Volume 101, Issue 2 Sept 1, 2016
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Column -- Divided We Sit: The Player Who Won’t Stand for America
San Franscisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick created controversy by remaining seated during the national anthem, Thursday, Aug. 25. Traditionally, it is a formality to stand up while the “Star-Spangled Banner” is played before the game. (Courtesy Photo)
Brittany Webb Sports Editor On Aug. 25, Colin Kaepernick made headlines for refusing to stand for the National Anthem before kickoff in the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” Kaepernick said in a postgame interview. “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way.” His initiative to remain seated as a form of personal protest has sparked controversy throughout the National Football League (NFL) and nationwide. One proud American who
opposed Kaepernick’s protest was former teammate and Minnesota Viking, Alex Boone. “It’s hard for me, because my brother was a Marine, and he lost a lot of friends over there,” Boone told USA TODAY Sports. “That flag obviously gives [Kaepernick] the right to do whatever he wants. I understand it. At the same time, you should have some (expletive) respect for people who served, especially people that lost their life to protect our freedom.”
That was his way of telling America how dissatisfied he is with the system that is supposedly built on “liberty and justice for all.” Black people hardly see justice served when it comes to the lives of our Black men. Racial tension has been a present characteristic of our society for centuries, but we have learned to hide well. That is until names such as Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, Eric Garner, Oscar Grant and Sean Bell began to ring during nightly newscasts.
Boone, along with other football players, NFL fans and everyday Americans disavowed Kaepernick throughout the week. However, their words said more about them than it does him.
These are names from an ever-growing list of innocent fathers, sons, uncles, brothers and friends being murdered by police officer who get paid leave and never receive indicted.
It is his right under the First Amendment to sit.
This protest brings to light the ills of American society.
One being, criticizing others before thoroughly analyzing their actions. Before you criticize his actions, try singing the unsung third verse of the anthem, written by former slave owner, Francis Scott Key. “Their blood has wash’d out their foul footstep’s pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave / From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave, / And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave.”
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Student Scholarships cut (Pg. 3) CAMPUS HILLTOP REACTIONS: #HU20 Student Nick Cannon (Pg. 2)
The Green Party aligns itself with the African-American Community Jason Ajiake News Staff Columnist Green Party presidential nominee Dr. Jill Stein spoke at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. last Tuesday, Aug. 23, to address her recent visit to Louisiana, racism in America and her New Green Deal to tackle climate control. “We had the honor of being escorted through some of the most — most tragically struck areas of Baton Rouge, where essentially there has been no recovery and almost nothing in the way of services,” Stein said. Stein was hosted by the Louisiana Green Party following the historic flooding that claimed 13 lives, destroyed over 40,000 homes, and left multitudes of people in need of federal assistance. Nonprofit organizations and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) were mostly absent in the relief effort, according to residents. “From the point of view of the residents in Denham Springs, at least in the neighborhood that we were able to see, this is another case of very unequal recovery,” said Stein. She believes that race plays a significant role in the relief effort, arguing that Black GREEN PARTY CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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CAMPUS HILLTOP REACTIONS: How Do You Feel About Freshman Student Nick Cannon Coming To Howard University? Jacinth Jones Campus Staff Writer
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As the second week of school commenced, Wild ‘N Out host and highly-publicized member of the Howard University Class of 2020, Nick Cannon, has been observed on campus. Though he played an HBCU student in the hit movie Drumline at the fictional Atlanta A&T University, reality has settled in for the the Strategic Legal and Management Communication major as he followed up his enrollment announcement with a #SoGoneChallenge Instagram video giving a shoutout to D.C. and Howard. “Now you can catch me up at Howard getting my college degree,” he rapped. Although his major is a mouthful, the entertainer said his decision to be a part of Howard’s School of Communications was simple. “It’s a long [name], but it’s really dealing with, obviously, the law and also the business that we’re all in with communications,” Cannon said
“Inspiring he is going back to get his education.” Daja Henry, Sophomore Journalism Major Hometown: New Orleans, LA in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “I felt like I was already into the communications field in doing this for a couple decades so why not get behind it?” As Cannon juggles his academic life and career, he will be placed on the already extensive list of prominent Howard attendees and alumni that include entertainers Taraji P. Henson, Anthony Anderson, and Lance Gross.
