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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.
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Thelma Mubaiwa is a sophomore Political Science major who works two jobs. Her first job is at the Ralph Bunch International Center and her second is at McDonalds. She works a total of 36 hours a week while still maintaing a 3.4 GPA. “Marinating a high GPA isn’t difficult for me because I set my class schedule around my work hours, because I work Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, I go to school on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” said Mubaiwa.
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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.
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The Howard University School of Communications held the 6th Annual CERRC BUSINESS Plan Award Program on Wednesday March 27, 2013. Two graduate students and one undergraduate student, all very humble, were awarded for their business plans. The CERRC Business Plan Award Program was designed to acknowledge and reward the winners of the business plan competition.
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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.
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In May of 1963, over a thousand young, courageous African Americans gathered at 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama to join a movement that would change the nation forever. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had moved the Civil Rights Movement to what many called “Bombingham”, the most segregated city in America at the time, and was calling on the black youth to stand against inequality.
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The Artishia and Frederick Jordan scholarship is a scholarship that rewards students for being religiously active on campus, have a commitment to community service and pays for a full semester of tuition and fees at Howard University. Yesterday, over $250,000 worth of scholarships was given to eight seniors and juniors.
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On February 28, Laurin Compton, a senior Public Relations major, and Lauren Cofield, a senior Legal Communications major, filed a federal lawsuit against both Howard University and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated after being denied initiation into the sorority.
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Hundreds of Howard students gathered on Georgia Ave., chanting, “help us, help others,” to raise money for Alternative Spring Break 2013 on Sunday. Howard University Radio, WHUR 96.3 FM, hosted the 12-hour “Helping Hands” radio-thon, in which thousands of dollars were raised for Alternative Spring Break (ASB).
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College students around the country are expressing mixed reactions in interviews and on social media to the not guilty verdict on Thursday in the stabbing death of a Bowie State University student a year ago. The verdict is a sigh of relief for friends of Alexis Simpson, who had been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing her roommate, Dominique Frazier, in her throat on Thursday, Sept.
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The semester is winding out to an end on Howard University’s campus—the final semester papers, projects, and examinations are being assigned by teachers in class. This semester, students are forced to crowd Founders Library, Health Sciences Library, or the iLab due to the renovations being done in one of the campus’s largest study space, the Undergraduate Library.
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When one sees at alarming statistics for African American Youth, one wonders what is being done to rectify the situation. Many believe that the issues start at an early age, and that childhood interaction towards the right direction is the key to making changes.
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This year marks the fifth anniversary of FotoWeek DC. FotoWeek DC is a festival that provides exposure for photographers across the District. It allows photographers to make diverse, high-quality photography accessible to audiences through the exhibition of inspiring and provocative images, dynamic programming, and collaborations with the local and international community.
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According to several student accounts there was a "riot" outside of the Quad Monday morning. According to the student blog "Sadie Says" the riot happened around 2 a.m. Monday morning when students left the Valley and poured out onto 4th Street.
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As Friday afternoon came around, there was only one thing on my mind: the day has come for me to go home. I went to class filled with excitement, just anxiously waiting for them to end. I went through work just counting down until it was time to go. Then finally, it was 5 o’clock.
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Where to vote
Voting Spots Registered DC Voters D.C. polls will be open 7am-8pm If you live in the Towers, Cook or Drew: Banneker Community Recreation Center 2500 Georgia Ave NW Community Meeting Room If you live in the Quad, the Annex, Slowe or Carver: Washington Metropolitan High School 300 Bryant St NW Auditorium If you live in Meridian: Latin American Youth Center 1419 Columbia Road NW Community Room If you live in Mays Hall: St.
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Local Races
Local Races D.C. Council Chairman Candidates: Calvin H. Gurley Phil Mendelson D.C. Council At-Large Mary Brooks Beatty Michael A. Brown A.J. Cooper David Grosso Leon J. Swain Jr. Vincent Orange Ann C. Wilcox D.C. Council Ward 2 Jack Evans D.
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Like many college seniors, Devon Myers is staying tuned in to the presidential race, as the economy and employment are deciding factors for his vote. However, he isn’t worried about his future after graduation. According to a new poll from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Myers has a good reason to be optimistic since the job market looks bright for graduating seniors.
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On Friday at 3:41 p.m. the Howard University Police Department issued a crime alert about a sexual assault in the Bethune Annex. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the attack happened at 1:15 p.m. when 19-year-old Demarco Myles walked into the Annex and assaulted a student at knifepoint.
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The Howard University Police Department issued a crime alert today at 3:41 pm about an assault in the Bethune Annex. According to the report, at around 1:18 pm an African American man around 5'9" and 200 pounds entered a resident's room and assaulted her with a knife.
