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Howard University student is #HOMELESSATHOWARD for violating dorm security policy Jazmin Goodwin

Campus Editor

oward University has become the trending topic of yet another student issue: student housing policies. Sophomore marketing major and Capstone scholar Jawanza Ingram was evicted from the Bethune Annex dormitory and revoked housing privileges from November 2015 until July 2016 according to a memo notice Ingram received from the Assistant Dean of Residence Life, Joseph Emmanuel, on Tuesday, Nov. 3. According to Ingram, the eviction was a result of an incident that occurred earlier last week. According to Ingram, Monday, Nov. 2 around 11:45 pm, the Ft. Lauderdale native allowed some of his Howard University peers in through the side emergency door of the Annex, directly next to the front entrance. The friends were there for a midnight celebration of his suitemate’s birthday. Ingram received the letter Nov. 3 stating he had to be out Nov. 5 at

5:00 p.m. “While the infraction may contain several similar violations, all in reference to the side door infraction, it’s still my first infraction with the university,” Ingram said. Since the eviction, Ingram’s housing situation has been scattered. On Friday he said he slept in a friend’s car, and Saturday, he said he slept on his mentor’s couch in the East Towers. As of Sunday night, Ingram said he is not sure where he will stay. In the midst of finding housing, Ingram has managed to stir up quite a controversy by starting a social media campaign to get his eviction overturned, as well as held an interview with NBC 4 news on Friday, Nov. 6. The hashtag that resulted from the controversy, #HomelessAtHoward, has skyrocketed as a trending topic in the U.S. and students are chiming in with their thoughts on the punishment. The narrative of the event has changed numerous times, particularly after a screenshot of an alleged unofficial

statement President Wayne I.E. Frederick wrote in a Howard University alumni Facebook page. “There’s always much more to the story,” Frederick said. “I can’t and won’t loosely discuss private and confidential matters on social media but I’m amazed at how anyone came make up their own story and have dozens of [people] motivated negatively.” The campaign took another turn when social media exploded with pictures of Ingram allegedly selling marijuana via a groupchat. Ingram denounced the accusations and pictures in a Twitter statement. HBCUPrideNation, an HBCU advocacy group, posted a social media notification saying they secured housing for Ingram, free of charge off campus for the remaining of the school year. The offer was through a Howard alumnus who is working abroad. Their residence is about 10 miles from campus, according to Ingram. However, Ingram did not accept the offer. “If anyone read my statement, they’d

understand that while I am extremely grateful for the housing opportunity,” Ingram said. “It needs to be understood that this is a huge leap for an 18 year old kid to move into his own house in a city far from home. Once again I’m ridiculously appreciative that someone would even offer that to me.” President Frederick sent an email to students at 2:28 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8, addressing the situation. “Based on the facts, I stand by the decision to remove the student from the resident hall,” Frederick said. “The student’s poor judgment at the residence hall was unfortunate, as are his decision to engage in a social media campaign and to conduct interviews with news media.” However, Ingram disagrees. “There is no more to this situation and to ambiguously lead the public to believe otherwise surprises me,” he said. The Hilltop will continue to update the Howard community on the story, as more details are developed.

On the Road to Rhodes:

Howard student announced as a Rhodes Scholar finalist

Jazmin Goodwin

Campus Editor

enior legal communications major and tennis player Stacey Roheman is one step closer to becoming a Rhodes Scholar after receiving an invitation from the Rhodes Scholar Selection Committee in Barbados on Nov. 24 to be a finalist in the selection process. “I was just really elated, I don’t know how to say it I was just really happy,” Roheman said. “I really got word of the scholarship after a teacher recommended it in my constitutional law class and I did some research on it and applied.” The St. Lucia native currently holds a 3.9 GPA and is a student athlete on the University’s tennis team. She is one of two Howard students chosen to be a Rhodes finalist. The other Rhodes scholar at Howard has yet to be

