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the African diaspora.
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90 years ago, Carter G. Woodson founded the celebration of African-American history and culture that would come to be known as Black History Month. The month embedded in culture remains one of the largest and oldest expressions of unapologetic “blackness” in this nation’s history. In the intervening decades, the practice grew from a week – spanning the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, focused on the teaching of Black history in public schools on the east coast. Later, it became an international observance of the contributions of
Though the practice has been subjected to criticism from both conservative and liberal groups in recent years, alternately, it has been decried as capitulation to “race-baiting” activists and as consent to the relegation of Black history to a single month. Perhaps now is as good to discuss the necessity of any observance dedicated to the recognition of a people whose stories have traditionally gone untold in a political period dominated by figures who rail against human dignity, justice and life itself. American history is rooted in, defined by and the result of Black history.
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From the scholars who shaped its founding documents, to the slaves who built its temples, to the revolutionaries who included themselves in its definition of humanity, Black voices and Black hands have been molding this nation – and every other nation – since its inception.
voices.
These stories, though instrumental in shaping the course of American history, were left out of America’s classrooms and communities. This, on the face of it, was the purpose of Black History Month.
Rare is the school that omits Martin Luther King or Harriet Tubman from its history curriculum. Rarer still, is the school that allows these figures to speak, unfiltered and unabridged, about their lives, choices and the events that shaped them.
What the voices on the right, and the liberal left, tend to miss is this: Black History Month isn’t just about Black history. What is arguably more important than telling stories about Black history, is hearing those stories from Black
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By allowing Black historians, authors, scholars or students the opportunity to shape the discussion, we brush off the dust of White American interpretation that seems to have permeated everything these days.
This omission, thisflattening of Black history, is the true sin. By casting Martin King as “a man with a dream,” instead of the polarizing insurgent he was
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considered in his own time, we rob him of agency and of passion. We dehumanize him. We reduce him to yet another cutout to be manipulated to disingenuous ends. Black History Month is an affirmation of “Blackness.” While Black Lives Matter rejects the notion that Black lives can be silenced without a response, Black History Month rejects the notion that Black history can be demeaned without recompense. In celebrating, this February, and every month afterwards, you assert your ability to tell your own story, define your own existence and declare your humanity. Black History Month is one of the oldest declarations that Black lives do matter.
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OP-ED: Letter to the President President Wayne Frederick,
Our dorms suck. They are, as we students say, ratchet. In case you were not aware, ratchet is defined as “a situation or a process that is perceived to be deteriorating or changing in a series of irreversible steps.”
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When we look at our dorm rooms- the hallways, bathrooms, ventilating systems, plumbing and how these utilities are haphazardly managed,and we indeed call it ratchet. Our dorms are deteriorating and the conditions around us have changed through a series of steps that are sadly irreversible—or irreconcilable to be precise.
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Dr. Frederick, when I close my eyes to imagine an apartment that costs more than a thousand dollars a month to rent I do not envision my room—or any of our rooms. I do not envision constant flooding (as has been experienced in my room). I don’t see mold festering on my carpet, in my heating vents, my ceiling, or my walls.
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I don’t see a busted stove that has only a single working burner. I do not envision duct tape wrapped around the pipes of my sink and toilet or stretched along the walls and ceiling to lazily serve some purpose of a student who rented this broken room long before I did.
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Two meetings, one mission: Howard Students assemble to address recent housing removal of unregistered students Will Fuller News Editor
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tudents assembled in two separate forum meetings Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. to vocalize their issues with the university amid the administration’s recent decision to strip nearly 193 students of their housing and classes. The meeting, held in Blackburn, was held by members of the Howard University Student Association and Howard University Student Senate. Calvin Hadley, the student ombudsperson at Howard University, was in attendance at the meeting. Hadley stated that President Fredrick called him and wanted him to be in attendance at the meeting to address students’ concerns. “There is no reason [university officials] would ever purposely put students in a position to
suffer,” explained Hadley, who serves as a link between students and the administration. “Accommodations were made in the past for unregistered students.” Derek Kindle, executive director of student financial services also also attended the meeting. He discussed the university’s impeding ability to provide services to other students when Howard University is burdened by the debts of uncollected financial revenues. According to the president’s letter sent out Wednesday February 3, the outstanding balance due to Howard University from nonregistered student occupants in university housing exceeds 2.5 million, and at the end of the Spring 2015 semester, the university had $22 million dollars in uncollected tuition revenue. Students will be able to re-apply to the university once their dues are satisfied.
Meanwhile, across campus on the third floor of the Lewis K. Downing Engineering Building, a different group of students congregated to discuss their grievances with the university such as insufficient Internet connection, bug infestations, the lack of resident assistants and broken heating units.
email changehu4good@gmail. com.
The meeting led by Dontae Bell, a sophomore economics major and the acting president of the College of Arts and Sciences Student Council, stood on the platform of the “#ChangeHU4Good” movement, which has been featured on Twitter and GroupMe. Aria Williams, a sophomore business management major, created the hashtag.
“Widely publicizing an open door policy for students to address their concerns would definitely help students,” said Lyle. “[The policy] would help students feel like the administration is taking a step in the direction toward hearing our voices.”
Bell and members of the “#ChangeHU4Good” movement will compile a list of demands to bring forward to the administration. Students with negative encounters with the administration and desired solutions were encouraged to
Students like Ammon Lyle, vice-chairman of the Howard University Student Senate, believe an open door policy would bridge the communication gap between students and the administration.
On Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m., the president will be having a State of the Union Address in Cramton Auditorium. He is said to address students concerns and frustrations, as well as further address the decision to remove unregistered students from university housing.
