September 20, 2020
By: Kaylin Proctor and Ryan Thomas, Staff Reporters On the morning of August 28, 2020, hundreds of attendees took their seats in front of the…
By: Shasa Revell, Staff Reporter The Howard Bison men’s basketball team is changing its landscape with the addition of greatly skilled players to become top…
By: Toli Geshow, Staff Reporter As a young kid growing up in a culture surrounded by the World Cup and Champions League, putting in hard…
By Ashleigh Fields, Campus News Editor The death of actor and hero Chadwick Boseman is felt in homes across the nation. He lost his life…
By Semira Robinson, Staff Reporter Howard University hosted a Zoom webinar on July 7 to debrief the reopening plan that was sent out to the…
By Corinne Dorsey, Staff Reporter Tayarisha Poe’s aesthetic feature debut “Selah and the Spades” depicts the lives of teenagers at an elite boarding school and…
By Corinne Dorsey, Staff Reporter As the impact of the coronavirus has spread over the past months, our plans and lives have changed tremendously. The…
By Ashleigh Fields Reporter Ashleigh Fields spoke with Miss USA Cheslie Kryst and Miss Teen Universe D.C. Madison Pina about their best self-care practices while…
By Michael Burgess II The Crimson Tide was beating its conference rival, the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 35-7 with 3:10 left in the second quarter at…
By Ashleigh Fields Sam Puryear will lead Howard’s new Division 1 golf team.
Student election results marked an era of change for Howard University as the new Royal Court assumed their positions for the 2020-2021 academic year.
By Virgil Parker, Staff Reporter Similar to the rest of the country, the Howard University community has been forced to respond to the challenges presented…
By Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter The Howard University Department of Public Safety released a public health alert regarding the coronavirus on Jan. 24, 2020, informing…
By Ashleigh Fields, Staff Reporter Hilltop reporter Ashleigh Fields reports on the state of the journalism industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the year progresses, so has COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, leaving much of the world uncertain of what lies in the future, with cases and deaths escalating.
NewsVision Special Report Howard University capstone broadcast journalists share how the the coronavirus is affecting communities across the country– from New Jersey to California. The…
By Virgil Parker, Staff Reporter Sen. Bernie Sanders vowed to stay in the presidential race following his unsatisfying Mini-Tuesday performance last week. Former Vice President…
By Jada Orr, Staff Reporter One March evening with two major releases complemented this year’s transition from black history month to women’s history month. Jhene…
By Breonna Randall, Staff Reporter Urban media maven, entrepreneur, mother and namesake of the Howard University School of Communications, Cathy Hughes, visited the CB Powell…
By Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter While looking back through 153 years of groundbreaking and world-shifting history, convocation speaker Leslie D. Hale considered Howard University’s founders…
By Kira Nicole Grant, Staff Reporter The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference named freshman guard Wayne Bristol, Jr. as the 2019-2020 MEAC Rookie of the Year on…
By Virgil Parker, Staff Reporter The once presidential hopefuls Sen. Elizabeth Warren and former Mayor Mike Bloomberg have dropped out of the race following an…
By Jada Orr, Staff Reporter New York University professor, Jodie Kirshner’s, new book details the lives of seven individuals, displaying a great issue for the…
By Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter The new Hulu series High Fidelity starring Zoe Kravitz brings an updated twist to a well-loved story. Based on the…
By Jade Flint, Culture Editor Carnival is a traditionally Catholic celebration but influenced by Pagan traditions with gluttonous days or weeks-long festivities to feast before…
By Corinne Dorsey, Staff Reporter On Sunday, March 1, Howard students began preparation for their 26th Annual Alternative Spring Break Trip. Alternative Spring Break is…
By Kira Nicole Grant, Staff Reporter During an eventful weekend for Howard University Bison Athletics and a two-game North Carolina road trip for the men’s…
By Jaylen Williams James Baldwin has entered into the cultural zeitgeist once again, after the release of “I Am Not Your Negro” and the trending…
