April 21, 2016 | @THEHILLTOPHU | VOLUME 100 ISSUE 28
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A Celebration of Life: HU’s First Annual Sobriety Day Sytonia Reid, Staff Writer
Students, Kendall Mason and Brian Hicks. Both students wanted to day to inspire what they feel to be necessary reform for mental and physical health education on campus. Mason and Hicks believed the event should be judgement-free, uncovering certain aspects of health education they believed were being overlooked. So they created HU’s First Annual Sobriety Day. “We didn’t want it to be a sad event where we were just like, ‘don’t drink or don’t do this,’” Hicks, a senior health education major, said.“It was mainly to highlight [Fredd’s] life because you really don’t come across that type of person every day. But we also wanted to send a message to inform about all of the resources that we have on campus to combat substance abuse.”
from the Howard University Wellness Center and HUSHOP were available on sight to anyone in need. Tuesday, April 12, marked the oneyear anniversary of Fredd’s death. Spoken of as a light, a warmth and an all around gregarious spirit, Fredd, affectionately known as Cash among family and friends, has been honored earlier this year through the creation of the Aaron Bonner Foundation-sponsored “Long Live Cash” Scholarship for aspiring photographers. Fredd, a senior Aaron Bonner scholar, had aspirations in the photography and videography field.
“I enjoy the celebration of life because I know what it’s like to lose someone [to substance abuse] and we need that joy” said Crystal Myles, a junior political science major from South Plainfield, New Inspired by the memory of deceased Jersey. Bison, Cassius Fredd,who died Students, alumni, faculty honored from alcohol poisoning, Sobriety a Sobriety Day Friday, April 15. Day, entitled “A Celebration of Representatives from campus Life,” was conceptualized as organizations including the Howard a perpetual active celebration University Substance Abuse and that implores students to honor HIV Outreach Program (HUSHOP), their own lives by making safe Howard University Psychology and health-conscious decisions. Club and Howard University Students were also invited to take Student Outreach for All Recovery the Sobriety Pledge with resolve. (HUSOAR) together to help end the Free counseling and HIV testing the issue of underground substance
and drug abuse on campus. According to the Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) consume alcohol and other illegal substances such as marijuana at a significantly lower rate than students at Predominantly White Institutions (PWI’s). Statistics such as these fuel the widely accepted generalization that students at HBCU’s do not face the same extremity in temptation as their white counter-parts. “The sobriety pledge resonated with me,” Obinna Obike, a sophomore computer science major, said. “[Drinking] is definitely a real issue and more programs would probably help prevent [casualties] from happening again. Hicks feels that the administration should involve students in health education, making it more relatable. “When it comes from the [administration]side, it’s usually very biased,” Hicks said. “But if you hear it from a peer that’s the same age as you and actually goes through the same problems as you, knowing that you can trust and confide in somebody with that information I think is a lot better.”
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LGBT organization CASCADE hosts Nature vs. Nurture discussion for “Rainbow Week” Amber Broaden, Assistant News Editor
The Coalition of Activist Students Celebrating the Acceptance of Diversity and Equality cassius(CASCADE), an alliance organization for LGBTQ students at Howard University, hosted “Rainbow Week,” April 10-15. Among the week of festivities was a “Nature vs. Nurture” discussion Tuesday, April 12 in Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall. “Due to all of the legislative laws that are imposed on the LGBTQIA community, I thought it was necessary to lead a discussion that was centered around the controversy of morality in the LGBT community,” said CASCADE President Cydney Brown, a senior psychology major. This discussion covered the environmental components of being a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender and how environmental factors influence sexuality. Jules Harrell, Ph.D,professor of psychology and guest speaker for the event, discussed difficulties members of the LGBTQ community experience on the campus of Howard University, specifically. “The status of queer individuals and black students is tricky because they are marginalized,” Harrell said. “At Howard there are ‘¬isms’ and ideologies that limit others from seeking their authentic self.” Enacted originally in 2000 as BLAGOSAH, CASCADE is supposed to combat just that-creating a safe space for LBGT acceptance and liberation at Howard University.The discussion on “Nature vs. Nurture” challenged
where the basis of the thinking is, and why is the LGBTQIA community is targeted as a danger to society. The meeting called for acceptance of expression and self-actualization through creating a safe space for other LGBTQ people “When you tell people you’re queer, you have a 50/50 response of negative, positive or uncaring,” said Shelby Harrell, a freshman history major. Members of the CASCADE group discussed their how they felt marginalized on Howard’s campus. The argument of nature and nurture was regarded as being interchangeable, as members of CASCADE believe the environment takes a very strong hold on acceptance of self. “There were times when I was younger, I pushed back my sexuality because of how it would affect others around me, even though I knew at a young age I wasn’t straight,” said Bonnie Mills, a senior sociology and administration of justice double major. CASCADE members discussed the process of finding acceptance on Howard’s campus. “Because I didn’t know that I can like both [black and queer] at the same time, it hindered me, said Jay Funnye, a freshman history major. “But accepting myself, I felt freer.”