I do not envision a heating unit that blasts cold air at the height of an east coast winter. When I close my eyes to imagine a one thousand dollar room a month room, I do not see what has been given to us. It feels criminal. Too many students have complained about being deprived of the basic human necessities of heat or hot running water. It baffles me to see how many students have come across mold or mildew and have described how these occurrences aggravated their physical health. Next to our glimmering pride in reaching 150 years of existence, next to the pivotal roles we have played in determining U.S. history, next to the various writers, activists, chemists, nurses, actors, philosophers, teachers and musicians, our institution has produced are the dorms they were made to live in. At the heart of the Mecca—a towering statue of black history- are the tragic conditions of our dorms and the mismanagement they inevitably represent. It’s not your fault, nor has it ever been. But that does not excuse the ratchetness present in our management of on-campus housing. I’m reaching out to you because I am sick and tired. I am tired of feeling like I’m camping in my room. I am tired of all the complaints over easily avoidable and unnecessary problems. I’m sick to death of people looking at our conditions, shrugging their shoulders and saying “That’s just Howard.” But beyond all that, I’m reaching out to you because I LOVE my University. I love that I’m learning at the Mecca, and that the lessons and relationships I have gained from this place will alter the course of my life. I am just as proud of our legacy as you are. It is out of this love and pride that I write this letter. I don’t believe these issues have to be a part of our legacy. If we have overcome the most insurmountable problems in our university’s history, I believe we can clean this up. Sincerely,
Clarence Allen, also known as KamauWaset
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“I Don’t Know What To Tell You”
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of attention paid to your problem.
I love my university. I would not trade my time at Howard University for anything, but something has to change.
One thing this has done, is create a stronger bond between the students. We have one unifying factor at Howard and that’s struggle. It is so deep in the culture that even alumni can relate to us when we bring up “the struggle.”
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Howard has lost its passion for its students. I’m all for learning through experience and being prepared for real life, but we’ve used that as a cover-up to the insensitivity of Howard’s staff for too long. We tell ourselves that the struggle we encounter at Howard is just in preparation for what’s to come. We try not to complain, because that’s not what adults do. But at some point, enough is enough. In this day and age, social media connects the student body like never before. We are able to see the frustrations of our fellow students and it’s disturbing how the same conflicts are brought up every year. How did the staff of Howard University become a unit that students can’t count on for assistance? The run-around that we receive on campus is comparable to a marathon. Students should earn medals for the amount of times we run around campus searching for a single answer. A trip to the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Administration building might get you sent to the Armour J. Blackburn University Center which could get you sent to the Howard Center that leads you to the C. B. Powell Building just to end up right back in the Administration building. By the time this is all over, you don’t even want help anymore. You’ve become frustrated with the lack
I want to sit down with the people hired to help, and feel good when I leave. I want to be able to get actual results without having to make several trips throughout the week. I want to be able to know that I am surrounded by a staff that cares about my future just as much as I do. Students are a university’s greatest asset. We should be treated with respect. We should be given the tools needed to succeed. We should be provided guidance when needed. Open the doors for those who want to take time out to get connected. Have times where students can come as a group and ask questions. Let’s have open discussions to talk about how the majority of the student body is feeling. Things like this will create a level of comfort between both parties. I don’t want to feel like a burden to the staff, and I don’t want the staff to feel like the students have something against them. We are in this together, and as students we look to the staff to help us with the problems we can’t control. Do not use the fact that we have to grow up against us. We know that and we are well prepared for it. We would not be here at the illustrious Howard University if we didn’t have some understanding of the real world.
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Long Live Cash:
Remembering the legacy
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tudents can now take advantage of a scholarship opportunity in photography. The scholarship “Long Live
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Cash” is provided through the Aaron Bonner Foundation and has been named in honor of fallen bison, Cassius “Cash” Fredd. The Aaron Bonner Foundation was created after the death of Howard University student, Aaron Bonner in 2008 from Nasal Pharyngeal Carcinoma, a rare form of cancer. The non-profit organization started in Bonner’s name focuses on helping high school and college students in need that have overcome life altering circumstances.
examples of exceptional leadership potential, a desire to be agents of social change.leadership ability, financial need, and a demonstrated commitment to civic service.
Those chosen as scholars for the Aaron Bonner foundation will be joining a large alumni network that provides mentoring, internship opportunities, and a community to community service to change human conditions.
“I don’t want him to be remembered for how he died, but how he lived, and I want Cassius to be remembered for his artwork and photography,” said King Griffin 2012 Howard University alum. “Cassius Fredd was a gifted photographer and gifted artist.”
Each year, the Aaron Bonner Foundation undergoes a competitive selection process to choose approximately 20 finalists out of an applicant pool of more than 400 students. The Aaron Bonner Selection committee comprised of staff and volunteers look for applicants who exemplify high academic achievement,
On April 11, 2015 Howard University lost a gem: Cassius “Cash” Fredd. After news of Fredd’s passing, several students and Bison alike paid their respects to the talented legacy the warmspirited, infectious Bison left behind.
