Jasper Smith

Michael Stoops Diversity Fellow

Editorial Intern — Summer 2022
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Jasper Smith is a junior journalism major at Howard University and serves as the editor-in-chief at the Hilltop newspaper. She is passionate about her community and loves to share the stories of others. Outside of journalism, Jasper loves to write poetry, cook, or binge watch the latest season of Love Island.

Articles

‘Nothing is up to par’: Tenants at Marbury Plaza live in unsafe conditions amid lawsuit

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Last summer, D.C.’s Office of the Attorney General sued the current property owners of Marbury Plaza for numerous health and safety violations. Photo by Ben Gutman

DC expands monkeypox vaccination efforts to be more accessible as cases rise

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D.C. residents waiting in line to receive a monkeypox vaccine. Photo by Jasper Smith

Anti-discrimination bill returns to the council for a third time

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Michael Stoops (left) and Mitch Snyder (right) stand in front of the White House

DC misreports number of hypothermia-caused deaths

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Photo of tents with a sign that reads "Stop camp evictions." Also, a group of people in winter gear have a conversation to the right of the photo

Georgetown University hosts heated DC mayoral debate

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DC Courts receive $10 million grant to prevent evictions

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Image shows Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton at a podium

DC apartment complex to pay $2 million after rent scam lawsuit

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A photo of a gavel.

US Congress candidate hosts rally as election day draws near

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Navigation app specialized to aid blind users partners with D.C. transit system

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Workforce shortage hits hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide

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