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announced. The Rhodes scholarship is an international postgraduate award for selected university students to study at the University of Oxford. This scholarship award is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. Each year in the U.S., 32 Rhodes Scholarships are awarded annually in 16 districts. Roheman is a candidate for the Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholarship. “It’s required a lot of sleepless nights, hard work, dedication, and sacrifices in order to be successful,” Roheman said. “It can been difficult to maintain a high GPA at the level that I am, considering the amount of time athletes have to put into the sport and the pressure from coaches to maintain a high academic standing.” If chosen, Roheman will be able to obtain her law degree in two

years instead of three. In her Rhodes Scholar application, Roheman expressed interests in researching issues concerning police brutality and pursuing the Senior-Status law degree. “I love and care about my country very much and I see some underlying issue in society where I feel I can make a difference,” Roheman said. “By being here at Howard, The Mecca, the top institution for blacks in America, I have been exposed to events that have sparked my passion to make a difference with the justice system and authorities; whether I’m in St. Lucia or anywhere else in the world,” The Rhodes Scholar Finalist plans to return to St. Lucia after earning her law degree to serve her community. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FELLOW BISON ON THIS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT!

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Contributing Writer On Friday, Nov. 6, former Howard student Ray Ekobena was sentenced to eight years and eight months in prison for leading a five-year identity theft and check fraud conspiracy. The 27-year-old father of one victimized more than 200 people with the help of his brother and business partner Stephan Ekobena, who was sentenced to five years and six months in prison on Friday. The two worked in conjunction with a team of five other men and stole over $712, 231. According to a statement from Paul Abbatef, the assistant director in charge of the FBI’s

Washington Field Office, Ekobena targeted individuals, charities and businesses in a criminal scheme to fraudulently obtain and exploit personal information for their own selfish financial gain. Ekobena, who attended Howard for three years and played on the soccer team, was referred to as “smart, athletic, charismatic, and seemingly destined for success in any profession he chose” according to a prosecutor’s report to the Washington Post. His family members declined comment after Friday’s hearing. In court documents, Crystal A. Meleen, Ekobena’s defense attorney, emphasized his minor criminal record prior to this incident and wrote that he was “very sorry for his conduct.”

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New survey reveals blacks from HBCUs are better off than blacks from non-HBCUs into corporate environments.” A major reason the survey indicates that Blacks HBCU natives are more likely to thrive post-graduation could be because of the life-changingrelationships many HBCU grads say they had with their professors and mentors. According to Gallup, more than one in three black HBCU graduates 35 percent - strongly agree that they had a professor who cared about them as a person, a professor who made them excited about learning and a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and dreams. Only 12 percent of black non-HBCU graduates strongly agree they had all three experiences.

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here is a stark difference between African Americans who attend HBCUs and those who don’t.

According to a recent Gallup-Purdue University study, Black graduates of HBCUs are more likely than Black graduates of other institutions to be thriving -- strong, consistent and progressing -- in a number of areas of their lives, particularly in their financial and purpose well-being. “I believe that the polls [about Blacks that attend HBCUs] are true,” said Alexis Kennedy, a senior political science major. “Going to an HBCU instills a stronger sense of worth in us and pushes us a little harder because we know what our place and value is in society.” Initiated by Purdue University President Mitch Daniels to measure the value of college, the report consisted of 55,812 college graduates who received undergraduate degrees between 1940 and 2015. Approximately 1,750 Black graduates of non-HBCUs and 520 Black graduates of HBCUs participated in the study that details factors such as graduation, student loan debt and parents’ education. “Although I haven’t graduated, I believe that HBCUs put a sense of Black pride and self-awareness into students,” said Alliyah Gary, junior accounting major and acting Executive Chief of Staff of the Howard University Student Association (HUSA). “When we do leave The Mecca or other HBCUs we are aware of the potential we have and I think that helps us when we go

“As an incoming freshman, I had a handful of mentors to help me out with everything college related, whether it was registering for classes, joining organizations or pursuing internship opportunities,” said Garrett Williams, a junior mechanical engineering major and acting Mr. Howard University .“When I spoke to my friends who attended bigger state schools, none of them had mentors.” Aside from one-on-one attention and academically-inclusive environments, the study shows that many participants in the survey expressed that the social and cultural experiences they had at HBCUs prepared them for life post-graduation. “Being an Alumna of an HBCU was very beneficial to me because it helped me to understand my culture and my background,” said Krystal Jenkins, Howard Alumna and professor of Spanish in the Howard University Department of World Languages and Cultures. “When I was prepared to graduate I was able to have two perspectives of how the world worked. Although many students that attend HBCUs are often frustrated with issues with financial aid, Internet connection and outdated dormitories, many students like Alexis Kennedy believe that those struggles are beneficial in the long run and give HBCU grads a competitive edge. “Through all the hardships and long lines in the financial aid office, I have learned that life isn’t easy, and I need to do things myself that that I want done,” said Kennedy. “The real world isn’t nice and isn’t going to coddle you, and we learn all those things here… the Howard struggle has prepared me for anything,” Despite financial problems and issues with federal grant and student loan programs at many HBCUs, the study shows that HBCU grads have a better financial well-being after graduation than their non-HBCU