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Malcolm Wyche
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Real friends, how many of us?
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Your day at Howard University- a campus like no other- can really play out like a classic 90s sitcom. Your day starts off normal, but as it progresses, new situations and obstacles arise. Each day is ended with problems being solved, new lessons learned and a different outlook on life gained. Everybody has a star-studded cast of friends around them- a set of people that can last you a lifetime. I love my friends- they’re what keep me going every day. Although I’ve always been big on friendship and personal relationships, I didn’t know what to expect when I came to Howard. I didn’t know if I was going to receive a life-changing education or if it would be like high school and just float by. I didn’t know if I would stay with the people I came up to D.C with or if I would find myself surrounded by completely new people. It didn’t take me long to realize that not only would I get closer with the people I came with but I would form new life-long friendships. Now that I’ve made it through Howard for four years, I understand friendship to be one of the things that make this place so special. You and your friends really become a unit. It gets to the point where people know that you’ll rarely be seen out without certain people with you. Friend circles get labels, brands and make names for themselves. Whether the bond is formed by dorms, organizations, schools, your roommates or where you’re from, we always find a way to come together at Howard.
CAMPUS The struggles of Howard University, our own “different world,” is the biggest bonding experience. I met some of my best friends at the very beginning by dealing with the struggles of moving in and the struggles of Residence Life. I’ve grown close to people by sitting in the cafe for hours just to complain about the food. We make lasting friendships after being out one night and having to save each other from the woes of having one too many drinks. Helping each other to pass an impossible class leads to groups being formed that last your whole tenure. We don’t have to be from the same place, in the same major, with the same goals to bond. Our unifying factor for friendship is often times Howard itself. The love-hate relationship we all share is what brings us together. Yes, Howard can be very clique-based and everybody has their own group. But when it’s time to come together, we can count on each other to all have a good time- with a special kind of energy. It’s at these times where I realize there will never be anything like enjoying time with the friends we make at Howard University.
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Path to Redemption: The Rise of Christine Beatty
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Rogí Banks and Jade Agudosi Contributing Writers The life of Howard University alumna Christine Beatty, former Detroit chief of staff, was forever changed when she was sentenced to 120 days in jail after pleading guilty to two felony obstruction of justice charges. Eight years later, Beatty is opening up about her infamous 2008 Detroit political sex scandal with then-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and her story of redemption. Both Beatty and Kilpatrick were accused of an extramarital affair by Detroit Deputy Police Chief Gary Brown, who was subsequently fired after his discovery of the affair. When taken to trial in 2007 by police whistle-blowers Gary Brown and Harold Nelthrope, the couple lied under oath, denying the affair that resulted in the firing of Brown. This cover-up failed when The Detroit Free Press exposed thousands of incriminating text messages between Beatty and Kilpatrick the following year. The messages revealed their usage of Detroit city funds for romantic getaways and exposed their true motives behind firing Brown. Following the trials and sentencing, Beatty was left to pick up the pieces of her life, and weather the extensive media attacks on her character. “A misconception that people had about me is that I was begging for sympathy, but rather all I was asking for was to be judged fairly on my skill set— through the scandal, nobody ever paid any attention to my actual
qualifications,” said Beatty. She attributed part of the backlash she received from the media to her being a black woman in politics. “Black women are last on the totem pole, but being a woman played an even larger role in my downfall than my race,” Beatty said. “In politics men get second chances, but women don’t---- just look at Kwame, he was able to get a job and bounce back- I wasn’t.” A year following his release from jail, Kilpatrick was able to land a job as a software salesman for Compuware subsidiary Covisint, earning a $120,000 yearly salary. He was also given financial support by Detroit business bigwigs Manuel Moroun and Peter Karmanos who gave him gifts and loans totaling over $300,000. In contrast, Beatty’s return to the professional world was all but welcoming as she was consistently denied work opportunities and was blackballed from the political and professional world. “Because of the scandal, my professional career was compromised,” Beatty said. “Since then, I’ve had to create my own opportunities through public speaking, branding and really grinding to get my professional life back on track.” Although some doors to the professional world have closed on her, Beatty looks towards her involvement in the new Centric docu-series, “From the Bottom Up,” as being a pathway to finally re-brand her public image. “I was first approached [for the show] by Nicci Gilbert, who pitched the idea of a different reality show based on the lives of five women sharing their stories of redemption,” Beatty said. “She assured me that the show would be different than the other reality shows out there, and wouldn’t exploit us or our stories.” Fully aware of the mistakes she made and the impact it had on her life and others’, Beatty now uses the show as an opportunity to open up about the true impact the scandal had on her life and how she has rebuilt her selfconfidence. “The show made me more confident in sharing my journey with other people and made me more willing to offer myself up to them [other cast members] because they’ve been through something just as traumatic as I have --- helping other people in the midst of your storm makes you feel human again,” she said. Although Beatty admits to feeling ashamed following the scandal, she still remains optimistic about her future. She attributes her redemption to the support extended from personal and professional networks—family, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and her beloved Howard community. “I had to forgive myself first,” Beatty said. “It took reclaiming my power and restoring my spirit to accepting my circumstance and getting past it.”
