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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 | @THEHILLTOPHU | VOLUME 100 ISSUE 8
Jeremy HorneContributing Writer
The Howard Hampton rivalry reached new heights as the Bison on
the Pirates for the first time in the Nation’s Classic. With Howard allowing a total of 460 yards on the night the Pirates scored 37 points compared to the Bison’s 19 making it their third straight loss of the season and their first in the MEAC. Notably, senior running back Aquanius Freeman performed well with 129 yards on 18 carries and one touchdown. The Bison showed short spurts of ability on offense, especially after getting bruised and battered from upsetting loses to Boston College and Appalachian State, but the defensive has not been up to par to win football games.
After rushing for 152 yards in the first half, the Bison were held to a mere 13 yards in the second half giving them a 165 total rushing yards.
The Bison average just 70 yards rushing per game this season. The Pirates set the tone early by
moving the ball through the air on 4 plays for 87 yards to score the first points of the contest. Despite two interceptions by defensive back Travon Hunt, the Bison’s secondary performance was less than superb giving up 279 yards through the air with relative ease at times.
Suspect secondary play combined with Howard’s inability to effectively stop the run game created a steady offense for Hampton who rushed for four touchdowns and had three players averaging around five yards per carry.
This season, the Bison have struggled to stop the run, but more importantly, they do not get to the quarterback putting more pressure on a struggling secondary. With that tough combination, any opponent would be able to score quickly and frequently.
Despite Howard’s offense’s brief glimpses of ability, they proved themselves to be too inconsistent to put together complete drives. Senior running back Aquanius Freeman got loose for a 35 yard rushing touchdown in the second
quarter which resulted in the first score of the season. The Pirates responded with a field goal at the close the quarter, and a touchdown to open up the second half. Just like that the Bison found themselves in a hole again behind 23 to 8.
Howard brought their score to 19 after a John Fleck field goal in the third and a late fourth quarter receiving touchdown from senior Matthew Colvin. But unfortunately, Pirates would get the final say by adding two more rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter.
With key linebacker Devin Rollins, who led the entire MEAC in tackles with 93.5 last year, out with a season ending injury, there is a gap in production and leadership amongst the Bison defense.
The Bison are also coping with the loss of defensive linemen Damon Gresham who is ineligible and injured players Joseph Dillard and Godspower Offor, all of whom played in 10 or more games last year.
In addition, Howard is still missing key part of their offense, running back William Parker who is also out with an injury. Parker was the team’s second leading rusher last year with rushing 628 yards and seven touchdowns, only behind McGhee who also led the team in passing.
Redshirt junior Jamie Cunningham started his first game back after ineligibility, but the veteran quarterback has to make better decisions throwing the ball. Cunningham finished with 168 yards passing on 36 attempts and 20 completions with one touchdown.Whether redshirt freshman Kalen Johnson or Cunningham will officially replace the void left by former quarterback Greg McGhee has yet to be seen, regardless it will understandably take time for the Bison offense to adjust to the ability and playing style of either quarterback.
If the Bison do not improve in the quarterback position to get the offense rolling, it is going to be a long season.
In addition to questions at
quarterback, the Bison are struggling to establish a consistent run game which is essential to taking some of the pressure off Johnson and Cunningham to make all the throws.
Turnovers stifled the Bison in the Nations Classic, killing two drives in the first half when it looked like the offensive was going for six. Howard ended the contest with one fumble from Aquanius Freeman and three interceptions from redshirt junior Jamie Cunningham under center.
Obviously, the Bison have a lot of work to do. The defense has to get better in every aspect of the game while dealing with missing players, and the offense has to build on their short lived running success to support their quarterbacks. The troubling question is whether they will fix it this season.
The Bison play Morgan State at home this upcoming Saturday, Sept. 26. at 4:30p.m.
BREAKING DOWN THE BISON:Howard falls to the Institute in the Nation’s Classic
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“Black men don’t pay child support” is a lament often heard
within the Black community. It is mostly based in conjecture, but this stereotype resolves itself to falsely represent a large and entirely heterogeneous group of people. In some social spheres, this is an acceptable depiction of Black men. Howard University’s Department of Media, Journalism, and Film in the School of Communications has recently found a way to check the facts on a much larger scale. The department was awarded a $35,000 grant by the Online News Association (ONA) to start a website that checks common black myths and stereotypes.