counterparts. According to the survey, 40 percent of Black HBCU graduates say they are doing very well financially, as opposed to 29 percent of Black graduates from nonHBCUs. A common complaint among Black students who decide against HBCUs is that they won’t get a substantial education that holds up in the real world. They also often complain that in attending an HBCU, they will find themselves surrounded by too many people of color and not enough diversity. Howard students like Rachel O’Neal believe both of those beliefs are unfounded. “Even people in the Black community people have stereotypes about HBCUs and don’t think that [HBCU students] are receiving quality learning,” said Rachel O’Neal, a junior public relations major. Little do they know, the professors here are amazing and the students here are literally going to be our next presidents, lawyers and doctors,” The Hilltop reached out to the United Negro College Fund headquarters in Washington, D.C. on the matter. A spokesperson for the organization released the following

statement: “These findings affirm everything we have known and celebrated about historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Not only are they a great value as the best-buy in higher education, but they also offer one-of-a-kind educational and cultural experiences that empower African American students to thrive in the workforce. For many generations, HBCUs have produced world-class leaders with a strong purpose about their careers and their contributions to their children, communities and country. Indeed, HBCUs are institutions whose value is amplified by their values.” Currently, there are more than 100 Historically Black Colleges that provides undergraduate and graduate degrees throughout the southeastern United States, District of Columbia and Virgin Islands. According to The Network Journal, HBCUs are responsible for 22 percent of current bachelor’s degrees granted to Blacks. Among Blacks, 40 percent of all congressmen, 12.5 percent of CEOs, 40 percent of engineers, 50 percent of professors at non-HBCUs, 50 percent of lawyers and 80 percent of judges are HBCU graduates.

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WALK OFF THE STAGE AND INTO A JOB: The importance of gaining internship experience in college

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n 2015, an undergraduate or even graduate degree isn’t the only expectation from employers willing to hire recent grads. With an immense number of graduates each year and staggering unemployment rates, employers are now looking for students that exhibit practical expertise in their field of study through internships, employment and extracurricular activities. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, when employers recently named the most important elements in hiring a recent graduate, college reputation, GPA and courses finished at the bottom of the list. At the top of the list were experiences outside of academics: internships, jobs, volunteering, and extracurricular activities. “Experience, knowledge, skills and competencies in a particular discipline is far more important than a person with a high GPA,” said Carol Dudley, Director of Career Development in Howard University’s School of Communications. “That is not to take away from critical thinkers, but [students] have to have practical experience to compliment academic knowledge.” Offered to students and recent grads for a limited period of time, internships teach valuable skills in a particular area or field of interest at a company, organization or corporation. They can either be unpaid or paid and often times offer college credit. “It is beneficial to have internships experience because once you get in your career and employer won’t have to train you as much,” said Brianna Rawlinson, a junior broadcast journalism major. “You will already have an idea of what [employers] are expecting you to do.” Recent internship and employment

experience not only makes a college student more marketable, but it also gives students assurance and certainty about the career and career focus they plan to pursue. According to a study conducted by the University of Northern Iowa, about 80 percent of students in the U.S. end up changing their major at least once in their college career. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, media/communications employers place the most weight on internships, followed by science/ technology and services/retail employers. Dudley is not surprised by these findings. “It is not shocking to me… I am actually happy about [the findings],” Dudley said. “Industries are discovering that kids are coming with strong skillsets and are able to do what the professional person who has a degree would be doing.” Often discouraged about internship opportunities, many freshman and sophomores don’t apply to internships, assumingthat they are not qualified, too young or lack valuable skills. But, many employers actually seek younger students for internships opportunities because it exhibits how serious or eager the student is to gain quality expertise. “Some employers are extremely enthused for the freshman and sophomores so they can start their strategic engagement with those students,” said Nijhier-AleemLattimer, Executive Assistant and Scheduling Coordinator for the Center for Career Excellence in the School of Business. “That way by the time they [the younger interns] are juniors and seniors they are the students that [the companies] are pulling for to go into full-time positions.” With major controversy nation-wide about whether African-Americans that attend HBCUs are lacking exposure to diverse environments, internships