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BREAKING NEWS Kennedy Rose Staff Writer
Panama papers reveal tax evasion The leaking of almost 12 million files from the Mossack Fonseca Law Firm continues to evoke backlash from UK taxpayers. These files revealed leaders, politicians, celebrities and other wealthy individuals participating in offshore arrangements to avoid tax payments. Some names being accused include: Vladimir Putin, Alaa Mubarak, Simon Cowell and Prime Minister David Cameron’s father. The Panama Papers has been the biggest leak in history, revealing 260GB of data, which is enormous compared to the 2010 WikiLeaks that onlyreleased 1.7GB of data. UC Berkeleyfaces sexual assault protests After two graduate students, Kathleen Gutierrez and Erin Bennett, came forward to report sexual harassment from professors on campus, the UC Berkeley has been under criticism by students. Many claimed the university does little to protect the victims that come forward, and instead protects the professors found guilty. When a professor, Blake Wentworth, was found guilty of violating harassment policies, the university’s only disciplinary action so far has been to bar him from any contact with students involved in the complaints or entering the department’s graduate student office while it continues to investigate. Students and staff say this lack of disciplinary action is a trend at the university. Suspect found in NFL players murder Cardell Hayes, 28, was arrested last Monday for the murder of NFL player Will Smith. Reports claim that Hayes rear-ended Smith April 9, resulting in an altercation and ultimately Smith being fatally shot. Hayes’ bail was set at $1 million while the police are still investigating a motive. Smith was well known for his participation in the New Orleans’ victory at the 2009 Super Bowl. North Carolina’s anti-LGBT law raises opposition Governor Pat McCrory signed a discriminatory law which bans transgender individual from using the public restroom of their transitioned gender. McCrory defends his actions by claiming the law is a protection against “men” assaulting women in bathrooms, regardless of the fact that a transition has occurred. Protests against the law occurred, while many big businesses such as Google and Apple have expressed their opposition. McCrory has since expressed his intent to make alterations to the law. Obama names new national monument for women The Sewall-Belmont House in Washington, D.C. was named a national monument to celebrate women’s equality on last Tuesday. Obama dedicated the previous home of the National Women’s Party in the hopes of providing a figure for women’s rights and equity. The pay gap is still visible, considering a majority of women earn 79 percent of what most males do. Equal Pay Day and monuments such as this, seek to draw attention to this fact and aid in progress.
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APRIL 21, 2016
OP-ED: An Open Letter to the Spring 2016 Grads: Hold on to your blackness
earned from Howard University is fine, but a culture experienced in this ground is something else entirely. It is an affirmation of identity, without superiority, but without apology.
Cameron Clarke
This school has given each of us the gift of being able to exist in a perpetually African space – not quite separated from greater society, but insulated from it, to a degree.
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But when we emerge from our immersion in such a distilled pool of blackness, we must ask ourselves a question: Will we race for the nearest towel, to sponge off as much of our color as possible, and attempt to ingratiate ourselves to the multitudes? Or will we allow the color to seep inside of us, and remain true to the sense of duty it has instilled – the duty, not merely to ourselves, but also to those who came before us, those around us, and those who will follow us. I believe it should be the latter. We owe it to them to continue to fight for justice in whatever capacity we are capable, and to fashion the steps on which future generations will rise. We owe it to ourselves to respect our bodies, our minds and our spirits, and to defend them against compromise and self-hatred. And we owe it to each other to practice collective responsibility, working to lift up each other without trepidation, even as we have not reached our own peak. So go out. Leave this school and venture out into the world in earnest. Work in organizations from coast to coast. Enroll at institutions across the country. Participate in service around the world. But keep your Blackness on your sleeve.