“One of the things we want to do on the site is look at some of the things that won’t go away, things like the Tuskegee Syphilis experiment, or people who believe there are more black people on welfare,” Professor Yanick Rice Lamb, Chair of the School of Communications and one of the co-founders of HU Insight, said.“We want to set the record straight and make journalism more engaging for students.”
Howard is just one of 11 schools who won the Challenge Fund
for Innovation in Journalism Education from the Online News Association, an online multi-platform site that offers training, awards and community outreach in the evolving field of journalism.
The website will host debates and opportunities for opinionated dialogue challenging stereotypical myths and allegations surrounding the Black community. It will also provide educational reporting tools to expose the manner in which prejudicial myths are started and how to combat itin a journalistic capacity.
Named “HU Insight,” the website will be similar to the Tampa Times political fact-checking website, Politifact, but instead of checking the honesty in political administrations, HU Insight will focus on fact checking Black culture. HU Insight will be partnered with the National News Publishers Association, Democracy Now, Trice Edney News wire and more to complete this task.
Other staff advisors for HU Insight include Associate Professors Jennifer Thomas and Shirley Carswell, co-founders and Professors Ingrid Sturgis, and Ron Nixon, editor for Howard University News ServiceRon Harris and editor from National Newspaper Publishers Association George
Curry.
HU Insight is not only open to whomever is willing to help research, but it is also offered as a Co- Curricular class for students in the Media, Journalism, and Film Department. Aysia B. Ross, a junior Broadcast Journalism major from Los Angeles is one of the students participating in the launch for class credit.
“There are people ignorant to the truths about black people and their culture,” Ross said.“This [site] provides the opportunity for many to be informed on the subject of ‘black facts.’”
Imani LaTortue, a junior Broadcast journalism major, political science minor is a student interested in debunking the stereotype that black people cannot swim and likes that HU Insight allows journalism students to be more than people on TV.
“It’s an opportunity to show that we’re more than simply being people on TV reading off of a teleprompter.” LaTortue said.“A true journalist takes pride in researching the information they’re reporting.”
Co-founder of HU Insight Ron Nixon hopes that the site will be beneficial to Howard students because there is a critical
need for to dispel ignorance surrounding the Black community.
“Often times things are said and repeated and repeated until they become fact,” Nixon said.“It’s my hope that HU Insight will become an important part of the conversation and helps to separate fact from fiction.”
The team of students and staff launching HU Insight are still open to students interested in volunteering their efforts.
“We’re looking for students who are interested in research, writing, students who like to debunk black myths,” Professor Sturgis said.“You’ll learn deep research skills and make contacts with experts on topics that we will be talking about and you will also be in a position to perhaps get internships or fellowships with our partner organizations.”
The meeting time for HU Insight is every Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Converged Media Lab in School of Communications, room 229. The website plans to make its debut at the Social Media Conference and Workshop on Thursday, Oct.1st - 2nd in the new Interdisciplinary Research Building on Georgia Avenue.
HU INSIGHT SEEKS TO CHECK THE FACTSON BLACK STEREOTYPES
EXCUSE
US! CORRECTIONSIn the 9/10 issue of The Hilltop juniorAllyson
Carpenter is going to the University of Oxford for the academic year, not semester.
In the 9/17 issue of The Hilltop the NCAT studentreferenced in the NAACP article’s name is
Kamry Stanford.
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Beryl KessioStaff Writer
On Sept.19, an estimated 220 students met at 8 a.m. in the Armour J. Blackburn building to
disperse among approximately 12 sites to assist District organizations and community efforts. This was a new addition to Howard University’s 91st Homecoming festivities sought to embody the university’s mission of truth and service.
Projects coordinated by the “Glory” Homecoming Committee included engaging in environmental sustainability at Ledroit Park and the Towers garden, feeding the homeless, assisting the elderly and working with RealTalk DC, an organization that provides information about HIV/AIDS and assistance to those with the disease.
Senior Brandi Montgomery, co-coordinator of the Day of Service, was deeply affected after serving the people at So Others Might Eat (SOME), an interfaith organization
that provides food, clothing and job opportunities to impoverished communities of D.C.
“It really touched my heart to see a 90-year-old woman come in and get food. I feel like people at that age shouldn’t have to live like that,” Montgomery said.
“I don’t know their story of why they are in that situation, but it was just great to know that I was able to help them. I encourage young people to definitely go out and help someone because when God blesses you, you should go bless someone else.”
