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This week on the show, we're diving into the latest highlights since the semester began. Joining Audio Editor, Madison Belo are Producers Lemaria Stevens and Trinity Webster Bass. Listen to their discussions with campus reporter Sariah Adams, news and politics reporter Daryn O'Neal, and variety reporter, Cidney Warren.

We'll explore the issues of unassigned professors and classrooms at Howard University, the voting barriers college students face ahead of the 2024 presidential election, and the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts Executive Council's "B.O.L.D." Celebration marking the third annual Chadwick Boseman Day at Howard University.

Special thank you to @fineartscouncilhu for providing audio from the B.O.L.D Celebration.

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Welcome back to The HillTalks, and thank you for tuning into Season Two!

This week, in our season finale, host Juan Benn Jr. takes the mic for a final time and talks with Hilltop editors as they reflect on student journalism, the centennial year, and what it was like bringing you The Hilltop every Monday. Then, we take you inside the newsroom for "print night," where we edit the stories and layout for our upcoming Commencement edition, out everywhere on May 6.

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Happy Last Day of Classes!

As the school year comes to an end, The Hilltop's Multimedia Reporter Madison Belo brings listeners a story about a recent social media post made by Howard University that ruffled some feathers. Why? Because it was made using artificial intelligence. Host Juan Benn Jr. sits down with Belo as she talks to a student graphic designer and a PhD candidate in Howard's Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning who offer us a lesson on generative AI.

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This week on the show, we're dedicating the entire episode to the story of Mohamed Samura, the 18-year-old computer information systems major who died on Monday after being hit by a car near Cook Hall.

A university faculty member was behind the wheel.

Host Juan Benn Jr. sits down with The Hilltop's Campus Editor, JD Jean-Jacques, to discuss who Samura was, everything we know about his death, and what might happen next.

Story Notes:

Howard Freshman Dies After Being Struck By Car Near Cook Hall

Howard Community Gathers To Mourn Death Of Freshman Mohamed Samura

Student Struck By Car Driven By Faculty Member

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This week on the show, The Hilltop's Editor-in-Chief, Jasper Smith, breaks down Howard's Orthopedic Surgery Program losing its accreditation. Then, Variety Reporter Asia Alexander tells us about a new beauty supply store owned by a Howard alumna opening close to campus. Lastly, our host, Juan Benn Jr., talks to third-year architecture student Quaran Ahmad about his documentary series, BURN.

Show Notes:

Howard University Orthopedic Surgery Program Loses Accreditation, Citing ‘Structural Issues'

Howard Alumna Opens New Beauty Supply Store

BURN Documentary Debuts For Season 3

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This week on the show, Campus Editor JD Jean-Jacques walks us through the next group of student leaders on campus and explains Howard's election process. Then, Campus reporter Natalie Betts discusses how five students were awarded a surprise $50,000 scholarship. Lastly, our host, Juan Benn Jr., speaks with three members of The Hilltop's Investigative team about a former student's claim of mental health discrimination against Howard, which was settled by the university in 2023.

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This week, in honor of our latest print edition about elections, we have a special episode of the show featuring an interview with politician and Howard's Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics, Stacey Abrams!

In this exclusive interview with The HillTalks, Abrams and host, Juan Benn Jr., discuss voter suppression and democracy, the power of one's vote, the political influence of HBCUs, and the upcoming presidential election.

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This week on the show, News and Politics reporter Daryn O'Neal updates us on what's going on in Gaza. Sports reporter Branson Brooks lays out the Bison men's basketball team's road to the NCAA tournament. Lastly, Multimedia Reporter Madison Brooks takes you to the recently leveled HU HALO G.R.E.E.N Garden, and we talk to its president about what's next.

Show Notes:

Palestinian Place Of Refuge Attacked By Israeli Air Forces

Howard Men's Basketball Return To March Madness Following Championship Win

Howard University Student Garden Demolished By Administration Following Rat Complaints

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This week on the show, Campus reporter Jordan Foster takes us inside Howard University's 157th Charter Day Convocation. Kennedy Evers from the News and Politics team, breaks down the CDC's plan to reduce COVID-19 isolation days from five to zero. Then, we hear directly from students who returned from Alternative Spring Break this week about their experience in service.

Show Notes:

‘Howard, Hold On': Historian Dr. Michael R. Winston Reflects On Howard's Legacy At 157th Charter Day Convocation

CDC Alters COVID-19 Isolation Guidelines