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Leah Peterson, a Howard University student, won a vacant Advisory Neighborhood Commission seat in Ward 1. (Photo courtesy of Keevon Copeland)

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Howard Student Leah Peterson Wins ANC 1E05 Election

November 10, 2026

by Mmesomachukwu Nwosu

The Howard University senior transitions from student government to elected office, with plans to strengthen local…

Paper cutout of a donkey, a symbol of the Democratic party. (Photo courtesy of Kelly Sikkema via Unsplash)

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OPINION: What the Most Consequential Democratic Victories in the Midterms Tell Us

November 9, 2026

by Edric Bussie

The elections reflected shifting political priorities and expanded opportunities for historically underrepresented communities.…

Howard football team preparing for the snap against South Carolina State at William H. Greene Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. (Photo courtesy of HUBison)

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Howard’s Second-Half Surge Not Enough In Home Loss to SC State

November 9, 2026

by JaBraun Lowman

The Bison erased a 14-point deficit before South Carolina State pulled away for a 35-28 win.…

Left to right: Graphic of “Chromakopia” album by Tyler, The Creator beside the “Stankonia” album by Outkast, artists both well known for their experimentation with music. (Graphic by Eva-Sychell Mitchell/The Hilltop)

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OPINION: The Future of Hip-Hop Depends on Its Willingness to Experiment

November 9, 2026

by Laila Murdock

Hip-hop isn't lacking creativity; the industry's preference for familiar sounds may be holding back its next…

Piggy bank with a shopping cart and coins symbolizing saving and spending. (Photo courtesy of Dany Kurniawan via Pexels)

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OPINION: Democrats Should Think Like Republicans When It Comes to Student Credit

November 9, 2026

by Serah Judd

Democrats should prioritize financial stability and targeted reforms to make credit more affordable for college students.…

Bright digital chart displaying financial market candlestick patterns and trend lines symbolizing market movement. (Photo courtesy of Rafael Minguet Delgado via Pexels).

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OPINION: Kalshi Calls it Trading. For College Students, it’s Gambling.

November 9, 2026

by Serah Judd

Kalshi disguises gambling as investing, targeting financially vulnerable young adults and using sports to normalize betting.…

Left to right: Zoe Stewart, Ariella Henigan and Destiny Bynum-Johnson at a matchup against Elon University at John H. Burr Gymnasium on Nov. 6. (Photos courtesy of Zaria Asterilla)

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Bison Respond to Season Opener Loss With Home Opener Win

November 9, 2026

by Kalani Durham

Howard women’s basketball came back from a season opener loss with a 76-69 win against Elon…

Reject and Protect anti-Keystone XL Pipeline protest in Washington, D.C on Apr. 26, 2014. (Photo courtesy of Susan Melkisethian via Flickr)

Election 2026·The Hilltop·Top Stories

Beyond the Two-Party System: Meet D.C. and Maryland’s Third-Party Candidates

November 3, 2026

by Tatiana Traore

Third-party candidates in D.C. and Maryland bring different priorities to the ballot ahead of the Nov.…

HUSA Senate Chair Antwon Walkin, HUSA Vice President Ryanna Mowatt, and Miss Howard University Ssanyu Lukoma discussed voting at a Florida Clubs event on Oct. 29. (Photo courtesy of Aina Samuels)

Election 2026·The Hilltop·Voting Matters 2026

On Campus and at the Polls, Bison Refuse to Stay Silent

November 3, 2026

Gibson O’MealyandMichkael McKenzie

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Howard University students confront political uncertainty and voting barriers while…

Illustration depicting hands holding up the Earth, symbolizing that environmental protection, conservation, and change lies in our hands. (Illustration by Jackson Cronkrite/The Hilltop)

Behind the Ballot 2026·Election 2026·The Hilltop

Howard Students Weigh Climate Change Against Other Midterm Priorities

November 3, 2026

by Maria Doyle

As election day approaches, Howard students evaluate where climate change lies as a voting priority.…