Months before the event took place, coordinators contacted sites to work out the logistics of the service day. Initially, it was difficult to find sites that would accommodate a high volume of volunteers on a Saturday, according to junior homecoming coordinator Christopher Debourgh. Students were able to spread out to the numerous event sites so as not to overcrowd one volunteer location.
Junior Khalia Russell’s group went to a halfway house in Southeast D.C. to organize clothing and toys, clean rooms, do laundry and play with children living at the home. The experience left Russell humbled.
“It was an eye-opening experience in the way that I got to see how some people live. Fortunately, I’ve never had to live in a halfway house, but it was interesting to see how people who live there live and interact and also to learn from their circumstances,” Russell said. “By doing this today, we helped our culture, our people and D.C. in general. We really wanted to give back because we’ve been receiving blessings by just being at Howard.”
For Anastasia Robinson, a Ph.D student in the department of pharmacology, the day served as an opportunity to be more involved on and off campus.
“I just felt I needed to give back today. Usually I don’t do much at school so I decided to take an active role,” said Anastasia Robinson, a PhD student in the
Department of Pharmacology.
The day was a success to its coordinators because the Day of Service left volunteers with a desire to serve.
“I’ve heard a lot of volunteers saying they’ll continue visiting their sites. I feel like our mission was accomplished when I hear that,” Montgomery said.
Senior Wisdom Ikorp, promotions and media manager for Glory, believes volunteerism was the perfect way to kick off homecoming season.
“If you really think about the grand scheme of things, your community has a lot to do with your success, and particularly the success of Howard University,” Ikoro said.“It’s very important to recognize that we couldn’t even celebrate ‘Glory’ if it wasn’t for the community or the people around us, so it’s only right that we give back.”.
HOMECOMING ADDS A DAY OF SERVICE
BERYL KESSIO
CAMPUS4 SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 THE HILLTOP
A WEEK OF GREEKS
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Sigma Gamma Rho Teams with U.S. Olympian for Water Safety Awareness
In continuing their partnership with USA Swimming, the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Chapter held a water safety awareness event in the Blackburn Hilltop Lounge on Sept. 16, 2015. Sigma gamma Rho sorority member 2004 Olympic Silver Medalist Maritza McClendon was the special guest. The event was held to promote swimming among African Americans, specifi cally college-aged individuals.
“It’s called Swim 1922, however we are now trying to push the HBCU part,” said Treasurer for the Alpha Phi Chapter Angel Zee Jones, “[HBCU in this case doesn’t stand for] just historically black colleges and universities, but Howard Breaking the Cycle Underwater is now the new acronym for it that we’re trying to push.”
DEVIN BARNWELL
Fraternities Collaborate to bring LinkedIn Information Session to HowardBusiness-specifi c social networking service LinkedIn partnered with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Pi Fraternity Inc. and Alpha Kappa Psi Fraternity Inc. in the Blackburn Reading Lounge on Sept. 16 to get students excited about the workforce after college and espouse benefi ts of working LinkedIn post graduation.
Current Sales Associate at LinkedIn and Howard University alumnus Orlando White revealed that in his senior year at Howard, he was unclear about his future and career.
“I knew I wanted to make a difference, I knew I wanted to do something around social justice and economic opportunities,” he said. “But I didn’t know how to do it so early in my career… I was never thinking about working in tech but as I was researching the company, I saw their vision statement, ‘Creating economic opportunities for every member of the global workforce’ and that really resonated with me.”
KRYLIOS CLARKE
Iota Phi Theta Holds 2nd Annual Ms. Brown and
Gold PageantOn Friday, Sept.18, the Howard University Alpha Tau chapter of Iota Phi Theta held the second annual Ms. Brown and Gold pageant in the Armour J. Blackburn building’s digital auditorium.
Senior psychology and sports medicine double major Amina Obuekwe was crowned the 2015 Ms. Brown and Gold. Her platform, entitled “All of You,” centers around the physical, emotional and spiritual wellness of the Howard University community.
“I’m very excited to implement my platform. I’m so happy that I participated,” Obuekwe said.“I saw the fl yer posted and thought that I would try something outside of my normal activities. It was a great decision.”
Obuekwe gave a stunning performance reciting “90’s Babies,” an original freestyle by MoiseMorancy, paired with an interpretive step dance with her teammates from REVEL, a District-based step team.