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The National Weather service measured a wind gust of 60mph, less than the 90 mph originally expected. James Franklin, branch chief of The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), National Hurricane Center predicted that Sandy would weaken as it made landfall.
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Set in the early 1800s, Venus Hottentot was glorified for her extraordinary posterior. Throughout her short-lived life, she was objectified and exploited. Written by Suzan-Lori Parks , the play is based on a true interpretation of the life and times of Sarah “Saartjie” Baartman, a woman who was scrutinized, exploited and experimented on because she was beyond all European’s notion of beauty.
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Super storm Sandy hit the DC area Monday evening as a Category 1, producing winds that ranged from 35 to 50 mph and gusts as high as 70 mph. The hard wind and torrential down pour kept Howard students locked in their dorms looking for ways to occupy themselves.
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Super storm Sandy hit the DC area Monday evening as a Category 1, producing winds that ranged from 35 to 50 mph and gusts as high as 70 mph. The hard wind and torrential down pour kept Howard students locked in their dorms looking for ways to occupy themselves.
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Howard University President Sidney A. Ribeau joined Congressman Charles B. Rangel and Secretary Hillary Clinton on Oct. 2 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program at a State Department ceremony. “Howard University’s international footprint is more important than ever.
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Halloween plans may be halted as Hurricane Sandy or “Frankenstorm”, as some forecasters are calling it, approaches the Washington, D.C. area early this week. Hurricane Sandy is a category 1 storm and has already blown through Haiti and Cuba, leaving 41 people dead.
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Students, faculty and Howard community reflect on the impact Kevin Reed left on the university.
Kevin Reed came to Howard University in April of 2007 as an Assistant Director in Student Activities and got promoted in 2010 to be Associate Director of Student Activities. As such, Reed was charged with the task of handling many university-wide student organizations.
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McKnight, senior marketing major, first met Reed during 2010 Homecoming planning of “Dynasty,” and from then on out they were close. Dear Reed, Words can’t express how my heart aches right now to know I won’t hear you crack a ton of jokes, hear your 30-plus keys jingling down Power Hall, or your boisterous laugh. I remember when I met you that we didn’t quite see eye to eye, but by the end of Dynasty (2010 Howard University Homecoming) we were tighter than ever. I was blessed to be the chair of what was to be your last Homecoming, “Prestige” (2011) and because of you that experience will be forever ingrained in my heart. I think about how I use to get so mad at you for blowing up my phone every day asking me to do random projects and tasks, but now I sit by my phone waiting for the caller ID to say it’s you. I think about all of the lives that you touched at this university, from students to faculty. You handled business, ‘straight, no chaser’ and I appreciated that. Your leadership style was unconventional, to say the least, but it worked for you. You made Student Activities fun! I am reminded of your kindness, generosity and your willingness to go above and beyond the call of duty. I was always amazed at how many organizations you advised: Bison Yearbook, The Hilltop, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), Gentleman Of Drew Social Club (G.O.D.S.C.), the Royal Court and the Homecoming Steering Committee; giving your all to each organization. You were so personable and people knew that your bark was far worse than your bite. Other administrators couldn’t quite understand the bond you had with us; you embraced the students with a firm, yet gentle touch and treated us like the young adults we are. As I scroll down your Facebook and Twitter timelines, I am so happy to see all of the lives that you touched just like mine. Anyone who was close to you knows that you loved Popeye’s, with the extra biscuit that MUST have the strawberry jam. They could find you singing along to your all-time favorite singer Gerald Levert very loudly at any given time, and they would also know that you hated driving and loved being chauffeured. Your adoration for all things comic books and those lucky few that were dragged to all of the Marvel Comic movies that hit theaters. Your passion for achieving your dreams and leaving a mark in the entertainment industry was well on its way, although we often teased you about your array of celebrity friends. You were definitely a superstar in your own right. Many of us are still in shock that you are gone and that we won’t be able to see you again; but I know that you were a God-fearing man and that you are in heaven smiling down on us all. Thank you for your work and dedication to the students (past and present) of this campus. Thank you Reed, for everything you ever did for me, our talks will forever remain in our heart! You will be forever missed. Love, Shenise
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This year’s homecoming, entitled Legendary: The Essence of Icons, is the 88th Howard Homecoming and it was kicked off by a new event: “Dream Day”. The event was the brainchild of Jamal Minor and was co-sponsored by Young Dreamers Movement (YDM), which is a non-profit that uses media to positively impact and influence the younger generation.
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We asked; you answered! Howard students respond to the third and final Presidential debate.
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Pink ribbons decorated the Greek trees across the yard. It felt like summertime. Students came out and showed support for breast cancer awareness month by dressing in head-to-toe pink. It was a complete “pink out”. Students were laughing, talking and eating pink frosted cookies and pink cotton candy outside of the Blackburn Center yesterday.
