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Morgan Norris
Norfolk Underwater: LOST TIME
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Hampton City Council Passes New Ordinance That Compromises Safety of Homeless Population
Liv Armstead
Hampton City Council Passes New Ordinance That Compromises Safety of Homeless Population
Liv Armstead

The Hampton City Council passed a new ordinance last Wednesday that they claim is protecting residents and businesses, but not everyone seems to agree with that sentiment. 

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Liv Armstead
Behind the Runway: A Campus Plus Fashion Show Special 
Liv Armstead
Behind the Runway: A Campus Plus Fashion Show Special 
Liv Armstead

The Hampton University chapter of Campus Plus hosted its annual fashion show last Wednesday in the student center ballroom at 7:16 pm. The fashion show’s theme was Threads of Rhythm: Black Sound, Black Style and was described as an experience that was inspired by Black culture and moved by Black sound. 

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Liv Armstead
The 2026 Org Awards
Vashti Smith
The 2026 Org Awards
Vashti Smith

It’s that time of year, Pirates! The Org Awards came back to Hampton University for Pirate Fest. 

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Vashti Smith
Entertainment
Euphoria’s New Season Draws Mixed ReactionS
Clerfania Previlon
Euphoria’s New Season Draws Mixed ReactionS
Clerfania Previlon

Much of the response centers on the show’s evolving storytelling. While some viewers continue to engage with its character driven narratives, others argue that the series has begun to rely more heavily on shock value than plot development.

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Clerfania Previlon
Justin Bieber’s $10M Coachella Comeback Sparks Performance Debate
Clerfania Previlon
Justin Bieber’s $10M Coachella Comeback Sparks Performance Debate
Clerfania Previlon

Justin Bieber’s return to Coachella has sparked widespread debate after the pop star delivered a headline set that diverged from the festival’s typical high production performances.

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Clerfania Previlon
How Sound Shaped a World: The Loss of Labrinth in Euphoria
Sydney Johnson
How Sound Shaped a World: The Loss of Labrinth in Euphoria
Sydney Johnson

The TV series Euphoria began its third season last week. But the show's lead composer, Labrinth, recently publicly severed ties with the creator and HBO entirely because of alleged behind-the-scenes tension among the crew.

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Sydney Johnson
Ye Barred from Britain as Controversy Forces Wireless Festival Shutdown
Leyah Jackson
Ye Barred from Britain as Controversy Forces Wireless Festival Shutdown
Leyah Jackson

Kanye West has been blocked from entering Britain to headline the Wireless Festival after backlash over his antisemitic social media statements and criticism from the U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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Leyah Jackson
Sports
WNBA Draft Recap
WNBA Draft Recap

The 2026 WNBA Draft occurred in New York City this past Monday, April 13 and featured some of the top rookie prospects from colleges and universities all across the country.

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NFL Under Fire Amid Pay Dispute and Sexism Allegations
NFL Under Fire Amid Pay Dispute and Sexism Allegations

The National Football League is facing two major controversies. NFL referees are fighting for equal pay while Robin DeLorenzo, a former NFL officiant, is suing the league for alleged sexism.

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Olympics Introduce Ban on Transgender Athletes
Olympics Introduce Ban on Transgender Athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned transgender women from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. All future athletes who compete in female-category events will be required to undergo screening for the sex-determining region Y (SRY) gene to determine their biological sex.

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It’s that time of year…March Madness!
It’s that time of year…March Madness!

The most exciting time of the year for basketball fans has started, and this time around, Hampton’s rivals made it to March Madness. 

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National
Trump Family Business Deals Raise Ethical Concerns Over Presidential Profit
Leyah Jackson
Trump Family Business Deals Raise Ethical Concerns Over Presidential Profit
Leyah Jackson

In the past, U.S presidents have avoided profiting from office. A Trump family deal spree may change this. Trump family business deals could open the door for future presidents to profit from office.

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Leyah Jackson
Lawsuit Alleges Popular Energy Drink Led to Teen’s Fatal Heart Condition
Leyah Jackson
Lawsuit Alleges Popular Energy Drink Led to Teen’s Fatal Heart Condition
Leyah Jackson

The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a lawsuit against a distributor of popular energy drink Alani Nu, alleging the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.

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Leyah Jackson
Florida Vice Mayor Killed
Brionna Gillis
Florida Vice Mayor Killed
Brionna Gillis

Coral Springs Vice Mayor, Metayer Bowen, was found dead at her home last Wednesday after her body was found by police during a wellness check. The Coral Springs Police Department, in Broward Country, has opened an investigation. 

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Brionna Gillis
First U.S. Fighter Jet Downed In Iran
Sydney Johnson
First U.S. Fighter Jet Downed In Iran
Sydney Johnson

A U.S. Air Force plane was shot down in Iran last week, which has not happened to a U.S. aircraft in this ongoing conflict until now. The altercation resulted in an airman going missing, leading to a two-day search. 

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Sydney Johnson

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The Artemis II exploration has made its return after a stellar 10-day orbit around the moon. The crew splashed into the Pacific Ocean on the evening of April 11th. This historic mission included Victor Glover and Christina Koch, the first Black man
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