Set to graduate last fall, Cassius Fredd was a Sports Medicine Major raised in both North Carolina and Alabama. Fredd was highly creative and passionate about the art of photography and videography. During his time at Howard,
he served as a member of the Gentlemen of Drew Social Club, photographer for the yearbook, and an Aaron Bonner Scholar. As a scholar and student photographer for the Aaron Bonner Foundation, Fredd utilized his strong passion and talents for photography to take over 10,000 photos in the span of his four years with the foundation. The creative scholar was responsible for capturing photos of the Aaron Bonner’s foundation events, donors and special occasions. Howard University students now also have the same opportunity as Fredd. The Aaron Bonner Foundation’s mission is to make sure that Cassius Fredd is remembered for his photography. Fredd had big goals, and one day wanted to have camera classes for little kids. In an effort to uphold Cassius Fredd’s legacy, the Aaron Bonner Foundation created the “Long Live Cash” scholarship award. As part of the Long Live Cash award, middle and high school
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n wake of the Flint Water Crisis, the Howard University Michigan Club has convened to gather donations and water bottles for Flint, Michigan. The club took to its social media platforms to get the word out about their fundraiser. One post pictured the contaminated water in Flint, Michigan. The caption of this post said,” Imagine this was your water. This picture was taken from a hospital sink in Flint, Michigan. Join the Howard University Michigan Club as
we help Flint residents.” The club is taking money donations via gofundme.com, a personal online fundraising site, and Square Cash (commonly referred to as Cash App), an application that allows others to send money within seconds. The proceeds will go to two churches located in Flint, Michigan. The churches the organization has partnered with are First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church and New Dimensions ministries. The efforts do not stop there.
McGraw recalled, “The partnership with the Michigan club came about because of feasibility. It is mutually beneficial. They had a network with churches in Flint that are taking up collections for the crisis and allowed us to have a student base to help spread the word. We just wanted to help add
exposure and excitement to this noble and honorable project.” The Michigan Club hopes to raise $1000 to ensure the residents are not only getting water bottles but additional items such as water filters and products for skin & hair that were affected by the contaminated water. President of the Howard University Michigan Club, Elizabeth Jenkins is elated about the amount of support the club has received since announcing their fundraiser. Jenkins stated, I’m really excited about our campaign and hope we are not only able to reach our goal of $1000, but surpass it. I’m also proud of the number of bison & other organizations that are eager to help with the cause. We currently have only raised $250 so we have a lot more to do! If people are interested in donating, they can do so by going togofund. me/HUMIClubforFlint.” The members and the E-board of the Michigan club were aware and sympathetic to what was going on in their home state so they felt
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students who are interested in photography will be awarded the opportunity to take photography and videography classes; and Howard University freshman will have the opportunity to apply to be an Aaron Bonner scholar and student photographer. The purpose of the “Long Live Cash” scholarship award is to keep Cassius Fredd’s memory intact on Howard University’s campus and to branch out to young photographers who share the same passion and talent. The foundation will offer five Canon camera bundles, Macbooks, and Photoshop for aspiring photographers, which were donated by Ms. Ruby, a corporate sponsor when Fredd died. Applications for the “Long Live Cash” award will be available in Spring 2016. Any freshman interested in photography or videography are encouraged to apply. For more info email: info@ longlivecash.com
Howard University Michigan Club raise funds for Flint In preparation for last night’s Super Bowl, the Michigan Club partnered with the members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Chapter to sell chicken platters. The fundraiser was named “Ques in the Kitchen.” The coordinator of the event and member of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity Inc., Marcus McGraw, stated, “As a chapter, we wanted to find a way to donate to the flint water crisis. And I sat back and thought about how much people always say that they love the chicken we make at tailgates and etc. so I thought what if we were to sell platters for the super bowl and gain exposure to help raise funds for the cause. “The proceeds from the sales will go to support the churches located in Flint.
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charged to do something about it. The Flint Michigan Water Crisis unfolded earlier this year after it was found out that for about 2 years now residents of Flint, Michigan have been consuming tap water contaminated with lead. Lead is a powerful neurotoxin and lead poisoning can cause learning disabilities and slow growth in young children that are still developing. It can also cause skin lesions, hair loss, vision loss and memory loss. The crisis stems from an attempt to lower budget costs. The water source was switched from Lake Huron to the local Flint River. The residents of the city immediately raised an eyebrow about the water, but government officials assured them the water was safe to consume. Recently, the water source was switched back to Lake Huron; however, the pipes that carry the water were so corroded from the contaminated water that the water is still tainted. The people of flint are now looking to hold those government officials that were aware of the water issue accountable.
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U.N. Peacekeepers accused of rape and sexual assault Two 14-year-old girls, along with a 30-year-old woman have recently claimed to bevictims of rape by United Nations Peacekeepers. These are only three of eight U.N. Peacekeepers sexual abuse accusationsfrom October to December 2015 alone, according to the Human Rights Watch. These particular cases occurred in the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The U.N. has acknowledged its failures in protecting these young citizens and is looking for possible solutions to this growing problem.
Hilary Clinton wins the Iowa caucuses The Democratic Party chose presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton, as the winner of Monday’s debate in Iowa. While Clinton won this particular debate, she still hasn’t been established as the outright front-runner of the Democratic Party. Vermont SenatorBernie Sanders was second to Hillary and remains Clinton’s number one competitor. The Republican Party in Iowa has chosen Ted Cruz as their winnerwith Donald Trump in second. New Hampshire is the next state to hold caucuses, which will take place on Feb. 9.
Baltimore Black Lives Matter activist enters into mayoral race DeRayMckesson, a 30-year-old Black Lives Matters activist in Baltimore, has filed to enter the mayoral race in the 2016 Democratic primary. Previously, Mckesson was a public school system administrator in Baltimore. Soon after the Ferguson protests, he quit his job and began to organize the movementfull-time. The candidate is well-known for his public defense of the protests in Baltimore on CNN. Since then, Mckesson has been a prominent figure in thepush for equality. Heis among 15 candidates in this year’s race for mayor, with Sheila Dixon as the biggest competitor.
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From History to the Dream Location: Zenith Gallery (1429 Iris St. NW) Date: Feb. 5-March 5
Showcase of contemporary local black artists across a wide variety of media from watercolor paintings to jewelry. Meet-theartists receptions will be held Feb. 5 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Feb. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m.
