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Recently, the Howard community welcomed D.C.’s newest Black-

owned beauty supply store, Mercy Beauty, to the northwest neighborhood. Mercy Beauty, located on Georgia Avenue, opened Aug. 22 and seeks to create a bond with local buyers, while incorporating a touch of their Ethiopian culture.

“A month ago, if you saw this place, it was empty,” said Meheret Mekonnen, daughter of the store’s owner, Yeshumnesh Nega. “But we had to get it going, just to make sure that when Howard students moved in, that we had something to welcome them. This is based on how we grew up.”

Ethnic beauty businesses throughout Washington acquire a majority of their revenue from African-American consumers, who purchase nine times more grooming and beauty products than the average nationwide, according to a Nielsen report. And yet, a majority of these businesses are not under Black ownership. African-Americans alone, account for $1.1 trillion of spending power in the United States economy, according to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). However, out of that fraction, only two cents of every dollar is invested into Black-owned businesses. The circulation of the Black dollar plays an important role in the overall well-being of the Black community.

“It’s a learning process [for]

us. Business is supposed to make money for the city, for its community and for the people that live there,” said Charles “Chuck” Gary, owner of D.C.’s Chuck and Billy’s Bar and Carryout restaurant. “The [Black] people that live in the community are supposed to spend their money with Black businesses so that the money will return back [into the Black community].”

Due to a combination of factors, including lack of support on both a local and federal level, Black-owned businesses have suffered a significant decline over the last decade. Mom-and-pop businesses, small shops and stores across the nation are closing at an alarming rate.

“At this day in age we need to learn to support each other. Each one, teach one,” said Babba Rafu

said, manager of The Children of The Sun bookstore in D.C.

While many of the prominent older Black businesses are experiencing a negative rift in development, the younger generation of black men and women are optimistic about re-strengthening the economic foundation.

“[In the past,] we had Tulsa, Oklahoma, which was the Black Wall Street,” “They did a great job of building their economic infrastructure there, but there were other tools missing.” Clifton Kinnie, a freshman political science major from Ferguson, Mo., said. “Whether that be socially, politically and most definitely economically, we have to change policies, ideals and cultures that hold [us] back,”

Along with studying patterns in history, other students find it necessary to utilize higher education as a tool to better influence the economy. By obtaining prestigious positions in their career field, Some like Rayven Wilson, a freshman international business major from Brooklyn, New York, believe they’ll be able to implement solutions on a far bigger scale.

“Coming out of [Howard],we [are] being nurtured and taught to own Fortune 500 companies, to be the CEOs and CFOs,” said Wilson. “If we do the best we can do and actually make it to [those] positions, then the Black dollar doesn’t just mean the lady who sells things on the side of the road. It means the [bigger] companies [and a bigger economy].”

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The name Emmitt Till is one that will always be remembered. The African-American teenager was brutally murdered at the age of 14 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. Till is still commemorated and remembered 60 years later. This past weekend, the family of Till continued the legacy of the young man and his mother, Mamie Till Mobley, at a weekend remembrance event in Chicago. Present were the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, who were both gunned down, and as a result, of racial violence.

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Darryl “Chocolate Thunder” Dawkins, died at the age of 58 this past Thursday from a heart attack. Dawkins spent 14 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then New Jersey Nets, the Utah Jazz and the Detroit Pistons. Dawkins was drafted No. 5 overall by the 76ers in the 1975 NBA draft. Dawkins was best known for his powerful backboard-shattering dunks, and as a result, the NBA eventually went to breakaway rims and shatter-resistant backboards.

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Successfully starting a company is a venture many try to pursue, but doing it as a college student is different

challenge altogether. Two friends from the School of Business, Wale Olawoyin, class of 2014, and Bola Olusanya, class of 2015, took that challenge and made Howard’s Very Own, Howard University’s fi rst and only online entrepreneurial network for student business owners.

“Being in that network [community of Howard entrepreneurs] of people is something that will last you for a lifetime,” said HvO’s Ashley Scott (FA‘00), CEO of Philash Entertainment about the collective.

Originally, HvO began as an idea to expand their respective media production portfolios, Featuring the burgeoning businesses of campus and beyond, the site is a collective of entrepreneurs selling their wares to the huge base of alumni, students, and anyone looking to support a Black business that comprise the Howard community. Member registration has no fee, and there is no admissions process to weed out neophyte ventures--the online directory encourages members to take the opportunity

to promote their business by signing up. Currently, the website directory hosts over 30 listings of startups and businesses across the Eastern seaboard in six categories: Apparel & Accessories, Beauty, Food & Dining, Financial Services, Photography & videography and Business Consulting.