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NEWS GREEN PARTY CONTINUED FROM COVER and Latino communities are the “first to get his and the last to get helped.” Stein later discussed the racial disparities that exist with regards to policing throughout the entire country, in which she proposes to put communities in charge of their police, and with the power of subpoena to hold perpetrators accountable. However, policing is not the only place in which racism exists, according to Stein. She believes that economic disparities stem from the systemic nature of racism in America. “Violence is also taking place economically right now. We know that just living while black confers a seven-year loss of life. If you compound that with poor education, which also tends to run in communities of color, it’s another seven years loss of life,” she explained. Unlike Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-Vt.), Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and even President Barack Obama, Stein has vocalized her support for reparations, arguing that “we need reparations to address this historic and compounded burden of economic disparities.” To combat the failing American economy at large, as well as the ongoing climate crisis, Stein proposes a Green New Deal, “an emergency jobs program that would create 20 million jobs, ensuring that every American who can work and wants to work has a decent paying job, a living wage job.” This proposition is not the first of its kind, as the original New Deal of the 1930’s helped the American economy recover from the Great Depression.
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Fewer Scholarships. Fewer International Friends. Shaleen Shah News Staff Writer the environment and academics, but we don’t have many choices in colleges because for international students,” said Chintapatla.
Merit based scholarships, which are highly sought after by international students, are being limited this year. Howard University awards these scholarships based on SAT scores and academic performance. It is speculated that financial pressure on the university played a role in the decision to limit scholarships. “Most international students say that they picked Howard because of the scholarship they obtained,” said Shrijanand Chintapatla, an Indian national and a member of The International Pals at Howard. These scholarships have been named as “Trustee Scholarships” this year, in contrast
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to years past, when there were five unique scholarships which awarded funds in accordance to respective cut-off SAT scores. In the presidential address to Howard University Freshman Scholars (HUFS) which was held last year, President Wayne A.I. Frederick men-
tioned that the test score cut-offs for obtaining scholarships were being increased. “Thirty-five students from Nepal enrolled last year, but this year, there are only six or seven,” said Binit Koirala, an international student who was awarded a merit based
scholarship at Howard. The sharp decrease in the number of incoming Nepali students may be a direct result of Howard’s scholarship cuts. “Of course, there are other incentives too, for example
“Especially from Asia or Africa, the exchange rate is very high. It would not be reasonable to attend a college without sufficient funding.” Since international students are not eligible for the US government aid programs, need based and merit based scholarships from the university are the primary resources and incentives for these students. As exemplified by the decrease in the intake of Nepali students, it is probable that there will be a lack of international students this year at Howard.
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Feminists for Life: the Fight for Preventative Solutions Amber Broaden News Editor Pro-life organization Feminists for Life of America (FFL) hosted a conference briefing to advocate for resolving systemic problems in society that result in necessary abortion, at D.C.’s Capitol Hill on July 7. “Our mission is to recognize that abortion rights are a reflection of our failed attempts to recognize the needs of women,” said FLL president Serrin Foster on the organization’s webpage. “By allowing women to recollect on their sexual assaults from college in order to further the connection between being a woman and having a child, as Feminists for Life takes a stand against choosing between woman and child.”
mestic abuse at college often experience victim blaming and consequently opt out of the emotionally harrowing process of holding their rapist legally accountable. In some cases, incidental pregnancy from the assault forces students to choose between abortion or dropping out. “No woman should be forced to choose between college, life plans and children,” said Johanna Young, a women’s rights activist and panel speaker at the conference this summer, on how abortion affected her college career.
Foster has led FFL of America since 1994 and advocates for impoverished and pregnant women welfare through the State Child Insurance Program.
The Clery Act, enacted in 1990 by Congress, requires higher education institutions to publish crime statistics and safety information for students and faculty. In 2013, it was specified by the Obama administration to address women’s issues as the Violence Against Women Act.
Women who experience do-
“[FFL] works for the Vio-
lence Against Women, which is very important because this raises women out of poverty, and on college campuses securing support for assistance to any sexual assault victim,” said Foster. Under the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking have more access to resources in their communities to alleviating the stress of trauma. The National Campaign for Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy reports that nationally, unplanned births occur in one of 10 dropouts among female students at community colleges, and accounts for seven percent of all dropout students. The impact on students is significant—61 percent of community college students who have children after enrolling do not finish their education.
