TikTok expressed that President Trump and his efforts are the reason that the app is restored in the United States, giving no credit to then President Biden. (ABC News) By Madison Maynard WASHINGTON – After TikTok was banned and then restored within 24 hours between Jan. 18–19, the company released a statement thanking then-President-elect Donald…
Health, Health and Beauty
Eating Before Bed ≠ Weight Gain
Photo Courtesy: audacy.com By: William Armstead Washington, DC- There is a common myth that eating right before bed can contribute to weight gain. However, the claim is false. The claim also leads people to believe that they can maintain a specific weight or even lose a few pounds if they don’t eat after a certain…
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Fact-Checking Donald Trump’s Claims in New Hampshire Primary Speech
By Michael Scholis, student reporter Donald Trump and Mike Pence. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash. Former President Donald Trump recently made several claims during a speech following theNew Hampshire primary, and we fact-checked these statements using information from USAToday and CNN. Claim 1: Trump’s 3 Wins in New Hampshire The claim: A Facebook post on Jan….
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Starbucks and their Watermelon Mug: A Mere Coincidence
By: Ruqayyah Taylor, staff reporter Howard University’s Students for Justice in Palestine protesting outside of Starbucks | Photo via @sjphowardu on Instagram In the past few months, Starbucks has been under heat amidst claims of promoting and selling a watermelon-designed mug in their stores as a way to show a hint of solidarity with the…
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The Rise of Black Quarterbacks: Separating Fact from Fiction
By: Lauren Smith Image of football players. Photo Courtesy of Flickr The 2023-2024 season was one for the record books. For the first time in NFL history, 14 Black quarterbacks started in week one. The National Football League has begun to acknowledge the existence of the Black quarterback. The quarterback is highly regarded as the…
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Experts Seek to Diversify Tech Industry
By: Asia Alexander, Sabreen Dawud, Makenna Underwood, Amarie Betancourt Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has made its way into various industries from convenient assistance on cell phones to self-driving vehicles. AI seems to be here to stay. However, the safety surrounding this technology, particularly for Black communities, is questionable. While AI technology appears to have advanced…
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Student Loan System Causes Unequal Burdens for Black Student Borrowers, Makes Them Prey for Predatory Lending Tactics
By: Amber Smith Several years after leaving Morgan State University with a major in physical education, Marcus Dumorin found himself grappling with repaying his $55,000 student loan debt while handling monthly obligations, including caring for his young daughter and sick mother. His monthly payments had reached as high as $600, an insurmountable challenge given his…
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Culture Remains in Barry Farms after Forced Gentrification
By Autumn Coleman, Jakeria Haynes and Hunter Stevens Today, like every day for the past 10 years residents of Barry Farms are being pushed out. The Barry Farms neighborhood is located in Southeast Washington, D.C. – which to D.C. natives is known as “east of the river.”. The neighborhood originated as a development established by…
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Amid a Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Plan, Some Local Residents Fear Howard’s Contribution to Gentrification
By: Jasper Smith, Badi Cross, Daniel Young, Victoria Greer The Yard and Douglass Hall (Kennedi Armour/The Hilltop) Customers who walk into Blue Nile Botanicals on Georgia Avenue are often met with the burning smell of sage and incense before being greeted by Ramon Thompson, who works behind the counter bagging and selling herbs, spices and…
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The Reality of Student Loan Debt for Undergraduate Students
By: Latia Cook, student writer President Joe Biden’s plan to combat student loans has been a huge topic recently due to the majority of Americans owing thousands in student loans. Student loans are the highest loans for the majority of Americans next to car loans. Rising tuition and the cost of borrowing, which has…