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From bike lanes to new neighborhood branch libraries to new apartments, the city once known as the “chocolate city” is constantly transforming. Residents who lived in the city their entire lives are being pushed out because it is becoming too expensive to afford.
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In a memorandum to the university on Oct. 9, interim executive director of Enterprise Technology Services notified the students, faculty and staff that network passwords are required to expire every 90 days. This policy, though always in place, was officially implemented on Oct.
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Howard University’s Women as Change Agents (WACA) hosted a panel discussion featuring A’Lelia Bundles, Rahiel Tesfamariam, and Debyii Thomas, PhD. The East Ballroom of the Blackburn Center was filled with young women who intently listened to dialogue ranging from keeping the faith in God to finding mentorship and sisterhood.
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Brendien Mitchell emulates Dr. King as he delivers a powerful speech in front of the Supreme Court. Mitchell’s combination of strategically placed pauses with the right amount of emotion on each word leaves his audience reminiscent of the civil rights leader who addressed millions just a few blocks down at the Washington Monument.
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It is just after 4:15 p.m. and class is in session. On the third floor of Locke Hall, it is rather deserted as 10 students sit huddled around a long wooden roundtable as the professor goes over lecture notes. As instruction persists the class becomes a sea of Smartphones—iPhones, Androids, and Blackberries emerge from purses, backpacks, and pockets, as students become engrossed in their screens, whether it is Twitter, Facebook, Temple Run, or for educational purposes like note taking.
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Last December, seven Howard band members gathered on a cold corner in DuPont Circle with instruments in hand looking to make a little extra cash. Just short of a year later, DuPont Brass has become an ensemble dedicated to promoting musicianship and brotherhood.
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A new advertisement in four metro stations has just a few words but its reference to Muslims as savages is sparking a new controversy in the metropolitan area. The pro-Israel ads read, “In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilian man.
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Hundreds of people gathered on chilly Saturday afternoon on the Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and Capitol Hill for the Taste of D.C. Taste of D.C. is a three-day food festival in the heart of D.C. that offers reasonable food and free entertainment.
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Venturing down power hall of the Blackburn Center, the Howard University Student Association office will draw in most of the students who pass it. For Brittney Foxhall, a graduating senior, international business major and HUSA52 president, this office serves as the oasis for students to voice their concerns and opinions about everyday Howard Life.
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College students are known to roll up their sleeves to study, but many students will not roll up their sleeves to get vaccinated this flu season. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed a campaign targeting college-aged students after it discovered that people under the age of 30 made up nearly 80 percent of the confirmed H1N1 flu cases in the U.
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Eleven hundred, that is the number of students who die every year of suicide. As a part of the “Send Silence Packing Campaign,” 1100 book bags lined the walls of the upstairs of Blackburn and the Blackburn Ballroom. Stories, faces and memorabilia of the young who have committed suicide accompanied most of the book bags that were donated by family and friends of the youth represented.
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The Howard Chapter of the Political Science Society and NAACP joined together to host an open discussion for students to ask questions to president Obama’s Chief Counsel, Michael Strautmanis. Held in room 146 of the Blackburn Center, students were greeted by Strautmanis individually with a handshake accompanied by the question “where are you from?” Immediately as the program began the moderator took to the stage and initiated Obama’s 2008 election call and response “fired up” to which students responded, “ready to go.
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Jason Williamson, the Neighborhood Corps Manager with Serve DC provides advice on what to do in the state of an emergency and information of training offered in the District. HT: What should people do to prepare for any type of disaster? JW: The idea is to always be prepared for the worst and be prepared in advance.
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Riane Sharp hasn’t always made a conscious effort to be kind. “It’s not that I’ve been a mean, inconsiderate person; it’s just that the purpose of HURAKI is to encourage and empower. I’m not saying people don’t do nice things on their own, but HURAKI promotes being kind to your fellow Bison without reason.
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Any registered voter in Georgia may cast an absentee ballot instead of voting in person on November 6, Election Day. But 21-year-old Devon Myers, a senior majoring in political science, plans to spend $100 in gas , 18 hours driving, and sacrifice 14 hours of senior-level class instruction to travel to his hometown Augusta, Georgia, to cast his first ballot in a presidential election.
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What it takes to put on the production that is Howard Homecoming ever year.
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Recent reports of dorm vermin infestation causes students to take action
When considering a home away from home at Howard, many students choose residence life halls. For some, the choice has meant intimate encounters with pests and mold.
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The Homecoming Steering Committee announces the lineup for a 'Legendary' homecoming.
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As D.C. native Jason Owens reminisced on growing up in 1970s and 1980s and listening to the music indigenous to the city, go-go, he said he remembers him and his friends partying to the sounds of the late Chuck Brown. “That music would just start and it didn’t make a difference where they were,” he said, "Folks would jump out of their car at the light and start dancing to whatever was playing.