Foster said that FFL’s mission is for women to stay out of poverty as they can be allowed to continue an education. “It is important to have policies that communicate women’s health rights to students, such as the Title IX rights,” she said. FFL’s College Outreach program strives to meet the needs of college aged women, the demographic with the highest rate of abortion. Since the program began in 1994, there has been an overall 30 percent decrease in abortions among college educated women. “Education is the answer to poverty and anyone is able to make a big difference,” said Foster. “[It] leads to . . . education on pregnancy support and panel discussions to normalize the stigma against women who are pregnant.”
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CULTURE
Ocean Thirst Quenched: “Blond” Does Not Disappoint Frank Ocean Album Review Jaylin Paschal Culture Staff Writer
After over four impossible years of waiting, music artist and songwriter Frank Ocean can finally cast away his 2016 nickname ‘Fake Ocean.’
Frank Ocean’s knack for collaborating with talented artists elevates “Blond” to another next level. As he did in his debut, Ocean again collaborated with legendary MC Andre 3000 on the interlude of “Solo (Reprise).” While Frank Ocean’s release of visual album “Endless” and LP “Blonde” (stylized as ‘Blond’), on the outside voices heard are limited, “Blond’s” August 19 and 20 respectively, elicited a sigh credit list boasts a host of writing and proof relief from listeners everywhere. Since his ducing music legends. Icons include Beyonce debut album, “Channel Orange,” Frank Ocean Knowles-Carter, Mike Dean, Pharrell Wilfans have been teased by scattered featured liams, David Bowie, and Kanye West. Fan verses and an ever changing album release favorites James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, and date. With the anticipation now deliciously Tyler, the Creator also make an appearance. suspended, it’s likely that many Bison will be obsessively listening to “Blond” throughout As a long awaited follow up to “Channel September. Orange,” “Blond” is definitely worth the listen. Ocean’s highly interpretive poetic lyrics “Blond” is the perfect daytime soundtrack, giv- and angelic voice makes this project a definite ing space for the listener’s mind to drift with a success. However, with an artist of his caliber dreamy sound and deep lyrics. This album has and vocal skill, the debate was never whether an undeniable summit in “Pink + White” and it would be good or not. To fans, “Blond” begs “Self-Control,” but notable lows in pieces like a decidedly critical, yet only singular question: “No Skyline” and “Pretty Sweet.” was it worth the wait?
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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CHAPEL Join us this Sunday… Wayne A. I. Frederick, MD, MBA President, Howard University Washington, DC
Day of Service at Howard This year, participants served in partnership with community organizations in the areas of: education, environmental services, HIV/AIDS, violence, homelessness, poverty, and voter registration.
“Deeper in Faith – Wider in Community”
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CULTURE Jaylin Paschal Culture Staff Writer
Jaylin Paschal Culture Staff Writer From Biggie Smalls to Spike Lee, Brooklyn, New York has been known as a hotbed of Black creativity. In 2005, when Los Angeles filmmakers James Spooner and Matthew Morgan set out to created a festival based on their documentary, AfroPunk, Brooklyn presented itself as the perfect womb to carry their idea. Since then, the massive popularity of AfroPunk has extended past its Brooklyn roots to a Paris, London and Atlanta event annually. Uniquely, the vibe of AfroPunk offers the opportunity for uncensored black dia-
Afrocentric Festival Showcases Pan-African Culture and Worldwide Diaspora logue on racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and other marginalized issues. The festival brands itself as ‘the other black experience:’ a blend of aesthetically black musical performances with articles, artwork, music, artist information and videos compiled online for easy access and sharing. And ‘other’ experience it certainly is; it seemed tolerance and acceptance were the only true rules of this summer’s AfroPunk celebration at the Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn on August 27 and 28. The music lineup on that
weekend brought out thousands of fans from across the nation, representing every demographic imaginable. Four stages filled the green of the Brooklyn park, with headliner Ice Cube, CeeLo Green, The Internet, Tyler, the Creator, Janelle Monae, George Clinton, and many other artists. From noon to midnight each day of the festival, colorful afros and flower crowned locs bobbed to alternative and hip hop music. Vendors outlined Commodore park, selling everything from natural hair care products and dashikis,
to Malcolm X apparel and handmade jewelry. Food vendors served a tantalizing range of Pan-African and diasporic dishes. Of the multitude of attractions offered at AfroPunk however, Activism Row was perhaps the most unique. This year’s Activism Row booth display featured movements like Black Lives Matter and hosted local organizations to register young voters and stop the gentrification of Brooklyn neighborhoods. Legendary poet Dr. Nikki Giovanni visited the booths that day, tearfully expressing her
pride in young black activists’ modern fight for racial equality. At AfroPunk, a “Black” standard of shape, size, hair or music could not be found. There was no “acting Black.” For two days, it was as though there was only blackness in a pure and unapologetic form, as collective experiences melded together to create an amalgam of ‘other’. If ever a space could alleviate the suffocation of constant oppression, it was AfroPunk: one could definitely breathe there.
