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Interim President Dr. Wayne Frederick delivers the State of the Union Address in the auditorium of Miner Hall on Oct. 16. (Michkael J. McKenzie/The Hilltop)

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President Frederick Celebrates Howard’s Progress and Challenges Alumni

October 19, 2026

by Michkael McKenzie

Between jokes and stories about his family, Interim President Dr. Wayne Frederick encouraged alumni to give…

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

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The Bison and Hoyas Make Waves at Fifth Battle at Burr

October 19, 2026

by Kalani Durham

Cross-town rivals return to Burr for annual competition.…

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Homecoming 2026 Launches with Annual Bison Madness Pep Rally

October 19, 2026

by JaBraun Lowman

With music, special guests and high energy, Howard University students welcome the men’s and women’s basketball…

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)

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OPINION: College Campuses Must Do More to Protect Women

October 19, 2026

by Darrah Spencer

Jane Doe’s case against Cornell University is a reminder that alleged sexual predators will be protected…

Attendees and professionals pose for a group photo at the annual sports media reception on Oct. 16. (Photo courtesy of Ed Hill)

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Ed Hill Opens Doors for Students Pursuing Careers in Sports Media

October 19, 2026

by Tristen Gary-Ortiz

What began as an effort to open doors for Black sports professionals has grown into a…

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

October 19, 2026

by Nile Randolph

Meta’s damage is done. Now, Gen Z must protect itself from the tech giants of the…

Illustration of qubit states. (Photo courtesy of Google DeepMind via Unsplash)

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OPINION: Howard Has A Quantum Center, And More Students Should Use It

October 19, 2026

by Nicholas McKay

The barrier to quantum computing is much lower than you would think.…

Howard players run off to set up a field goal during the third quarter against Morehouse College on Oct.17 at William H. Greene Stadium. (Victoria Byers/The Hilltop)

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Homecoming Triumph: Howard wins against Morehouse

October 19, 2026

by Kennedy Hines

Howard wins their 102nd Homecoming game in an electric fourth quarter.…

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)

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Club 520 Brings Live Podcast to Howard University Homecoming

October 19, 2026

by Lamarr Benford

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

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OPINION: The Death Penalty Has No Place in a Just Society

October 19, 2026

by Naomi Schoenhage

America’s death penalty is resurging, fueled by a growing appetite for violence and state-sanctioned killing.…

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