The 27th Annual Black Film Festival
Frederick Douglass’ Birthday Location: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site and around Anacostia (1411 W St. SE)
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
Time: Feb. 12 from 1:30 to 10 p.m. & Feb. 13 from 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will play two more movies from 2015 during their free film festival. Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq” and Stanley Nelson’s “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” will be shown.
Celebrate Frederick Douglass’ 198th birthday throughout the weekend of Feb. 12-13 at his home and around Anacostia. Several free events will take a look at Douglass’ remarkable life.
Queen Nur’s Voices of Courage: Profiles of 19th Century African-American Women
Location: Publick Playhouse Cultural Arts Center (5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, Maryland).
Time: 10:15 a.m. & 12 p.m.
The 27th Annual Black Film Festival
Location: Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library (901 G St. NW)
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will play two more movies from 2015 during their free film festival. Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq” and Stanley Nelson’s “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution” will be shown.
Deep River: Celebration of Black Classical Composers Location: Montpelier Arts Center 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of narration and classical music honoring the works of Black Classical Composers including, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, H.T. Burleigh, Hall Johnson and others.
Storyteller Queen Nur highlights the lives of seven notable African-American women: Sojourner Truth, Maria Stewart, Cathay Williams, Frances Harper, Ida B. Wells, Mary McLeod Bethune and Mary Church Terrell.
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Howard Students Address Bill Cosby Accusations Maiyah Mayhan Staff Writer
More than 50 women have spoken out against 78-year-old comedian Bill Cosby, claiming he drugged some of them with Methaqualone or Quaadlude, a sedative and hypnotic medication, and proceeded to sexually assault him. In January, Los Angeles County prosecutors decided not to charge Cosby with over two of the alleged sexual assault cases from 1965 and 2008. On Feb. 3, a Pennsylvania judge rejected Cosby’s motion to dismiss the charges of aggravated indecent assault, stemming from a 2004 incident with an ex-Temple University employee. A preliminary hearing will be held on March 8 to decide whether the prosecutors have enough evidence to put Cosby on trial. Since the accusations against Cosby hit mainstream news, the campus has been engaged in a heated debate about the story.
“Everyone has a right to speak out about a crime that has been committed against them and pursue justice legally throughout the justice system. The Bill Cosby situation is a delicate one where many people are wondering if all of the allegations are valid due to the extended period of time many witnesses waited to come forward, while others believe that it doesn’t matter how long someone waits to accuse a person of a crime.” -Joshua Parks, sophomore political science major. “Cosby has spent his years in the industry condemning Black America. “He’s spent his focus on making Black America fit into the mold of respectability, which is why I find it suspect that these accusations have come about. I can truly say that I believe the women who are accusing Cosby have been assaulted by him” -Imani Prince, sophomore health management major. “While I don’t in any way condone Cosby’s alleged actions, I believe that the way he’s been scrutinized compared to other womanizers like Charlie Sheen is unjust and reflects the double standard this country still has toward Black America, particularly Black leaders and celebrities.” -Dontae Bell, sophomore economics major. Some students agree the Cosby received harsher press because of his legacy in the Black community.
“I believe it was wrong for him to do what [he] did, but at the same time, white males don’t get reprimanded for the same crimes” -Maria Mendoza, a junior nursing major.
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SPEAK OUT: Old Howard vs. New Howard Dayesha Sims Contributing Writer
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or some time now, Howard University’s campus has immersed itself in a debate about the concept of “Old Howard” versus a “New Howard.” Over the past years, the campus has undergone some major changes that has led students, staff and alumni to ask themselves “What does ‘Old Howard’ versus ‘New Howard’ really mean?”
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“The student population change here at the university because years ago, you could grade your student potential on a graded scale, but now you basically have two groups of students… the super achiever and those who are kind of floating through life,” said Carol Dudley, director of career development for Howard University’s School of Communications. “Everything wasn’t convenient for old Howard students, but they did anything necessary to receive their education. Students were hungry for an education and were jumping up on every opportunity that they were offered. It’s very easy for New Howard to succeed because they have everything handed to them” said Howard University alumnus Davis Long. “Back in my day, we protested for our rights and stood up for what we wanted. I was very pleased to hear about the band protest and standing with other HBCUs’ as they fight for their rights. I love Howard, and I’m glad that old Howard is slowly being lifted back into today’s generation,” said Abby Washington, a Howard University alumna. “I have had the chance to experience a little bit of both old and new Howard. I have noticed that old Howard took matters into their own hands while new Howard settles for ‘well that’s Howard.’ New Howard needs to take control of their HBCU before it is too late,” said Taylor Watts, a senior public relations major.
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“I feel like the new Howard is more regulated and students don’t have as much creative or intellectual freedom. When I first came to Howard, there was more of a spirit of excitement and now everything isn’t as hype as it used to be,” said Cyrene Tankard, a sophomore public relations major. “I think things need to change because [the Howard community] tends to rely too much on our name and history.We need to create a new legacy in the 21st century,” said Jessica O’Donnell, a freshman majoring in journalism. “Nothing in life will be perfect- I understand that to be true. At the same time, what Howard done for the black community can’t no one ever away from us, so many should stop complaining and just be honored to walk upon greatness like many of the alumni,” said Michelle Ward, a senior architecture major. “Different majors here at Howard are being discontinued unfortunately, and so many cut backs and job losses are occurring here at this University In the near future I don’t think that Howard is going to sustain if things continue going this route.” said Justin Hill, a junior dance major. “If everyone stops with all of the questions and take the time out to see what really going at Howard and look at who’s in power at this institution and can make decisions, we can understand why new Howard is the way it is now.” said Jazmine Barnes, a sophomore international business major.
