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THE HILLTOPThe Student Voice of Howard University. .Established 1924

FRESHMANedition

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To the Class of Two Thousand Fourteen,

Welcome to the Mecca, your home on the hill, home of the Bi-son. Welcome to a foundation of knowledge that has cultivated such great minds as Thurgood Marshall, Alaine Locke, Phylicia Rashad, Toni Morrison and so many more. You are now a part of one of the richest institutional legacies in the nation, and to that we say congratulations, and prepare your-selves. For these next four years you will laugh, cry, love, hate, strive, strain and push yourself to extents further than you ever have before. Some of the best—and worst—days of your life are sure to come within these 256 acres of our campus. As you prepare to take on what we at the Real HU call “The Howard Experience,” allow yourself to grow, to learn and to become better. And of course, take a peak at this lil’ ole thing we call The Hill-

top. We are The Hilltop newspaper, a major symbol of pride and importance at Howard. We take great pleasure in being one of the first glimpses of Howard you will experience. Founded by Zora Neale Hurston in 1924, The Hilltop has prided itself on being the main source of all things Howard for our student body, alumni, and our readership, for over 80 years. In this issue, discover the keys to surviving four years at the Mecca. Learn the top attractions in D.C. you have to experience and the best Web sites and smartphone apps that will help make your freshman year as smooth and enjoyable as possible. Allow us to serve as your source of news and information these next few years, beginning now with this Freshman Week Issue catered specifically to you.

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The first year of col-lege canbeastressful time,withnew friends, living arrangements,school work, and financial aid.Adding to that, many are facedwith low funds for a basic neces-sity: food. Luckily Howard Uni-versityhasaplethoraof foodop-tions that could work under anybudget. There are five differ-ent meal plans. The 19 and 14weeklymeal plans are geared to-ward freshman.For studentswhofrequently eat off campus, thereisa10mealweeklyplan,andforthe commuters there is a 5mealweeklyplanthatcanonlybeusedMondaythroughFriday. TheDiningDollarspro-gramisanalternativetogettingamealplan,whichworksasadebitfor all campus dining facilities.Dining Dollars are very popularwithstudentsbecauseof theflex-ibilityasstudentsarenotrestrictedtoeatinginthecafé.DiningDol-larscanbeusedintheBlackburnconveniencestore,PunchOutandRestaurant. However, once yougetDiningDollars,whateverisleftoverattheendof theschoolyearisnon-refundableandwillbelost. With a meal plan, takeadvantageof the“allyoucaneat”dininghallattheBethuneAnnexand the Blackburn Center Cafe.In both locations there is a widevarietyof food,ampleamountof seatingandsometimesmusicalen-tertainment. For theDiningDol-larholderthereisthePunch-OutSnackBarwhichconsistsof TheSky Ranch Grill, Pandini’s, andChick-Fil-Aandisbeingrenovat-edtoofferasubandsushistation. There is also The Res-taurant that is open for lunch,dine-inorcarryout.Eventhoughthey are not as readily availableas traditional eatingoptions, veg-etarianandveganoptionscanbefoundinalldiningfacilities.

Therewillbedayswhengoingtothe Cafe or the Punch Out willseem redundant, and you mightwanttotrysomethingnew.Geor-gia Avenue, a busy commercialstreet that intersects several his-toric neighborhoods, has becomevery useful to Howard residents.Itoffersavarietyof foodoptions,from Jamaican to Chinese food,and a few familiar ones such asMcDonald’s, Subway, and Star-bucks. One place that every

studenthasatleasttastedandhasbecomeafavoritelate-night-snackspotformanystudentsistheHow-ardChinarestaurant,alsoknowasHoChi.Besuretotryoneof theirinfamous“mixes”,acombinationof super-sweet iced tea and lem-onade,,alongwithyourorderof wingswithmambosauce. The freshman 15 caneasilybecomethefreshman30 if youget toocarriedawaywithallof theheartyfoodsavailableatthecampusdiningfacilities.

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The Diner is an affordable restaurant in Adams Morgan. The restaurant is know for its sandwiches, omelettes and late night hours.

Leo Brooks Staff PhotographerFlorida Ave. Grill has served the northwest D.C. community since 1944.