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CULTURE Imara Bright-Johnson Culture Staff Writer
Last Thursday, Aug. 25, marked the 15th year since the devastating loss of R&B star, Aaliyah Haughton. On August 25, 2001, the 22-year-old was killed after boarding a plane that crashed due to overloaded luggage. Along with eight others, Aaliyah boarded the plane after filming the music video to her hit single “Rock The Boat.” The plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the Bahamas. Before her death, Aaliyah was one of the few artists to be certified multi-platinum before the age of 25. She earned numerous Grammy nominations in addition to her other awards. The Detroit native first captured hearts when she auditioned for the television show “Star Search.” Later, Aaliyah became the prodigy of R&B mentor, R. Kelly, and began working together to write and produce songs. Aaliyah’s first album “Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number” released in 1994. It propelled her into a household name, and confirmed for her a platinum selling career. Following her
15 Years Later: Anniversary of Aaliyah’s Tragic Death
debut album, “One in a Million” released in 1996 and included multiple top chart hits such as “Four Page Letter” and “If Your Girl Only Knew.” In 2001, she released her third studio album which was self-titled as “Aaliyah.” The first single from the album, “Try Again” won multiple MTV awards and the album debuted as number two on the Billboard charts. After her death, her ostensibly most famous single, “Rock The Boat,” was released, featuring the iconic Bahamian island landscape from which she would never return from. Although Aaliyah’s career was short lived, she was admired by many and compared to countless legends. Her contributions to the music and film industry touched the lives of millions of teenagers, families, and aspiring entertainers. Still remembered affectionately as “Baby Girl,” those who crossed her path continue to reminisce on the great artist and person that she was.
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SPORTS Black Girl Magic: The Summer of Firsts in the Olympics Nicole Hutchison Sports Staff Writer WASHINGTON, D.C-- From Simone Manuel’s graceful and confident swimming to the triple-medal U.S. women victory in the 100 meter hurdles, AfricanAmerican women took the spotlight in the 2016 Olympics in Rio. With the Olympics beginning on Saturday, Aug. 6, African-American Olympians, specifically the women, began their road to achieving “firsts,” making headlines and history representing the United States. Simone Biles, a 4’8 powerhouse gymnast from Houston, Texas set the bar. Her confidence, determination and unbelievable talent led her to a five-time medalist in this summer Olympics. To her name, Biles holds four gold medals in vault, team all- around, floor exercises, individual all-around and a bronze in women’s beam. Winning a total of nineteen Olympic and World championship medals, Biles is the most decorated American gymnast following Shannon Miller, who held this record since 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
the 50-meter freestyle and 17th in the 100-meter freestyle events. At that point, she did not qualify to compete in the Olympics. Four years later, she returned to the 2016 Olympics and claimed her title. Manuel received a total of four medals: two gold medals for the 100-meter freestyle and 4x100 meter medley relay and two silvers for the 50-meter freestyle and 4x100 meter freestyle relay. “It’s been a long journey and I’m super excited with where it has brought me,” Manuel said in an interview with the Associated Press. Continuing the dominant gymnast and swimmer, the U.S women reminded the world of their dominance in track and field. The U.S. Women’s track and field Olympians carried their weight throughout the Olympics. Allyson Felix, the face of American sprinting in the 100, 200 and 400 meters, kept her momentum from the 2012 Olympics in London. Allyson’s teammates, Brianna Rollins, Kristi Castlin and Nia Ali followed in her footsteps by making history in a triple medal win in the 100-meter hurdles. Brianna Rollins won gold, Kristi Castlin won bronze and Nia Ali won silver.