KAPPA ALPHA PSI WEEK 2015: KLASSIC MAN
alpha phi alpha serves at the healthy babies project
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Chapter held an event Thursday, Sept. 17 for freshman boys! The ladies conducted a panel discussing everything from books to social life featuring upperclassmen who have been successful in their matriculation throughout Howard. Pictured in the center is Alpha Chapter member Chelsea Gillette after the event.
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Will FullerStaff Writer
Students, community activists and law enforcement representatives engaged in
a paneled discussion on Sept. 18 in the Howard University School of Business Auditorium to kickoff the 2015 AT&T Nation’s Classic “More Than A Game” events. The conversation addressed the socio-economic issues of police brutality and the deep mistrust and disdain many African-Americans, on and off-campus, have with the police.
“We know the conversation [about tensions between police and the community] would be difficult and certainly emotional, but what better place to have that conversation than at Howard,” said Calvin Hadley, advisor on strategic initiatives and student ombudsman for Howard University.
Organized by Hadley and moderated by primetime news anchor and Howard Alumna Leslie
Foster, “Presidential Symposium: An Exploration of Community and Police Relations” panel included prominent community activists and law enforcement officials. The talented and influential panel included prominent Ferguson activists Johnetta Elzie and DeRay McKesson, freshman political science major Clifton Kinnie, Howard University Police Chief Brian K. Jordan, New York Police Department Assistant Chief Kimberly Royster and Hampton University student representative Ivana Thomas.
“We need to break through tensions and focus on policies,” said Royster as she addressed the crowd.
Some of the activists on the panel exclaimed that tensions between the community and police are because many Americans, specifically African Americans, are intimidated by the acts and behavior of police. Some members of the panel expressed anger with the constant killings and
prolonged unjust treatment of Blacks by the police force.
“The reality and fact of [police brutality and racial injustice] isn’t something new,” said Kinnie, also known a prominent Ferguson protest leader before coming to Howard. “The Black community has always felt that police were intimidating.”
McKesson concurs.
“Police have to model the behavior they are expecting from people, and to do anything else is to either lack integrity or to be dishonest,” said McKesson. “That is the nicest way of saying how people feel in the community.” The panel also tackled the issue of police accountability. McKesson felt that the tensions continue to intensify because police officers often commit unjust crimes and fail to be held accountable and admit their wrongdoings.
“I don’t hear an honest self-
reflection about ‘What [the police] did wasn’t O-K,’” said McKesson. Panelist also tackled their concerns with the police on a local level, specifically with the Howard University Police Campus Department. Panelist expressed concern that the HUPCD was not acting in the best interest of the students.
“[Howard students] shouldn’t feel the way they feel. They pay too much money to go here to be constantly under surveillance and harassed by police,” Elzie said.
All panelists agreed that the lack of communication and lack of trust were barriers between the African-American community and the police. They also agreed that the lack of connection that members of the community have with law enforcement is a root cause of the national epidemic of police brutality.
“The partnership with the community and the police is essential,” said Jordan.
“[Thephilosophy of society] shouldn’t be community against the police. It should be the community and police together.”
Following the discussion, the audience was encouraged to contact Jordan through the Twitter accounts @HUPoliceCop and @HowardPolice, as well as to email him directly at [email protected] if a student believes that a campus police officer isn’t treating them with the respect they feel they deserve.
“I am accountable and I am willing to be accountable,” Jordan said. “Give me a chance to help fix the problem.”
The Howard University Department of Public Safety will be facilitating a Safety Awareness Fair Sept. 23 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on The Yard to increase personal safety around campus, as well as allowing a chance for personal interaction between the campus police and the Howard community.
PRESIDENTIAL SYMPOSIUM OFFERS AN EXPLORATIONOF COMMUNITY AND POLICE RELATIONS
A Day of Opportunity: Black Male Summit on Dynamic LeadershipMaya KingStaff Writer
The word of the day was opportunity during the Lasting Legacy Black Male
Summit on Dynamic Leadership held Sept. 16 at the historic Howard Theatre.
“All of the young men here are interested in entering college, building careers and being successful one day,” said Joy Scott, president of the Ambassador Horace G. Dawson Scholars Program, a non-profit organization. “We want to put them in the same room with people who have already done that and are willing to help young men like them reach those same goals.”
The event, organized by the Ambassador Horace G. Dawson Scholars Program, was structured to provide young men from various schools within the District of Columbia the proper resources to become more successful as both students and future leaders. Special guests at the event included its master of ceremonies, NBC4’s Jim Vance, moderator, J.R. Clark, Esq. and Congressman John Lewis (D-GA).
