LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Letter From The Editor: In Truth and Gratitude Dear Bison, Throughout my time at Howard University, I’ve often heard peers and professors say, “spring semester goes by fast.” It feels like we... Sydney Goitia-DoranMay 4, 2026
OPINION Ozempic, Anti-Fatness and Anti-Blackness Intertwine More Than You Think The recent boom in weight loss drugs is another step in a long history of body negativity. Tara UlichMay 4, 2026
Variety Cost Behind The Cap: Students Manage Graduation Fees As the school year comes to a close, members of Howard University’s 2026 graduating class are preparing to say goodbye while also grappling with... Michelle FagbolaMay 4, 2026
Variety What Graduation Means To First Generation Students Beyond their degrees, first-generation students shape new family legacies and walk the stage without a blueprint. Naomi JeffriesMay 4, 2026
CAMPUS Upperclassmen Search for housing options as the school year ends As the school year comes to an end, upperclassmen are concerned as their housing options become scarce. Michkael McKenzie and Malaika SsebayitekoMay 4, 2026
CAMPUS Howard University Prepares for 158th Commencement Howard University prepares for a large graduating class at the 158th Commencement. Kisa DupeMay 4, 2026
OPINION The Opinion Editor’s Reflection Before I ever set foot on Howard University’s campus, I knew about The Hilltop. As a high school senior researching every school I applied... Jalyn CameronMay 4, 2026