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Op-ed: A new perspective: The importance of self-love on Valentine’s Day
profess a religious focus, but have potentially dangerous practices and influence. These groups and individuals will often target students, especially new students, Some groups on university campuses
because they are in an unfamiliar environment away from their established friends and family.
These groups are often identified as cult or “high pressure groups” and they operate without recognition or approval from Howard University nor the Office of the Dean of the Chapel. They: - Are often dishonest about their true identity - Aggressively recruit and sometimes harass and agenda. students.
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SOME THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR:
Leader claims divinity or a special relationship with God. Leader desires members to be faithful to him or her. Encourage members to separate from family and friends, especially if they do not share the group’s beliefs. Ask potential members to confess/tell all past sins/mistakes to members of the group.
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Seek to have total control over members’ lives. Want influence in every decision members make. Want members to keep things about the group secret. Desire to diminish members’ sense of self. Exploit members’ finances. Want members to be a part of this group and no/few other groups.
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early everyone’s aware that Valentines Day, a day to show appreciation for loved ones, is quickly approaching. It’s inevitable that there will be many young singles yearning for someone to enjoy the intimate occasion with.
alone, blaming and discounting themselves as if another person measures true worth within. But it’s time to put a halt to the self-blaming and begin loving, respecting and cherishing your external and internal self.
Some people’s wishes will be granted as they spend time with their special someone regardless of the authenticity of the relationship. But that will not the case for every one.
There are many successful, honest, loving and caring individuals that aren’t in a relationship. Therefore, a relationship doesn’t mean that you aren’t wanted nor desired. It doesn’t mean that you aren’t good enough. It doesn’t mean that you are ugly. And no, it doesn’t mean that you’re doomed to be single with 103 cats.
Many people will more than likely spend yet another Valentine’s Day
For many, finding a significant other takes a great deal of
patience. First, you must find true love within, which is not an easy process. When you begin to love yourself and love your imperfections, someone will spring in your direction. However, many teens and young adults fail to remain patient, which is clearly shown when one logs onto a social media sites and observes relentless post and memes about being single and how difficult it is to be single. No man or woman will desire someone who is so eager to get in to a relationship- it simply makes you look desperate. Instead, they desire an independent individual that looks as if he or she is
thriving, advancing and loving him or herself day by day. Many people don’t even know how to start loving themselves, but the key to that is to focus on yourself. Focus on your career. Focus on your degree. Focus on your future. It’s vital that you embrace the things that you cannot change and work on the things that can be improved. Many people fail to realize that the time they’re spending upset about being single could be utilized to prepare them for their future. When true love comes, you will have more to offer an individual.
Your ultimate goal should not be to be in a relationship, but rather to have a better “selfship.” Some people merely want companionship and will even go as far as fabricating feelings for such companionship. I say all of this to say don’t spend yet another Valentine’s Day belittling and beating yourself up. Go out with close friends or family, do something fun, exciting and exhilarating. Enjoy yourself, treat yourself and most importantly love yourself.
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- Only visit Bible Studies, Prayer Groups, and Spiritual Discussions on the APPROVED LIST from the Office of the Dean of the Chapel. (Our goal is to protect you & support your spiritual journey). - If you believe you have seen a group that may be a cult, have a friend being recruited by one, or have been recruited or harassed yourself, contact the Office of the Dean of the Chapel
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ew measures and maps have been created to celebrate Black History Month through the lens of Instagram. The Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation and Instagram recently introduced a map of DC cultural landmarks that capture aspects of local African American heritage in honor of Black History Month. The map is a part of the #MakeYourMap initiative that is committed to encouraging
instagram users to tell the stories of their own heritage and lineage using the power of social media and photography. The map was created with contributions from the Congressional Black Caucas (CBC), the congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF), and Instagram. The 12 cultural landmarks featured on the map include: Howard University, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Headquarters, Lincoln Memorial, U Street Heritage Trail - Ben’s Chilli Bowl just to name a few.
“It has been said that the pen is mightier than the sword and that a picture is worth a thousand words. The Congressional Black Caucus is proud to contribute powerful accounts of African American history through the still narratives that photography provides. Remembering sacred and sacrificial accounts of African American history should never be forgotten and we support Instagram’s #MakeYourMap initiative which has created a platform to preserve and honor the memory of African American history, said Rep. G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.
Those interested in participating in the #MakeYourMap initiative, can simply share photos on Instagram of the unique places worldwide that capture their heritage and use the hashtag #MakeYourMap. “We hope this help fosters conversation in DC and everywhere about Black History Month. Telling the story visually, is another way to bridge the path of the future by using Instagram and social media to help tell the story, said Crystal Patterson, Outreach Manager for Instagram.”
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2. August Wilson – Wilson is the writer of two Pulitzer-prize winning plays, Fences and The Piano Lesson. He is the only African American to win twice. 3. Andrew “Rube” Foster-“The father of Black Baseball”, Rube Foster organized the first successful black baseball league. In 1920 he established the Negro National League, which lasted 11 years until 1931.
For my people who have no memory of their homeland by 1820, but still are the lost children of Africa.
4. Robert C. Henry- In 1966, Robert C. Henry became the first Black elected mayor of a city when the people of Springfield, Ohio voted him into office.
For my people who became strange fruits because they knew we shall overcome one day.
5. James McCune Smith-In 1837, Smith became the first Black to obtain a medical degree. He was also the first African American to own a pharmacy. 6. Claude McKay- A pivotal figure in the Harlem Renaissance, in 1928 Claud McKay became the first black writer to write a best-selling novel with his book Home to Harlem.