Eat Around Town

1.The Diner 2453 18th Street Northwest, D.C.The Diner is a 24-hour American grill located in the heart of the Adam’s Morgan neighborhood, just a couple blocks away from the off-campus, co-ed dorm Meridian Hall. The Diner menu offers a variety fo American foods.

2.Carolina Kitchen 6501 America Blvd Hyattsville, MD This southern-style bar and grill is where students go when “Soul food Thursday” just isn’t cutting it. Located right off the PG Plaza stop on the green line near the University Town Center, Carolina Kitch-en offers a wide array of southern-fixings to ease the pain of being away from grandma’s cooking.

3.Banana Leaves 2020 Florida Avenue Northwest , D.C. In the mood for something Asian that’s not deep fried and smothered in mambo sauce? Try Banana Leaves! A couple blocks south west of Meridian Hill Hall, near Connecticut Avenue, this Asian fusion restaurant offers everything from Pad Thai to Spicy Yellowtail, with a fresh taste that will keep you coming back for more.

4.Florida Avenue Grill 1100 Florida Avenue NW, D.C.If you want good soul food but can’t make it to (or can’t afford to get on) the Metro, walk over or take the shuttle to the Towers and head west to the Florida Avenue Grill. For years, the Florida Avenue Grill has been providing hearty, home-style meals for the Howard community.

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Make copies of everythingOne of the most common problems in the “A” building is the missing or lost documents. By having copies of every-thing you will have no problem refer-encing whatever you need and sending it again immediately. Go a step further and make copies of receipts that you get along with copies of statements showing you submitted forms. That way, when they say you didn’t send something, you have proof that you did.

Hustle- Don’t take noIf someone in the “A” building is telling you no, take the initiative and find a yes, within reason.

Don’t take it personally. You will encounter v differ-ent “personalities” in the “A” building. It’s important not to take the things that are said to you personally.

Bring a book and a snack. There is a chance that you could be waiting in line for long hours, so be prepared to spend a little time. Bring something to read and maybe a snack.

Be PatientHaving patience in long situation sometimes make those situations go by a lit-tle quicker.

Smile

High school was a time of growth, stress and preparation for the next step, college. The transi-tion from your own room to a dorm room, from high school to college, isn’t easy. Whether it’s the School of Business, the School of Communica-tions or the College of Arts and Sci-ences, there is a general consensus on how to survive freshman year. Desiree Luckey, a junior sociology major and student leader in the Howard University Student Association, believes that time man-agement, broadening your horizons and going to class are key to becom-ing a successful college student. “For many people, D.C. is the largest place they’ve ever lived,” said Luckey. “Grab a friend and get fa-

miliar with the metrorail, learn how to use the buses, and try to walk as much as possible,” she said. “It is easy to learn how to get around DC.” Places like Chinatown, Adams Morgan and Georgetown all add to the Howard experience, Luckey said, but balance is key. “When you let homework, projects, and papers pile up, it adds needless stress to your life,” she said. Time management and balance are important, Luckey said, but if a student chooses not to take advantage of why they are at How-ard, all of that means nothing. “The most important thing you can do is go to class,” Luckey said. “A 10 percent attendance grade is the difference between an ‘A’ and a ‘B’ or a ‘B’ and a ‘C’; and if you don’t go to class, then honestly, you’re wasting your money, your parents’ money, the government’s

money, or Howard’s money.” Kiara McCoy, senior hos-pitality management major, believes that making the proper connections early on can have a substantial im-pact in the long run. “Useyourfirstyear togetto know the administration, your advisor, your teachers,” said McCoy. “Take your first year classes seri-ously....Build a strong foundation for yourself for future years to come.” Departments and profes-sional development opportunities in each school also help students findemployment. In the School of Commu-nications, Carol Dudley serves as the DirectorintheOfficeof CareerDe-velopment. “Get on Ms. Dudley’s e-mail list as soon as you can,” said De’Rell Bonner, vice-president of the School of Communications stu-dent council. “She helps so many