By Carrington York, Staff Reporter More than 20 Sodexo employees and Howard University students recently held a “walk-in” to protest the dining workers’ wages. The…
By Osaro Grayson, Staff Reporter President Donald J. Trump was formally impeached by the United States House of Representatives on Dec. 18, 2019. The charges…
By Zaina Fairey, Staff Reporter The Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December. Since then, more than 42,000 people have…
By Airielle Lowe, Staff Reporter Elizabeth Catlett sculptures, Romare Bearden collages and Robert S. Duncanson landscapes are among the original and rare artwork that adorns…
By Kési Felton, Staff Reporter Howard University received an unprecedented gift of $10 million from the Karsh Family Foundation to endow its STEM Scholars Program,…
By Semira Robinson, Staff Reporter The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has reached new heights, beginning earlier this month. Amidst the impeachment…
By Donovan Thomas, News Editor Howard University was returned to the advanced method of payment effective immediately on Dec. 17, 2019. Under this new method…
By Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Fans of the late Mac Miller get the chance to experience unreleased tracks the artist had recorded closely before his…
By Sarah Jones-Smith, Staff Reporter “It’s really just unbelievable, feels like a bad dream. Words can’t describe how legendary this man was,” said Howard University…
By Jaylen Williams, Staff Reporter The late U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings was a man of his word — a recurring theme during a tribute…
By Onyekachi Akalonu, Staff Reporter As the year draws to a close, high school students everywhere are looking ahead at what the new year will…
By Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Melina Matsoukas, two-time Grammy Award winning director, is responsible for for the strikingly lush visuals we’ve seen in the music…
By Donovan Thomas, Campus Editor The Howard University Step Team won the 9th Annual Hit ‘Em With the Beats Step Competition on Saturday, Nov. 9…
By Zaina Fairey, Staff Reporter Absentee voting, or mail-in voting, is the process in which a person who is unable to be present at the…
By Alex D. Williams, Staff Reporter After pulling off a stunning 3-2 win against Norfolk State on Nov. 12, 2019, the Howard Women’s Volleyball team…
By Chanel Cain, Staff Reporter The Howard Players’ 8×10 festival allows student actors and playwrights to showcase their work on stage. The show features eight,…
By Corrin Jones, Contributing Reporter China Wonder, the family-owned takeout restaurant located at 2301 Georgia Ave., closed on Oct. 31 after three decades of serving…
By Airielle Lowe An online petition to stop the Nov. 20 execution of Rodney Reed now has over two million signatures, and a majority of…
By Alex D. Williams, Staff Reporter Howard University women’s soccer team headed to Houston to compete in the four-day Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament (SWAC) in…
By Osaro Grayson, Staff Reporter Thousands of people from around the country, including many immigrants, gathered at the Supreme Court and the Capitol building on…
By Corinne Dorsey Ashley Tate, a sophomore journalism major, is the brains behind branding company, Hot and Branded, a career-building service centered around providing creative…
By Morgan Hopkins, Staff Reporter Tuesday, Nov. 5 marked Election Day for many states, including gubernatorial elections in Kentucky and Mississippi and state legislative elections…
By Victoria Smith Due to complications caused by extreme weather conditions in the winter of 2017-2018, entry into Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall was prohibited until…
By Alex D. Williams For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals are World Series Champions. The Washington Nationals (Nats) defeated the Houston…
By Kira Nicole Grant The Howard University Men’s Basketball Team kicked off their 2019-2020 season winning an exhibition matchup against the Firebirds of the University…
By Kira Nicole Grant, Staff Reporter The Howard University Women’s Basketball Team earned their first win of the season after defeating the University of Maryland,…
By Jaylin Paschal Bison Football Head Coach Ron Prince has been placed on administrative leave. The decision comes after a season of complaints regarding Prince’s…
By Neema Mungai, Staff Reporter House Democrats on the Committee on Education and Labor unveiled their plan to reauthorize the nation’s main federal law governing…
