Cai Johnson, Contributing Writer Every October, a conversation arises from HBCU students centered around homecoming lineups and schedules. Among schools like Howard, Florida A&M University and SpelHouse, there is constant debate over which school has the best line of activities. While these HBCU powerhouses battle it out to see which reigns supreme, there is…
Autumn Harris, Contributing Writer The increase of party flyers on the utility poles adjacent to Morehouse’s parking garage and the “Welcome Back” signage fixed onto Spelman’s front gate almost feel ritualistic in the beginning of October. Come the 27th, Morehouse’s Westview Drive will be packed with food vendors, trailers and members of the AUC…
Marlin Cook, Staff Writer The weather is cool, the leaves are falling and changing colors, football season is in full force and the days are getting shorter. Fall is here and students in the AUC have just completed midterms. Looking forward, the annual SpelHouse homecoming is quickly approaching during the last weekend in October….
Aaron Johnson, Associate Arts & Entertainment Editor Freshman year at Morehouse is a unique experience that most cannot relate to or completely understand. It’s easy to feel lost, confused, disappointed, or annoyed during your first semester. Hopefully these emotions and experiences build character and you can see the positive change by the time you return…
Marcus Hughes, Staff Writer Jamel Myles, a nine-year-old student from Denver, CO, told his mother, Leia Pierce, that he identified as gay. She supported him and encouraged him to authentically express himself after coming out to her. Jamel later came out to his peers at school, unfortunately it resulted in him being harassed by other…
Amietee Fuondjing, Staff Writer Administrative newcomer Said Sewell has already made his presence felt across campus for the short while he has been here. Through his energizing e-mails and his cheery attitude that translates to a friendly face on campus, he has become the spark Morehouse needed that the school lacked in the vice…
Sydney Goggans, Staff Writer As classes are starting to get harder and the study sessions start to pile up, there is something that the AUC community can look forward to during this time of year: Homecoming. SpelHouse is approaching and many events for the students will be full of fun, laughter and joy. Throughout…
By DeAndre Washington, Staff Writer The Atlanta University Center (AUC) has become a vessel that bridges the gap between knowing what you want and having the platform to manifest your work. With the influx of artists in the community, platforms that host on-campus events, parties, other social gatherings have expanded with the times; accommodating an…
Isaiah Johnson, Managing Editor Each year hundreds of SpelHouse alumni return to their alma mater, to reconnect with friends and reminisce on their time spent in the Atlanta University Center. Homecoming is a joyous time where current and former students are all in one space, sharing stories, ideas, and forming lifetime connections. Though homecoming is…
Jair Hilburn, Editor-In-Chief During the press tour of the film “The Hate U Give,” members of the cast and crew made an appearance at the Atlanta University Center to give more insight to the movie. Before “The Hate U Give” became a movie, it was a #1 New York Times Bestseller book by Angie…