peoplefindjobsandinternshipsandhas an e-mail blast to let you know about almost anything you can think of.” Bonner believes freshmen have several opportunities to be in-volved on and off campus. “Go to your school student council and see what positions are available for freshman or even vol-unteer. It’s better to jump in early than to wait,” he said. Being involved, studious and adventurous make freshman year fun, but students also have to remember to be street smart. “Howard isn’t in the best part of D.C. nor is it the worst,” said Tony Marble, a senior business management major. “When you’re hanging out and walking to house parties remember to walk in groups especially at night.” Marble said being smart is also being organized, particularly

when it comes to administration. “Make sure you keep all of your documents from adminis-tration, not only to be on the safe side, but to know where you stand financiallyatthebeginningof eachsemester.” Marble says a very impor-tant part of succeeding and making it through freshman year is by being yourself. “Howard is a place to grow into who you are and what you be-lieve, but don’t let your experience change you,” Marble said. “At the end of the day, you should walk away knowing more about yourself and not becoming someone else in the process.”

Michael Tomlin-CrutchfieldStaff Writer

Gerron JordanStaff Writer

How to Survive the “A” Building

Ask any upperclassman and they’ll be quick to tell you that while being at Howard is one of the best experiences you’ll have in your lifetime, one of the low points is interacting with the Mordecai Wyatt Johnson Ad-ministration building, common-ly known as the “A” building. By now, you might already have your own stories about the “A” building. Nonetheless, we all

have to go through it, but here are some tips on how to survive in the “A” building.

If you want to be in and out, get there early. This may be the MOST IMPORTANT tip. If offic-es open at 8 a.m., getting there at 7:45 is not early enough; 7:15 would be ideal. By sacrificing a few minutes of sleep, you can save yourself hours of waiting.

College Survival 101Bree Gant Photo Editor

Time management is key to balancing college life between extracuriccular activities, school work and friends.

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Throughout the year, eager stu-dents, career-seekers, curious tour-ists and residents fill the streets of Washington, D.C. Crammed Metro trains and traffic are the re-sult of the influx of people the area has seen in the age of Obama, but the fun opportunities are endless in the nation’s capital. The Farmer’s Market, museums and festivals that take place throughout the year and the guide below will help any adventure-seeking Howard student find something to enjoy.

FALL

Historic Site: Mount Vernon EstateThis is the estate of George Washing-ton’s great-grandfather John Wash-ington. The estate expands across 500 acres and contains a 14-room mansion that has its original furnish-ings dating back to the 1740’s. This is the place for someone who enjoys learning about history and antiques.

Shopping: Potomac Mills Outlet MallLocated in Woodbridge, Va., this mall has great merchandise for a bargain. Potomac Mills features over 200 outlets for some of the nation’s best stores including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nordstrom Rack, COST-CO, Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse and the Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store. The destination is not metro accessible, but only a drive away.

Monuments and Memorials:African American Civil War Me-morial and MuseumA Wall of Honor lists the names of 209,125 United States Colored Troops who served in the Civil War. The museum also gives visitors a look into the African American struggle for freedom in the United States. Korean War Veteran MemorialIn this memorial those who were killed, captured, wounded or re-mained missing in action during the Korean War (1950-1953) are hon-ored. The statues are supported by a granite wall with 2,400 faces of land, sea, and air support and 19 fig-ures representing every ethnic back-ground.

Lincoln MemorialThe memorial was dedicated in 1922 to honor President Abraham Lincoln. The 10-foot marble statue of President Lincoln sitting makes our nation’s tallest President look like a giant and is surrounded with engraved readings of the Gettysburg Address.

Fresh Food: Eastern MarketBuilt in 1973, Eastern Market is one of few public markets left in Wash-ington. This farmer’s market offers fresh produce, flowers, and baked goods. Arts and crafts fairs are held on Saturdays and the Flea Market attracts crowds on Sundays, with homemade accessories and exotic clothing.

EntertainmentDon’t forget to spend the last nights of fall out on the town experiencing some of the musical entertainment Washington has to offer. Many people opt to buy their tickets in ad-vance to beat the crowds, with Tick-etmaster.com being a great place to look for tickets for upcoming events. The Verizon Center in Chinatown and the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. have live perfor-mances scheduled year round. In Washington, you can hear anything from neo-soul to punk rock. WINTER

Watch the NFL in ActionAfter Donovan McNabb, formerly of the Philadelphia Eagles, was signed to the Redskins in April, many are excited to see what the Redskins have to offer. Why not see for yourself and go to the FedEx Field in Landover, Md. to watch the Redskins, or any of your other favorite NFL teams play? It is the largest stadium in the National Foot-ball League with 91,704 seats, cost-ing $250 million with five levels and three tiers of luxury suites.

