Life at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Before they ever arrive at our clinic, most asylum seekers have already told their story again and again. To border agents, immigration officers, legal advocates,… Read More »Stories That Weigh, Communities That Uplift
Due to recent current events, many are worried about their livelihoods, ability to support themselves and their ability to simply exist as a minority identity… Read More »Mutual Aid Organizations in Baltimore
Baltimore is a hub of scientific innovation, boasting three major biomedical research institutions — The Johns Hopkins University (JHU); the University of Maryland, Baltimore; and… Read More »From Labs to Locals: Zine Promotes Science Accessibility in Baltimore
After many long hours spent in the lab or the clinic, it’s healthy to take a break from work and put your mind on something… Read More »Affordable Art Spaces in Baltimore
Waking up to the astonishing weather of Baltimore, I stepped outside, feeling the cool breeze against my skin. The rapidly changing weather here still amazes… Read More »Baltimore Through Egyptian Eyes: A Day of Firsts
“In trying to establish a clinic, do not be afraid: You must have courage, and you will find that if you don’t apologize for your… Read More »Transformations of Yesterday’s Truth and What We Can Learn from It: Birth Control in 1930s Baltimore
Entering graduate school is almost like stepping into the ocean. It’s exciting and mysterious and we’re all swimming through it. But even great swimmers can… Read More »Staying Afloat in Graduate School
When I first came to Baltimore for my Ph.D., I was over the moon with excitement to try all the various foods a big city… Read More »How To Eat Delicious Food on a Budget
What happens to us as we get older? In 1958, this deceptively simple question led Nathan Shock, then the head of gerontology at the National… Read More »Age of Enlightenment
Photos courtesy of the author. Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a holiday often associated with Hinduism and the Indian subcontinent. However, it is celebrated… Read More »Diwali 2023 in Baltimore