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What Kamala Harris’ Fashion Choices Reveal About Her Campaign

When Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepted her nomination to run for president at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, her speech wasn’t the only message she delivered on stage.  


She wore a navy blue power suit designed by Chloé, a French luxury fashion house. The suit, estimated to cost over $3,000 like Chloé’s other high-end sets, was one of many similar outfits Harris has worn at events across the United States for her presidential campaign. 


Stepping onto stages in a rain...
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Vice President Harris’ Election Night Event Attracts Lines on Georgia Avenue

On Tuesday morning, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) website posted a rally on their website titled “Election Night Event with Vice President Kamala Harris in D.C.” The event will be on The Yard from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Election Day and is available for anyone to RSVP.


People who signed up for the event said they received an email from the DNC around 2 p.m. Tuesday stating that doors for the event would open at 9 p.m. They were told to meet at Georgia Avenue and Barry Place NW, nea...
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All Divine Nine Greek Organizations Step in Centennial Show

Hundreds of students, alumni, Greek-affiliated visitors and other homecoming attendees lined up outside Burr Gymnasium last Friday night waiting to enter the sold-out step show, the first in years that all Greek organizations of the Divine Nine (D9) took to the stage. 


As the doors opened at 7 p.m., ticket collectors let in the crowd that soon packed the gym’s bleachers and rows of chairs on the floor in front of the stage.


Tyla’ Woods, a junior marketing major, served as co-coordinator fo...
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Sandlot D.C. Is Coming To Shaw

Two years ago, CVS vacated its location down the street from Howard on Florida and Georgia Ave, leaving the building abandoned. Now, Ian Callender, a D.C. native with a passion for revitalization, wants to bring the empty building back to life. 


“The moment that they vacated and we saw the sign come off, I said this might be the opportunity to do something,” Callender said.


His new project, Sandlot Uptown, aims to transform the deserted lot into an event space where Howard students and the...
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STRUT The Yard Documentary Sheds Light on Models’ Mental Health

Quiet excitement filled the crowded screening room in the Village Cafe on Friday as the lights dimmed. Dressed for the red carpet theme and holding complimentary popcorn and mimosas, the audience for the “STRUT The Yard: The Documentary” premiere witnessed the product of months of hard work. 


Although the Howard STRUT The Yard Springfest Fashion Show was in April, the work started two summers before that. Shaw Bernard, founder and CEO of STRUT Models, contacted senior broadcast journalism maj...
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Howard MFA Students Showcase Films and Fundraise for Upcoming Thesis Project

In Bloom Bars, a small performing arts venue on 11th Street in D.C., almost hidden by decorative plants and flowers, people gathered last week to celebrate Howard Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) students by watching short films and raising money for an upcoming project.


“Paralysis by Analysis” is a short film that will serve as the thesis project for three film thesis candidates in the two-year program, Jolene Carter, Savannah Summerlin and Chris Cumber. 


Carter, the director, wrote the film wi...
Simply Sydney •

Exploring the Self Through Writing

As midterms approach and students receive more coursework, their stress levels increase, leaving them less time to take care of themselves and nurture their sense of self. College is widely recognized as a time to learn academically, but many also acknowledge it as a time to discover one’s identity as a young person. 


In this climate, students on Howard University’s campus seek outlets and ways to express themselves. Some of them, like sophomore media, journalism, and film major Nylen Brewing...
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“Rage Bait” is making users mad and content creators money

As Fatumata Dia scrolled through her TikTok feed, she paused on a seemingly harmless makeup video from content creator Meredith Duxbury. 


In the video, Duxbury attempts to dot her face with 1,000 drops of foundation.


More than a minute passed before the sophomore international affairs major realized there was no point to the video. Duxbury had drawn her into watching what’s known as a “rage bait” video.


Rage bait, or content intended to get an emotional reaction out of people through pr...
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Pop Culture Takes Center Stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), which took place from Aug.19-22, featured not only politicians and the families of both Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and vice presidential candidate Tim Walz but a notable number of entertainment industry figures.


Actress Kerry Washington, singer John Legend, actress and writer Mindy Kaling and talk show host Stephen Colbert each hosted a different night of the convention. There were also several performances from artists like...
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Students Return to D.C. Amidst Record-Breaking Summer Heat

This year, Washington, D.C. experienced the second hottest summer ever recorded. As of Aug.15, more than 40 days hit 90 degrees, many of which had a heat index of 100 degrees or more. Some parts of the city likely felt even hotter, including the Park View neighborhood, just north of Howard University’s campus.


The Daily Temperature Data chart shows the range of observed temperatures in the Washington, D.C., area in 2024 and the range of normal temperature observations.


According to a study...
The Puma Press •

Fundamental Funding

The Puma Fund team expresses gratitude for parents and guardians with music, signs and treats. “We do our morning rallies out front with a bunch of our parent volunteers,” annual giving manager Catherine McNutt said. “It’s just something fun, a thank you, knowing our parent community does so much.” Photo Courtesy: Abby Formella

Weekday mornings can be dreary. Families arrive at school after being stuck in traffic, packed like sardines onto I-5 while clinging to their coffee cups. However, frown
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