By: Sidney Johnson, Staff Reporter Representative Katie Hill (D-CA) issued an official statement of resignation from the 116th Congress on Oct. 27. Her resignation comes…
By Ashleigh Fields A group of six well-known black speechwriters graced the stage of the Founders Library Browsing Room for the Inaugural Black Speechwriters Symposium…
By Nathan Easington, Contributing Reporter This year’s annual Cathy Hughes School of Communications career fair was held at the Newseum for the second consecutive year…
By Arielle Williams, Staff Reporter While Howard University is renowned for its business school and graduate programs, the creative hub cultivated on Howard’s campus is…
By BT Khumbah If you’re able to read this right now, you’re more than likely literate in the English language. Chances are, if you were…
By Ashleigh Fields Last week on Oct. 17, Howard University and the United States lost the life of notable alumnus, Elijah Cummings. Most recently he…
Sunday Service was on a Saturday By Jada Orr, Staff Reporter Sounds of organized noise and drum beats were rising, meeting the students and alum…
By Semira Robinson After a very eventful Yardfest on Friday afternoon, the early birds (and Bison) on campus were treated to a very special surprise…
By Nancy Vu, Staff Reporter A proposed rule by the Trump administration could eliminate about 500,000 students’ access to free and reduced price meals (FARM)…
By Tyra Johnson, Creative Content Director On Tuesday, Oct. 8, MARCO brought an advanced screening of Queen & Slim. With lead actors Daniel Kaluuya and…
The Trending Twitter Hashtag Prompted Conversation on Living Conditions By Donovan Thomas, Campus News Editor and Zaina Fairey, Staff Reporter Recently residents of the female…
The Presidential Candidate and Howard Alumna Greets Homecoming Visitors By United States Senator Kamala Harris Welcome Home There’s nothing quite like Homecoming at Howard. Walking…
By Chantè Russell, Managing Editor In the earliest stages of the 2020 presidential election, the race has over 15 Democratic candidates, forcing Americans to choose…
By Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief, Donovan Thomas, Campus News Editor and Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter The Hilltop, Howard University’s student newspaper, was effectively shut down for…
By Donovan Thomas, Campus News Editor From studying at Howard University as a student in the late seventies to becoming a faculty member, Monique Greenwood…
By Semira Robinson Burr Gymnasium was a full house on the evening of Monday, Oct. 7 for the pep rally to kick off Homecoming week.…
The Best Black Talent in Sports is Beginning to Seriously Consider HBCU’s By Kira Nicole Grant During an eventful Homecoming week, Joshua Christopher, a prolific…
Key Witness Joshua Brown Shot Dead after Guyer Sentencing By Airielle Lowe On Sept. 6, 2018, 26-year-old Botham Jean was shot and killed in his…
By Alex D. Williams, Staff Reporter A series of tweets is all it took to shake up the entire Howard University community, prompting Bison to…
By Semira Robinson, Staff Reporter Previously known as HU Market and Deli, the store has recently reimaged itself as Gorebet and slightly expanded within its…
By Onyekachi Akalonu The Lorene Scafaria-directed Hustlers, released Sept. 13, is based on the New York article, “The Hustlers at Scores,” written by Jessica Pressler.…
Behind the Impeachment Inquiry By Osaro Grayson Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) formally launched an impeachment inquiry on President Donald Trump…
By Sasha Charlemagne As we welcome the class of 2023 into their first semester as Howard University students, the difficult transition into college life becomes…
By Zaina Fairey College students entering the first semester of the school year are at the highest risk of being sexually assaulted. According to the…
By Morgan Hopkins There have been 530 cases of vaping-related lung injuries reported from 38 states and one U.S. territory, according to the CDC. The number of…
By BT Khumbah “I never should have done it,” Trudeau stated to the public in the wake of his scandal. “I should have known better.”…
By Neema Mungai The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) hosted its 49th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from Sept.…
By Airielle Lowe Missile attacks released by drones descended upon two major oil facilities in Saudi Arabia on Sept. 14, further heightening tensions in the…