“It’s an amazing experience and opportunity and I’m proud to be one of Howard’s very Own,” said Scott.

Olawoyin, who is also the founder of media production company, Champion Studio, had the idea for Howard’s very Own while trying to bulk his media production portfolio by making music videos and covering wedding events.

He began producing video profi les of entrepreneurs for their websites and to legitimize their brand. Being a young entrepreneur herself, it didn’t take long for Olusanya to support the web series when Olawoyin introduced her to the idea.

“I just saw there was something we needed, because it was something I needed,” Olusanya said. “[Considering] just how entrepreneurially-oriented Howard’s campus is, it was crazy to me that there wasn’t already something like this.”

Howard University’s Entrepreneurial

Society (HUES), started Olusanya with the contacts and connections to popularize the website. On April 2, a campus-wide entrepreneurial fair, hosted by HUES, brought keynote speakers and resources for businesses on campus. Through intense social media campaigns advertising on Twitter and Instagram, the fair gave Howard’s very Own notoriety to push its’ platform forward into the public eye.

“As Black people we are the ones who are pushing culture forward, we’re always doing things, we’re always creating,” Olusanya said. “Creativity right now is sought after. It’s in high demand.”

On campus, some students have just picked up on HvO from their blue and white logo decal sticker, while some are well aware of their presence as entrepreneur hopefuls ready to explore business.

“There is a lack of knowledge just even around fi nance alone in the black community,” said Marvin Goodly, a junior in the School of Business who also manages

a fi nancial practice through Northwestern Mutual. Taking it to a scale where we as a race can really dominate more in the economy is a good thing. People need to know about being able to do things on their own, especially on a business side.”

Courtney Davis contributed to the reporting of this story.

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On Saturday, Aug. 29, Maj. Gen. Phillip Churn concluded the

Howard University 2015 Student Leadership Conference at the School of Law. Churn, a native of Washington, D.C., reflected on his past experiences in becoming a leader and engaged students’ questions about effective leadership and the challenges and responsibility of being a leader.

“I remember listening to the Gospel Choir and the Quiet Storm so to come back here and speak to this diverse student body is amazing. I think it’s a great fit,” Churn said. “With the topic of leadership and being a servant leadership they’re applicable…. Whether you’re in the military, corporate America, education, whatever you field is there’s leadership involved.”

Currently Churn serves as the Commanding General of the 200th Military Police Command of the Army Reserve, a position he was appointed to over a year ago. Before serving as Commanding General leading more than 13,000 Soldiers in 44 states, he provided assistance to the Commander of the 200th Military Police Command as a Deputy Commanding General, and in 2009, Churn served as a Military Analyst for the U.S. Joint Forces Command. He was one of many speakers who challenged student leaders on Saturday. The day was filled with informational sessions with various topics ranging from LGBT inclusion to social justice advocacy to the history of Howard.

“Some of the benefits of that is that you’re able to see some of the discipline we learn and order and that’s something other Howard students can benefit from so I’m happy to see us sort of branching out,” Dontae Bell, a sophomore economics major and Air Force

ROTC member, said.

Bianca Jackson, who also was a presenter during the conference, attended Churn’s session and engaged in the question period afterwards. Jackson is president and CEO of JAX Digital, a creative education agency designed to help college, universities and non-profits use technology. Her presentation,

entitled “0 to 100 real Quick,” talked about technology as well as how to transition to a new leadership role. She thought Churn’s vast amount of experience was a bonus for predominately student based audience.

“He’s talking from 34 years of experience and I don’t think the average person in this room is even 34 year old, so just to make it relevant I just wanted to see how he could make it relevant for the students,” Jackson said.

Churn admitted he did not start off a success, but worked his way up by listening to his

mentors and the people under him as well. He encouraged students to seek mentors through the university’s alumni base and to think about employees or students working under leaders.

“They don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” Churn said. “You’ve got to understand there’s a lot of learning that takes place when

it comes to being a leader. The best leaders are those that were followers first.

Starting off as a follower paid off for senior economics major Kiana Cole, who started off as a member of the School of Education Student Council as an underclassmen and became president last year. She now serves as president of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in the school of education. Cole, who’s father is a retired Lieutenant Colonel, also asked questions during Churns presentation.

