https://hunewsservice.com Your Neighborhood. Your Nation. Your News! Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:19:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://hunewsservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cropped-407787_352128264798897_1461219382_n-1-32x32.jpg https://hunewsservice.com 32 32 https://hunewsservice.com/variety/entertainment/hampton-students-dress-to-impress-for-homecoming-and-fashion-show/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:02:55 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21956 HAMPTON, Va. – HBCU culture often means looking your best every day, but students go all out for homecoming season with tickets, parties and, most importantly, fashion. Current fashion trends at Hampton University consist of “Tims, fur boots, Alo sets, Lululemon and baggy jeans,” says Lynette Smith, a finance major from Carmel, Indiana. “For homecoming, I’m wearing fur boots, cheetah print shorts, a white tiny top and a small red handbag,” Smith said. “But overall, I think I’m gonna see a lot of Tims, jeans and skirts.” Austin Luke, a music education major from Cleveland, said “If you’re looking at]]> https://hunewsservice.com/politics/hampton-braces-for-blexit-invasion/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 01:42:24 +0000 https://hunewsservice.com/?p=21893 HAMPTON, Va. (HUNS) – As Hampton University’s homecoming week approaches, a politically active conservative group is preparing for an appearance on or near campus that has already generated debate and scrutiny across multiple HBCUs. BLEXIT, co-founded by Candace Owens and Brandon Tatum, is hosting a tour titled “Educate to Liberate” that targets 10 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during their homecoming seasons. The organization encourages people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds to “exit” the Democratic Party and embrace conservative values centered on individual responsibility, free markets, faith and education reform. The group operates in partnership with Turning Point USA, founded by Charlie Kirk,]]> https://hunewsservice.com/howard-university/homecoming/kamala-harris-sends-a-homecoming-message-to-the-mecca-that-shaped-her/ Sat, 19 Oct 2024 11:00:29 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=17914   By Jordyn Britton Howard University News Service As students and alumni converge on the “Yard of Fame” to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Howard University’s homecoming, Vice President Kamala Harris shared a greeting today with some of her own memories at The Mecca, emphasizing the profound role her HBCU has had on her journey and values. “I have so many fond memories as a student at ‘The Mecca,’ and I recognize that my time at Howard shaped me into the person I am today,” wrote Harris, who is not attending homecoming this year. “At Howard, we learn that we]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/howard-students-have-safety-on-their-minds-during-homecoming/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 20:27:05 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=16138 By Briana Alvarado and Jordan Barrett, NewsVision Reporters Howard University kicks off its unforgettable homecoming season 2023 with the theme “Revival.” This comes weeks after gun violence jeopardized the safety and homecoming activities at nearby Morgan State and Bowie State universities. Students and parents alike say they’re somewhat worried the issue of safety could put this year’s attendees to the D.C.-based homecoming at risk. NewsVision’s Briana Alvarado and Jordan Barrett have reaction from the campus.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/lgbtq/bison-celebrate-7th-annual-lavender-reception/ Fri, 21 Oct 2022 14:50:49 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=14278   By Alecia Taylor, Ayo Olagbaju, Kiara Patterson Howard University News Service The ballroom in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center was transformed into an elegant event space with lavender balloon arches and white drapes as Bison gathered to celebrate the seventh annual Lavender Reception on Wednesday. “The event is to raise awareness for queer students,” said Laten Jordan, the president of CASCADE, Coalition of Activist Students Celebrating the Acceptance of Diversity and Equality, the official undergraduate LGBTQ+ student organization at Howard University. CASCADE started the annual event during homecoming week to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer individuals]]> https://hunewsservice.com/howard-university/homecoming/covid-cant-kill-the-camaraderie-howard-university-celebrates-homecoming-2020/ Sun, 18 Oct 2020 20:29:04 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=10784 Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Howard University was forced to cancel this year’s homecoming. However, this did not prevent students, faculty, and alumni from celebrating. The university held multiple virtual events which included Yardfest and a Call to Chapel. All the of the week’s events represented the 2020 homecoming theme, “Advocacy.” NewsVision’s Samantha Chaney reports.]]> https://hunewsservice.com/variety/entertainment/high-levels-of-hype-at-yardfest-2019/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 20:38:15 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=8941 Howard University’s Yardfest has returned at an earlier date than the past few years with another star-studded lineup including, Ca$h Money Millionaire Juvenile and was headlined by North Carolina rapper Dababy who spent almost the entirety of his set time performing in the crowd.  As usual, the yard was packed with people from Founder’s Library to Fine Arts and the energy that the acts brought to the stage traveled across the grounds.  This year’s Yardfest was hosted by Gia Peppers, Scottie Beam who kept the crowd engaged and attentive while waiting for the next act to hit the stage. Multiple]]> https://hunewsservice.com/opinion/a-homecoming-story-being-treated-like-a-suspect-instead-of-a-student/ Tue, 15 Oct 2019 04:01:43 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=9052 Above all, we want you to be safe and have a great time! Homecoming is meant to be an enjoyable event for everyone. Don’t allow fear of danger to prevent you from having a memorable experience and soaking in all that the Mecca has to offer. Every year provides new experiences, filled with memories that will last a lifetime.” This generic and vague yet oh-so-familiar email from the Department of Public Safety is right. The sound of laughter, the warmth of the sun and rattling bass that can be heard at the bottom of the hill by the bookstore. Vibrancy,]]> https://hunewsservice.com/multimedia/video/howard-students-thankful-for-homecoming-day-of-service/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 23:23:40 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=8839 By Cheyenne Majeed, Howard University News Service Video by Khary Armster, NewsVision reporter Washington D.C– For Howard University students, one of the most anticipated experiences during Homecoming is giving back to the community. On October 5, Howard held its annual Homecoming Day of Service where students volunteered to serve throughout the Washington, D.C. area through several service initiative opportunities.    Several students came together to serve the homeless, aid in community beautification, health, education, elder care, and violence prevention. At one particular site, a group of Howard students served at Food & Friends located in northeast D.C., an organization that prepares]]> https://hunewsservice.com/news/howard-university-celebrates-inclusion-and-scholarship-at-lgbta-renaissance-reception/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 16:50:33 +0000 http://hunewsservice.com/?p=7024 Howard University hosted several events for the community to enjoy during its 2018 “Euphoria” Homecoming celebration. NewsVision’s Bria Patterson takes a look on The LGBTA Renaissance Reception, one of the events that support the university’s diverse community.]]>