“This is an opportunity to come together and support young African American males in the District of Columbia,” Lelia Pray, founder and executive director of the Ambassador Horace G. Dawson Scholars, said in a press release. It is our responsibility to
expose them to successful leaders who they can identify with, and it is our hope that this event will plant a seed that will allow more young men to grow to create successful lives of their own.”
Both students and mentors alike were optimistic about the summit’s outcomes. Many of the well over 300 young men present were especially enthusiastic about the prospect of building their futures.
“I came here for the networking opportunities,” said Alfred Chirambo, a junior at McKinley Technical High School. “That’s what I’m most excited about.”
Other students believe the summit might help them gain an
understanding of the solutions to problems facing Black males in America.
“We still have to prove ourselves in everything we do,” said Rodney Brown, a senior at McKinley Technical High School. “I think today [this event] will help us communicate better.”
The event’s keynote speaker was Jayrick Hayes, a Hampton University graduate and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) student ambassador engineer. Though he was invited to serve as a mentor and positive example for those present, Hayes expressed his desire to learn from them as well.
“I came here today not referring to
the young men as young people…that sounds ludicrous because I am a young person,” Hayes said. “I identify with them and understand what they’re going through.”
At the end of the conference, the young men were given opportunities to write letters to their future selves to be given to their school principals. The students were also invited to submit essays to the foundation.
Of those who submitted an essay, the top 30 selected essays will be invited to become Horace G. Dawson Scholars and receive mentorship, professional development and academic advising for the remainder of their high school careers.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CHAPEL?
Join us this Sunday…Rev. Al SharptonPresident and Founder
National Action NetworkNew York, New York
Dr. Michael Eric Eric Dyson reflects on his sermon with
Freshman students.
Want to invite the Howard Community to your next
event or program? All colleges, schools, organizations, alumni, and
community groups are welcome to have a “Call to Chapel.” All “Calls to Chapel” must be submitted no later than 10:00 A.M. Tuesday morning to be
included in the Chapel service.
Email: [email protected]
“Deeper in Faith – Wider in Community”
Join us this Sunday…
Paul HolstonNews Editor
The intense rivalry between Howard University and Hampton University will
forever be a historical competition within the HBCU community. Whenever these two schools come together, the question is always asked, “Who is the REAL H-U?”
The “Battle for the Real H-U”, which dates back to 1908, is not only on the football fi eld during the fi fth annual AT&T Nation’s Classic at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium, but is hashed out on the debate stage. Four representatives from both schools’ respective debates teams went head-to-head in a timely and important Howard U v. Hampton U Student Debate on Sept. 18 at Cramton Auditorium. Howard had the obvious home-team advantage, but Hampton held their own against the favored Bison as the two debated the controversial topic of
respectability politics and Hip-Hop culture.
Two important compositions, “Blacks Should Apply Respectability Politics As A Response To Racial Violence” and “Hip-Hop Culture Negatively Infl uences African-American Youths” were the topics discussed during the passionate debate. Gracie Lawson-Borders, dean of Howard University’s School Of Communication, said it best about the importance of the debate.
“The debate is an opportunity to showcase the educational and inspirational talent of argumentation for both HBCUs,” Lawson-Borders said.
The arguments following her introduction were very thought provoking, but also a bit challenging for some debaters. The fi rst topic, “Blacks Should Apply Respectability Politics As A Response To Racial Violence,” was an exceptional argumentative
back and forth between Howard and Hampton. Hampton began with their affi rmation discussing the misconceptions of respectability politics and the “ugly truth” defi ned by them as a validity that is painful to accept, but one must accept it.
Hampton expanded on the founding of the respectability politics by women in the Black church during the early 20th century, which was used as a political tactic to uplift the Black community with a sense of solidarity. Hampton also expressed that if people agree with respectability politics, one should do it for themselves and the Black community’s respect amongst each other.
Howard responded by proclaiming that respectability is false, as it does not support the Black community and does not save oneself from being profi led, whether by the color of skin or by one’s social class.
“Respectability will not save us, and that is the ugly truth. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died in a suit,” said the Howard debate team. The response had the crowd in a fi ery uproar of applauses and agreements ringing throughout the auditorium as Hampton’s team looked at Howard’s team with discontent.
