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Organic over On-the-Go

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ORGANIC COMMUNITY GARDEN ON CAMPUS

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lthough leading fast-food restaurants McDonald’s and Chipotle are easily accessible to Howard University students and adjacent to the Howard Plaza Towers East, many students are unaware of an organic community garden filled with fresh and organic fruits, herbs and vegetables beside the Howard Plaza Towers West. “[While] there is an organic community garden, students aren’t aware that they can utilize the garden,” said junior Brianna Rawlinson. “[The] McDonald’s next to the East Towers fails to show students the importance of healthy eating.” Established by the HU Society of Holistic Living, the Halo G.R.E.E.N Organic Garden is available for students and community members to allow them to grow their own organic foods and learn how to maintain an organic garden. Melons, pears, corn, beats,

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okra and natural greens are some of the many produce grown in the garden and sold at reasonably, low prices.

supervising non-profit organization, Wingz of Lyfe. “If you stay strong to what you believe in, you will eventually have a better lifestyle.”

“Organic food is good because it is grown straight from seeds,” said Adam Shelton, a gardener at the Organic Community Garden. “There are no chemicals, pesticides or chemical additives [in organic food] that will harm you.”

While consuming fast-foods or “on-thego” foods may seem the most convenient for college students, studies show that unwholesome eating habits can make sustaining a healthy lifestyle difficult. According to the Center for Disease Control, effects of unhealthy eating patterns include a lack of nutrition, iron deficiency anemia and obesity.

The garden was implemented in 2011 to help combat unhealthy eating obstacles that many college students with limited time and narrow budgets encounter. According to the American College Health Association, only 7.8 percent of students in a National College Health Assessment survey eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables each day. “There are a lot of opportunities to eat healthy out there, but there are also a lot of blockages,” said Ruby Lee Castain, Howard alumna and founder of the garden’s

“It [Healthy food] gives you a different type of energy,” said senior nutritional sciences major Kori Burrell. Aside from the convenience of fast-food, the prices of consumer goods could be another reason why many college students on a budget flock to convenient fast-food restaurants. According to FOX News website, certified

organic products are often more expensive than their non-organic counterparts. “When you are eating foods that help your body instead of tearing it down with fastfood. You can study better, think better and have more energy to get your work done,” said Antoine Prue, a sophomore nutritional sciences major and founder of holistic health organization Black Health 365 (Twitter: @BlackHealth365). A vegan potluck brunch is held at the garden every Sunday at 2 p.m. Representatives at the garden will be giving Howard students a fresh taste of the garden with a peach event within the next month, offering peach cobbler and selling organic peaches to Howard students. For volunteer opportunities or to learn additional information about the Halo G.R.E.E.N Organic Garden, contact the garden manager Ruby Lee Castain at (951) 821-8059 or through email at wingzoflyfe@gmail.com.

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CALEB JACKSON: OPERATION HELP THE PEOPLE HU sophomore opens up about his international non-profit

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and its aggressive deterioration of a person’s quality of life in developing communities. It was hard for Jackson to see the disparaging effects of poverty and not do anything about it, so at 18 years old, Jackson started Operation Help the People. Because he had to move to D.C. soon for school, he had 8 weeks to grow the concept of helping people into a tangible reality.

As the creator of Operation Help the People, a nonprofit organization based in Jamaica that aims to alleviate the effects of poverty, this is his reality.

This summer, the organization held its first business conference. Entrepreneurs were flown into Jamaica to learn about the power of networking and finance. Operation Help the People also gave care packages with a week’s worth of groceries to a few hundred families, according to Jackson.

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very day sophomore finance major Caleb Jackson wakes up before the sun rises to contemplate the future. He checks his phone throughout the day, reading notifications from his team in the Caribbean, responding swiftly and with purpose.

“When I graduated from high school and was coming back to the US, I thought it would be a good idea to go with some friends and hand out some care packages and meals to the homeless in the streets. And when we put it out on social media we got over 300 volunteers in less than a week,” Jackson said.

The organization’s first project in July 2014, Jackson says, was the most stressful thing he has ever done in his entire life. “We had the traction of the people but a lot of things we had to learn on the go. We had to learn how to fundraise on the go,” Jackson said.

On Sept. 13, the group gifted 60 children back-to-school packages, complete with writing instruments, notebooks and other school supplies. The group plans to cultivate connections and assist those in need through more projects and community engagement; in the near future, the organization plans to expand to Trinidad after acquiring proper funding.