For many of you, your time at Howard University has been marked by four hard years of trial and tribulation. For some of you, it has been even longer. But for most, interspersed within that unrelenting struggle have been moments of pure, unadulterated bliss – of memories, of warm spring days basking on cool grass, of sweet melodies floating through painted trees, of philosophical and historical awakening in dusty classrooms. Your journey has been full of self-definition and empowerment on endless marches, of laughter and fear and righteous indignation, but moreover, of pride. Of pride in being able to share in this unique and vital culture, and the opportunity to make a mark on these hallowed halls. We’ve all hated this school, and we’ve all loved it. It can be oppressive and toxic, but it can also be inspiring and enriching, in ways no exam or ranking can measure. But as you finally approach the first of many summits in your educational and professional careers, think about what lesson few have been able to escape this journey without learning. Let this experience be not a fond memory you carry with you in your back pocket, but a badge of honor you wear on your sleeve. A degree
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APRIL 21, 2016
A non-profit teaching D.C.’s children about themselves MOMIE, a non-profit based on Georgia Avenue is making a change in the classrooms and beyond. By Kayla Irby, Howard University News WASHINGTON- Mentors of Minorities in Education (MOMIE’s) a non-profit organization based in D.C. and Maryland, is doing all it can to help minority youth in Washington D.C. and Maryland reach their full potential. This organization exposes minority children from the ages of 2-19 to important figures who aren’t necessarily highlighted in today’s classrooms, while helping them believe in themselves and achieving success. “So instead of talking about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington, we talk about individuals such as Emmanuel Jal who was a child soldier. We talk about all these important people with the children to empower them to become great people themselves,” said Elise Roberts the vice president of development and operations associate at MOMIE’s. MOMIE has a total of six sites based in Ward 1 and Ward 5 which reaches 600 children weekly. They have various programs including an after-school program, summer camps, youth ambassadors, and a parent and community engagement program. “Our mission is to nurture the genius of children and creative a transformative learning experience. We try to use the arts, humanities, and social justice to create a more holistic experience for the children,” said Olaide Ajomagberin, an AMERICOR VISTA Intern at the orgnization. Mentors of Minorities in Education is located on Georgia Avenue in Washingon D.C.Kayla Irby/Image At MOMIE’s, aspects like these are incorporated in everyday sessions. Ajomagberin says that minority youth are not taught about important black figures all the time and they try to change that. “Sometimes we don’t learn about the great black people in school all the time. We try to use that too for them to be more aware of who they are as black individuals,” said Ajomagberin. Their main activity which makes them so unique; according to an employee, is the “great person’s series” where they
teach the children heroes who aren’t often highlighted. The organization has expanded in the past year, going from about three sites to having six sites. “What I find most rewarding about working with MOMIE’s, is the kids and how unique the organization is. Seeing that the kids take what they learn here at MOMIE’s with them for the rest of their lives is the best,” said Damian Fontanez, the program/site director for The Children’s Gallery of Black History. The organization was started in the year 2000 by Ayize Sabater who originally did after-school programs in Atlanta Gerogia. “He is the visionary for this organization and creating this multicultural curriculum,” said Fontanez. This program plans to continue their mission and offer its services to minority children in the D.C. and Maryland area.
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Free Dresses, Suits Give Students New Hope for Prom
By Taj Brayboy and Diandra Bolton, Howard University News Service
WASHINGTON – Masada Johnson gazed at the excited teenagers busily probing the colorful explosion of floor-length dresses that had been gathered just for them in preparation of their big day -- prom. Watching them reminded Johnson why she was there. Under glittering chandeliers, the high school girls perused racks and racks of pastel blues and purples, sequined silvers, salmon satins, crimsons and creams and golds and blacks. In another room, there were shoes and small handbags and other accessories, and they were all free to these girls who so desperately wanted to look just right on their special night. “This opportunity is something my family and I would have definitely participated in if it was around when it was my time to go to the prom,” said Johnson, who manages the program that made this day possible. Johnson didn’t go to her prom. Her family simply couldn’t afford it, an event that Visa estimates costs the average American household $916. So, Johnson is volunteer with the Family Matters of Washington to provide boys and girls the opportunity she didn’t have. The organization’s Dresses4Dreams and Suited4Dreams this year offered over 200 free new and used prom dresses as well as suits and tuxedos in a business center conference room last week in Southwest D.C. for Washington students.