“His presentation reminded me a lot of my father and I know how they operate and how much work that goes into it,” Cole said. “What really stood out to me was when he used the creed acronym and the Martin Luther quote that he used. I think integrity was something that was stressed so often today and I think that’s something we need to continue to have as student leaders.”

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This weekend the nation remembered the 10th Anniversary of the devastating and tragic storm, Hurricane Katrina. The Hilltop talked with students at Howard who survived the storm. Read their thoughts and experiences 10 years later.

“It’s surreal, like I can’t believe 10 years ago Katrina hit. It wasn’t that long that I was packing up a bag thinking I was leaving for three days. My parents sent me to Atlanta. That was the hardest part for me…. My parents tried their best to make it as normal as possible. I felt like my parents abandoned me so to speak. It was motivated me to work hard... to go back home and help with rebuilding.”

Katherine Dukes, Senior, Sports Management Major, New Orleans

“We lost everything. Where I originally stayed was under six feet of water. We stayed in a hotel... My dad and my brother went out and stole a boat to go get my mom, it was crazy... I don’t think I would be at Howard if it wasn’t for Katrina. I got to branch out to other places outside of New Orleans. When I was young I was like I was never going to leave New Orleans.… We had family in Jersey and stayed there for a year. The experience in general helped me become more focused on trying to fi nish school.”

Irene Beauvais, Senior, Philosophy Major, New Orleans

“Feels like it was just yesterday; Honestly I feel like it changed who I was as a person…… Hurricanes were just a part of our cultures. Everyone would just go to one house and just wait it out….. The media didn’t really stress show serious it was…They tore down a lot of predominately black neighborhoods and when it was over they raised the property value so that blacks couldn’t move back…. ”

Daisha LeBeau, Freshman Biology Major, New Orleans

“I can remember my grandma just watching the news and crying while she pray to God as they showed our whole city under water. It seemed like a movie or something to really see people from your city stuck on roof tops and having to swim to the bridge for safety. It’s really something that I will never forget. I am 22 years old now and my city has come back stronger than ever and I’m Proud to say I’m a citizen of New Orleans.

Stewart “Red” Hartman, Senior, Sports Management Major, New Orleans

“Well I distinctly remember how our school was used as a shelter and how even though most of the people there lost everything they owned, they still managed to keep their heads up and be positive. That touched me more than anything.”

Staceson Myles, Sophomore, Supply Chain Management Major, East Texas

“I was one of the more fortunate people, even though I lost my home and material possessions…… Looking at the courage and determination at a lot of the survivors, you see how they came back stronger and harder and more determined than ever to rebuild, it really motivates you to do all that you can do and reach your potential because you see what others have done when they faced with harder obstacles than I have so I feel I have a duty to do well in the classroom and graduate as soon as possible.”

Trey Ledgier, Junior, Computer Engineering Major, New Orleans

“It’s so inspiring to see how much better we are now. I was only 8 or 9. They made it so that it didn’t seem like it was such a big deal……Having to deal with that really makes you a stronger person and I really feels like it’s helped me throughout the Howard career. Also telling my story to other people that didn’t know helps me as well.”

Maci Joseph, Sophomore Chemical Engineering Major, New Orleans

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Amelia Boynton Robinson, known as a civil rights activist in Alabama who heavily contributed

to advocating for voting rights and an organizer of the shocking 1965 “Bloody Sunday,” died Wednesday at the age of 104. Robinson suffered from a stroke this past July, which lead to her death, according to statement by her son, Bruce Boynton. But did you recognize who she was?

Most recently, Robinson was portrayed by actress Lorraine Toussaint, in the Oscar-nominated 2014 film “Selma,” directed by filmmaker Ava DeVernay, giving many people anin-depth perspective of the many years of work the proactive, civil rights matriarch had contributed towards the Black community.

Born on Aug. 18, 1911 in Savannah, Georgia, Robison, then Amelia Isadora Platts was one of 10 children by parents George and Anna Platts. Robinson and her siblings grew up during the times of

the segregated South. Both of her parents are, respectively, of African-American, Cherokee Indian and German descents.

Her earliest involvements towards advocacy started at the age of nine when she helped to pass leaflets advocating women’s suffrage with her mother.

At the age of 14, Robinson entered then Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth (now Savannah State University) in Savannah, Ga. for two years of college, then transferred to Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) in Tuskegee,

Alabama. She was taught by Dr. George Washington Carver and graduated with a degree from Tuskegee in home economics.

