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Forrester Brings Change to Student Health Center

Howard University Student Health Center. Prior to coming to the Health Center her primary responsibility was to run the teen clinic at Howard’s Hospital for the pediatrics department. Downsizing the teen clinic to become the director of the Center, she is dedicated to ensuring that the Health Center is providing excellent care for the students. Full story

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Coach Geckeler Departs For Towson

  After a stellar five years as the head coach of the Howard University women's basketball team, Niki Reid Geckeler (Coach G) departs for a position at Towson University. "First, I must thank you President Ribeau, Louis "Skip" Perkins, the athletics support staff, and Howard family and friends for their support and commitment over the last five years," said Geckeler. Full story

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Rushern Baker Takes Over Prince George’s School System

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker’s proposal to take over the Prince George’s County school system has been met with protest and changes as it fights to become reality. Baker’s proposal would include adding the next superintendent, chosen to replace Interim Dr. Full story

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HU Responds: Rap's Rape Culture

  “Put molly all in her champagne/She ain’t even know it/Took her home and I enjoyed that/She ain’t even know it.” Miami rapper Rick Ross is known for his unzipped sweat suits, his questionable résumé and his signature, guttural grunts. But in February, listeners added the role of date rapist to Ross’ list of notables. Full story

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New Regulations May End Some Food Truck Businesses

The hype over food trucks may prove to be short-lived if new proposed regulations pass, which may force many food truck owners to go out of business. The new proposals, proposed by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory affairs (DCRA), create “Mobile Vending Zones” that dictate where and when a food truck may operate. Full story

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Residents Near Proposed Casino Fear Crime

  If a Las Vegas style casino opens in 2016 as expected at National Harbor in Fort Washington, Md., Prince George's County residents would benefit from the revenue generated and jobs created. But a number of residents who live near the expected site of what would be Maryland's largest casino wonder whether the benefits would come at a cost: an increase in crime. Full story

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President Bill Clinton to Speak at Commencement

  This morning, President Sidney A. Ribeau announced  that President Bill Clinton will be the speaker for the 145th Commencement ceremonies.   William Jefferson Clinton served as the 42nd president for two terms, in 1992 and 1996. During his tenure in office, Clinton’s administration successfully focused on economic expansion as well as job creation. Full story

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Top Majors to Influence National Growth

Since the age of 16, graduating senior Dominique Nash always thought that she wanted to be a pharmacist. Before she transferred to Howard University, she was a Biochemistry Major at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Although she wanted to make her mother proud, Nash eventually left pharmacy and went to follow her real passion, Broadcast News. Full story

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Cleaning Out and Investing in Your Closet

  April showers bring May flowers…and new spring wardrobes, too. Magazines, fashion designers, stylists and self-proclaimed fashion gurus usually suggest revised wardrobes – brand new jeans, shoes and tops – with each new season. In Elle’s “Spring 2013 Trend Guide,” they tell readers that “a fresh new season truly requires anew wardrobe” and in their “10 Must-Have Pieces to Add to Your Spring Wardrobe,” Glamour suggests that “this spring, you’ll need a new dress…a pair of sandals…a bag… and so on. Full story

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Keeping it Real With Nia Moore

  Like most rising starlets, Nia Moore is a small town girl who just happened to make it big. Her story began in the southern suburbs of Powder Springs, Ga when the then-high school senior started to become restless. Her opportunity to attend Howard University came in the package of a full athletic scholarship for volleyball, and she didn’t hesitate to accept it. Full story

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Students Work to Stay in Shape

  Delise Hampton, a sophomore telecommunications management major, jogs two to three miles around campus in the morning. For Hampton, running has become a solution as she is one of several Bison who have made exercise an important part of their routine to help deal with the daily stresses of college life. Full story

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Bison defeat Coppin

  Fresh off their defeat of George Mason (5-2) on Wednesday, the Howard women’s tennis team took to the courts to extend their win streak to four against Coppin State despite being shorthanded at the Banneker Tennis Courts on Saturday. The Howard women did well as they dominated against the less than impressive Coppin State team. Full story