The second topic, “Hip-Hop Culture Negatively Infl uences African-American Youths” was another round dominated by Howard’s debate team. Hampton once again began with the affi rmation of the argument, but failed to deliver their argument strongly, due to what seemed to be nervousness and fast-talking during the second round.
Howard response was bit more relaxed as the Howard debater spoke to the audience on Hip-Hop being “a part of who we are…it is our culture.” The debater continued to emphasize that Hip-Hop is a “refl ection of
our reality” and uplifts African-American people. Hampton tried to counter by saying failing to mention trap music is neglecting part of Hip-Hop’s “culture,” which was their only counterattack, but Howard was too strong with their responses by sharing lyrics from songs such “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash, “I Can” by Nas and “U.N.I.T.Y” by Queen Latifah, solidifying their perspective.
The debate between Howard and Hampton was thoroughly impressive, displaying the intelletual and well-crafted thoughts and arguments of the student participants.
There was no winner or loser, as the decision on who won the debate is left up to spectators. Therefore, the “Battle for the Real H-U” continues to thrive on, with great anticipation for the next Howard v. Hampton meeting.
WHO CAN TALK THE TALK? Howard v. Hampton Student Debate
Carmen FrostStaff Writer
The top 11 Republican candidates for the 2016 presidential race gathered
for the CNN-hosted GOP debate Sept. 16 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. Based on the rankings in national polls, this debate’s participants included frontrunner Donald Trump, former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and Texas Sen. Ted Cruz.
The presidential hopefuls came out of the gate equipped with lots of energy and more than a few scores to settle. Candidates were given one minute to answer moderator questions and 30 seconds for follow-up questions
and rebuttals, however, most of their answers had long introductions or narratives that left little time for concrete, fact-based answers.
Republican supporters have made it clear that they want a staunch conservative with hard-hitting policies, but many of the candidates from the debate clung to traditional conservatism for dear life. Below are some key points discussed during the debate:
IMMIGRATIONCandidates were in general agreement about immigration: Whatever action taken must be in the best interest of citizens of the United States and policies granting amnesty are not favorable options. Generally, the candidates voiced their concern with the United States being far too liberal with its immigration policies.
All supported a secure border, but were unsure about the most ethical and economical responsible way to deal with illegal immigrants who have established families in the U.S.
FOREIGN POLICYCandidates’ opinions were again divided concerning foreign
policy and the appropriate level of intervention in international affairs. Trump, Carson and Sen. Paul denounced the choice of the war with Iraq in 2003, all stressing the importance of building a strong military, but knowing when and where not to utilize it.
Gov. Bush led the pack in defending intervention in the Middle East, stating that if nothing else, his brother George W. “kept us safe.” It is worth noting that Bush’s list of foreign policy advisors, released in February of this year, include 17 advisors from his brother’s administration, six from his father’s, and five from Ronald Reagan’s administration.
Gov. Bush, along with Gov. Christie, Carson and Sen. Rubio, denied the Iraq War having any causal relationship with the creation of the Islamic State group.
RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA USE
Not much was said regarding race relations or criminal justice reform; however, there was a surprising perspectives regarding marijuana use, considering the
party’s reputation about the topic.
Sen. Paul called out Gov. Bush for his admitted marijuana use in high school and condemned the double standard that allows “rich kids” to practice recreational use without punishment while poor minorities are jailed and prevented from gaining employment for the same offense.
“I think that the war on drugs has had a racial outcome, and really has been something that has really damaged our inner cities,” said Sen. Paul. By Paul recognizing and emphazing the
larger implications of marijuana’s criminalization, his views make his current poll-standings all the more devastating.
Fiorina and Gov. Christie want to enforce federal laws against recreational use of marijuana, calling marijuana a “gateway drug” linked to a “decrease in productivity” and bigger issues like heroin addiction and homelessness.
The first Democratic presidential debate of the year will air on Oct. 13 on CNN.
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BEYOND THE HILLTOP, ACROSS THE NATIONBREAKING NEWS
THE CNN GOP DEBATE
POPE DEBUT ARRIVAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
THIS WEEK
NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SEPT. 15 TO OCT. 15
SEPT. 22: VOTER’S REGISTRATION DAY
REMEMBERING STEVE BIKO: THE CREATOR OF THE BLACK CONSCIOUSNESS
MOVEMENT
At 4p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, Pope Francis is expected to arrive in Washington D.C. at the Joint Base Andrews military facility. This will be the pope’s first stop during his visit to the United States before he travels on to New York and Philadelphia. [From www.popefrancisvisit.com]
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. [From www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov]
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015, volunteers, celebrities and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” for National Voter Registration Day. This single day of coordinated field, technology and media efforts will create pervasive awareness of voter registration opportunities. [From www.nationalvoterregistrationday.org]
In commemoration of Bantu Stephen Biko’s ideas, his selflessness and determination to invoke a sense of self-reliance among Black people – the Steve Biko Foundation (SBF) has launched a three-month long campaign.