“We had to learn how to organize massive groups of people on the go and that was really stressful. I didn’t have a lot of academic knowledge on business before. A lot of things I just learned by actively doing them,” he said. During their first project, the group distributed 800 care packages in three communities in Kingston simultaneously. They also fed 2,000 people there last Dec. and assisted tutoring programs in underprivileged Kingston communities.

It all started going uphill when Jackson moved to Jamaica in the beginning of high school because things weren’t going right” for him; before the move he struggled with a rocky relationship with his father, bullying in school and coping with the death of his grandfather, who passed away from cancer. While there, he saw the effects of poverty

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“There were a lot of sleepless nights, a lot of crying, but it was definitely worth it,” he said.

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GIANNA WHITE: CHANGING LIVES ONE BONE AT A TIME Porsche Harwell

donors. Patients are able to locate a potential match through this list.

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Gift of Life is the only registry in the world founded and directed by a transplant recipient. Jay Feinberg, a Jewish patient diagnosed with leukemia in 1995, was told his genetic makeup would prevent him from finding a donor; []

unior health science major Gianna White is one of the first volunteers to ever participate in the first ever World Marrow Donor Day event on Sept. 19, sponsored by the Gift of Life Foundation. One of the facilities for the day event will be right here on campus in College Hall South as a part of its Campus Ambassadors Program.

This particular case inspired the registry to become more diverse, hence the birth of the Gift of Life Foundation.

Over a hundred universities across the US will swab the inside of thousands of student’s mouths with a cotton swab during this national bone marrow drive.

“Back in April, I was looking for internships to apply for. Once I applied I got accepted and went to seminar over the summer, which was held in late August. Learning about subjects like leukemia and knowing people got donations from random people, I was really interested,” White said.

“I definitely want the numbers to increase for African Americans. What if I find out someone I know who has it?” White said.

“Seeing the recipient and donor meeting on stage during the seminar was a life changing experience for me. I realized I was doing something that was changing people’s lives.”

“It’s a huge deal, especially with me being African American. It is a serious goal of mine. ” Gianna was inspired to join when she saw the donor and recipient meet on stage during her informational seminar.

Intelligent and strong-minded, Gianna has a mission during her tenure as a campus ambassador. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she plans to attend graduate school to obtain her Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

The Gift of Life Foundation is located in Boca Raton, Florida. It was founded in 2000 as the first registry in the world to utilize cheek swabs that tested potential donors on a larger scale, according to its website.

To get more involved, within Howard’s campus, Gianna urges students to attend one of her blood drives to receive more information.

African American donors are especially valuable on the Gift of Life

“After the donor day, I definitely plan on running more drives. My goal is to get as many college students in the registry. College students are most ideal to donate,” she said.

Registry. According to White, African American patients only have a 25 percent chance of finding a donor. “I am nervous and excited for it. There’s some pressure because I want to tell as many people as possible about it. Even if I only get to tell a handful of people, that

would be a goal. So there’s a little pressure but not anything hard,” White said. The organization also specifically targets

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transplants for those suffering from often fatal illnesses and cancers, such as leukemia. The Gift of Life registry is a database that includes 242,136 registered

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OP ED: THE ADVISOR SITUATION NEEDS TO BE FIXED Janaya Hampton Staff Writer

he communication struggle between students and advisors is something that people at HBCU’s know all too well. The days, the weeks, and sometimes even the months that pass by without getting in contact with an advisor is often frustrating and discouraging for everyone. Compared to most PWI’s, the stigma is that HBCU’s are not up to par in the advisory department. However, the job of an advisor is more complex than most students think. The academic, emotional, and familial support that a multitude of students request from advisors can sometimes be too much for the lack of staff present at most HBCU’s. Therefore, in a lot of cases everyone does not get the immediate responses, help, or attention that he/she needs. Howard students have a love/hate relationship with the advisory departments amongst different colleges. Some students have close-knit relationships to the point where their advisors know them by face and name, and then there are those that students

never see their advisors at all.

In a lot of cases, students that are in special programs at Howard are the ones that get that one-on-one attention with their assigned advisor. “Since I am in the COAS honors program I am fortunate enough to know my advisor, Dr. Courtney Robinson,” said sophomore biology major Joy Rosa Jackson. “She responds quickly and makes herself available during her office hours. I always feel welcome to come ask any questions I have, and she always lets me know about important events in the biology department.” However, those that are not in special programs often have to tussle to get a response or a simple “hello” on the phone. The most frustrated amongst the student population are the rising seniors or anyone approaching graduation. Senior Meagan Lagerlef expressed that she doesn’t believe the advisors provide enough “TLC” for those trying to graduate on time. There is little to no response from advisors