History: The Smithsonian MuseumsSpend a day exploring the National Mall and the Smithsonian Museums that line the area. The museums house a variety of exhibits including insects, meteorites, spacecrafts, and art. Free of charge, Smithsonian visitors can enjoy and examine more than 137 million objects. There are 19 museums and galleries with guid-ed tours and hands-on-activities. This is the perfect spot to get away from cold weather and learn inter-esting facts, and did we mention that it’s FREE?

NightlifeWhile nightlife is a very important aspect of living in D.C., it would be wise to pick places with short lines and a coat check, especially in the winter. Places like these include sports bars, lounges, and restaurants that might have a dance floor. U Street and Adams Morgan have great locations including Lux Lounge on 7th and New York Avenue, Ultra Bar in Chi-natown and The Darlington House in Georgetown.

Arts:

Busboys and PoetsA popular weeknight hangout spot, Busboys and Poets offers a comfort-able and fun space where individuals often come to discuss social issues, world peace, injustice, and showcase their talents through live perfor-mances. The restaurant and book-store feature performances every Sunday and Tuesday nights and host events almost every day. The prices are reasonable, the atmosphere is great and the food is delicious. A Professional Basketball Game at Verizon CenterSince 1997, the Wizards have been the NBA team of the nation’s capi-tal. Home games are held at the Ve-rizon Center in Chinatown and cost as low as $16 per game if purchased well-enough in advance. If you can’t make it to the Verizon Center, or afford to go inside, you can always watch the game at home or in your dorm! Six Flags Theme Park Six Flags, located in Largo, Md., has plenty of fun in the sun. With more than 100 rides, shows, and the largest water park in the Wash-ington area, you will not be bored.

The amusement park contains seven roller coasters with names such as Wild One, Joker’s Jinx, and Super-man Ride of Steel keeping visitors coming from all over.

Fishing: Potomac River Chain BridgeBuilt to get cattle across the Poto-mac, the Virginia side of the Poto-mac River Chain Bridge is known for its good fishing opportunities. Many people are able to catch shad, perch, catfish, striped bass, and other freshwater fish from the Potomac. Nightlife/Entertainment:9:30 NightclubA popular dance club for young adults, 9:30 also includes live per-formances from up and coming rock bands and established sing-ers. Customers are able to purchase their tickets at the club’s Web site.

SPRING/SUMMER

Biking Trails The C&O Canal National Historic Park dates back to the 18th century. The Canal begins in Georgetown

Jarondakie PatrickStaff Writer

21 Ways to Enjoy the Nation’s Capital Year-Round

Leo Brooks Staff Photographer

The African American Civil War Memorial at Vermont and U Streets honors the more than 200,000 African Americans that fought for the Union in the Civil War.

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Fletcher’s Boat HouseThis is a place made for biking, walk-ing, jogging, and rollerblading. Peo-ple can follow the gravel trail or go onto the paved capital crescent trail. Many people take time to picnic in the area and rent rowboats, canoes, and bikes.

Animal Lovers: The National Zoo The National Zoo has over 400 species and is FREE! It takes sev-eral hours to see the entire zoo, so visitors must dress comfortably and bring plenty of water. Among some of the favorites are giant pandas, bears, lions, giraffes, tigers, monkeys, sea lions. Daily programs at the zoo include animal training and feeding demonstrations. The zoo is open every day of the year except for De-cember 25. Nature Lovers: Great Falls ParkLocated along the Potomac River, Great Falls Park is one of the most spectacular natural landmarks in D.C. There are a variety of ac-tivities including hiking, picnicking, kayaking, and rock climbing. The falls cascades into 20 foot water-falls. Different sides of the river are wheelchair accessible.