After pausing her academic year as a junior at Stanford University, Simone Manuel became the first AfricanAmerican woman to win an individual Olympic gold in swimming, setting an American and Olympic record. The Houston native entered “Title IX paved the way and the 2012 United States Olym- created so many opportunipic trials and placed 20th in ties for women in sport,” said
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Felix in an interview with the United States Olympic Committee. “I feel so proud and so inspired by the strong women on our team. It’s such an amazing group to be a part of and I think about all the images of successful women reaching young girls back at home – those are the things that last. These performances will inspire future Olympians, and I am just so humbled and honored to be a part of these amazing women.” Michelle Carter, a California native, also displayed her talents in shot put. Winning her first gold medal at the Olympics ever, Carter was also named the first American woman to win gold in the sport. She finished fifth at the 2012 Olympic games, which made her unqualified for a medal. She followed the footsteps of her father, Michael Carter, who was the one and only athlete to win an Olympic medal and a super bowl ring in the same year.
ing for African-American a force to be reckoned with women in sports, but this and gave the world a heavy year’s Olympians proved why dose of Black Girl Magic. women deserve a spot to be recognized for their athleticism. These women definitely showed that they are
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SPORTS Season ‘16: Senior Players predict Success Brittany Webb Sports Editor As the 2016-2017 football season approaches students and fans, get ready to cheer on their Bison football team at the Nation’s Classics on Sept. 17. The Hilltop would like to introduce three senior players who deserve your support. Nathan Lewis Jr. is a senior administration of justice major from New Orleans, Louisiana. It was in the ninth grade that Lewis began playing football. To push him to continue his progression as a center for the football team, Lewis receives motivation from his father and his family. Lewis prides himself in playing at a consistent level throughout last football season “for [his] squad.” Portrait of Howard University football player Nathan Lewis Jr. (Courtesy Photo)
In regards to the upcoming season, Lewis said, “Fans should expect this season to be a great one and an exciting one as well.” Toree Boyd is the next Bison in the spotlight. Born in Nassau, Bahamas and raised in Miami, the senior administration of justice major began playing football at the tender age of five. Seventeen years later, he hasn’t let it go. As the Howard University 2015 offensive player of the year, Boyd, who plays right tackle, prides himself on having received the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) weekly honor three times, obtaining a spot on the second team all MEAC and starting 35 games during his career. According to Boyd, fans should expect an exciting and bright year for the Bison. “My motivation or as I can say the reason why I do it is because I want better for my mom and siblings,” Boyd said. “I want to make sure my mom never has to work again, so I stay motivated everyday to achieve my dream goal.” Last but not least, the third player for this week’s Hilltop Highlight is senior, corner back Travon Hunt.
Portrait of Howard University football player Toree Boyd (Courtesy Photo)
Reigning from Shelby, North Carolina, Hunt is and administration of justice major. The game is nothing new to Hunt, who he has been playing football since the first grade. Shelby professes that football is the only sport he ever truly loved to play. Pushing him to give the game his all is his family. “My motivation is to make my family proud and to help my parents out with the struggle of taking care of my six other siblings and myself,” Hunt said. “I am the oldest out of seven kids. I really want all of them to be taken care of with no problem.” Hunt’s highlights from last season includes getting two interceptions against Hampton University, recovering a fumble and scoring his first collegiate touchdown on defense against South Carolina State University. After the season, Hunt was named the Defensive MVP on the team and made the All-MEAC team for their conference. He was also credited with leading the conference with five interceptions. As for expectations for the season, Hunt said, “People should expect a lot of energy and motivation to succeed pat adversity.” So Bison, put last season and the seasons before on the back burner. This season, beginning on Sept. 3 against the Maryland Terrapins, will be one for the books.
Portrait of Howard University football player Travon Hunt (Courtesy Photo)
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#HILLTOPHIGHLIGHTS: [PHOTOS] HOWARD BISON FOOTBALL TEAM TACKLING INTO THE NEW SEASON (PGS 13-15)
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