which leaves a lot of students in the dark about required courses, credit hours, and prerequisites needed in order to successfully complete the graduation schemes. The confusion and late responses can be because of two main factors: the lack of staff and the lack of student effort. “There is always a need for more staff to help our students. I think we go overboard with the amount of things we want to offer our students because they come to us with [a multitude] of different issues.” Senior Academic Advisor in the School of Communications, Bernadette Williams said. “It is up to the students to take advantage of theses opportunities.” But attending programs and taking time to sit in the advisor’s office is very time consuming for most of the busy students at Howard. Other students at HBCU’s can also relate to the Howard struggle. Sophomore Political Science major Kijana Curtis, a student at Southern University Louisiana, says that it’s a 50/50 chance that and advisor will get back to him at Southern.

They often just assign him classes that he may not be a priority at the moment instead of focusing on core classes that he needs to advance to the next level. The most frustrating aspect of the HBCU advisors situation is the efficiency gap that students express between HBCU and PWI advisors. Many PWI’s are provided with the necessary resources and staff to carry out their jobs. For example, many students at PWI’s believe that their advisors are on top of them about their graduation requirements. They also provide the option of scheduling their appointments online, so that students can quickly get in and out of their advisor’s office. The advisors at Howard University are not the only people on campus that can help students with their academics. There are a plethora of mentorship programs with students that can relate to the everyday issues that Howard students encounter. Sometimes they can even be a better option than the advisors.

OP ED: THE GREATER CHALLENGE

Christopher Smith Contributing Writer

service.

oward University since 1867 has attempted to be the “pillar of light” in education through truth and

In its near 150 year lifespan Howard University boasts of producing brilliant and influential minds worldwide that without a question display a certain refined fever within every field of human endeavor. Unfortunately, in recent years Howard’s legacy has been shrouded by incidents of fund misappropriation, resource mismanagement and, a slow evolution into the technological era that has crippled it. #TakeBackHU is the a great tool for raising awareness and consciousness of university wide issues. However, the true solutions to these issues may be found in the efforts after the twitter trends and hashtags. Proactive reformative thoughts and actions concerning education, social issues and opportunities may be the key. The solutions may lie in addressing the universities refusal to effectively, efficiently

and quickly utilize advancements, opportunities and trends in research and technology that could serve as a pivotal lifeline. It is not all the administration’s responsibility however, students may have to take more responsibility in acquiring vital resources for the university’s benefit and their own. As a student now aware of America’s questionable history concerning race relations and the atrocities that people of African descent worldwide experience to this day, practically what can I do about it? Students may not be able to acquire jobs or build new enterprises if they are not strategically trained to compete in the current market.

to acquire resources is important.

However, mandatory grant reading and proposal writing courses within undergraduate and graduate curriculum are still not implemented university wide. Many professors have not attempted to acquire substantial grants in years, nor has there been a vocalized push for grant acquisition and proposal writing as a requisite for continued professorship. Also, there has been few, if any, student collectives that have attempted to organize and write proposals on behalf of the university or pressure the faculty that will not or have not.

Pushing students to be a revolutionary and reformative elements also requires exposure to resources and tools, many of which Howard University seems to lack.

Research that the university supports does bring in some resources however, it does not tap into the wealth of opportunities that are now available within today’s society. One example is the marijuana industry.

Proposal writing for grants is a clear example of an under-emphasized and rarely taught skill at Howard University. It is clear that to progress minority research institutions, secure student employment post graduation and to build successful business ventures having the knowledge and skill set

The marijuana industry is an infant multibillion dollar industry even though it is not fully legalized. Imagine if Howard University, which is located in a marijuana decriminalization area, began to tailor aspects of its business, sociology, political science, law, architecture, chemistry,

medical and biology programs toward producing and testing research that can provide pivotal components to the advancement of this industry. The possible resources and partnerships that the university could acquire would be astronomical. In addition, this may posture Howard graduates to become pioneers and influential figures within an international industry. Again, there has been no overt or evident student or faculty pressure on administration to consider programs and opportunities like these for Howard University. Nor have students taken the initiative to collectively develop those programs and present them for administrative consideration and support. Is Howard dying? Who knows for certain. What is certain is this, to avoid that the possibility unified action is necessary. Students, staff and faculty alike may all have to do more with each other in unity, instead of against each other. Howard University’s future is in the hands of all that consider themselves Bison.