Fun in the Sun:A Vacation to Virginia Beach and Ocean CityA summer is not complete if one cannot lay back and get a tan or bury themselves in the sand ‘till

someone decides to dig them out. The freshwater and cool breezes of the ocean can calm some career seekers and college students from fi-nals. Going to the beach also makes a nice road trip for those unable to get away often.

Nightlife: Fur Night Club, Love, Habana Vil-lage, and ZanzibarStanding in line may not bother too many when it comes to the summer when nights are a little cooler than

the day sun. It’s always good to wind down after a long day at work or an internship. D.C. is known for its nightlife and visitors, tourists, and residents tend to enjoy every bit of it. There is a mixture of hip-hop and R&B at Fur Night Club and Love.

At Habana Village is where salsa lovers mover to the beat of the mu-sic and learn some tango. Zanzibar is popular for the reggae mixes that have the crowd dancing like they are in the Caribbean.

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The 9:30 Club is a live music venue on V Street, just behind The Towers dormitories. The club features performances from artists like Public Enemy, MGMT and MATI-SYAHU.

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Walking around the D.C. area can become pretty hectic for college students on limited time schedule. But for those eager to ex-plore the city, Washington, D.C. is a public transportation friendly city with a variety of options. As a stu-dent, it’s easy to get acquainted with the underground Metro rails and the cross-town metro buses. The Metro allows for travel all throughout D.C., Maryland and Virginia, with Blue Line trains going as far as Springfield, Va. and Green Line trains headed straight toward Baltimore-Washington International Airport. Here are a couple of helpful tips for figuring out the D.C. Metro-rail system.

Plan ahead

There are 5 lines on the metro rail: orange, red, green, yel-low, and blue. When you go to plan

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Explore the City on the Metro

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Things to know about a Smart Trip card:

They cost: $5.00 or $ •10.00 depending on where you are buy-ing them. Smart trips can be bought at any CVS, select Metro sta-tions, and the Metro Center (which is also a stop on the Red Line)

Unlike fare cards the Smart •Trip does not deactivate.

You can put as much mon-•ey on them as you want.

You receive a $0.25 •discount when you travel on the Metro bus.

The Smart Trip card is •placed against the enter-ing gate and the money subtracts as you keep moving.

Things to know about Fare Cards:

Fare cards are normally •good for one day use.

If you do not have •enough money on your fare card, you may get stuck in the Metro. Carry change in your pockets at all times when taking the bus or train so that this does not happen.

There are fare card ma-•chines at each metro stop allowing you to add money on your fare card.

Fare cards can deacti-•vate when placed next to credit cards, debit cards, cell phones, and other electronic devices. Keep them in a separate pock-et or pouch to be safe.

Smart Cards and Fare CardsWhat’s the difference?

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your first trip on the Metro, be sure to pick up a map or check one out online. You can find the best route to a location using a map or the “Trip planner” on the Metro Web site, which gives you all the informa-tion you’ll need to know about your trip, from how far the nearest station is to the estimated time of your trip.

Check your watch

Or cell phone or wall clock…whatever you do, know what time it is. The time of day is an im-portant factor when traveling on the Metrorail because prices increase by $0.20 during rush hour (from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.). As a college student, sav-ing money is always be a priority. Also, keep in mind the Yellow Line does not stop at the Shaw-Howard station during rush hour.

Know where you’re going

On the Metro, prices vary depend-ing on your destination. Check out the prices to see how much it costs to go to your destination. After total-ing the round trip buy a fare card or invest in a Smart Trip.

Know your surroundings

Do not forget there is a Metro stop for Howard University. The Shaw-Howard University stop is located just north of R Street, on Geor-gia Ave. It is a 10-15 minutes walk from campus, but there is the op-tion of taking the shuttle. The South Shuttle stops at the Metro station. You can choose to get on the shuttle from Cramton Auditorium, the Ar-chitecture building, and in front of the Quad, Drew, Carver and Slowe Halls.

Get on the bus

Don’t limit yourself to just taking the train everywhere The D.C. Metro buses provide convenient, above-ground service to most areas of the district. The buses may be a little crowded at times but sometimes it’s the quickest way when the Metro trains are delayed.

