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Addison Buckner hits the ball in the match against Coppin State University on Friday, Oct. 23 in Baltimore. (Photo courtesy of HUBison)

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Howard’s Comeback Falls Short as Bison Drop Two Conference Matches

October 26, 2026

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After a straight-set loss to Coppin State University, Howard rallied from a 2-0 deficit before falling to Morgan State.…

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Angie Nixon, Bernie Sanders Rally at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour Stop in Tallahassee.

October 22, 2026

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Hire Me, Not the Bot: Is AI Taking Over Graduates’ Jobs?

October 22, 2026

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Hoop Dreams at Howard: NBA Day Celebrates Sports, Culture, Community

October 22, 2026

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Bridging the Gap: How Mentorship and Collaboration Are Creating Career Pathways for DC Youth

Black Family Wellness Expo Brings Health and Resources to Miami Gardens

Outside the room where Power Readers mentors and students gather each week at Thomson Elementary School. (Photo: Faith Harper/HUNewsService.com)

Non-Profit Organization Addresses Literacy Gaps in D.C. Schools

Automated traffic enforcement speed camera on Kenilworth Avenue NE southbound (Photo: Keith Golden Jr./ HU News Service)

Policy Group Steps In as Cities Drown in Traffic Enforcement Debt

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PHOTOS: The Return of the Howard Homecoming Gospel Concert

October 23, 2026

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October 18, 2026

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Homelessness in the DMV: Underserved and Underfunded

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African Leaders Discuss U.S. Ties, Foreign Aid — and the Distorted Map

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Digital Detox: The Modern-Day Medicine for the Soul

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Take Note: Telling Our Stories

Being Black in the journalism industry, unforgettable wins for Howard University, and navigating spaces we typically aren’t welcome in. Welcome to the Take Note…

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At Arena Stage, Theatre Week Invites Visitors to Take Part

October 8, 2026

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African American Civil War Museum Reopens With Expanded Spaces and New Exhibits

October 4, 2026

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October 22, 2026

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April 23, 2026

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Members of the Howard University Calisthenics Club pose for a picture on Oct. 21 outside of Frederick Douglass Memorial Hall. (Brycen Bracy/The Hilltop)

HU Calisthenics Club Builds Wellness And Community

October 26, 2026

Newly renovated Panera Bread located in the PunchOut dining area. (Photo courtesy of Office of University Communications)

PunchOut’s Grand Reopening: Howard Students Say the Wait Was Worth It

October 19, 2026

Historic Supermax deals headline WNBA Offseason

April 21, 2026

Sexyy Red performing at Howard Homecoming Yardfest on Oct. 16. (Paige Kiarie/The Hilltop)

October 19, 2026

Yardfest 2026 Connects Past and Present Bison

Surprise performers and dozens of vendors drew tens of thousands of attendees.…

Left to right: Jeff Teague, Darren Wells, John Wall and Brandon Hendricks speaking at the event at Howard Theatre on Oct. 15. (Lamarr Benford/The Hilltop)

Club 520 Brings Live Podcast to Howard University Homecoming

October 19, 2026

The sports podcast attended Howard for a live show, giving advice to students.…

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Illustration of cellular phone with the words “The Social Reckoning” displayed on the screen. (Illustration by Estella Bland/The Hilltop)

‘The Social Reckoning’ Warns Gen Z About the Cost of Sharing Online

by Nile Randolph

Illustration of the "I Am Jane Doe" movement supporters, where women protest against sexual violence and protect the anonymity of the Cornell University victim. (Illustration by Jackson Cronkrite/The Hilltop)

College Campuses Must Do More to Protect Women

by Darrah Spencer

Howard University “SHOWTIME” Marching Band performs at the HU x Jordan Bison Madness in Burr Gymnasium on Oct. 13. (Clariss Duhaney/The Hilltop)

Homecoming 2026 Launches with Annual Bison Madness Pep Rally

by JaBraun Lowman

Ameer Bashir competing at Battle at the Burr at John H. Burr Gymnasium on Oct. 10. (Photo courtesy of HU Bison)

The Bison and Hoyas Make Waves at Fifth Battle at Burr

by Kalani Durham