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Howard University is well known for its many student organizations, glamorous homecomings, and its undeniable fashion sense. Underneath all of the high culture, Afrocentrism and extravagant festivities lay a subculture of students who are devoted to their faith, students of Howard University's religious life.
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On Tuesday students of different faiths gathered to remember Sept. 11.
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Junior, biology major, Ambria McDonald, remembers the outside of her house in destruction. All the trees were coming down, and the chairs on the back porch were gone. She could barely see the streets from all the water flooding. Her family and boyfriend still reside in Mississippi where they encountered the horrible events of the hurricane.
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Students and local residents head to HUH for a check up with one of TV's favorite doctors.
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Elbo Market opens, giving new options to Howard students and Shaw residents.
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The upcoming election has voters talking about the issues that matter to them most.
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Imagine the last days of summer as school approaches. You’re most likely hanging out with your friends and finishing up some last-minute packing during the first week of August. But if you’re a student athletic trainer, you aren’t doing any of that. Slinging Gatorade jugs, wrapping ankles and filling water bottles are a part of your daily tasks.
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The Lady Bison were defeated by the Lafayette College Leopards, On Sunday August 19, 2012, with a final score of 2-0. With this loss, the women’s soccer team is 0-2 for their first pair of season opening games. Through the duration of the game, the Lady Bison were being supported by a very loyal and persevering crowd who viewed the game in the midst of fairly heavy rain pour.
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The Howard University Athletics Department has opened its arms to new Bison, Shaun Kupferberg, as the head women’s volleyball coach. Kupferberg has been coaching for 16 years. Born in Chicago, he attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Sports Studies.
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Black people should question the role religion has in social movements.
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Tim Greene promotes his new short films and shares knowledge with aspiring filmakers.
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High School and College students received a few basic principles on how to succeed in business from legendary basketball star, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, earlier this week.
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A silent protest launches after three Howard University graduates were allegedly fired from long-time positions with WHUT-TV over contractual disputes.
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The fifth annual White Party themed "Beau Monde" was postponed until Sunday, Aug. 26 , due to weather.
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Cramton auditorium was buzzing with excitement Friday night as the Howard University’s Campus Pals hosted their annual “Taste of Howard.” As eager freshmen took their seats, the marching band made their way to the floor. Always a crowd favorite, the band amped up the energy level by playing songs like Cash Out’s “Cashin Out” and Juicy J’s “Bands a Make Her Dance” and the classic “Talkin’ Out the Side of Your Neck.
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A bomb threat near the Bethune Annex caused the evacuations of both female freshman dorms and surrounding campus buildings.
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We have all heard of the dreaded Freshman 15. For some it’s more like Freshman 30. Weight gain is serious issue in college. And yes, it can happen to you. Of course there are those seemingly perfect people who cannot gain any weight because their genes are spectacular; the rest of us will have to work a little harder to drop the extra pounds. In college you have way more access to food than you did as a high school student at home with your parents. Food can be used for socialization, comfort and a quick fix to boredom.
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The Howard University community gathered in Blackburn center on April 10 for The 2012 Symposium on U.S. Health Care. The symposium provided an opportunity for experts in health care, students, and community activists alike to discuss the pertinent issues that currently affect the United States health care system, construct an agenda for improved research, and present new policy recommendations.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will serve as this years commencement speaker. Read more about student's reactions.
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Read about the annual Mr. and Miss Howard pageant and find out who captured the throne.
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Howard students along with students from 31 colleges and universities in the nation are competing in a National Comedy Competition.
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A group of Howard University students composed of five undergrads, three law students, and one Howard law alumnus will join forces with students and religious leaders across the nation to push for justice for slain teen Trayvon Martin
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NBCUniversal, Comcast, and NBC Washington took over HU on March 21st with a full day of events that included panels, giveaways, and recruiting opportunities for internships and jobs.
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Residents gathered at Freedom Plaza this Saturday for the "Stand Up for Justice Rally" calling for justice in wake of the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
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After recent 'hate crimes' against the LGBT community, D.C. residents march silently Tuesday evening.
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Rick Santorum
Rick Santorum, a 16-year veteran of Congress, stands as one of four remaining candidates for the Republican nomination for President. His political career began in Washington over twenty years ago.
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California Attorney General and Howard Alumna Kamala Harris will deliver the address at this years Charter Day program.
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Bold colors swirl and twist their way across the span of the hallway, enveloping inspirational phrases such as "Be Illuminated" as they contort and blend to form unrecognizable shapes. Since its completion this January, the mural "Illuminated Spirits" has brought something unique to the Fine Arts building.
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The spring musical, 'Passing Strange', has debuted at Howard pleasing audiences with its phenomenal acting and storyline.