and employment opportunities are important for students, particularly HBCU students, to become accustomed to diverse workplace environments. “Gaining an internship with a diverse crowd prepares you for the real world and prepares you to work at a company that has a diverse crowd,” said Krystal Gutierrez, Howard Alumna and HR Generalist at the Human Rights Campaign. “In the real world, you definitely have to learn how to work with different types of people.” In addition to internships and employment opportunities, many employers are also looking for students that engage in extracurricular activities, showing superior leadership skills and abilities. “The people [recent grads] that do have internships are often set apart from other candidates,” said Becky Ross, Director of Human Resources at the Human Rights Campaign. “But a student leadership position in college would be helpful as well to at least show a candidate’s leadership abilities, which everyone doesn’t have.” For additional information about internship and employment opportunities, Howard students can take advantage of campus-wide career resource centers in School of Business, School of Communications, School of Law, College of Medicine, College of Engineering, Computer Science and Architecture, in addition to a center for graduate students. Detailed contact information about each office can be found on the Howard website at www. howard.edu/careerservices. In addition to Bison Career Link, a Howard University database that was implemented to help students find jobs, websites like Looksharp, Indeed and Internships.com are sites that are tailored to college students that are eager to gain experience.

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SCREAM QUEENS SHRIEKS WITH RACIAL UNDERTONES

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cream Queens,” Fox’s newest addition to its weekly rotation, has viewers questioning the network’s definition of diversity. The comedy horror aired Sept.22 and is suffering a decrease in viewership because of the racist lines spewing from the mouths of its characters, according to The Inquisitor News. Creator, writer and director Ryan Murphy, the mind behind “American Horror Story”, “Glee” and “Niptuck,” says that the character most noted for making the remarks, Chanel Oberlin,is doing so to vividly demonstrate her racist nature, according to the Los Angeles Times. Emma Roberts breathes life into her character Chanel Oberlin, president of the fictional sorority Kappa Kappa Tau, leaving us wanting more of her feistiness untilit begins to cross the line. Just a few minutes into the first episode, we experience one of Chanel’s degrading introductions of another character. “That obese specimen of human filth scrubbing bulimia vomit out of the carpet is Ms.Bean. I call her ‘white mammy’ because she’s essentially a house slave,” Chanel says in the episode. She then proceeds to force Ms.Bean to recite a line originally stated by Butterfly McQueen in “Gone With the Wind,” “ I don’t know nothin’ about birthin’ no

babies.” The comedic satire Murphy was attempting to evoke from the lineonly left audiences confused and offended. David Selznick’s “Gone With the Wind”was neither accepted nor supported by the African American community. The movie was released 20 years after the Harlem Renaissance, and 75 years after slavery was outlawed.

with little to no complaints from the black community. Are we allowing the imbalance to continue

within television? When will we be respectfully represented in a positive image that is non-fictional to our culture, persona and intellect?

So for many, witnessing a black woman being subjected to playing a “mammy” figure hindered black progression. Film was also still in its early stages and very few had the money or resources to combat misrepresentation in this newfound mass medium. But now here we are in 2015, using lines from a filmused to oppress Blacks as a means for comedy. In defense, “Scream Queens”writers and producers could point out the fact that they do have two African American leads. But what roles do they play? Keke Palmer plays the loud mouth, sassy girl from Oakland, California who never has much to say without an attitude -and is strangely attempting to join a sorority where minorities have never been accepted or welcomed. Viewers also have Niecy Nash, an Emmy award winning actress, playing a security guard who is lazy and runs away from any sign of danger. Fox has all of us distracted by successful shows like “Empire” and “Rosewood,”allowing “Scream Queens” to continue reinforcing black stereotypes

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FRUITS AND VEGGIES THAT PEAK IN AUTUMN WITH FLAVOR

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It can be difﬁcult ﬁnding which fruits and vegetables taste the bestduring fall weather. The assumption, often times, is that fruit and veggies are long gone as the fall weather settles in. But have no fear- some fruits and veggies are at their peak during the fall season. Do not hesitate to bite into these healthy and delicious produce because they have a lot of nutritional value.