For my playmates with our starry eyes could not spell racism, yet will experience it during our
7. Sharon Pratt Dixon Kelly- Another product of Howard, in 1991 Kelly became the first black woman to be elected the mayor of a major U.S. city when the citizens of Washington D.C. elected her mayor.
For the boys and girls who grew up knowing that this wasn’t our destiny just the journey we
Let a new earth rise with no more Newports and 40z, but new homes and 401Ks. A place where Black violence is an afterthought. A place where our dollar is circulating year round in our community. A place where Black love is maintained and divorce erased. No more over lifetime.had to take to show the world a resilient people.new Black president.mothered and under fathered children. A new heaven. A BLACK HEAVEN.
Immanuel Beech (Gentlemen of Drew Social Club President) - I view Black History Month not necessarily just as a celebration of black history, but also as a reminder to us of how far we have to go…Every time Black History Month comes around, it serves as a reminder to me that we should always be actively researching and celebrating our history. Amarachi Uzosike (Ladies of the Quad Social Club President) –Black History Month is a time to take a closer look at our history, discover new information and lessons, and see how we can apply those to our lives. Personally, I have no reservations about it being in February. I focus instead on the opportunity of this time to reflect on our people rather than any opportunities lost from the month being short. Lauren Owen (President, Campus Pals) –Black History Month is the time of the year when America is forced to acknowledge the contributions African Americans have made to society outside of entertainment and sports. As
vital as this time is for whites and other ethnic groups to be educated, it is just as important for our own people to realize that we are our ancestors’ wildest dreams realized, and we must continue to be great and innovate despite the adversity we face Greg Robinson (President, HU Texas Club) – Because we are slighted daily, Black History Month serves as a small piece of belonging in a country that has showed time and time again that we don’t. Garrett Williams (Mr. Howard) – The fact that Black History Month is the shortest month of the year doesn’t affect me. I say this because I learn about Black history every day simply being a Howard student. The fact that it is separated into a category as black history upsets me a bit. It should simply be incorporated in history everyone learns. Ammon Lyle (Vice Chairman of the HUSA Senate) –Black History Month to me is the celebration of a culture, of a legacy. It is education, a tool of empowerment, and entirely necessary. It may be 28 days, but it comes from a place celebrating accomplishment.
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For my people who grew up with Jim Crow, but sat on their porch and smiled when we had a
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n 1969, Howard alumna Roberta Flack recorded a song entitled “Compared To What”. It had a funky bassline and smooth piano riffs, but the song also served as a scathing criticism of President Nixon and America’s participation in the Vietnam War. Fast forward to 1971, Washington DC’s own Marvin Gaye released the song “What’s Going On” which was originally inspired by a police brutality incident. Rolling Stone Magazine would eventually rank the song #4 out of 500 as one of the greatest songs of All Time. Aside from being “good cookout playlist material” to dance and eat BBQ to, these songs became timelesbecause they were fun to dance and groove to, but
more importantly, the music challenged listeners and inspired them to get involved. Such is the relationship of Black music as it relates to Black history. Black music has always gone uniquely hand-in-hand with the stories of Black folk throughout the African Diaspora…from the field hollers and spirituals of the slaves to the protest songs of the 60s and 70s. Meanwhile, Black music has faced just as many challenges as her people. We all know the stories of how Black artists were once unable to perform in the same venues as their White counterparts. Eventually came the challenge of a lack of airplay and exposure for Black artists. And to this day, there’s still a huge gap in the notoriety (and sales) between Black and White artists. But how do we deal with these problems? And where do we
go from here? To no surprise, the answers can clearly be seen through the lens of Black history. We celebrate Black history because it shows the amazing resilience of Black people. And as our music reflects our history, it also shows that we’re not just survivors— we’re trailblazers. Everyone from Elvis and The Beatles to Adele and the Justin’s (Bieber & Timberlake) have benefited from the stories that made the sounds of Black music. No matter what the current charttopper may be, there’s a little bit of soul weaved in. It’s easy for us to teach the world to Dab and Hit the Quan, but we’re still fighting the same fight against injustice as our ancestors. In the same way, our music must also reflect our story and fuel our movement. As we keep letting the world know that
“Black Lives Matter”, the stories in our music should matter just as much. Music still has the greatest impact on our emotions, and will be one of the greatest ways for us to leave an enduring legacy for our children and generations to come. As artists and musicians, it’s up to us to be courageous enough to tell our stories and push consciousness forward. And as listeners, we must hold our artists and creatives accountable. The soul is still there, the creativity is there, and the desire for greatness will always be in our music. And that’s what Black history should always remind us. Through any adversity that we may come, even as the times change, as Kendrick Lamar reminded us, “we gon’ be alright.”
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DID YOU KNOW? 1. Robert Abbott –Abbott is the sole founder of The Chicago Defender,a major contributor to the Great Migration of southern blacks to the north in the 1900s. A self-made millionaire, Abbott also founded The Bud Billiken Parade that takes place annually in Chicago.
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Did you know that there are locations on campus for silent prayer and mediation? Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel Monday – Friday ~ 8:30 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. Interfaith Prayer Room (Blackburn Center Room 142) Daily ~ 7:00 A.M. – 10:00 P.M.
Brothers of the Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. share their Call to Chapel.