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OP ED: The Greater Challenge

Christopher Smith Contributing Writer

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oward University since 1867 has attempted to be the “pillar of light” in education through truth and

to acquire resources is important. However, mandatory grant reading and proposal writing courses within undergraduate and graduate curriculum are still not implemented university wide. Many professors have not attempted to acquire substantial grants in years, nor has there been a vocalized push for grant acquisition and proposal writing as a requisite for continued professorship. Also, there has been few, if any, student collectives that have attempted to organize and write proposals on behalf of the university or pressure the faculty that will not or have not.

Pushing students to be a revolutionary and reformative elements also requires exposure to resources and tools, many of which Howard University seems to lack.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN CHAPEL? Want to invite the Howard Community to your next event or program? All colleges, schools, organizations, alumni, and community groups are welcome to have a “Call to Chapel.” All “Calls to Chapel” must be submitted no later than 10:00 A.M. Tuesday morning to be included in the Chapel service.

Email: Chapel@howard.edu Join us this Sunday… Rt. R Rev. Michael Curry

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

NAACP #JUSTICESUMMER MARCH CONCLUDES

IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

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marched 50 years ago as an acclamation of our hope and a firm belief that our efforts will bring about change…. Don’t sit down!”

fter marching over 1,000 miles from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C., the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and its broad coalition of partners finished the “America’s Journey For Justice” march Tuesday on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Many members from various chapters across the nation were in attendance in the final leg of the march. Khyla Craine, assistant general council for the NAACP National Office, expressed excitement throughout the final moments of the 47-day journey.

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“To those who taken a step, walked a mile, 10 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles…for those of you who walked on ‘America’s Journey For Justice,’ put your hands together and applaud all that God has done through you, with you and for our country,” said NAACP President and CEO Cornell William Brooks, addressing the crowd at the historical accomplishment. As a call to justice under the uniting theme “Our Lives, Our Votes, Our Jobs, Our Schools Matter,” Brooks led the march along with various organizations. The march was created to bring forth a national policy agenda that protects the rights of every American to a fair criminal justice system, uncorrupted and unfettered access to the ballot box, sustainable jobs with a living wage and equitable public education, according to the NAACP. “If we can have a Voting Rights of 1965, than we can march from Selma, Alabama to Washington, D.C. in 2015 and have a Voting Rights [Act] that works in 2015,” said Brooks. “We can’t wait, we shouldn’t wait and we don’t deserve to wait.” Among the thousands of marchers, in attendance were prominent government officials including democratic presidential candidate Senator Bernie Sanders, D.C. Congresswoman Eleanor Norton and North Carolina Congressman and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus G. K. Butterfield. “While we have come a long way in 50 years, it remains clear that our work still remains,” said Butterfield as he addressed the crowd. It is important today as it was in 1965 that we commit ourselves to ensuring equity, equality, employment and education. “We march today, we march just as our predecessors

“I think that [the march] is fantastic…it’s a reaffirmation of what the NAACP has stood for the past 106 years about [what] we are really concerned about: our votes, our lives and our schools,” said Craine, who has been a member of the NAACP for 14 years. Other college students also came all the way from their own respective states to show support for the march. Kamry Starford, a junior political science major from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, came to D.C. to participate in the march. “It’s all a common cause that we all need to fight for together because we are a democracy,” said Starford, who is also a HBCU student action alliance member of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization, Common Cause. Imani Harmon, president of the Howard University NAACP chapter, expressed solidarity in the march’s purpose and said she has initiatives to follow through for the chapter at Howard University. “The ‘America’s Journey for Justice’ march was as way to let everyone know that the NAACP is still relevant,” said Harmon. “Next week [on Sept. 22], [Howard NAACP chapter] will be assisting in National Voter Registration Day to get people to register to vote as well as assisting in giving legislative ideas to improve the Voting Rights Act of 1965.” To read more about the NAACP’s work and its five “Game Changer” issue areas, which were involved in the march, please visit http://www. naacp.org/pages/game-changers.

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The Era After Obama:

Aesha Atherley Staff Writer

oncluding the highlights of the many 2016 presidential candidates, we will be taking a look at two Republican candidates: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and Ohio Gov. John Kasich. Gov. Bobby Jindal announced his bid for the presidential campaign on June 24. Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in a middle-class community, Kenilworth neighborhood, Jindal graduated from Baton Rouge High School is 1988 and graduated from Brown University with biology and public policy degrees. In 1994, he graduated from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar with a master’s degree in literature with a concentration in healthcare policy. At the age of 24, Jindal became the head of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals. In 1998, he became the Executive Director of the National Bipartisan Commission on the Future of Medicine and in 2001 he was

appointed assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by then President George W. Bush. Jindal was elected to Congress in 2004, re-elected in 2006 and then elected as governor of Louisiana in November 2007. Gov. John Kasich announced his run for presidency on July 21. Born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, Kasich studied political science at Ohio State University.