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College students and local neighbors walked in and out of a small building located on the corner of Elm & 2nd street Sunday afternoon. Carver Hall, a Howard University dorm, sits across the street along with neighborhood homes.
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Howard University's Women As Change Agents and The Washington Post held a panel discussion, "Peeling Back The Labels: Black Women in America," to address prominent issues affecting the lives of black women.
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Administrative bonuses totaling more than $1.1 million leave Howard faculty confused and searching for answers. Stating that "to be sure, it is a dark and shameful time at Howard University." The faculty is now awaiting a very quick and thorough response to its submitted requests from President Ribeau and Chairman Rand.
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V-Day, an organization birthed from the Vagina Monologues, raise money for women's rights and girls in Haiti through movie screening.
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Hosted by the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, the Howard Chapter NAACP and Mr. and Miss Howard University, students came together to tell untold stories of black history and pay tribute to leaders and trailblazers.
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Legendary songstress Whitney Houston was found dead in her Beverly Hills Hilton hotel room on Saturday afternoon, police are still investigating her death. She was 48.
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In honor of Black History Month, AT&T brought their fourth annual "28 Days" campaign to Cramton Auditorium, hosted by Common. This year, the national campaign features the likes of actress Holly Robinson Peete, journalist Jeff Johnson and scholar Michael Eric Dyson among others. It was designed in an effort to challenge people to become history makers and encourage them to work at achieving their dreams.
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CNN correspondent and Howard alumna Fredricka Whitfield spoke to students in the School of Communications on Monday about making the most of their Howard experience.
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A panel, including NAACP president Ben Jealous, shed light on voting issues in the Black community and encouraged students to get involved in the upcoming election.
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The college of Dentistry offers a wide variety of dental services that include orthodontic care—such as braces and other methods to align the teeth, dental care for children, deep cleanings below the gums, dental surgery, and other services.
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A. Peter Bailey holds discussion at Shaw Library about his upcoming book, "Malcolm X-Master teacher: Personal Reflections."
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The Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc step in competition at George Washington University's Listern Auditorium.
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The Hilltop goes inside some of the District's most unique restaurants.
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Howard alumni have done great things and often times were the first individuals to do such things. In honor of Black History Month, we recognize some of our illustrious alumni.
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Black Owned Cupcake shop calls Anacostia home.
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New smartphone app created solely for D.C.
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Hundreds of girls from D.C. area high schools attended the 20th annual "Woman to Woman" conference at Howard University Wednesday morning.
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Junior broadcast journalism major Aja Johnson shares her experiences and she spends the semester in London.
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This afternoon the entire Eastern Seaboard was hit by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake. Howard University students have been instructed to evacuate all buildings until further notice.
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Election Night Viewing Parties Ultrabar 911 F St NW Washington, DC (202) 638-4663 Beginning at 5:30 p.m. General Admission $49. Busboys and Poets All Four Locations, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 1025 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 5331 Baltimore Ave.
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Read about the annual Mr. and Miss Howard pageant and find out who captured the throne.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will serve as this years commencement speaker. Read more about student's reactions.
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The Howard University community gathered in Blackburn center on April 10 for The 2012 Symposium on U.S. Health Care. The symposium provided an opportunity for experts in health care, students, and community activists alike to discuss the pertinent issues that currently affect the United States health care system, construct an agenda for improved research, and present new policy recommendations.
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A quick list of things to catch on this long weekend
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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.
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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.
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The National Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off on Saturday with it’s opening ceremony, a show to celebrate the start of the nation’s largest springtime celebration. The ceremony, held at the Warner Theater, was just the beginning of the three-week celebration, which honors the gift of cherry blossom trees from Tokyo.
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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.
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The line for the ATM in the A Building during YardFest #hazedmemore — Susie Carmichael (@Teach4theStars) March 5, 2013 Printers in the Ilab #HazedMeMore — Tutankhamun (@BlaQUE_Typhon) March 5, 2013 Homecoming ticket line that stretched all the way to Baltimore #HazedMeMore — ivana haus (@imamayesing) March 5, 2013 that walk up 6th street hill #HazedMeMore — Winter Santiago (@budathoughtz) March 5, 2013 The A Building #HazedMeMore — Poetic Justice (@madmprez) March 6, 2013 The broken elevators in the Towers #hazedmemore — know the girl.
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Early this week the Center for Copyright Information implemented a new system called the Copyright Alert System, which came after years of complaint from copyrighters, major media labels, and artists. The system essentially alerts Internet Service Providers when their customers are unlawfully downloading or “pirating” media such as movies, music, and TV shows.
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This year for Black Friday, many stores are opening their doors even earlier than usual to better meet customers’ demands for low prices and gain a higher profit than their competitors. Black Friday sales at some mega-retailers like Target, Kmart and Walmart are rescheduling their sales to begin shortly after dinner concludes on Thanksgiving Day around 8 p.