The #BikoMonth2015 campaign started in earnest in the month of September to commemorate Biko Month as well as the 38th anniversary of Steve Biko’s death in detention. #BikoMonth2015 is a celebration of Biko’s life through activities and events that will be taking place nationally and internationally. [From the Steve Biko Foundation]
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FIVE BLACK ARTISTS MAKING A SPLASH
Matthew ThomasHailing from Memphis, Tennessee, Thomas combines words and art to visualize his message of contemporary problems that ail the youth. Holding a B.F.A. in illustration and an M.F.A in digital arts from The Maryland Institute, Thomas’ work has been on exhibited in Los Angeles, New York, Tokyo and Italy. In November of 2012, Thomas released Love, Sex and Drunk-texts, a book that uses his art to outline some of the mistakes and bad choices he’s made with the women in his life. Thomas’ most recent work, “The New Me” (Fall 2015) is available to view on his website
(www.matthewthomasart.com).
Alexandria SmithThe 34-year-old Bronx, New York native uses stark shapes and bright colors to craft startling and often grotesque images that explores identity, gender and sexuality. Earning her B.F.A. in illustration at Syracuse University, her M.A. in art education at New York University and her M.F.A. in drawing from Parsons The New School for Design in 2010, Smith has earned numerous awards and residencies, including most recently a residency with Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. Smith released seven oil and acrylic paintings earlier this year that are available to view on her website
(www.alexandriasmith.com).
Maya Freelon AsanteAsante, whose work was described by the late poet Maya Angelous as “visualizing the truth about the vulnerability and power of the human being,” is an award-winning visual artist who uses bright colors and tissue paper to create stunning off-the-page compositions. Asante comes from a family of artists, including her father, Philip Freelon, who’s an architect and her Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist mother Nnenna Freelon, so her talent may come as no surprise. She earned her B.A. from Lafayette College and her MFA from the School of Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and her art has been collected by a multitude of locations, including the U.S. Embassy Swaziland, U.S. Embassy of Madagascar, and Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.
(www.maya-freelonasante.squarespace.com)
Jamea Richmond-Edwards
This Detroit-native is one of Howard University very own premier artists, earning an M.F.A. in painting at the university in Spring 2012. Eight years earlier, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Jackson State University with a bachelor’s degree in art. Specializing in mixed media and photography, Richmond-Edwards crafts beautiful and powerful portraits of black women. Recently, Richmond-Edwards was announced as a semifinalist for the Janet & Walter Sondheim Artscape Prize, which awards a $25,000 fellowship to a visual artist or visual artist collaborators living and working the Greater Baltimore area.
(www.jamearichmondedwards.com)
Awol Erizku Born in Ethiopia and raised in South Bronx, New York, the 26-year-old artist made his debut at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York on May 17, 2015 with his short film “Serpendipity.” The conceptual photographer, sculptor and videographer started becoming serious about his art during his undergraduate years at Cooper Union where he received his bachelor’s degree in fine arts in 2010. Aside from his short film at MoMA, Erizku works on his Instagram-only art shows, where he switches his Instagram profile from private to public Tuesday through Friday. He also makes SoundCloud mixtapes and consistently updates his Tumblr account with pictures of his experiences at his art studio in New York.
(www.awolerizku.tumblr.com)
VARIETY8 SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 THE HILLTOP
Leanna ComminsContributing WriterClassrooms, textbooks, art historians and museums around the nation have long neglected the fascinating and brilliant world of African-American visual artists. Hailing from all corners of this country, Black artists have delved into painting, sculpture, videography, photography and the many other mediums in the visual arts to express themselves, as well as express the
resilient plight of Black Americans. Pay long over-due homage to Black visual artists by checking out five contemporary African American artists and their work.
Jazmin GoodwinStaff Writer
There’s nothing like a free concert to kickoff an event and bring the real HU together. On Thursday, Sept. 18 students, alumni,
faculty and the general public gathered in Cramton auditorium to see R&B singer Monica Brown perform on stage.