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Has a detailed plan to repeal and replace Obamacare by focusing on patient freedom and making healthcare affordable.

Kasich worked as a managing director Stated that every child should of Lehman Brothers’ Columbus, Ohio have the opportunity to get a great office before the firm collapsed in education and parents and teachers 2008. He then went into politics and should know what is best for their served as a member of the Ohio state kids, not bureaucrats. senator at the age of 26 and won a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives for Ohio. Kasich hosted a talk show on Fox News from 2001 to 2007 and then later became the 69th Governor of Ohio in 2010. Check out their positions on issues involving health care, education and social issues.

Believes that one should ban abortions after 20 weeks and restrict abortion clinics.

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Jindal Kasich KASICH

Plans to improve access by actually lowering health care costs without interfering with Americans’ personal health care decisions.

Intends to expand school choice, working to prevent students from dropping out of school. He also desires to make college more affordable.

Believes that one should ban abortions after 20 weeks unless the life of the mother is in danger.

WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE IPHONE 6S AND 6S PLUS

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million units are set to be purchased in the first weekend with the quantity being a “reasonable expectation.”

n Sept. 10, Apple did yet another update for its world-renowned iPhone. The new versions, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, have already been available for pre-order since Sept. 12 and is set to be released to consumer around the United States by Sept. 25 in local Apple retail stores nationwide. Phone prices for both versions are slated to be $650 and above and, depending on the carrier, $100 to $200 with a contract, according to CNET.

What has changed with the latest iPhone? What has stayed the same? Anything in particular that stands out? Below are the major updates that we can compare from the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with the previous iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.

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On Monday, Apple released a statement saying that they are on pace to beat last year’s iPhone first-weekend record. According to CNBC, an estimated 12

CAPACITY:

If you are the type that stores your whole life into a phone, fear not, for the new iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus will be available with 128GB space, which was not available with the iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus.

APPEARANCE:

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Unfortunately, the new iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus and the previous iPhone 6/iPhone 6 Plus are very similar, if not almost the exact same size in terms of screen and shape. The major difference with the iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus is that rose gold will be added to the iPhone’s color pallet.

POWER AND BATTERY:

Almost everyone in college cares about the battery life of their phone. Most students use their phones constantly, and it’s important to still have a lot of juice within the phone when critical moments like making a Snapchat during Homecoming or taking selfies during the various parties in D.C. every weekend. Unfortunately, there has been minimal changes to battery life. Portable chargers are still a must.

3D TOUCH:

One of the most exciting new features within the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is what Apple is calling 3D Touch. According to Apple, for the first time, iPhones will be able to sense how much pressure you apply to the display. In addition to familiar multi-touch gestures like tap, swipe and pinch, 3D Touch introduces “Peek” and “Pop.” And when you use 3D Touch, your iPhone responds with subtle taps. So not only will you see what a press can do — you’ll feel it. Additional features with “3D Touch” include quick actions which will allow quicker and fewer steps to get what one wants done, live photos which will capture motion and sound and dynamic wallpapers that can come alive.

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BEYOND THE HILLTOP, ACROSS THE NATION

BREAKING NEWS

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 45th Annual Legislative Conference Week Arrives in D.C. [From CBCF Official Website]

The CBCF’s ALC 2015 is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global black community. From Sept. 16 –Sept. 20, more than 9,000 thought leaders, legislators and concerned citizens will converge in Washington, D.C. to explore public policy issues from an African-American perspective. For more information about the conference and happenings for the week, please visit cbcfinc.org/ALC.

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Authorities to Vote on Whether Uber or Lyft can operate at D.C. Airports

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will decide this week if services such as Sidecar, Uber, and Lyft can operate at Reagan National and Dulles. If they do approve the new proposal, the taxi-like companies will have to pay to get a special permit and drivers will have a four dollar fee added to each trip. If authorities vote in favor of the new rule, it will go into effect November 1.

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According to the Washington Post, the number of black schoolteachers in nine cities dropped between 2002 and 2012, raising questions about whether those school systems are doing enough to hire and keep black teachers. The cities include Boston, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Cleveland, New Orleans, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

The number of black teachers has dropped in nine U.S. cities

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D.C. mayor to present $23 million supplemental budget to council [From: Washington Post]

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has presented the City Council with a $23 million supplemental budget yesterday that she said will help District authorities address problems at the D.C. crime lab, allow the city to implement a stalled plan to outfit 2,800 police officers with body cameras and launch a new job-training program for at-risk yo ung adults.

