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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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Sponsored by JPMorganChase At the start of a new school year, college students likely receive a flurry of offers for credit cards and checking...
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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
Howard regained Research One status through the American Council of Education after previously losing the classification in 2005.
Variety
Christie Dashiell, an alumna and professor at the College of Fine Arts, received a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album.
NEWS
Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency Agency (DOGE) have faced backlash for their access to millions of Americans’ financial data.
SPORTS
The Washington Capitals awarded members of the Howard figure skating team with exclusive Black History Month jerseys.
NEWS
President Donald Trump granted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection access to once protected environments. Vandalism occurred at Howard after...
Columns
Despite today’s turbulent social climate, protest anthems have faded from mainstream music. Shaped by capitalism, streaming trends and societal shifts, the industry now seems...