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Old School, New Cool

Nowadays, it's all about being cutting edge, but in the fashion world, it's almost always the opposite. As runways show us that it's more about yesteryear than next year, The Hilltop interprets new trends, with old style in our ode to the... well, old. Full story

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The Changing Face of African Americans in Fashion

The fashion industry is forever changing. Almost every day we are exposed to new styles, trends and designers, but through it all, one aspect of the industry seems to remain consistent: the state of black fashion. When asked to name five African Americans within the fashion industry, the answers can sometimes be hard to find. Full story

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Dressing By Body Type Makes For A Better You

Ladies, let’s be honest. We’ve all ran into the occasional fashion faux pas trying to make something work that we know isn’t technically the best option for our bodies. Sometimes it’s hard to ignore that mini skirt, those seemingly perfect jeans, or that cropped jacket we’ve been obsessing over as victims to the ever-prevalent “hottest, newest, latest” syndrome. Full story

History of the Ray Ban

Musician and fashion guru Kanye West says “no one man should have all that power," but when wearing a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses, it can be a little hard for one to not act like royalty, or at least look the part.

 

The Netflix of Eyewear: Warby Parker Online Boutique

Anyone who wears glasses knows that buying a new pair is nothing short of an ordeal. Full story

The Good Hair Debate

Hair has served as a symbol of beauty and stature in the black community for centuries. Writer Renee Minus White describes hair as a matter of pride for African Americans. She insists that the culture surrounding black hair is stemmed from a deep-rooted history. Black women chose to wear their hair in various styles and colors. But a major debated topic is the texture. Full story

Looking Fresh: Hair Care for Him

Two-in-one conditioning shampoo. Shea butter. Leave-in conditioner. Detangling hair lotion. For black women, these products represent just another part of their daily hair routine. To young black men, however, these items may mean next to nothing. 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