Family Matters, which provides various services to families throughout D.C., has held its boutique event for five years. It donates prom dresses and suits to underprivileged District youth 14 years and older. Jazmine Harris, 17, of McKinley Technology High School, was one of the students there Wednesday, the beginning of the two-day event. “When we got here, I was completely overwhelmed at the colors and options,” Harris gushed. “There were so many colors and textures. I couldn’t wait to touch them.” If the girls struggled to find the right dress, there were professional stylists and local designers available to ensure they left with the right dress. Stylist Brandy Sims helped Harris find her dress, a strapless red garment with ruffles at the bottom. “The dress fit her perfectly,” Sims said. “It doesn’t need any alterations, just some simple accessories. The red color speaks for itself. It also compliments her blonde hair perfectly.” Kia Thomas, the mother of two high school students, was also there. “My daughter found a beautiful red dress with feathers on the end that fits her like a glove,” Thomas said. “I will also be back for the Suited4Dreams event for my son tomorrow to pick out a tux.” Liza Rahman, 17, said she heard about the event through her academic advisor at Woodrow Wilson High School. She did everything to make sure she cleared her schedule so as to not miss this opportunity, she said.
APRIL 21, 2016 “I am working two jobs right now,” she said. “I am going to two proms this year. So, this helped me out a whole lot. Now I only have to worry about one more dress, or I can wear this one to both.” Jamari Jackson was one of about 20 boys who came Thursday for Suited4Dreams. Jackson, 17, said he had only owned one suit until he picked out one last week. Jackson is a senior at Woodrow Wilson High School who hopes to go to Morehouse College to study economics. He said the suit will be a valuable asset. “This definitely helped me,” he said. “I can use this suit again for internships, interviews and going out.” In addition to the suits for keeps, several local companies donated five free tuxedo rentals ensuring five young men won free rentals. All of the boys who attended also received a coupon for a 40 percent discount on a tuxedo rental from Men’s Warehouse. Attendees of the workshops were eligible to win to free professional hairstyling, grooming services. Dresses4Dreams also provided participants an opportunity to enter their name in a raffle to win a special prize unbeknownst to the girls- a custom-made dress and accessories by local designer William Henry Rawls. Kelly Lee, 17, was shocked when she was announced as the winner. Lee, a student at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School, said she couldn’t believe her name was called, because she “never wins anything.” “The crazy part is I’ve had this cut out of my dream design from a magazine since I was a very little girl,” Lee said. “This is great because I knew my family couldn’t afford to get me a custom-made dress. It was just a dream, and now it can be a reality.”
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OP-ED: Ted Cruz: The Real Threat
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He is against same-sex marriage, the divide between church and state, immigration reform and Obamacare, and he is for gun rights, the death Staff Writer penalty, a confrontational foreign policy and does not believe that climate change is real. If he becomes elected these are the warped values he would After doing many stories for The Hilltop surrounding the 2016 Presidential enforce in America. elections, one sentiment seems to be universal throughout Howard’s campus is that having Donald Trump as the next president would be the Cruz is even notorious among his Republican colleagues, with his claim worst thing to ever happen to the United States of America. One thing that to fame being when he shut down the federal government in 2013 in some people do not realize is that, although Trump would be a bad choice opposition to Obama’s health care plan. for president, Ted Cruz would be a devastating choice. Cruz serves as the real threat to the nation. Trump is loud and obnoxious hence why the crazy things he says
Aesha Atherley
While Trump has some extreme views on certain issues in his campaign, Cruz not only shares most of those sentiments but is even more fanatical about them. While Trump has a semblance of a tax plan, Cruz plans to completely eliminate the IRS. If he accomplishes a crazy idea such as this – even if he adds a tax plan on top of it – there would be no agency to collect the money and enforce the tax code which would make his own tax initiative null and void. While people are focused on Trump and his ridiculous talk about building a wall between the U.S. and Mexico to stop illegal immigration, not only does Cruz echo those views, but he goes a step further. Cruz supports mass deportation and ending birthright citizenship the same as Trump, but Cruz also wants to stop legal immigration- the foundation of the growth of our nation.
are under public scrutiny so much. Trump’s obnoxious proposals are constantly being discussed in news media, while Cruz’s plots fall under the radar.