Metro bus quick tips:

The easiest way to get to • Georgetown is by taking the bus. You can catch the G2 Bus on 4th Street and Bryant Street or the S4 bus headed to Federal Triangle on 16th Street and Eu-clid.

The 70 and 71 buses run • up and down Georgia Av-enue and stop at every stop.

The 79 bus is express and does • not stop at every stop. This is another reason why it’s impor-tant to know where you’re go-ing. Don’t be afraid to ask the driver if you’re unsure.

Traveling outside of D.C.

The Maryland Area Regional Com-muter trains allow riders to travel between D.C., Maryland, West Vir-ginia and Virginia.

The B-30 express bus is available at the end of the Green Line train at the Greenbelt station and it goes to BWI airport for $6.00.

The “China Bus” is a bus service located in Chinatown that will take you up and down the East coast-from D.C. to New York to Boston to To-ronto, for as little as $15 both ways, depending on how far in advance you reserve your tickets. There are a number of other East Coast bus services, including Megabus, Bolt Bus, Hola Bus and Greyhound bus service. Do not be afraid to go as far as the rails allow and explore the opportunities given to you by public transportation. For more informa-tion check out www.wmata.com.BOXES:

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Smart phones are taking over the world –, so why not join them? The Hilltop decided to pick out the smart phone applications we thought were best for Howard stu-dents and believe us, not all of them have to do with studying.

#TeamIphone

Sparky: Sparky is the perfect hand-held study guide for those nights you might need to cram for an exam or haven’t caught up in the book up next for dicussion. The free app lets you browse SparkNotes easily on your iPhone.

NYTimes: Breaking news is a click away with this app. Great for School of Communications students who have an upcoming news quiz, plus it’s always a good idea to stay in-formed.

Drinking Games Free: Bring the party to any place you go with this app. It gives you access to 75 free drinking games -- so let the games begin!

myHomework: Forget trying to write down your to-do list on a piece of paper, this app will make it acces-sible all the times so won’t forget. (it’s like a digital tie around your finger!)

View your homework lists, project task sheet, test schedule and keep up your student life in order.

Sleep Diary: College is definitely the time in life where everyone be-comes a borderline insomniac – mostly due to all nighters and trying to get back on your sleeping sched-ule after a crazy weekend. With this app you can keep track of your sleep schedule and find out how well you sleep at night.

CheckPlease Tip Calculator: Having dinner with a large group (let’s say your whole floor from the Quad) can be quite tragic when the check comes. This app takes away the stress and divides the check and tip up depending on the amount of people – what a lifesaver!

#TeamBlackberry

Dictionary.com: This app is great for those of you who like words but would rather not carry around a small dictionary all day. If your pro-

fessors says a would you may have never heard of quickly go to you phone and look it up – bonus, it also includes Thesaurus.com

Pandora: Definitely one of the best apps on any of the smart phones – it will keep you musically inclined. Just type in one of your favorites artist to create a station and your day will be complete with new music finds and old hits. (Plug it into some speakers and you have a party!)

AP Mobile: Great news source app to keep you updated throughout the day – you can even email the links to your friends or post it on your Face-book from your phone.

Weathereye: D.C. has crazy whether – this app will never leave you out of the loop. Check this be-fore you head to campus.

Google Maps: With this app you’ll never find yourself lost in D.C. It has a built in GPS and even gives you di-

rections on the Metro – a must have for weekends to get away from How-ard’s campus.

Poynt: Instead of spending 10 min-utes to think of where to go eat, this app will give you the answer. Just type in the type of food you want and it will give you different options based on your location – bon apetit !

#TeamAndroid

CoursePro: Prevent procrastina-tion with this app. It keeps track of your assignments, schedule, and test dates with frequent updates about the due dates.

FFIVIEWER: Easily open Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, and Powerpoints on your phone. With this app you can download them straight from your e-mail and begin work.

myPocketProf: With this free app, easily organize your files and folders and store your notes with not net-

work connection required to view them. You can easily share them with your friends or study group and receive notive when they add new material.

Money Manager: College is one of the most frugal periods of your life – this app helps keep your finances in order. It keeps track of your expense and income.

Google Goggles: Put your Google eyes on. With this app, take a picture of the object and Google attempts to find relevant search results. For ex-ample if you take a picture of a Mc-Donald’s bag, it would find the near-est McDonald’s to your location.

