For Howard University junior Sofia Smith, the sound of her trumpet is just as essential as her textbooks. A biology major with double minors in Spanish and music, Smith is charting a path toward medical school while keeping music at the center of her life, specifically jazz music. “No matter what else is happening, my trumpet is a constant source of peace and expression,” Smith said. She has carried that passion with her across borders, from joining The Howard University Jazz Ensemble to studying abroad to finding a second family in Howard’s Showtime Marching Band. Sofia also says attending an HBCU has been a transformative experience. “Everywhere you look, Howard students are doing inspiring things rooted in a deep respect and care for humanity,” she said. She looks forward to joining the HU Showtime Band at the Orange Blossom Classic happening tomorrow in Miami Gardens, Florida, where our Bison will take on the FAMU Rattlers. Read more on The Dig with the link in our bio. ...