By Latisha Townsend House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Sept. 24 that the U.S. House of Representatives will officially begin a formal impeachment investigation into…
By Ashleigh Fields As students left Cramton Auditorium after Opening Convocation on Sept. 20, many were surprised to see a group of people gathered by…
The Honorable Isiah Legget Speaks of Predecessors and Successor of Legacy By Mosiah Asad Williams Howard University held its 152nd Opening Convocation on Friday, Sept.…
President Frederick Joins Angela Rye on BET News Special By Latisha Townsend The student loan crisis is one that many Americans know all too well.…
By Kira Nicole Grant The Howard University Bison fell short to the Hampton Pirates in their third consecutive contest, in an appearance at Soldier Field…
By Alex Williams Howard University’s women’s tennis team competed in the Bill and Sandra Moore 2019 Tennis invitational, hosted by the U.S. Naval Academy in…
By Osaro Grayson and Zaina Fairey The top 10 Democratic candidates met at Texas Southern University on Sept. 12 for the third presidential debate. Prior…
Former Mayor Andrew Gillum Speaks at Howard University By Ashleigh Fields Former Mayor of Tallahassee and Florida gubernatorial candidate, Andrew Gillum, has been living in…
By Osaro Grayson There were 26 Democratic presidential candidates at the start of the summer. It is now September and the race has narrowed down…
By Morgan Hopkins Seth Aaron Ator killed seven people and left 25 injured in the latest mass shooting in Odessa, Texas on Aug. 31. According…
By Ashleigh Fields Hebrew, Arabic and English were among just a few of the languages that drew the spirits of comfort and encouragement alive in…
By Airielle Lowe At least five people have been killed and over 189 were arrested on Monday following a massive, violent xenophobic riot in Johannesburg,…
By Neema Mungai The seven hour long CNN town hall on the climate crisis has solidified climate change as one of the most important…
By Sidney Johnson, News Reporter Hurricane Dorian hit the shores of the Grand Bahama Island over the weekend with winds of over 200 mph, while…
By Jaylin Paschal NBA Champion Stephen Curry announced a partnership with Howard University on Aug. 19. Curry will fund the university’s first-ever NCAA Division 1…
By Donovan Thomas Recent high school graduates gathered in the Howard University School of Business auditorium to attend a panel featuring the former First Lady…
By Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief Beyoncé Knowles-Carter headlined Coachella in 2018 in what was a highly-anticipated and critically-acclaimed performance. A year later on April 17, while…
This year, The Hilltop staff has worked hard to bring the Howard community informative and entertaining issues each week. We set out to record history…
By Sidney Johnson, Staff Reporter For 152 years, Howard University has represented a safe-haven for black academia, black expression and black lives. The Yard, or…
By Courtney Diggs, Staff Reporter All college students remember being in the final stride of their high school career anxiously refreshing their web browsers to…
Daja E. Henry, News Editor 2o18-2019 As a senior in high school, I picked up my first issue of The Hilltop on a visit. I…
By Mykie Bennett, Staff Reporter On Monday April 22, it was announced Howard University would add a highly anticipated new course. Beginning in the Fall…
Isaac Welch, Creative Content Team Skies were clear and spirits were high at this year’s Broccoli City Weekend in Maryland at Fed-Ex field. This year’s…
By Ahmari Anthony & Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporters John Singleton’s credits are extensive and his impact is even greater. Responsible for films regarded as classics such…
By Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Pharrell welcomed fans from all over to his hometown of Virginia Beach for the first-ever Something in the Water Festival…
By Donovan Thomas, Staff Reporter On Tuesday, April 16, actor and DMV native Michael Ealy arrived on Howard University’s campus as part of a D.C.…
By Donovan Thomas, Staff Reporter In February 2018, Diamond Rust, a then 20-year old mother of two was severely injured by Metro Transit Police in…
By Tayler Adigun, Sports Editor Senior Lauryn Galloway and junior Uchechi Onuoha led the way, winning their respective events. Galloway scored first in women’s javelin,…
By Donovan Thomas, Staff Reporter Representative Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) visited Howard for the culmination of the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Public Policy…
