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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

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This week on the show, News and Politics reporter, Natalia Wilson, breaks down Biden's latest effort in canceling student loans. Next, Joy Young from the Campus section talks to us about Alternative Spring Break breaking a record and turning 30, all in the same year. Last, we sit down with Bria Miller, head of the HU Students for Justice in Palestine's Action Committee, as she walks us through the letter she wrote into The Hilltop, calling for Howard to omit companies from campus career fairs aiding in Israel's bombardment on the Gaza strip.

Show Notes:

‘You Deserve Relief': Biden Approves $1.2 Billion In Loan Forgiveness For Over 150,000 Borrowers

A Record 2,100 Applicants Marks 30th Anniversary Of Alternative Spring Break

Letter To The Editor: Howard University Student Organizations Call on University to Ban Companies Complicit in Crimes of Zionism from Career Fairs

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This week on the show, Campus reporters Joy Young and Sariah Adams discuss their reporting of the alleged “toxic” and “unsafe” working conditions of Sodexo employees in Howard's dining facilities. Next, Business Columnist Marcellus Williams breaks down UMG's decision to pull it's catalog from TikTok and the effects that will have on both artists and the social media platform alike. Last, Jeffery Jones gives us an update on our male Bison on the court.

Show Notes:

Howard Dining Workers Allege ‘Toxic,' ‘Unsafe' Working Conditions Under Sodexo Management

Universal Music Group Withdraws Entire Music Catalog From TikTok Amid Licensing Dispute

High-Powered Offense Leads Bison To Victory Against Eagles

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This week on the show, Campus reporter Natalie Betts explains the Office of Campus Life's policy to pause new club registration until 2025. Natalia Wilson from News and Politics talks about the district's first net zero recreation center and its plan to become a carbon-neutral city. Then, the HillTalks goes to The White House, and we talk to the great-great-great grandson of both Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington.

Show Notes:

Campus Life Not To Accept New Club Registrations Until Spring 2025

The District's First Net Zero Recreation Center Opens At Stead Park

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This week on the show, Variety reporter Afia Barrie takes us on a trip to the Howard Theatre, and we get a taste of The Blackbyrds, a 50-year-old Howard-born Jazz band. Then, Sports reporter Jeffrey Jones tells us why it's too early to give up on the men's basketball team. Lastly, Business Columnist Shreeya Gautam on why college students should care about the Federal Reserve.

Show Notes:

Jazz Band Born At Howard Celebrates 50th Anniversary At The Howard Theatre

Opinion: Don't Jump Ship! The Bison Can Still Be Repeat Conference Champions.

The American Dream Might Be Harder To Attain Now Than In Recent Years