceptance into their schools, and the number of ED applicants seems to be climbing.

188 Years of Misogyny: Abortion and the Poor Law Amendment Act

Zoe Sommer '23

Just over two months ago, West Virginia delegate Chris Pritt addressed the state House and argued that child support requirements should be ended. His reasoning: child support requirements encourage abortion.

New Schedule Forces Necessary But Uncomfortable Changes

Anika Madan '24

After two years of our Covid-modified schedule, Hopkins now returns to Maroon and Grey weeks with shorter classes that meet more often over a two-week rotation.

Letter to the Editor: Curriculum Survey Results Stress Need for Reform

Rhea Ahuja ’23

This past April, the Hopkins Curriculum Committee, a subcommittee of the Diversity Board dedicated to making the curriculum more representative of all of the different identities within the student body and ensuring that students are exposed to different religious and cultural ideas, collaborated with Next Generation Politics to send a survey to the Hopkins student body.

Fascism in Florida? The “Don’t Say Gay” Bill

Eli Ratner ‘24

On March 28, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education Bill.

Oil Companies are Thriving While Americans Suffer

Teddy Witt ‘24

Gas prices are continuing to hit record highs this spring.

Reproductive Rights Threatened by the Supreme Court

Sophia Neilson ’23

With the impending decision regarding the overturning of Roe v. Wade, women across the country are feeling a mix of emotions: Fear, outrage, and disbelief are only a few of the negative feelings plaguing our nation.

The Real College Board: Inequalities in Standardized Testing

Zoe Sommer ’23

On May 13, students across the country breathed a sigh of relief as AP (Advanced Placement) exams officially ended.

Society Lacks Reform 50 Years Later: Feminism in Jules et Jim

Anjali Subramanian ’22 Managing Editor

I recently watched the 1962 French New Wave film Jules et Jim. The movie follows the friendship between two men, Jules and Jim, and the woman who enters their lives, Catherine. Immediately, Catherine’s commanding presence, free-will, and bravado captured me. But even more so, I was drawn to her overt disregard of gender norms and her challenge to traditional femininity.