Apples Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes have the best flavor during this time of year. Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene, therefore, they can prevent vitamin A deficiencies, improve your eyesight, and generate retinol production. They are also a good source of vitamin C and contain four grams of fiber when eaten with their skin.

Apples are fall favorites thanks to their abundance of antioxidants, which lead to slower aging and prevention of chronic illness. There are a variety of apples, including fuji, quince and empire. Fuji apples contain the highest concentration of the necessary nutrients flavonoids and phenolics, while empire apples contain the lowest. Quince apples are also known as the floral-flavored cousin of the apple taste the best in autumn.

Cranberries

Rutabagas and Turnips

Only ﬁve percent of cranberries make it to the produce section while the other 95 percent are dried, canned or turned into juice. Cranberries taste the best in their peak season from October to November. They can help prevent oral diseases while slowing down the growth of cancer. Cranberryconcentrate can help prevent urinary tract infections.

The rutabagas and turnips may not have the best presentation, but they pack a lot of nutrition. These root vegetables may help reduce the risk of prostate and lung cancers. Turnip greens are a good source of calcium and a cup of raw rutabaga contains three grams of ﬁber.

Pears Pears are sweet fruits thatcome inmany European and Asian varieties. They are high in soluble ﬁber, which can help lower bad cholesterol. You can snack on this fruit to get a dose of ﬁber and satisfy your sweet tooth cravings.

Beets Although beets are available all yearround, they taste much better in the fall. You can find beets that are white, golden and multi-colored during the colder season, instead of just itsusual reddish-purple color. Be sure to look for firm, smooth bulbs and bright, crisp greens when shopping for beets. The crisp greens can be used for a salad. Beetsare also roasted for theirbetaine, a compound that could prevent heart and liver disease, and nitrate, which may increase the flow of blood to the brain and can possibly reduce the risk of dementia.

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TOP 5 FALL ALBUMS YOU NEED TO HEAR Reya Roussel Staff Writer

Every young scholar needs a solid playlist to bang out all of their class work to. With Adele returning after a few years, young artists like GoldLink and Travis Scott releasing albums and beloved rappers Drake and Future teaming up, you’ve got a lot to work with. With some that have already been released, while others we are eagerly awaiting, check out these top ﬁve albums for the fall.

“25 - Adele This highly anticipated album will be available on Nov.20. Adele teased fans with her newest single, “Hello,” released on Oct. 25. The music video to the song, starring Tristan Wilds, broke the Vevo Record by achieving 27.7 million views within 24-hours. Surely this soulful songstress will have many more hits for us to cry to.

“And After That, We Didn’t Talk”- GoldLink An XXL 2015 Freshman from the District, GoldLinkshares his new project with his impatient fans. With upbeat songs like “Spectrum” and “Dark Skin Women,” as well as songs, like “New Black,” ﬁlled with social commentary, GoldLink has a nice variety for any music lover.

“What A Time to Be Alive”- Drake and Future

Perhaps you’ve heard of this album- it’s only been blasted out cars and at parties across the country.If you haven’t, you may have seen people hit the Dab and wonder whether their sneezing or dancing. Don’t waste another minute confused; grab the collab album and check out songs like “Big Rings,” “Scholarships” and “Jumpman.”

“Rodeo”- Travis Scott A younger, fresher star in the Hip-Hop world, Travis Scott has blessed us with a great album full of features from Future, Kanye, The Weeknd, 2 Chainz and more! Pregame for the rest of this semester to songs off the album like “Antidoe” and “3500.”

“The Documentary 2 The Game Get your classic hip hop ﬁx with The Game’s new album. This album featuresOG artists like Ice Cube and Q-Tip, as wellsome of today’s current favorties like Dej Loaf, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Make sure you listen to “100” and “On Me!”

