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A person loads a syringe from a glass vial containing the Novavax vaccine while a promotional sign in the background reads 'Novavax'
COVID-19
What you need to know about the Novavax vaccine
Published June 16, 2022
Novavax uses a combination of spike proteins and an immune stimulant to provoke an immune response against the virus that causes COVID-19. Vaccine expert William Moss discusses its strengths and weaknesses ahead of its potential emergency use authorization.
A black and white illustration of a gun being assembled
What are 'ghost guns' and why are they risky?
Published June 13, 2022
Untraceable by design, the DIY guns are just as lethal as a traditional firearm and often made of the same materials. Alexander McCourt of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions discusses the inherent dangers of ghost guns and details current legislation surrounding them.
A screenshot of Tom Inglesby speaking during a discussion about the pandemic
Coronavirus
The pandemic has reached a plateau, but for how long?
Published June 8, 2022
Johns Hopkins health security expert Tom Inglesby provides an update on the state of the pandemic and how vaccination, funding, and variants may affect its future
A gas station sign reads the cost per gallon of regular unleaded gas is $5.39
Q+A
What's happening with the American economy right now?
Published June 8, 2022
Economist Laurence Ball discusses what factors influence rising inflation and what could trigger a recession
Flowers are laid by the sign for Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting there claimed the lives of 21 people
Gun control
Proven effective and popular
Published June 3, 2022
Johns Hopkins experts push back against narratives that suggest gun control in the U.S. is divisive and ineffective: 'Gun policy is mostly political among politicians.'
A dark red illustration of a gun with a school building and bus
Voices
How do we stop gun violence in America?
Published May 27, 2022
Hopkins experts suggest steps the U.S. can take to address the epidemic of mass shootings in the U.S.
Handgun close-up, stock illustration
Q+A
The age of gun violence
Published May 25, 2022
Should access to firearms, especially the most lethal types, come with age restrictions? A Johns Hopkins researcher—and gun owner—pleads the case.
Flowers are laid by the sign for Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, after a mass shooting there claimed the lives of 21 people
Q+A
'Heartbroken, angry as hell': Policy expert says gun reform long overdue
Published May 25, 2022
After yet another mass shooting, where do we go from here? Johns Hopkins expert Daniel Webster discusses policy changes that could make America safer
Joseph Sakran
Q+A
Using his story to change the narrative on gun violence
Published May 25, 2022
Hopkins trauma surgeon and gun violence survivor Joseph Sakran calls for change after a gunman kills at least 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas
Senior Class President Nathan Mudrak speaks at Commencement
Class president
Redefine 'normal'
Published May 23, 2022
During remarks to the Class of 2022, Senior class president Nathan Mudrak reflects on what it means to 'return to normal' and urges classmates to consider what changes can be made to society for the better