When Trump runs out of steam- which seems to already be happeningCruz will be there with beliefs as crazy and disturbing as Trump to pick up the votes and take over for the Republican end. His intelligence and cunning nature will prove itself to be a force to reckon with in the presidential election. Whether you’re a fan of Hillary Clinton or Bernie Sanders, or neither, do not underestimate Cruz. Go out to the polls come November and make sure he does not represent our nation for the next four years.
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WOMEN’S LACROSSE PLAYER SAVES DOG’S LIFE HU BISON JACKSONVILLE, FL--- The Howard women’s lacrosse team wrapped up two conference games this weekend against the Dolphins of Jacksonville University and te Hatters of Setson University. Although the Lady Bison were unable to clintch victories in either games, one player in particular helped save the life of a four legged friend. Head Coach Karli Brentlinger had this to say: “I don’t know if I’ve ever been more proud of one of my athletes. Amongst all the chaos of checking bags and shuffling an entire team through the airport security for a flight we were about to miss, this little dog seized up and stopped breathing.
The Lady Bison have proven time again that serving others is essential to their team’s mission. UP NEXT: The Lady Bison (0-9, 0-3) take on Owls of Kennesaw State (3-8, 1-2), Friday, 12 PM at Greene Stadium.
When Senior midfielder Taylor Gainey heard this poor lady screaming and violently shaking her dog, she ran over and stuck her fingers down its throat and successfully gave doggie CPR. This litttle guy is still alive and kicking thanks to Taylor. Oh, and we didn’t miss our flight!”
Women’s Tennis Beasts Over Morgan State WASHINGTON, DC --- The Howard University Tennis team played the Morgan State Bears in a hot-tempered battle on April 3rd at the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation Alternately, the Lady Bison prevailed over the Lady Bears 5-2 by quickly seizing the doubles point and eventually taking control over the match. --VS. Morgan State (W, 5-2) Singles ROHEMAN, Stacey (HU) def. Kabamba, Chloe (MS), 6-2, 6-4 JOSIAH, Jessica (HU) def. Price, Kayla (MS), 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 Thompson, Danielle (MS) def. HUTCHINSON, Nicole (HU), 6-4, 7-5 NASEF, Kindha (HU) def. Plummer, Cierra (MS), 6-2, 6-7(5),
1-0(7) Russell, Chelsi (MS) def. HARLOW, Sajela (HU), 6-2, 6-3 JOYNES, Christina (HU) def. No Player (MS), walkover Doubles ROHEMAN, Stacey/JOSIAH, Jessica (HU) def. Russell, Chelsi/ Plummer, Cierra (MS), 6-2 MUGHNEE, Umarah/NASEF, Kindha (HU) unf. Kabamba, Chloe/Thompson, Danielle (MS) , 3-4 HUTCHINSON, Nicole/ JOYNES, Christina (HU) def. No player, walkover
Howard (7-5) Morgan State (5-8) Order of Finish: N/A
Men’s Tennis Falls to Morgan State WASHINGTON, DC --- The Howard University Tennis team played the Morgan State Bears in a hottempered battle on April 3rd at the Washington Tennis and Education Foundation. On the men’s side, the Bison fell to the Bears in a 5-2 upset with several counts of aggressive behavior on the opponent’s end. No.1, Ismael Kaouache, continued his tremendous success this season as he won in straight sets (6-2, 6-4) grabbing the final point for Howard. --VS. Morgan State (L, 5-2) Singles KAOUACHE, Ismael (HU) def. Ferguson, Treajh (MS), 6-2, 6-4 Field, Jeremy (MS) def. JONES, William (HU) , 6-3, 6-3
DAVIS, Myron (HU), 6-3, 6-3 Krusinski, Lucas (NSU) def. KELLY, Spencer (HU), 6-1, 6-1 Sathyanarayanan, Sagar (MS) def. SORRELL, Nico (HU), 6-2, 0-6, 1-0(8) Doubles KAOUACHE, Ismael/JONES, William (HU) def. Ferguson, Treajh/Sathyanarayanan, Sagar (MS), 6-3 FOSTER, Laguana/DAVIS, Myron (HU) def. Field, Jeremy/Ramakrishnan, Arjun (MS), 6-3 KELLY, Spencer/SORRELL, Nico (HU) def. Krusinski, Lucas/ Ward, Evan (MS), 6-1
Howard (3-13)
Ward, Evan (MS) def. FOSTER, Laguana (HU), 6-4, 6-1
Morgan State (7-9)
Ramakrishnan, Arjun (MS) def.
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