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Campus Police patrol the streets of Howard University every single day but many are still confused about the duties of those who are assigned to secure the campus. The HU department of Public Safety headquarters is located in the Howard University Service center at, 2244 10th St.
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From the most recent robbery in the East Plaza Towers to the sexual assault in the Bethune Annex, campus crime has been on the rise at Howard University amongst other college campuses including Bowie State University and Virginia Tech, to name a few.
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As the Alma Mater resounded across the yard of Howard University’s campus, so did the voices of student protesters at noon on Thursday. Surrounded from a distance by campus police, about 20 Howard University students demonstrated the first of a series of protests against recent increases in undergraduate tuition rates.
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On September 12th, 1998 five Cuban men--Gerardo Hernández, Ramón Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando González and René González-- were arrested and wrongfully placed in prison to serve two life sentences. The Cuban Five, as they are called was convicted of committing espionage conspiracy against the United States.
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Election Night Viewing Parties Ultrabar 911 F St NW Washington, DC (202) 638-4663 Beginning at 5:30 p.m. General Admission $49. Busboys and Poets All Four Locations, 2021 14th St NW, Washington, DC 1025 5th Street NW, Washington, DC 4251 South Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 5331 Baltimore Ave.
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January 20, 2009, after 2 years of a high-minded “hope and change” campaign and a decisive electoral victory, Barack Obama took the oath of office to become the 44th President of the United States of America.
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This year, for the first time ever, the national student loan debt topped $1 trillion. To many analysts, this came as no surprise. Student loans became more common and also shifted into the only source of funding many students use for school. Howard students are not much different.
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Dominique Frazier would have been celebrating her 20th birthday on Tuesday. Instead, mourners will gather for a memorial service today and light candles at a vigil on Frazier’s birthday at Bowie State University, where she was stabbed following an altercation in her dormitory a year ago on Sept.
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A shooting occurred at Morgan State University yesterday. According to WJLA, one person was shot and is in serious condition at John Hopkins Hospital. The campus was on lockdown after the shooting. The campus will reopen for classes on Thursday. The Hilltop will keep you posted with more information as we receive it.
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A Howard grad returns as a WWE wrestler on stage.
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Howard University students and members of the community play basketball for a good cause.
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We asked and you responded! Here are your tweets about the Veep Debate. Want your tweets online? Then remember - use the #HUResponds hash tag. Now THIS is debate!!!! #vpdebate #huresponds — SyRhon™ Sounds♋(@SyRhon) October 12, 2012 A bit ironic u brought this up Ryan, no?RT: @thehilltop: "This is what politicians do when they don't have a record to run on.
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DC residents partake in a tradition that dates back to 1978.
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Students and residents react to the further changes to the D.C. subway system.
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Burr Gymnasium was home to the second annual Relay for Life fundraising event as team members dedicated their time to running around a particular location in exchange for monetary donations.
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The competition was started over ten years ago to create unity among the student population and to keep the spirit of Howard University alive, especially within the freshman class.
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Senior computer science major Carmyn Robey has experienced first hand the battles that come with trying to lose weight. After losing more than 100 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, Robey has designed a weight loss application entitled ‘Easy As Pie’ to assist others on their journey to weight loss.
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The Social Entrepreneurship Conference took place in the Blackburn Digital Auditorium Wednesday evening with a screening of the TOMS documentary “Start Something That Matters” and a panel discussion about creating a business that can help to benefit worthy causes.
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WHBC 830 AM will be hosting the 2nd Rockstar Awards this Friday, April 13 in Cramton Auditorium at 7:30 pm, featuring a red carpet event, a pre-show exhibition, and awards show.
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Today, the Easter Egg Roll will commence at the White House in its 134th year. This year’s theme is ‘ Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move!’ aimed at promoting health and wellness and encouraging children to lead active and healthy lives.
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Read about the annual Springfest fashion show where Howard models and designers strut their stuff.
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Howard University will host the first annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference this Wednesday evening.
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On Wednesday night, The Howard Players hosted a town hall for Trayvon Martin in the Langston Room of Busboys & Poets on 14th and V Street.
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Springfest, hosted by the Undergraduate Student Assembly, is a combination of events that culminate the school year with a Homecoming-style celebration. This year’s spring fest, “Are You A Wild Thing?”, will have events throughout the month of April including a fashion show, a North vs. South basketball game, and new events including a carnival on the Yard, a lock-in and this week’s trunk show.
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Fibro Summits comes to D.C.--heightening awareness on fibroids in women of all ages.
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The District kicks off the centennial celebration Cherry Blossom Festival this Sunday. The event will last until April 27.