By Jade Flint, Culture Editor Hussle, Everyday I raise an extra prayer of healing for Lauren, Kross, Emani, Sam, your family and your community because…
RJ COLE By Noah Goodin, Staff Reporter After two years on the hilltop, sophomore point guard RJ Cole has declared for the NBA Draft. He…
By Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, NC welcomed 40,000 music lovers on Saturday, April 6 for the first ever Dreamville Festival.…
By Donovan Thomas Kymberlee Hill, graduating senior computer science major and co-founder of Curl IQ, will be hosting a workshop at this year’s upcoming Broccoli…
By Donovan Thomas, Staff Reporter Early April, a resident of The Shay luxury apartments on the corner of Florida Avenue and 7th Street Northwest has…
The Hilltop’s Jada Orr speaks with KStylis and YNG Rell, who kicked off Howard University’s Springfest Hip Hop concert. Springfest is organized by the Undergraduate…
On Wednesday, March 20, Universal Studios aired a private screening of Jordan Peele’s new horror film “Us” in Cramton Auditorium. “I’m in the business…
By Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief Wednesday, Feb. 27, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Howard University to participate in the Gwendolyn I. and Colbert S.…
By Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Bison Lance Gross and La La Anthony returned to campus Tuesday, Feb. 26 for a master class with students from…
By Isaac Welch, Creative Content Team Last weekend, 2 Chainz, released his fifth studio album titled Rap or Go to the League. The 14-track…
By Tayler Adigun, Sports Editor Howard’s women basketball coach Tiesha “Ty” Grace has reached over 50 Howard wins. This puts her at over 115 career…
By Daja E. Henry, News Editor and Ahmari Anthony, Staff Reporter Video by Bryce Newby, News Vision March 5, Cramton Auditorium was charged with an…
By Marissa Amara On Friday, March 1, Cramton Auditorium hosted Howard University’s annual Charter Day Convocation, commemorating the 152nd anniversary of the founding of the…
By Mykie Bennett On Thursday, Feb. 28, the Howard University Student Association (HUSA) Senate members made history with a unanimous vote to for the…
By Zoe Haynes In only her second pageant, Howard University Freshman Kennedy Edwards made history by becoming the first African American to hold the…
By Daja E. Henry, News Editor Less than a month after celebrating its 150th anniversary, Howard University’s College of Medicine is in danger. A D.C.…
By Chanté Russell, Managing Editor and Daja E. Henry, News Editor A disruption of classes on Howard University’s main campus sparked conversation about the current…
By: Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Howard Law School alumna, Letitia James, was overwhelmingly elected as the attorney general of New York State. With this win,…
By: Lauren Holley, Staff Reporter A study done by NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, exposed a major lack of black students abroad. The study…
By: Jalen Brown, Staff Reporter The night of Oct. 24, lightbulbs in Charles Drew Hall were taken out of an elevator and smashed across the…
By: Onyekachi Akalonu, Staff Reporter In the past year, social media has been divided on an issue in the music, especially Hip Hop, industry: Can…
By: Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Among the many social and political topics that have been brought to the table during 2018, the idea of representation…
By: Tayler Adigun, Sports Editor The Howard University Bison dominated the (MEAC) conference leaders, Florida A&M University. The Bison racked up 420 yards offensively and…
By: Kendall Hamilton, Staff Reporter Howard University defeated Grambling State University 1-0 for the 2018 SWAC Women’s Soccer Conference Tournament championship title on Sunday, Nov.…
By: Jordan Ayers, Staff Reporter Hundreds of people lost themselves in a feeling of pure euphoria during this year’s Yardfest that took place on…
By: Kayla York, Staff Reporter “We helped build the table,” began outspoken CNN Political Commentator Symone Sanders, “we did not need a seat at the…
By: Kayla York, Staff Reporter Lights, camera, action was the theme for Royal Court’s Hollywood-Like Coronation on Oct. 24, 2018. The Mister and Miss from…
By: Jade Flint, Culture Editor In almost every major museum in this global contemporary time, white curators are proposing and executing exhibitions that are pulling…
By: Daja Henry, News Editor As the Homecoming football game approached, alumni of the football team, former cheerleaders, coaches and friends of the Howard University…