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Pope Francis, current Pope of the Catholic Church, will give 18 speeches in five days during his visit to the U.S. from Sept. 22-Sept. 27. Of those 18 speeches, the Argentine will deliver four in English and the rest in his native Spanish. Francis, who also speaks Italian and German, has said that English is the most difficult language for him.

In U.S. Visit, Pope Francis Will Deliver Four Speeches In English, 14 In Spanish [From: NPR]

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THE FASHION INDUSTRY TRANSFORMS FOR THE

METRO SEX U A L

Admiria Cooper Staff Writer

ast Thursday marked the start of the 2015 New York Fashion Week. Usually, NYFW brings the world’s attention to all things trending in women’s fashion. However, this year the industry is shining a spotlight on all things Menswear. In honor of NYFW, Vogue has released their “The Menswear Fall 2015 Report”, which details all the runway trends that will appear this year in everyday Menswear. Let’s put some of Vogue’s trend predictions to the test! From fur coats to gender neutral looks, Vogue has some pretty bold predictions for today’s men. Junior marketing major Justin Jenkins (JJ), senior television and film major Jamahn Warren-Bey (JB) and junior biology and community healthy major Cameron Clark (CC) give their opinions on the photos below of some of Vogue’s top Fall 2015 trends! Justin Jenkins Junior Business Marketing (JJ) Jamahn Warren-Bey Senior TV& Film Cameron Clark Junior Biology and Community Health Major

Tweet us your opinion on these pieces @thehilltophu!

FUR COATS JJ-

That’s high fashion. If I could afford a fur coat, I would get it-not even going to lie.

JB -

Fur coats are fly, I’m not going to lie. Would I personally go out and get a fur coat? No. But if I see someone with a fur coat I’m going to be like “Aye, that’s fly.”

CC -

Nah, that’s too Detroit.

JJ LONG COAT JJ - JB - Doing a little bit too much for guys. I mean, maybe if you keep it simple with black and brown. But on girls it always looks pretty JB - stylish. CC - That’s kind of dope. I could see myself wearing that. CC - JJ -

Yes, most definitely!

ADROGYNOUS LEOPARD PRINT JJ -

This isn’t for me but I could see how this could be for somebody else.

JB - I struggle with this one. Again, you have to match it with really solid colors. If you mix and match too many prints it just looks tacky. CC -

Absolutely Not.

JJ -

I mean they say it’s androgynous, but I don’t really see it. It’s a bow. It looks like a women’s suit.

JB -

That’s a guy? Oh no. I mean people like Prince made that stuff fly, but am I about to walk around in heels? No.

CC -

Is that not a woman? Well personally I wouldn’t do that, but I respect people who are comfortable in their own sexuality and can do confidently pull it off.

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LAYERING If you do it right and this model does it right, with the black and the blue. I’m down with it, especially on the east coast because it gets cold and you need layers. If your going to wear two jackets, you might as well wear one big jacket. I don’t think that’s stylish. Be appropriate for the weather. Layering is fine!

JJ - A turtleneck with a jacket is good but a turtleneck by itself is a… turtleneck. Nah, no on the turtlenecks. JB -

I actually really like turtlenecks! A lot of guys don’t wear them as much as they should! They are very stylish.

CC -

I used to wear turtlenecks in the sixth grade and everybody used to rag on me for it, so I appreciate that they are coming back. I guess I was just ahead of the trend.

PATTERN MATCHING JJ - This should not be a style. You look like wallpaper! Nah, that’s lazy. JB - You have to have a pattern that really brings out certain parts of your features, like your eyes. Like, if you’re just wearing all checkered because you just felt like wearing all checkered that day, no. That’s tacky. CC -

I thought we moved on from this. It’s basically a jumpsuit

SHEARLING JJ -

WOW! No, no, no, no. It looks like cattle skin with fur. It just doesn’t look right.

JB -

What is that? People just say stuff is trending. If I saw this in the store, I would be like “What is this?” It’s not fly.

CC –

I actually have shearling. [I’m] ahead of the trend again. I mess with shearling.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

Breaking the Mold THEMED RESTAURANTS AROUND D.C. ARE SHAKING IT UP

Sarai Gardner Staff Writer For food connoisseurs around the District, themed restaurants have often proventhemselves to be boring and cliché. Luckily, themed restaurants are shaking things up and changing their image after years of the same-old, same-old. Foodies, check out these fun and engaging themed restaurants all around D.C.