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Students gathered at the flagpole on Thursday evening with Skittles and Iced Tea to remember the life of slain Fla. teen Trayvon Martin and encourage one another to fight for justice.
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Howard University has joined the University of Maryland, the University of Texas, New York University, Duke University and the University of Illinois at Chicago in a healthcare initiative that will send experienced healthcare professionals to Rwanda.
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Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. came together Thursday night to honor Kamala D. Harris.
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Howard Alumna Princess Mhoon Cooper has traveled the world as a dancer and choreographer. Her lifelong dream was to open a dance studio, and she has done just that. Read more about her professional endeavors.
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Howard University recently competed with American University and George Washington University in an effort to see which campus could conserve the most energy. Read more about how Howard took first place.
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A special taping of TV One's Washington Watch took place Tuesday night as a panel of students and political analysts discussed the importance of Super Tuesday.
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After seeing Howard University's 990 2010 tax form, many in the Howard community began to question the origin of the bonuses distributed to the following four Howard employees: Hassan Minor, Artis Hampshire-Cowan, Esq., Norma Leftwich, Esq. and Wayne Frederick, M.D.
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On Wed. March 7, David Johnson, a 2008 Howard graduate, will host a seminar entitled "Howard to Hollywood".
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The Hilltop Gathered the Weekends Top Local News Stories.
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A new television series, 'Bandlands' set to be filmed at the Districts Crime and Punishment Museum.
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Student Jason Warren has started a petition in hopes that his father can continue to receive healthcare coverage from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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Looking to sway the last bout of voters with confident platforms and clever titles, potential HUSA and trustee candidates took their concerns for student government to the mic in Cramton Auditorium for the lastspeakout.
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California Attorney General and Howard Alumna Kamala Harris will deliver the address at this years Charter Day program.
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According to Dr. Wayne Cedric, deputy senior vice president for Health Sciences, from Feb. 22 to Feb. 26, 42 Howard University students, 3 Howard University Hospital employees, a University of the District of Columbia student and one Washington resident were seen at Howard University Hospital with the illness.
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Meet the GOP front runner for the 2012 Presidential Election.
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National Pancake day brought out huge crowds in the district, causing long lines--and in some cases unhappy customers.
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This Historic Waffle shop, is just one of D.C.'s hidden treasures to enjoy a good meal amongst good company.
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Howard University's newest musical, Passing Strange, opens Thursday March1.
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A number of the fashion industries top designers have teamed up with President Barack Obama's re-election campaign on a project called "Runway to Win." The project features a small collection of items with proceeds going to the Obama for America campaign.
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International students at Howard have quite a unique experience. They shared these experiences, as well as concerns they have in a speak out Thursday.
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Easy steps on the road to submitting an absentee ballot.
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The Green is the New Black symposium offered jobs and internships to students while promoting an economic and sustainable green world.
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MTV reality series, The Buried Life, stopped at Howard University Thursday during their mega tour and encouraged students to live their lives to the fullest.
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Green For All in conjunction with Howard University will host a symposium where students can learn about the green economy.
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Tionna Smalls, celebrity matchmaker known for her appearance on Vh1's "What Chilli Wants", will visit Howard University Friday to promote her new book "Men Love Abuse".
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At the heart of an ongoing harassment case is Howard University's alleged slow response in removing an ex-employee later convicted of sexually harassing two former work-study students who graduated in 2010. Three current students joined the two graduates in the ongoing civil case.
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Junior broadcast journalism major Aja Johnson is currently spending the semester abroad in London, England.
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Freshman Sydney Satterwhite was diagnosed with stage three lymphoma in Dec 2011. He is currently taking the semester off to undergo chemotherapy treatment in his hometown of California.
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The 54th Grammy Awards aired tonight, and was full of entertaining performances.
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District residents run 1.5 miles to raise money for The Children's Tumor Foundation.
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Students and members of the Howard community gathered to support Somalia relief efforts Thursday night. With appearances by Afro Blue Vocal Band, Dick Gregory, Amiri Baraka and many more, the crowd was entertained all night.
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Humans aren't the only ones smooching, getting hot and heavy and dodging cupid's arrow. This year, the National Zoo released a list of ‘Critter Cupids,' that provides interesting facts about certain members of the wild kingdom and their wild ways of expressing the ‘L-word.'
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Hoping for an eccentric dream date spot to take your special someone for Valentines Day? The Hilltop compiled some of D.C's best kept secrets.
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Author Debrena Gandy shares principles for living a joyous life.
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Monday night, student's filled Blackburn ballroom eager to ask questions to university president, Dr. Ribeau.
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For the past six months, a group of Howard University students have been working diligently to develop fundraising initiatives for Somalia, an East African nation that, in addition to political and economic strife, has had repeated bouts with drought and famine dating as far back as the 1990s.