By: Taylor Adigun, Sports Editor The Bison fell short to South Carolina State University at 2018 Homecoming Football Game on Saturday, Oct. 27. Coming into…
Bison Madness: The Trilogy took place on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., but students began gathering outside of Burr Gymnasium almost two hours before. The…
By: Jacinth Jones & Daja E. Henry, HU News Service The #YoutubeBlack Fan Fest returned to Howard University for a star-studded lineup Tuesday evening. The…
By: Courtney Diggs, Staff Reporter and Chanté Russel, Managing Editor Every year, people far and wide come to The Mecca for a week of special…
By: Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Howard homecoming is iconic and has been for decades. In the 80’s and 90’s Howard’s homecoming was the place to…
By: Tre Edgerton, Staff Reporter It is Homecoming season and the Hilltop met with one of this year’s International Yardfest hosts, Tyra Johnson, to get…
By: Jalen Brown, Staff Writer On Wednesday, Oct. 24 2018, Howard University hosts its fourth annual LGBTA Renaissance Reception at 6 p.m. in the Louis…
By: Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Ryan Jamaal Swain is a multitude of amazing things, from actor to dancer to tennis player but his role as…
By: Ahmari Anthony, Staff Reporter Last week, Twitter saw the swift demise of the once beloved Brother Nature due to the surfacing of old tweets.…
By: Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Howard University Alumna Natalie Cofield was named 2018 Advocate of the Year by The Minority Business Development Agency of the…
By: Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter On Oct. 10, the Howard University School of Law hosted Lezley McSpadden, mother of the late Michael Brown, for…
By: Juzel Lloyd, Staff Reporter I could feel my heartbeat amplified through my chest. I took several deep breaths before I managed to walk out…
By: Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter Following the closings of two major birthing wards last year, Howard University Hospital (HUH) partnered with Unity Health Care to…
The Bison dominated Delaware State University in their first home game of the season at Green Stadium. The Howard University Football team obliterated Delaware State University,…
By: Chanté Russell, Managing Editor Howard University alumna, Lori George Billingsley, has been named the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at The Coca-Cola Company.…
By Lauren Holley, Staff Reporter On the evening of Oct. 3, Howard University’s Department of Theatre Arts opened their first show of the season, “Jonkonnu”.…
By: Cienna Benn, Creative Content Team Member On Friday Oct. 5, I had the privilege of being published in Teen Vogue alongside Halia, my 12-year-old…
By: Jade Orr, Staff Reporter When analyzing Kerby Jean-Raymond’s contributions to fashion and streetwear design for Pyer Moss, we have to acknowledge the messages, political…
By: Kennedy Gerard, Staff Reporter Seeing athletes walk through the yard going or returning from their sports team’s practice is very common on the campus…
By: Tayler Adigun, Sports Editor The Howard University football team fell short to North Carolina Central (40-35) in a toe-to- toe match-up Saturday, Oct. 6.The…
By: Zoe Haynes, Staff Reporter Saturday, Sept. 29th, Black women rallied on the National Mall to demand a seat at the table during the March…
By: Kayla York, Staff Reporter The United States education system is in dire need of revitalization. Starz’s documentary “America to Me” is attempting to strive…
By: Mykie Bennett, Staff Reporter On Wednesday, Sept. 26, HUSA Senate reached an 11-3 vote on the decision to officially add to its constitution an…
By: Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter On Sept. 29th D.C.’s free overnight art festival “Art All Night,” presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser, took the streets of…
By: Jade Orr, Staff Reporter On Sept. 26, the well-known costume designer for black cinema favorites such as Spike Lee’s School Daze, the colorful looks…
By: Jade Flint, Culture Editor His first album, FREE 6LACK, was one that I could not stop playing. It helped me get through late nights…
By: Tia Humphries, Staff Writer The Howard University women’s soccer team defeated the Grambling State University Tigers on Friday, 1-0 victory match at Greene Stadium.…
By: Daja Henry, News Editor Friday, Sept. 21, Howard University held its 151st Opening Convocation, with “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt delivering the Convocation…