Orange Anchor $$ NW, D.C. With its sailing-themed locale, Orange Anchor has caught the attention and hearts of District foodies with a seafood-centric American menu that includes crab fritters and poached lobster claws. As for the drinks, they have a menu full of rare rums that include oranges in juices or zest forms. Plus, beside great seafood, patrons get to enjoy a beautiful waterfront view of the Washington Harbor, Georgetown’s premier waterfront view.

Cuba Libre Restaurant AND Rum bar $$ NW, D.C

G by Mike Isabella $$ NW, D.C.

One of the few restaurants in the District that transforms menus from the daytime to the nighttime, G by Mike Isabella serves sandwiches, salads and casual fare during the day and a fourcourse Italian tasting menu at night. Chef Mike Isabella channels Greek tradition with his rustic-modern meze palace decoration, serving shareable plates, and smoky flavors from hickory-fired grills.

Bayou $$ NW, D.C.

If you’re looking for a taste of New Orleans, Bayou serves New Orleans flavor like no other. The décor draws heavily from the French Quarter theme: New Orleans photos and poster, lanterns, Stepping inside of this Cuban-themed restaurant is like being ushered into the beautiful streets of Havana at night. The interior Mardi Gras beads draping the bottom of the tables, mason jar is styled like classic images of Cuba; rich gold and red hues with glasses and southern-style colorful crystal chandeliers. Let’s not forget the food which includes New Orleans-style jambalaya live potted plants. The Cuban cuisines are a must try, but the Paradise Rum Punches seem to be one of the fast selling items on and shrimp and grits. As if that doesn’t give foodies enough to the menu. Don’t worry about evening classes or work; they have talk about, the restaurant often has a live band to listen to while late night salsa dancing to keep the festivities rolling all day and feasting. Not only is Bayou a great dinner spot; it also serves night! brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Rasheeda Ansari POSITIVITY PERSONIFIED Bison. .

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“I just believed and I knew that everything would fall through, there was a lot going on in all aspects of my life. I prayed a lot, I really prayed and my mom also did everyday” said Ansari. “I had some good reasons for the waiver and just knew in a matter of time I’d be back”.

very team needs a player or two who can ignite their teammates and change the game with their energy and hustle. For the Howard University women’s soccer team, Rasheeda Ansari is that player. A transfer senior forward whose pace and liveliness can turn any game on its head, Ansari was unavailable for the first four games but made an immediate impact upon her return.

Being cleared to play came as a bit of a surprise for her as she only learned of the NCAA’s decision the day before the Robert Morris game. Rasheeda credited her continued preparation and healthy eating for allowing her to jump right into the game, but admitted that she was nervous and excited.

“She brings experience and explosive qualities to the program…she is a game changer!” Head coach Brent Leiba said. In her season debut, she scored the gamewinning goal in the 87th minute and recorded one assist as the Lady Bison defeated Robert Morris University 3-2. Her performance earned her the SWAC Offensive Player of the Week title. This season has not been all smooth sailing for Ansari though- she was forced to sit out the first four games of the season and at one

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point was unsure if she was going to be featured at all this year. “I had to apply for a waiver for the NCAA, which I was unaware of until the day before preseason,” said Ansari.

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Due to her transfer and issues concerning her number of years of eligibility, Ansari sent a letter of petition to the NCAA for permission to play for the Lady Bison this season. Despite all this and her obvious frustration at having to watch her teammates from the sideline, she never lost faith that she would get to play for the Lady

Her persistence paid off as she turned out a man of the match performance. Looking forward to the rest of the season, Rasheeda is targeting 15 to 20 goals, at least five shots a game for herself and a successful season for the team, contributing in any way that she can as they look to defend their SWAC championship title.

MEN’S SOCCER TEAM STUMBLES IN HOME OPENER

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he Howard University men’s soccer team lost 2-1 in its home opener on Tuesday afternoon against the Flames of Liberty University. Despite the loss, the Bison came out fast in the first half and stayed in attack mode, garnering three corner kicks. Towards the 15 minute mark of the game, the Bison’s graduate goalkeeper Sam Howard was issued a red card and subsequently ejected after colliding with a Liberty player, while attempting to make a save. Howard’s ejection did not deter the Bison. Junior goalkeeper Jordan Austin was inserted into the game, seeing his first action of the season. Sophomore defender Isaac Mbappe netted his first goal (30’) of the season, putting the Bison up 1-0.

in the second half, for their midfield was congested and lacked accurate passing. This led to a breakdown in the Bison’s defense, causing fatigue over the course of the game. Liberty’s senior forward Sachem Wilson connected on the go-ahead goal (59’). The Bison had a few chances on goal before the end of the match, however the Bison were unable to capitalize on those opportunities. This match proved to be very testy and physical. The Bison were issued three yellow cards and one red card, while the Flames received two yellow cards, one of which resulted in a red card. The Bison hope to rebound as they go on the road against LIU Brooklyn on Friday, Sept. 18. Kickoff will be at 6 p.m.