Wikimobile: With this application you can quickly type in the name of a person and find out a couple of facts or background information (remember not TO use Wikipedia as your only source but it’s a great start!)

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Each smartphone provider offers its own application marketplace that allows smartphone users to expand that abilities of their phones.

There’s An

App for That

Milan Kunin Staff Writer

In this generation, we spend almost as much time on the computer as we do breathing. So while hacking away at your HPs, Vaios, Macbooks, and PCs, check out these other dope websites:

Rate My Professor www.RateMyProfessor.comVisit Rate my Professor website to learn all you can about a teacher before you take them. Are they good at explaining new content? Do they move to fast through topics? Are they hott? Find all you need to

know to ensure you’re getting the best classroom experience you pos-sibly can.

Pandora Music Station www.pandora.comProbably one of the most used sites on Howard’s campus, the Pandora radio station allows you to make your own radio station based off the music that you love. Only want to hear Trey Songz and artists with his style? Or maybe you’re more of a MGMT fan? Whatever the artist, or song, there’s a good chance Pandora has it, and there’s a good chance they’ll have you jamming to your own tunes for hours on end.

Amazon www.amazon.comCollege textbooks can be aw-

fully pricey, especially if they are purchased new. Instead of spending $125.00 on one book, why not get the same book used for $70.00? Visit Amazon for huge discounts on your textbooks sure to save you hundreds of dollars throughout the school year.

Blinkx www.blinkx.comBlinkx.com is another website that college students can and will ap-preciate. It allows users to view their favorite television shows even after they have aired on regular televi-sion. So the next time you miss Glee or Hardknocks, don’t fret, simply go to Blinkx scroll through their highly organized directory, and catch up on any and everything you missed on the tube.

The Hilltop Online www.thehilltoponline.comShameless plugs aside, our online should definitely be at the top of your list. In addition to catching stories you might have missed in the paper, readers are also able to check out various multimedia (videos, audio clippings, etc), read student blogs, event look for jobs and plan spring break getaways all on the new Hilltop site.

Peapod Online Grocery Shop-ping www.peapod.comIf you don’t have a car, Peapod is your best friend. Simply login on to the website and you’re able to buy any groceries that would be found in the supermarket. Whether some-thing as small and simple as snacks

and bottled water, or as serious as Steak and cooking utensils, Peapod allows you to buy all your culinary needs online and they also deliver your good directly to your dorm room. Doesn’t get any better.

Gilt Groupe www.giltgroupe.comNot to appear vain but.. we like clothes here at Howard, and we like clothes a lot. Go to Gilt Groupe for great discounts on some of the more fancy name brands out there. Whether 30% off a Michael Kors sweater or 70% off an Alexander Wang dress, use Gilt Group too dress uber chic for uber cheap.

Skype www.skype.com

Helpful Websites to Get You Through the YearJasmine Carnelua

Staff WriterAaron Randle

Special Issues Editor

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Aleesa Mann Editor-in-ChiefGenet Lakew

Managing Editor

Camille Augustine Campus EditorMaya Rhodan

Metro EditorTahirah Hairston Life & Style Editor

Aaron Randle Special Issues Editor

Christina Downs Copy Chief

Dilane Mitchell Asst. Copy ChiefBriana Evans

Copy EditorMichele Steele

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Marquis Barnett Ombudsman

Ronesha Dennis Web Editor

Bree Gant Photo Editor

Brittany J. Harris Business Manager

Jasmine D. Carpenter Asst. Business Manager

Arbie Mosley Local Ad Sales Manager

Kayla R. Brooks Operations Manager

Le’Dia J. Smith Marketing ManagerRyan C. Hamilton

Design & Layout ManagerErica J. Hawkins

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A mind is a terrible thing to waste. As Twitter continues to slowly take over the globe, The Hilltop fig-ured it would be a good idea to clue you in to some of the more useful Twitter accounts out there for col-lege students. So here we go, in 140 characters or less (well, not quite), will give you10 Twitter accounts you need to start following ASAP, RT!