“Deeper in Faith – Wider in Community”
Join us this Sunday…
Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith Founder and Spiritual Director, Agape International Spiritual Center Culver City, California
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Kyana Harris Staff Writer
90s vibes, fine chocolate men, a trio of beautiful young black women? Check, check and check. Youtube series “What’s Love Got?” has all of these things.Created by Lisa Satchell and her company Find Relisa Productions, theseries centers around three Howard women in the late 90s who are experiencing the highs and lows of love. Starring Howard students Grae King, Amiria Essence and Ayanna Sabb, the pilot episode is set in January 1998. Along with the young women, Howard med John Chukwudelunu, Keith Wiggins and Nathan Tyrese also star as male leads. The episode focuses on the three young women, their interaction with their families and friends, and their quest for love on Howard University’s campus.
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The Bison football team kicked off their quest for a better 2016 season on Wednesday February 3, by signing 10 players. Following a disappointing 1-10 season in which their average scoring margin was -21.7 points per game, the Bison are hoping to improve on both sides of the ball. The annual National Signing Day, in which graduating high schools commit by signing letters of intent, reaped two offensive linemen, two defensive linemen, two wide receivers, two defensive backs, a running back, and a linebacker.It remains to be seen whether these new additions will positively impact the record sheet, however Head Coach Gary Harrell shows optimism.
Although a more complex storyline would capture the viewers attention even more, the concept of the series is very fun and captures the beloved essence of the 1990s. For all those who consider 90s style and love goals, this is the series for you!
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Each episode is about five to eight minutes long, packing a punch with very little time. So far, Find Relisa Productions has created seven episodes. The cast is amazing and the quality of the camera footage is very professional. It is impressive, but one wouldn’t expect anything less than excellent from Howard’s students. The episodes are short, between five to eight minutes long.
Check out “What’s Love Got?”, along with the series’ great music playlist, behind-the-scene interviews and more at Find Relisa Productions on YouTube!
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Howard Freshman Makes Musical Moves Ashley Davis Contributing Writer
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ith her neo-soul style, modern edge and gamut of influences, Howard University freshman Tiyi Christopher has a captivating presence when she is performing. Her low, powerful voice and OWN. guitar abilities are reminiscent of the great India Arie. But something about Christopher is all her Self described as “weird and awkward,” Christopher intricately blends together different genres in her music while making it seem completely natural to her musical style. Her first song, called “We Could” is a guitardriven track that has deeper meaning to her.
“[It’s] basically a song about how everybody gets lost in the materialism of the world,” Christopher says. “How people ignore their passions and their dreams just to pursue money.” So far, the Long Beach, California native’s SoundCloud (at Tiyi Christopher) only has two songs= “We Could” and “Curious”-but both present different sounds and styles. “Curious” goes in a changes direction from her soft “We Could” track; it abandons the guitar for a more sensual instrumental by Evil Needle accompanied by redolent lyrics. Living in Long Beach most of her life, she professes she didn’t feel like she fit in there. When she left home to attend
Howard, she felt that she was able to find a more diverse, accepting crowd and started to release music that she wouldn’t have if she had been at home. Christopher’s talent and diversity as an artist leaves a question as to what direction she will take next. Her habit of changing techniques and styles from song to song, while increases her versatility, also has prohibited her from mastering any specific style yet. Nonetheless, her infectious tunes are worth listening to, and her future as an artist will be an exciting thing to observe as she continues to grow.
“As far as these signees, we’ve filled some of our most important needs. We have people who can come in and fill our needs, and at the same time change the culture and get back to our winning ways,” Harrell said. “Two specific areas that we wanted to address is stopping the run of defense and establishing the run on offense. I think we now have the people who can help us in those areas.” With the four incoming linemen weighing a combined 1080 pounds, it looks as if Harrell’s assessment is correct. Adding speedster Carlton Rainey in the backfield as well as deep threats JaQuezEzzard and Anthony COURTESY OFKyle HUBISON.COM split out wide, returning starting Quarterback Kalen Johnson and the Bison offense should be much more threatening this season.
Considering the Bison started last season with back to back shutout losses of 49 and 76 points, some may understandably have greater concern about the defensive side of the ball. However, Coach Harrell made clear the construction of the roster is far from finished.
The Bison, whose last winning season prior to 2012 was in 2004, play Division 1 football as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). They play their home games on Howard’s main campus at William H. Greene Stadium.
Harrell said, “It was our goal to get bigger, taller, longer, and more athletic and I think we accomplished that. We still have four or five more that we intend to sign.” Following last year’s disaster season, Coach Harrell may be on the hot seat. Even though he was at the helm for Howard’s last winning season in 2012, Harrell has yet to post a winning season since his selfappointed hiatus in 2013 to deal with “family issues”.
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Women’s Tennis Falls to James Madison University Nicole Hutchinson
Contributing Writer WASHINGTON, D.C--- The Women’s Tennis team went head-to-head with James Madison Saturday, February 6, at the Washington Tennis Education Center.
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The Bison ladies had experienced a tough loss last week against George Washington Colonials, and looked for a way to redeem themselves. They spent the entire week training from 6:4510:00 like they normally would, as well as 8 am weight training. They had two work twice as hard to replace the practice time they did not receive the week
before due to the snow storm and unavailability of the tennis courts. The assistant coach, Nicholas Askew, gave the women and men’s team USTA Player Development Journals that include they practice plan, match plan and match evaluation. “It also includes the different types of player styles such as counter attacker, aggressive baseliner and all-court player. It helps give us insight on how to play a player of each kind,” said Christina Joynes. The Lady Bison had an extraordinary pre-season: winning the HBCU National Championships and their
goals are to win the MEAC championships later in April. Senior, Stacey Roheman stated that she is “really excited about this weekend’s match!” “James Madison is tough competition, but I am looking forward to going out there and taking it to them. After all, if it’s no competition, it’s no fun. My team has really been putting in a lot of work this season, which makes me feel positive about our successes moving forward,” she adds. “I have a great group of ladies. They are talented, competitive, hardworking, and they want to win! We just have a few little adjustments that we need to fix, and come MEAC’s we will
be just fine. They believe in each other as much as I believe in them” stated Coach Larry Strickland. Unfortunately, they were not able to pull out the win in singles or doubles. The lady bison definitely put there best out there on the court. Although, they could not pull through, they are definitely improving and setting their eyes on the ultimate goal: MEAC Championships. Up next for the Lady Bison, University of Delaware on Saturday, February 27th in Maryland. They currently hold a season record of 1-2 and are looking to change their momentum.