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Brooklyn-based rapper Theophilus London makes tour stop in D.C. at the 9:30 Club
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Brooklyn- based rapper, Theophilus London, comes to D.C. tonight returning to his old stomping grounds on the 9:30 Club stage.
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Professionally dressed with portfolios in hand, students from various universities around the region filled the hallways of the Howard University's School of Communications in preparation for the SNAFU Charity Invitational, Howard University's first speech tournament.
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The Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery host 'Black History Month Family Day' Saturday.
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In honor of Black History Month, The Hilltop shares information on campus dormitories and the pioneers they are named for.
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As students entered the School of Business auditorium on Wednesday night, they were informed that the student government speak out had been canceled.
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With the arrival of election season, student government hopefuls inform the student body of their various plans to better the university.
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In honor of Black history month, The Hilltop explores the history of various buildings on campus.
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According to Forbes magazine, there are six reasons why young American voters are drawn to the oldest man vying for the Republican nomination – Ron Paul. However, the magazine's online article left out one of the more taboo reasons why Ron Paul is associated with the youth vote.
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Young women gathered in the Bethune Annex Seminar Room on Saturday, Jan. 21 to learn how to run an effective campaign through the Elect Her-Campus Women Win in 2012 Initiative. The event was geared toward women who are running for student government positions on campus.
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The dramatic decline in sales performance during the holiday period caused local photography chain, Penn Camera Exchange, to close five of its eight stores in the D.C. area.
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The New Freedmen's Clinic is completely student run and offers healthcare to Howard students and uninsured D.C. residents.
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As election season approaches, Howard students evaluate their political awareness.
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Inspired by the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students and community leaders have joined the efforts of Occupy Wall Street in order to promote economic justice.
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Journey Abroad
Whenever I tell someone that I will be abroad for four months, they always ask me a slew of questions; however there is one that seems to stick out the most: "Are you nervous?"
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Maurice "Reese Jones" Jones, the up and coming music producer featured in WHBC's 2011 Howard Hottest is making success outside of Howard. The freshman psychology major from Virginia Beach, Va. has teamed up with Atlanta rapper J. Nolan to produce a five track EP entitled "The Archetype" set to be released on Jan. 16.
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The Howard University Department of Public Safety has requested assistance in the investigation of missing student Arianne Carr.
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Top hits, for metro news we missed, while on hiatus.
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The 'No Pants Metro Ride,' made popular in the big apple hits DC.
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Last Sunday, chapel service was run entirely by members of the class of 2012. Referred to as Senior Sunday, there are hopes that the event will continue annually.
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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. prepares for its centennial anniversary by hosting red dress ball and silent auction for Howard University.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrates 100 years of existence this Thursday at Howard University.
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Circle K, one of the many service organizations on campus, seeks to improve DC and the surrounding communities.
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President Obama delivered his annual back-to-school speech at Banneker High School on Georgia Avenue urging students to be among those who not only attend college, but graduate from college.
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Fibro Summits comes to D.C.--heightening awareness on fibroids in women of all ages.
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Springfest, hosted by the Undergraduate Student Assembly, is a combination of events that culminate the school year with a Homecoming-style celebration. This year’s spring fest, “Are You A Wild Thing?”, will have events throughout the month of April including a fashion show, a North vs. South basketball game, and new events including a carnival on the Yard, a lock-in and this week’s trunk show.
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On Wednesday night, The Howard Players hosted a town hall for Trayvon Martin in the Langston Room of Busboys & Poets on 14th and V Street.
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Howard University will host the first annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference this Wednesday evening.
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Read about the annual Springfest fashion show where Howard models and designers strut their stuff.
Full story
Today, the Easter Egg Roll will commence at the White House in its 134th year. This year’s theme is ‘ Let’s Go, Let’s Play, Let’s Move!’ aimed at promoting health and wellness and encouraging children to lead active and healthy lives.
Full story
WHBC 830 AM will be hosting the 2nd Rockstar Awards this Friday, April 13 in Cramton Auditorium at 7:30 pm, featuring a red carpet event, a pre-show exhibition, and awards show.
Full story
The Social Entrepreneurship Conference took place in the Blackburn Digital Auditorium Wednesday evening with a screening of the TOMS documentary “Start Something That Matters” and a panel discussion about creating a business that can help to benefit worthy causes.
Full story
Senior computer science major Carmyn Robey has experienced first hand the battles that come with trying to lose weight. After losing more than 100 pounds and maintaining the weight loss, Robey has designed a weight loss application entitled ‘Easy As Pie’ to assist others on their journey to weight loss.
Full story
The competition was started over ten years ago to create unity among the student population and to keep the spirit of Howard University alive, especially within the freshman class.
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Burr Gymnasium was home to the second annual Relay for Life fundraising event as team members dedicated their time to running around a particular location in exchange for monetary donations.
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