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Hilltop Takes 5

Kicking it with Kiki

e’Andrea “Kiki” Ayers a 2011 Alumnae, is making a name for herself in the media industry as a reporter on the rise. She has hosted with E! Host Maria Menounos, Black Hollywood Live and currently serves as an LA Correspondent for Russell Simmons Global Grind. She’s interviewed pretty much every celebrity in Hollywood you can think of. Recently, she got a new gig as a reporter for Forbes Magazine. Ayers recently came back to D.C. and visited her alma mater. EIC, Tiamoyo Harris, sat down with Ayers and talked to her about her career, her experiences at Howard and more!

EIC: How does it feel to be back in the School of C? Kiki: I had a lot of stress here, but I had a lot of good time here as well. It’s been like four years! I

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feel so old now. Dr. Kaggwa was an amazing part of my life and the former Dean Phillip Dixon was amazing, so I guess the professors were the best part. You hate their class while you’re here, but it’s amazing once you get through it. The fact that you realize you can overcome it, it’s amazing. Dr. Kaggwa, I’m like, that’s my grandpa now! EIC: So you interview lots of celebrities on a daily basis. How do you not get star struck? Kiki: I don’t get star struck because of Howard. I’m from Seattle. I think the most I did [living in Seattle] was go to a Ludacris concert and I was like OMG we’re breathing the same air. At Howard, everyone comes through. My first internship was at WPGC and I was so excited because Big Tigger was there and then at Howard’s homecoming, Terrence Howard came. You know

they teach you how not to act star struck and everything. After you keep seeing people here time after time you just realize they’re just regular people. EIC: How has you schedule changed with different jobs? Kiki: I was in corporate for a long time. So I would go to revolt then sneak out and do a red carpet, then send the video, then go back to work. Now, it’s way more creative and I’m really doing more things on the creative side. EIC: Where do you want to be in five years? Kiki: When I first started here, my whole end goal was to be on TV. Now it’s changing so much especially with the internet. My goal is just to be apart of the next big thing, like when 106 & Park started it was a huge thing. Everybody wanted to be

AJ & Free like ‘Yo that job’s awesome!’. I don’t know that that is. So I have to either 1) hope that the opportunity comes or 2) create it myself. EIC: What are some things that journalism majors should know? Kiki: I think you need to be more persistent. People our age tend to come at people with what they want. When I reach out to people I’m like “I can do this and this” for your company. You have to approach people correctly. EIC: So what’s your advice to current HU students, specifically seniors that are looking for the next step after they walk across the stage? Kiki: My advice for that, because I know people get scared during their senior year, they’re like, OMG, where am I going to work?

That’s how I was too. I did a lot outside of Howard while I was at Howard too. People used to tell me I minored in internships. So, I would make sure you’re interning and doing stuff at Howard but outside of Howard as well. It’s great to be on Homecoming committee, but if you do only that for four years and you go to the Washington Post, they’re going to be like that’s great but what can you do for my company, so you need to get that experience. Follow her on Instagram @KikiAyers

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WOMEN’S SOCCER WINS SECOND STRAIGHT SWAC CHAMPIONSHIP

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HU Bison HUNTSVILLE, AL --- Before the 2014 season, the Howard women’s soccer team was a program without a home. The Bison played the 2013 season as an independent after reaching the championship game of the now-defunct Great West Conference in 2012. Fast forward to 2015, and the Bison have made history in their new conference. Howard, the No. 4 seed in this year’s SWAC Tournament, defeated No. 3 seed Alabama State, 2-1, to claim its second championship in as many seasons in the league. The Bison are the first SWAC school to win back-toback championships in women’s soccer. More importantly, the victory secures Howard’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship after the Bison won the championship in 2014 without the ability to accept the SWAC’s automatic bid.