Less than a minute after the Bison’s goal, Liberty’s freshman defender Nico Bellarde returned the favor by heading in redshirt sophomore Kurt Meyer’s free kick, tying the match at 1-1. The Bison struggled to maintain possession

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

The Chairman of Boards steps Down

MOSES MALONE DIES AT 60

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Malone played for many teams while in the NBA, including the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers where he led his team to a championship in 1983.

oses Malone, NBA Hall of Famer, died on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the age of 60. Malone, who was named one of the NBA’s 50 greatest players, died in Norfolk, Virginia in his hotel room after failing to show up to a scheduled celebrity golf tournament. The Virginia medical examiner’s office cited Malone died of natural causes, listing the causes of death as hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

“Moses holds a special place in our hearts and will forever be remembered as a genuine icon and pillar of the most storied era in the history of Philadelphia 76ers basketball,” said the 76ers team in a statement.

Malone leaves behind his three sons, Moses Malone Jr., Michael Malone and Micha Malone. “We are stunned and deeply saddened by the passing of Hall of Famer Moses Malone, an NBA legend gone far too soon,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver in a statement issued to ESPN.

Growing up in Virginia, the 6-foot-10-inch Malone played basketball at Petersburg High School. Malone became the first player to go pro straight from high school,

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after signing with the Utah Stars of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1974. He played two seasons in the ABA and 19 seasons in

During his career, he earned the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award three times, was an All-Star for 12 seasons, and was also a six-time rebounding leader in the league, earning him the nickname “Chairman of the Boards.” He still holds NBA records for offensive rebounds in a career (6,731), season (587) and game (21). The Houston Rockets retired Malone’s jersey, No. 24 in 1998. Malone won the MVP with the Rockets in 1979 and 1982.

CHUCK ARTICLE Aaron Dass Staff Writer

he Nation’s Classic will be this Friday, Sept. 18. will be staging one of the biggest rivalries in Hampton University vs. Howard University. However, one of the biggest returns happens in the broadcasting booth. Charles ‘Chuck’ Walton will be making his return to call the big game. Walton a recent graduate of Howard University in Spring 2014, will be making his way to RFK Stadium to grace us with his play by play break down and to bring flavor to the game. Calling this game won’t just be Walton pointing out the big play but will be him speaking life into maybe the next young broadcaster listening. As a former student, Walton didn’t have it easy and had many obstacles trying to tackle him before and while he was at Howard University.

To start, Walton didn’t even here a word back from Howard University. He reached out and didn’t hear a yes or no from the school. Instead of waiting for an answer, he made the call to a mentor and friend of his Brian Monroe. He advised Walton to talk his last dollars and come out to Howard. He followed his instructions and sure enough he got a letter of acceptance just from being persistent. The road didn’t get any easier for Walton just because he got into Howard, he fought the tuition battle just like many students. He watched some of his peers have to take the semester off just to save money and then come back. Luckily for him he found a way to game plan and execute his plan. Yet the good times outweighed the bad. One thing that Walton preached to himself and others was “All we need is the opportunity” and that came into full affect when he came into contact with his soon to be life mentor and great friend Sports Information

Director, Edward Hill Jr., of Howard University. Mr. Hill took Walton under his wing and he found his calling in life which is sports broadcasting. The first game Walton called was the first Nation Classic Football game which featured Morehouse College vs. Howard University which Howard won 30-27. After that game, Walton knew he had a calling for broadcasting, He then prepared for each and every game. Walton not only made the broadcasting family fun, but brought his own flavor to the game. Post Howard, Walton has had the opportunity to work with the NFL Network and partner up with Howard alumni Steve Wyche. Then he transition to the Golden State Warriors and became the voice of the Warriors. He created the motto ‘strength in numbers’ for the Warriors which inspired them to go out and win the NBA championship this

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year. In addition Walton worked with TMZ in their sports column. Walton also made his own sports & entertainment website called Elite Insiders where you can find the latest news and information.

Walton credits all his success to Mr. Hill. Their “Tupac and Suge Knight” relationship means everything to him. He credits Mr. Hill for opening the door for him and now he wants to help the next generation be whatever they want in life if they work hard and stay humble. As Walton calls the game this weekend, he is looking forward to a Howard win. With the Bison coming out the gate slow, the first thing Walton is looking forward to saying on the broadcast is “All we need is the opportunity”.