HUReaction www.twitter.com/hureactionWhether posting the Howard 101 videos all summer for incoming freshmen, keeping current students abreast of daily happenings with the university purge schedule, or posting the clearest probate, Homecoming, and ResFest videos ever, HUReac-tion definitely lives our there creed of “shedding light on the side of HU that rarely gets reported on.”

Howard University www.twitter.com/HowardU

It’s the official Twitter account for all things Howard. Learn deadlines, recent news, upcoming events, and other useful tidbits going on in and about school that might otherwise go underneath the radar.

CNN Breaking News www.twitter.com/cnnbrkSomewhere between trending topics and following Kanye, it can become really easy to not do or read any-thing important that’s going on in, you know… the world. Not to worry though, following CNN Breaking News will keep you up to date on any and all important news, from the Oil Spill and Tea Party fiascos to Tiger-gate and Jersey Shore recaps. If it’s news, it’s here.

Ralph Marston www.twitter.com/ralphmarstonCalled “the daily motivator,” Ralph Marston is that daily dose of inspi-ration you’re surely going to need as you embark on the daily trials of col-lege life. Whether reminding you to stay focused on your ultimate goals, or knowing just what to say when you feel like you can’t get any lower,

there’s always room for legitimate, useful inspiration.

WHBC 830am www.twitter.com/whbc830amThe second largest media platform on campus, WHBC is one of the na-tion’s best collegiate radio stations. Follow for news on the hottest artists on Howard campus, new music, and all other happenings going on in the (SOC) basement.

Intern Queen www.twitter.com/internqueenAt Howard, one thing you’ll realize is it’s never too early to start look-ing for internships. Follow the intern queen for updates on new intern-ships around the country. Whether in business, communications, fash-ion, liberal arts, education, etc., In-tern Queen has the info on the best internships.

OMGFacts www.twitter.com/omgfactsHonestly this account is completely pointless, but highly entertaining and a Howard favorite. Where else can you find out that every one of

the Disney movie dads have died (think about it, tragic right?), and that Adolf Hitler was TIME maga-zine’s one time man of the year.

Huffington Post www.twitter.com/Huffington-postThink of the Huffington Post as the New York Times for students. Grade A reporting on national, world , and collegiate news, as well as fashion , the arts, and everything in between, the Huff Post delivers in depth news that’s actually fun to read and easy to understand.

ESPN www.twitter.com/ESPNYour one stop shop for all things sports. Football or tennis. Hockey or squash, all the athletic news you’ll ever need in one account.

The Hilltop www.twitter.com/thehilltopThe official Twitter account of your favorite college newspaper. Follow The Hilltop for lightning fast report-ing on events and news as it happens around campus.

Get In the Know with These Twitter FeedsAaron Randle

Special Issues Editor

One of the problems a lot of fresh-men encounter when they move away to college is staying in contact with old friends and family. Don’t just stay in contact, but talk face to face using this video chat software app. It’s like you never left each other (minus the whole 1000 miles apart thing).The Huffington Post www.huffingtonpost.comThis liberal progressive news website is extremely popular among college students for its excellent re-porting and easy reading. Whether national, world, or collegiate issues, fashion, art, politics, etc. the Huff Post is your one stop shop for all news.

Texts From Last Night www.textsfromlastnight.com One of the funniest websites you’ll ever come across, not only because of the content, but because there’s a good chance you’ll be able to relate. Texts From Last Night is a website dedicated wholly to those err--- texts you wish you hadn’t sent from the night before. Hit up your ex? Said a few words to your friend you shouldn’t have? Text your mom when you meant to text your girlfriend? TFLN has it all, and will keep you barreled over in laughter.

Olajumoke Obayanju Staff Photographer

RateMyProfessor.com is peer review site that allows students to find out about professors before they sign up for their classes.

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On The Spot...

“Your friends may be able to tell you more than the A-Building.” Justice Woods Senior Sports Medicine

“Look out for purge dates and withdrawal periods, they are quite shifty.” Hakeem Moore Junior Biology

“Make friends in every department. It will expedite all of yourpaperwork.” Kimberly Bunting Senior Anthropology/Biology

“While you’re here and finding your way and learning about Howard, don’t forget to learn yourself.” John Knight Senior TV Production

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