Howard (13-7-2) wasted little time setting the tone of the match. Freshman midfielder Anna Mitchell put the Bison on the board 48 seconds into the match after taking a pass from sophomore forward/midfielder Whitney White and looping a chip shot over the head of Alabama State goalkeeper Gianna Guyot. As expected with a championship on the line, Alabama State (9-111) would not go quietly. The Lady Hornets would tie the match at 1-1 in the 36th minute, but not because of their two star players, Aaliyah & Ariela Lewis. ASU’s Shyann Cordova took a free kick from near the left sideline and set up teammate Shelbi ViennaHallam’s equalizing header. The score would remain deadlocked at 1-1 at halftime. Howard continued to put offensive pressure on Alabama State to begin the second half, getting off four shots and two corner kicks in the first 12 minutes (compared to two shots and one corner for Alabama State). The final shot of

that sequence was a long distance attempt from White that carromed off the crossbar. A minute and a half later, the Bison would set up the play that would eventually rewrite program history. In the 58th minute, Howard’s cocaptains - senior midfielder Dytria Ruddy and junior midfielder Sara Vaughan - connected on a play similar to the one Alabama State tied the match on. Ruddy sent a ball from the left side of the field to the far side post, where Vaughan stood unchecked. Vaughan headed home the wide open score and sparked a jubilant celebration amongst her teammates. Howard held a 14-7 advantage in shots after the Vaughan goal and continued to outshoot Alabama State at a 2-to-1 pace the rest of the game, finishing the contest with 20-10 edge in shots and an eight to four advantage in corner kicks.

As strong as the Bison played offensively, their defensive performance - particularly against the Lewis sisters - was equally as impressive. Ariela (4) and Aaliyah (3) took seven of ASU’s ten shots, with six of the shots on goal. However, all six were saved by freshman goalkeeper Mackenzie Diotte and none were taken without the influence of a swarming Bison backline. Howard’s efforts broke a ninegame streak of at least one of the Lewis sisters scoring a goal. Their efforts also set a new standard for Bison women’s soccer, and extended its season farther than it has ever been. NOTES - Five Howard players were named to the 2015 SWAC All-Tournament Team: Ruddy, Vaughan, Diotte and freshmen defenders Kendall Hamilton & Zakiya Muhammad. -

Ruddy was named the SWAC

Tournament MVP. The senior started every game and had the championship-clinching assist on Vaughan’s goal. She holds the distinction of being the only player to compete in all three of Howard’s conference championship games (2012 Great West, 2014 SWAC). - For the second straight season, Head Coach Brent Leiba was named SWAC Coach of the Year. The Bison’s seventh-year leader has guided Howard to back-toback 13-win seasons (school record), its two SWAC titles and the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. NEXT UP Howard will learn its first-round NCAA opponent on Monday, November 9 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern during the NCAA Selection Show. The show will be broadcast on NCAA.com.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2015

ADIDAS LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TO REMOVE NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOTS

Jaylen Campbell Staff Writer

n Thursday, Nov. 5, Adidas announced its initiative to assist high schools nationwide in their efforts to rebrand away from Native American mascots, entitled “Change the Mascot.”According to AP, there are approximately 2,000 schools across the country with Native American mascots. This announcement came in conjunction with the annual White House Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, D.C. Eric Liedtke, Adidas’ head of global brands, expounded upon the initiative in a statement to the Associated Press; “Today’s

announcement is a great way for us to offer up our resources to schools that want to do what’s right—to administrators, teachers, students, and athletes who want to make a difference in their lives and in their world… Our intention is to help break down any barriers to change—change that can lead to a more respectful and inclusive environment for all American athletes.” Typically, the rebranding process can cost tens of thousands of dollars including uniforms, apparel, facilities etc. To assist with any financial burdens the high schools face, Adidas is willing to offer financial assistance and free design services from their brand. While the “Change the Mascot” initiative has been received well, it hasn’t received

all positive feedback. D.C.’s own national football league team, the Washington Redskins, have yet to change their name despite protests. Adidas sponsors Robert Griffin III, the Washington Redskins’ quarterback. “The hypocrisy of changing names at the high school level of play and continuing to profit off of professional like-named teams is absurd,” Washington Redskins team spokesman Maury Lane said in a statement.“Adidas make hundreds of millions of dollars selling uniforms to teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and the Golden State Warriors, while profiting off sales of fan apparel for the Cleveland Indians, Florida State Seminoles, Atlanta Braves and many other like-named teams.”

President Obama called Adidas’ left a message at Thursday’s Tribal Nations Conference calling the initiative a “smart and creative approach… if we can’t get states to pass laws that prohibit these mascots, then how can we incentivize schools to think differently?”

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