Brown, the day before her new album “Code Red” is released, graced the stage by debuting her new “Code Red”-inspired hairstyle and set the night off with her popular hit “So Far Gone.”
From the crowd’s reaction, it was clear Brown’s performance was inspiring some serious nostalgia.
“I love her! She is so down to earth and is one of the only artists who hasn’t changed due to fame,” sports medicine major Alise Bundage said. “I could feel that energy and tell from her performance.”
The performance of her new songs wasn’t the only surprise Monica had in stored for fans. About
30 minutes into her set, the R&B singer took the time to pay some “southern hospitality” to her background singers.
The three talented ladies performed covers of legendary hits that included En Vogue’s “Don’t Let Go,” Floetry’s “Say Yes” and Chaka Khan’s “Ain’t Nobody Love Me Better.”
With the release of her eighth studio album the Georgia native made sure to perform new songs that fans can expect to hear on “Code Red.”
“Monica’s performance was phenomenal,” freshman public relations major Kayla Johnson said. “Her vocals were so effortless not only when she sang old hits but new songs as well. “
Monica ended the show with poised and powerful words of wisdoms followed by a beautiful tribute to the late Whitney Houston.
The multi-talented vocalist truly showed why after 15 years, she stills reigns as a well-respected, highly favored R&B phenomenon.
CODE RED IN CRAMTON:Monica Kicks Off the Nation’s Classic
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SPORTS10 SEPTEMBER 21, 2015 THE HILLTOP
Reya RousselContributing Writer
In 2015, New York Fashion Week (NYFW) and the mainstream fashion world still struggle immensely with
diversity. Models and designers of color remain scarce during NYFW. Still, diversity
is making its way behind the scenes, as well as on the runway.
While most fashion week shows only have an average of one or two models of color per show, design groups like Chromat, Hood By Air and Yeezy had a wider range of diversity on their runway. Eight beautiful brown models were showcased in the
TOME show, which claimed this year’s record for model ethnic diversity.
The slowly diversifying world of fashion showed itself in other ways beside ethnicity. The FTA Moda show featured a model with down syndrome. Transgender model, Hari Nef, could be seen in shows including VFiles, Adam Selman and Degen shows.
Designers of color had an excellent showing in this year’s fashion week: Azede Jean-Pierre, B. Michael, Public School, Carly Cushnie and David Tlale, to name a few, made major waves with their shows. Korto Momolu, a Liberian designer and the two sister designers of William Okpo showed their collections of African inspired pieces.
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BISON vs. RUTGERS: 1-3 (loss)BISON vs. DUQUESNE: 3-2 (win)
BISON vs. PRINCETON: 2-3 (loss)
Date Time Opponent Location / Team
Sun 9/27/15 3 pm Delaware State Burr Gym Volleyball
Fri 10/2/15 7 pm Southern Washington, D.C. WS
Sat 10/3/15 1 pm Norfolk State Greene Stadium Football
Sun 10/4/15 1 pm Jackson State Washington, D.C. WS
Fri 10/9/15 7 pm Texas Southern Washington, D.C. WS
Fri 10/9/15 7 pm Hampton Burr Gym Volleyball Sun 10/11/15 1 pm Prairie View A&M Washington, D.C. WS
Sun 10/11/15 3 pm Norfolk State Burr Gym Volleyball
Mon 10/12/15 3 pm Bucknell Washington, D.C. MS
Thu 10/15/15 7 pm Bethune Cookman Burr Gym Volleyball
Sat 10/17/15 2 pm Georgia Southern Washington, D.C. MS
Sun 10/18/15 3 pm Coppin State Burr Gym Volleyball
Fri 10/23/15 7 pm Mississippi Valley State Washington, D.C. WS
Fri 10/23/15 7 pm UMES Burr Gym Volleyball
Sat 10/24/15 2 pm NJIT Washington, D.C. MS
Sun 10/25/15 1 pm Alcorn State Washington, D.C. WS
Wed 10/28/15 7 pm Delaware State Washington, D.C. WS
Sat 10/31/15 1 pm Savannah State Greene Stadium Football
Fri 11/6/15 7 pm Morgan State Burr Gym Volleyball
Sat 11/7/15 2 pm Hartwick Washington, D.C. MS Sat 11/14/15 1 pm North Carolina Central Greene Stadium Football
Howard University FALL SPORTS’ SCHEDULES