By Lauren Holley, Staff Reporter In a statement released on Sept. 13, President Wayne A.I. Frederick announced that “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt will…
By: Jeresa Anderson, Staff Reporter The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation held its Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to bring awareness…
By: Chante Russel, Managing Editor As a firm believer in political fashion statements, I couldn’t wait to see what this year’s New York Fashion Week…
By: Sasha Charlemagne, Staff Reporter Many of us remember our very first time stepping onto Howard’s campus and getting an immediate feel for the student…
By: Jada Orr, Staff Reporter In the case of the September 2018 covers of major fashion magazines, fashion may be making diversity strides. Beyoncé covers…
By: Tayler Adigun, Sports Editor HBCU centered clothing brand Tradition Ever Since has taken social media and the campus of Howard University by storm.From hitting…
By: Madison Brim, Contributing Writer Howard University has long earned and kept the title as one of the most fashionable college campuses in the nation. With…
By Javari Miller, Contributing Writer My name is Javari. Some of you may know me as Javier or Cousteau. I’m writing to you because I…
By: Tre Egerton, Staff Reporter The word is out. US News and World Report’s 2019 Best National University Rankings has named the Mecca No. 89…
By: Jada Orr, Staff Reporter On Advice to Aspiring Artists “Just know there’s enough problems in life, you don’t have to go around looking for…
By: Sidney Johnson, Staff Reporter On Sunday Sept. 8, Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka competed in the finals for the U.S Open in New York…
By: Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief The Cathy Hughes School of Communications Student Council held a town hall on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to discuss school and departmental…
By: Yasha Washington, Staff Reporter “As I reflected on this place, I discovered that it’s the place that connects it all. That no matter what…
By: Jalen Brown, Staff Reporter Junkanoo is a celebratory masquerade that takes place across the Bahamas every December. The festival dates back hundreds of years,…
By: Onyekachi Akalonu, Staff Reporter Another August means another wave of young men and women who seek to imprint their names in the mold of…
By: Kai Hartman, Staff Reporter “You want to go to Howard?! Well be careful, baby. You know HU right in the middle of the hood.”…
By: Sidney Johnson, News Reporter (@afamilycompany_) Since the opening of the College Hall dorms several years ago, the addition of a gym has been a…
By Zoe Haynes, Staff Reporter As of Aug. 8, Rashida Tlaib is poised to make history as the first Muslim woman to be elected into…
By: Jeresa Anderson, Staff Reporter Following a historic upset in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, Mayor Andrew Gillum became the third African-American candidate this year to…
By Kennedy Gerard, Staff Reporter Dripping with sweat and huffing for breath is how many students have been entering their classrooms. The temperatures outside in…
By Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief (@creativelbrtn) Donna Brazile has been appointed as the 2018-2019 Gwendolyn S. and Colbert I. King Endowed Chair in Public Policy by…
By: Jalen Brown, Staff Reporter (@itsJalenB) Over the course of the summer, two new administrators assumed their roles at Howard University. The Chair of the…
By: Jaylin Paschal, Editor-in-Chief (@creativelbrtn) In a matter of budgetary staff reduction decisions, The Cathy Hughes School of Communications has lost figures of the school…
By: Sidney Johnson, News Reporter (@afamilycompany_) The Department of Education recently announced the placement of Howard University on the department’s “Heightened Cash Monitoring 2” status.…
By Alex D. Williams, Staff Reporter The sports world has taken yet another hit as 18-year National Basketball Association (NBA) veteran Clifford “Uncle Cliff” Robinson,…
By: Jordyn Fields, Staff Reporter Over the last few weeks, the sports world has been paying its respects to the late actor, Chadwick Boseman, who…
By Branden Pierce, Staff Reporter The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) released a press release on Aug. 19, 2020, detailing possible plans of moving 2020 fall…
By Jabari Blake Richardson, Staff Reporter Jurnee Tipton and Tamar Wells are two of the most dominant players on the volleyball court for Howard University.…