In 1930, Robinson met her first husband, Samuel Boynton, who both had a common interest in advocating for better quality of life for the African-American community they resided with. By 1936, the couple married and had two sons, Bill Jr. and Bruce Carver. For the next three decades, both would fight against the Jim Crow laws for civil rights for the Black community of Alabama, to include voting rights, owning property and quality education.

The couple would meet with a young Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for the first time in 1954 as Robinson opened her home at 1315 Lapsley Street, Selma, Alabama, for it to become the headquarters for many civil rights leaders in Selma at that time.

A year after the passing of Boynton in 1963, Robinson became the first African-American woman in the state of Alabama to run for Congress. She would lose the 1964 Democratic primary vote with a surprising11 percent of the vote, but as a result, would highlight the lack of voice that African-Americans would have in voting at the polls in the South.

Robinson later persuaded King that Selma, Alabama would be the place to lead the civil rights movement surrounding racial equality, primarily, the voting rights. Thus, the 54-mile journey from Selma to Montgomery would be created.

On what would forever be known as “Bloody Sunday,” on Mar. 7, 1965, approximately 600 marchers began their march from Selma to Montgomery. As the marchers arrived to the famous Edmund Pettus Bridge, they were met with law enforcement armed with tear gas, billy clubs and whips, who under then Selma Sheriff Jim Clark’s orders, would beat anyone who did not turn away from marching.

Robinson was one of 17 marchers who experienced the full capacity of the law enforcement’s brutality, as she was knocked unconscious. All 17 marchers would be hospitalized, with Amelia suffering life-threatening injuries.

As a result and consequences of the events from “Bloody Sunday,” President Lyndon B. Johnson would invite Robinson to be a special guest of honor on Aug. 6, 1965, as the voting Rights Act was signed into law by the president.

Fifty years later after “Bloody Sunday,” President Barack Obama, the first African-American president, pushed Robinson in her wheelchair across that same bridge, the Edmund Pettus Bridge, in Selma, Ala., to commemorate the turning point of the civil rights movement.

“To honor the legacy of an American hero like Amelia Boynton requires only that we follow her example – that all of us fight to protect everyone’s right to vote,” President Obama said in a statement made after her passing. “She was as strong, as hopeful, and as indomitable of spirit – as quintessentially American – as I’m sure she was that day 50 years ago.”

Other political leaders like John Lewis, a prominent civil rights leader who lead the Selma to Montgomery March and also suffered at the hands of law enforcement during “Bloody Sunday,” spoke highly of Robinson’s life.

“It was a great pleasure to get to know her and to work with her in our grassroots effort to transform America,” Lewis said in a statement he issued after Robinson’s passing. “Amelia Boynton never got weary. She never gave up. She never gave in. She kept the faith.”

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carmen FrostStaff Writer

In part III of “The Era After Obama,” we take a look at Martin O’Malley, presidential candidate for the Democratic

Party who’s campaign slogan is “New Leadership,” and Donald J. Trump, presidential candidate for the Republican Party who’s slogan is “Make America Great Again.”

O’Malley, a former mayor of Baltimore, as well as a former governor of Maryland, bills himself as an unapologetic liberal. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Bethesda, Maryland, O’Malley’s vision includes “expanding equality of opportunity for the next generation, breaking down barriers that keep families in poverty, restore competition to our economy and put elections back in the hands of American voters,” according to his campaign website.

Donald Trump, known as a real estate mogul, television personality and, so far, a leading presidential candidate for the Republican Party, inherited control of his father’s real estate development fi rm at the age of 25. Since then, Trump has amassed a Forbes-estimated net worth of $4 billion. Trump’s campaign website lists only lists one platform: immigration reform.

Take a look at both candidates’ stances involving immigration, criminal justice reform and economic growth.

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THE ERA AFTER OBAMA O’Malley v. Trump

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CRIMINALJUSTICEREFORM

Touts entrepreneurial

experience as proof of ability to manage national debt, but

declared corporate bankruptcy in 1991, 1992, 2004 and 2009.

-Believes law enforcement should be

tougher on violent offenses and allow offi cers to do their job

“the way they know how to do it.”

-Doesn’t agree with criminal charges for recreational use of

marijuana.

Promises to deport all estimated 11

million illegal immigrants currently in the United States,

amend the Constitution to end birthright citizenship and

reverse any opposing executive orders on immigration from

incumbent President Barack Obama.

Wants to grant “deferred action” to

illegal immigrants who are parents of citizens and legal

residents. By doing this, he wants to have immigrants and anyone

who entered the U.S. before the age of 21 gain long-term

residence in the country.

