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Desmond Tutu reminded us that when the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and Africans had the land. The missionaries said, ‘Let us pray and they all closed their eyes. When they opened them Africans had the Bible and the missionaries ha...

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So its almost that time of year again-when those stupid Christmas commercials make way for the stupid New Years commercials and everyone makes their resolution that sounds oddly familiar (most likely because it didn’t get accomplished the year befor...

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This past semester, the Howard community began a period of transition that was characterized by historic accomplishments and learning experiences. The Hilltop was  no exception to this transition and since this is the last edition of the semester, we...

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Many of us are far away from home, which means that when we get sick it is up the Howard University health care system to nurse us back to health. Prior to the recent changes that the Student Health Center has undergone, the fear of long lines and hour wa...

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When the world was introduced to HIV/AIDS in the early 1980’s, the global population was gripped with fear and found it hard to grasp that a deadly virus could be contracted through blood, semen, vaginal fluid, pre-seminal fluid and breast milk. For...

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In addition to Barack Obama becoming the first black president of the United States,  another black politician made history on election night in 2008. Kevin Johnson, former NBA point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Phoenix Suns, was elected...

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Although selecting a president was the most important thing on the minds of voters during the November 4th election, other issues, such as California’s Proposition 8, also appeared on the ballot. On May 15, 2008 the California state Supreme Court gr...

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At 11 p.m. Tuesday night, where were you? I was in the upper-right corner of the Blackburn Ballroom, joking with my friend about the real possibility of a black president.  I was skeptical, still, even though I had read earlier that Obama had a 7 to ...

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In January 2009, the current vice president of Student Affairs,  Franklin D. Chambers, is scheduled to leave the university after ten years of dedicated service. The office of the vice provost deals with improving the quality of life for undergraduat...

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Picture this. After a long day of classes you settle in to your computer. It's time to write a five-page paper for your 8 a.m. African American Lit class – the one that was due yesterday. Of course you have to check your e-mail first. Facebook and M...

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Although African-American women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they face higher mortality rates from the disease than their white counterparts. Although African-American women are less likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, they f...

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Waking up one week later after meeting my English 002 teacher to find he had been replaced by this young and vibrant lady was the worst feeling ever. He was the one I expected great things from and now is the one I’m hearing great things about. The ...

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The historic and controversial issues that have characterized the 2008 presidential election have caused certain minority demographics to turn out at the polls during the primaries in record numbers. Although the majority of students on Howard’s cam...

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Isn’t it funny how every year something about Homecoming goes wrong?  Whether it is unstable weather, the crimes that occur or just simply an event being poorly planned, HU students always end up feeling slighted after it’s all said and d...

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Last Thursday, the New York City Council voted for a term limit extension that would allow Mayor Michael Bloomberg to run for a third term. The old term limits law, which was over turned by the City Council, would have forced Bloomberg to leave office nex...

By: Taylor Smith

Album: Something Else Artist: Robin Thicke Label: Interscope Records Release Date: September 30, 2008 After his sensational 2007 hit “Lost Without You,” Robin Thicke continues to produce vanilla-smooth tracks sure to be heard on WHBC’s l...

By: Jessica Littles

Album: Fearless Artist: Jazmine Sullivan Label: J Records Release Date: September 23, 2008 Jazmine Sullivan grabbed listeners’ attention on her soulful, reggae-inspired single, “Need You Bad,” and R&B fans hailed her the second comin...

By: Aleesa Mann

Ask TKatz about the ‘80s influences that inspired their name, mom groupies or New Kids on the Block — just don’t ask them about their sound. “Ugh, I hate this question,” said vocalist Ginger Coyle, the band’s only femal...

By: ALEXIS BARNES

Howard students are multifaceted by nature, and Clifton Ross III, musical director of the Howard Gospel Choir, is no exception. In addition to directing the world-renowned choir, Ross is a full-time student and a member of an urban gospel trio. Ross, a se...