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Bailey Records Career But Howard Loses Thriller on 2 OTs HU Bison
WASHINGTON, D.C--- The Washington, DC---Imani Bailey poured in a career-high 37 points to lead five players in double figures but Breanna Bailey scored four of her 11 points in the second overtime, including the what would prove the game winner with 34 seconds left to give Norfolk State a thrilling 110-108 win over
Howard in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference women’s game at Burr Gymnasium. It was the first win of the season for the Lady Spartans (1-19, 1-9 in the MEAC). Howard (3-18, 1-7 in the MEAC) was playing its second straight game without Victoris Gonzales, who leads the team and the MEAC in scoring at 21 points per
game. Bailey took up the slack as she had the best game of her career with 37 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 49 minutes. The senior guard got plenthy of help junior Te”Shya Heslip (23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists), red-shirt sophomore center Erin Blaine (career high 15 points), junior guard Jasmine Hill (14 points)
and junior forward Sydni Jonson (16 points, seven rebounds). The Lady Spartans countered with six players in double figures, led by Kiara Phillips with 21 off the bench, Yazmen Hannah with 20, Koryn Lawrence with 16, Siobhan Beslow with 15 and 19 rebounds, Breanna Daniels with 11 and Kayla Roberts off the bench with a double double of 10 points and
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the Norfolk State bench.
The game featured nine ties and 14 lead changes. There were a total of 63 fouls called and 82 foul shots. The Bison held a big advantage there but they missed 16 free throws.
NEXT UP: Howard entertains first place Hampton University on Monday at 6 pm in Burr.
Norfolk State did most of its damage from beyond the arc where they connected on 12 of 24. The undermanned Bison were outscored 52-3 by
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Washington, DC---James “J-Byrd” Daniel, III poured a 32 of his game-high 34 in the second half and extra period and Marcel Boyd recorded another double-double but Jeff Short scored seven of his 19 points in overtime, including the last four to help Norfolk State outlast Howard, 99-92 in double overtime in a wild Mid-Eastern Athletic men’s game at Burr Gymnasium. The two teams battled back and forth in the second extra stanza until Jordan Butler’s layup at the 57 second mark gave the Spartans (11-13, 7-2 in the MEAC) what appeared to be some breathing room at 95-90. Howard’s Kofi Andoh narrowed the deficit to 95-92 on two free throws 17 seconds later to get the Bison to within 95-92. That is when Short put the game away by scoring a basket and converting two free throws over the last 15 seconds to give Norfolk State the hard-fought victory. “It was a devastating loss for us,” said a dejected Howard head coach Kevin Nickelberry. “To fight the way we did to get back in it and have a chance to win and to come up short is real tough.”
Howard (10-13, 4-4 in the MEAC) was in control and on the verge of the win when it led 86-82 with 11 seconds remaining on two free throws by Marcel Boyd in the first extra period. Then Short did the unthinkable, knocking down a long three-pointer from straightaway and was fouled to boot. The senior guard sank the free throw to complete the rare four-point play with six seconds remaining in the first overtime period. Howard’s Keon Hill was able to get off a shot but it missed and set up the second overtime. “When we let them off the hook, it helped their confidence,” said Nickelberry. “We turned the ball over at some inopportune times and they capitalized. We have to make sure that we learn from this and when we are in this position again, we do not let it happen again.” The Spartans threatened to put the game away early when they opened a 12-point lead with less than 10 minutes left in regulation. Then Howard’s junior guard, James “J-Byrd” Daniel went to work and rallied his team. The nation’s leading
scorer at 27 points per game, poured in 32 points in the second half and extra periods to bring his team back. “We came out in the second half and dominated the boards and played with more energy,” noted Nickelberry. “But we have to fix some things. You cannot turn the ball over 25 times and have a chance to win.” Norfolk State featured a balanced attack as D’Shon Taylor led the way with 22, Zaynah Robinson and Short each with 19 Alex Long with 12 off the bench. The Bison were led by Daniel with a game-high 34, Damon Collins with 20, Marcel Boyd with a double-double of 12 points and 17 rebounds and Tyler Stone with 18. Howard held a huge rebounding advantage of 50-33 but the Bison gave up 32 points off 25 turnovers. The Bison have very little time to lament over the tough loss as they face Hampton University on Monday at 8 pm in Burr. The Pirates, who were in first place but lost to Maryland Eastern Shore Saturday, will pose a strong threat.
“We have not had success against them of late,” said Nickelberry. “We have had chances but could not quite get it done against them. I am sure they will come in with a chip on their shoulder, but hopefully this team will remember some of those close losses as well as this loss tonight and come out mad and ready to rebound from this.” GAME NOTES: Norfolk State’s bench outscored Howard, 19-2…there were nine ties in the game. Norfolk State came in the game leading the MEAC in free throw shooting at 75 percent as a team, but the Spartans made only 68 percent (19 of 28) while the Bison who were second in the conference at 73 percent, hit on 34 of 38 for 90 percent…Daniel was a perfect 12 for 12.
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