Wants to ensure transparency in law

enforcement by establishing a “National Use of Force

Standard,” body cameras, require that all police departments publicly report data on all police-involved

shootings, complaints of discourtesy and excessive

force.

Plans to stimulate job growth

by spearheading a complete transition to renewable energy

by 2050.

Bite-Size to Burrito-SizeBuredo SuShi Bar openS in d.C.

Jazmin GoodwinStaff Writer

Originally from Japan, sushi is know for its bite-sized structure and large variety of ingredient options. A restaurant in D.C. is now offering

customers a chance to break the rules and super-size their sushi, while keeping the amazing ingredients.

Located on 14th Street Franklin Square, Buredo Sushi Bar has stolen the hearts of self-proclaimed foodies who are on a quest to find the next biggest hotspot in the District.

Buredo, immediately visible when exiting from the McPherson Square Metro station, greets its customers with

a calm, cool and casual vibe that is complemented by the funky decor and sounds of smooth jazz.

After being open for less than two months, the restaurant can pride itself on its quickly growing popularity among D.C.’s foodies. Those eating at the sushi bar for the first time should prepare themselves for burrito-size sushi served in a Chipotle-style fashion.

“The sushi is fresh and the rice is soft,” School of Business major Mark-Anthony Burns said.“They do a great job of equalizing the amount of ingredients needed to make the sushi taste as good as it does.”

The burritos are made with fresh fish and ingredients, matched with a homemade sauce. The menu includes a

line-up of seven sushi options including cooked, raw and vegetarian rolls. Customers also have the option of creating their own sushi burrito. The jumbo-sized sushi are price at $8.85 to $11.75, around the same price most regular sushi six-packs cost.

Buredo Sushi Bar offers limited seating space, so although the atmosphere is great for a sit-in meal, many customers grab their burritos to go.

Those looking to give the restaurant a try are recommended to try the Beatrix, the number one best selling sushi burrito combination. The raw fish roll features salmon and yellowfin tuna, a special unagi sauce and crunchy veggies.

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Ava robinsonStaff Writer

Fight OFF the Freshman 15WithOut a gym!

College students often find it very difficult to stick to a healthy diet while they’re rushing from class to class. Convenient food places like the Punchout, the Cafeteria or any of the fast food places along Georgia Avenue are as unhealthy as they are convenient. Entire tiers of the food chain are neglected by students, while other tiers are over-indulged. However, as impossible as it may seem, eating right is within your grasp. Check out these tips and tricks to maintain a healthy diet during a hectic college schedule.

slOW dOWn yOur eating.

Don’t skip meals and then shovel food in your mouth when you get the chance to eat. A study from Japan’s Osaka University shows that being a fast eater can triple the risk of being overweight. According to Harvard Medical School’s health website, eating slower can help you feel fuller. By eating slower, you give your stomach a change to let you know when it’s had enough.

make smart substitutes.

For example, if you crave a hamburger, make a veggie or turkey burger. Eat Canadian or Turkey bacon if you crave bacon in the morning. Instead of a big bowl of Rocky Road ice-cream, grab some frozen yogurt. You don’t have to completely ignore your cravings to be healthy- just find healthy replacements!

make Water yOur drink OF

chOice. As refreshing as a Brisk Ice Tea or a bottle of Sprite may seem, grab water instead. Although you’ve no doubt heard this spiel before, water is your body’s best friend. It renews, rejuvenates and refreshes every organ in your body. If plain old water doesn’t do it for you, grab some lemons, herbs or berries and throw it in your water to give it a little flavor. Bring a couple of water bottles of class to ensure you get your recommended eight glasses a day!

Quick Guide to Eating Smart

add Fruits and veggies tO

yOur snacks and meals.

You don’t have to set aside fruits and vegetables on your plate every meal in order to eat them. Throw some berries into your yogurt or morning cereal. Put a bit of kale in your fruit smoothie. Mix a bit of broccoli in your pasta dish. Add spinach to your sandwich or omelet (and don’t pick it out). Find a way to incorporate fruits and veggies in every meal you have.

Pack snacks FOr the day.

Though it may seem juvenile, packing yourself a few healthy snacks for the day will keep you away from unhealthy snack food on campus. Put some strawberries or carrots in a plastic bag. Grab a healthy granola bar from the pantry. Pack an apple. Make yourself peanut butter and banana sandwich. Snacking is a healthy way to avoid binge eating and can also save your limited college funds by keeping you away from your favorite fast food places.

