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Weekly roundups of the latest news and campus buzz, courtesy of Howard University’s collegiate newspaper, The Hilltop. New episodes every Friday.
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CAMPUS
Incoming first-year students raised the alarm across social media platforms, criticizing the university’s communication and management of the situation.
Variety
A look into the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the events and parties that promoters and cultural curators host.
SPORTS
With transfer portal rules continuously evolving, Howard University adapts to the new landscape of college athletics.
INVESTIGATIVE
Students approve planned implementation of the D.C. Metro’s UPass program for more affordable public transportation.
SPORTS
New players arrive at Howard, united by a shared commitment to the program's culture and competing for the championship.
CAMPUS
Students from across the country and abroad reflect on finding community at Howard.
CAMPUS
New meal plans bring revised dining hall access and spending options.
CAMPUS
Student government leaders reflect on their own journeys while highlighting new initiatives and opportunities.
NEWS
NERC projects peak demand will rise 224 gigawatts over the next decade as new generation lags, while studies clash over how much of the...
NEWS
Chipotle’s reopening may be the first step in fixing a nearly two-year-long shortage of nearby dining options near Howard’s campus.
NEWS
From families demanding answers in the deaths of Black teenagers to progressive candidates reshaping Democratic primaries, accountability has emerged as a defining theme of...
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Anyone can be a victim of a scam or fraud. Despite the perception that online scams target mostly older adults, a new study found...
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401(k) Basics: It’s Never Too Early to Save for Retirement Although it might seem too early for college students to plan for retirement when...
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A good credit score is a critical part of a healthy financial future. Having strong credit can make it easier to get a car loan,...
CAMPUS
Following her recent appointment as dean for Howard’s School of Communications, Kimberly Moffitt shared her student-centered leadership style and plans for the school.
NEWS
President Donald Trump and Congress members ordered the removal of Black Lives Matter Plaza, threatening budget cuts if the District didn’t comply.
SPORTS
The Bison suffered a 91-90 loss to Morgan State University in the first round of the MEAC tournament, ending their postseason ambitions.
Variety
Katie Mitchell’s “Prose to the People” celebrates the enduring impact of Black bookstores, highlighting their role as cultural and activist hubs shaping literature and...
Columns
Russia exploits instability to expand influence and weaken adversaries, from Ukraine to Syria to the Sahel. In West Africa, its tactics threaten a migration...
Variety
“The Residence” is a whodunit mystery that takes place in America’s most famous home: the White House. The series is the latest from screenwriter...