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Lawrence dowStaff Writer

Olympic champion Usain Bolt has once again proved himself the most dominant sprinter in the world. The

Jamaican sprinter reigned in Beijing earlier this week after winning the gold medal treble in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter run and 4x100-meter relay for the fifth time in his career as the Jamaican sprints squad finished in 37.36 seconds for gold at the IAAF World Championships in Beijing on

Saturday.

There had been doubts about how well Bolt would fair in the 2015 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships because of a pelvic injury that resulted in a blocked joint. The injury, acquired early in the track season, both limited his races and hampered his performance throughout the season. Bolt’s running times were affected, coming in at a disappointing 20.13 and 10.12 in the 200m and 100-meter races respectively during the Adidas Grand Prix.

Some pundits wondered if American runner

Justin Gatlin would surpass Bolt. Gatlin had been arguably the hottest sprinter in the world during this past summer, made evident by his feat of beating Bolt’s meet record in the 100-meter race at the Golden Gala Track Meet. However, Gatlin could not beat Bolt in either of their matchups at the IAAF World Championships.

Bolt reigned over Gatlin and all other competitors in the 100-meter and 200-meter races, continuing his supremacy in those races. Bolt surprised fans when he ran more than four-tenths faster than he had earlier in the year at the IAFF World Championships.

Being that Bolt has now won the World Championship for the 100-meter and 200-meter, Gatlin will get one more chance to best Bolt one more time in the 4x100-meter race later this week at the IAAF World Championships.

The IAAF World Championships will continue on the ensuing days with relay races among other events with the added excitement of the Olympics taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil this summer. This year’s World Championships are being looked at as a preview of what’s to come in Rio de Janeiro this summer.

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zachary JohnsonStaff Writer

Despite protests, four-time Pro-Bowl selectee and NFL all-time leading rusher for quarterbacks, Michael

vick, will make his debut Sept. 10 as a Pittsburgh Steeler at the MetLife Stadium against the New England Patriots. The Steelers signed vick, 35, Aug. 22 to a one-year contract. He will be wearing No. 2 this season and will serve as backup quarterback for two-time Super Bowl Champion, Ben Roethlisberger. “He’s a great football player,” Roethlisberger said during an interview on Tuesday. “It’s undeniable… the freakish athlete he is.”

This will be the fourth NFL team that vick has played for. He was drafted first overall by the Atlanta Falcons in 2001. The Falcons released vick in 2007 in response to the dog fighting scandal. After his release from prison, he was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. After being named NFL Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press in 2010, he was eventually let go and, in 2014, signed with the New York Jets. Following vick’s announcement to join

the Steelers, one reporter interrogated Roethlisberger, a known animal-activist in the city of Pittsburgh, about his off-the-field relationship with vick. “This is a locker room,” he replied. “This is about football.”

Many fans are still outraged about vick coming to play for the Steelers. According to ESPN, protestors gathered outside of the Pittsburg Steelers’ practice facility to protest his signing. One protester regarded the deal as “embarrassing,” saying she would not

“be able to go the games and have fun and watch with [her] family,” and that “the season is ruined.” According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, a group of individuals even created a Facebook page called “Pittsburghers Against Michael vick.” As of Aug. 27, the page has 17,971 likes.

This isn’t the only action taken against vick in response to the signing. KDKA, a local news station in Pittsburgh, has reported that the Animal Rescue League has chosen to move its annual Paw Prints Gala from the Steelers’ Heinz Field. There is also a petition to keep vick off the team as

reported by the Los Angeles Times. So far, it’s collected roughly 20,000 signatures.vick, however, remains optimistic.

“You still have people who feel a certain type of way about what happened,” he commented in an interview on Tuesday. “Everybody is different when they’re 20 than when they’re 35… I don’t want to be emotionally disturbed right now. I want to be in a great place… and continue to make my teammates proud of this organization.”

vick still has a relatively high fan-base in Atlanta.

“Atlanta always [has love] for vick,”Mia Griffiths, a freshman economics major and Atlanta-native said. “It’s good to see that he’s found a spot to call home.”

The same, however, may not be able to be said about vick’s home state, virginia.Jewel Cooper, a freshman biology major and virginia native, said that her observation have been that while the black community in virginia has remained in support of vick others have not.

The situation in 2007 carried a number of racial overtones, as many people in the black community felt that the charges brought against vick were adequate punishments, but that his removal from the Falcons was racially motivated.

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