By Ron Thomas It was the perfect way to start Black History Month for Morehouse journalism students. Thursday morning, Morehouse College announced its new partnership with the Ida B. Wells Society co-founded by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones. IBWS is devoted to developing more black investigative reporters who work in the spirit of Ida…
Photo by: Kollin Washington By: Bennie Williams, Staff Writer On Feb. 2, at a regularly scheduled Crown Forum session, student organizers took to the stage to highlight the proposed construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, known as ‘Cop City.’ At Morehouse, Crown Forum is held weekly at 11 am in the Martin Luther…
Photo by DaQuon Brown By Yasir Muhammad, A&E Editor Rap is a complex form of literary artistry that was popularized in the 80s and took its shape by the 90s with the rise of artists like Tupac and Biggie Smalls. From New York to Atlanta to Chicago, each city has a unique style that is a…
Photo: Instagram @lilajai By: Chassee’ Palmer 21-year-old Los Angeles Native and rising artist Lila Jai is about to storm the Atlanta University Center and R&B world with her new single “Tug of War.” Sitting down with her in Lower Manley, I heard about her upbringing in Music, life influences, and goals while experiencing her calming…
Photo by Juwan Lee By: Miles Johnson, Managing Editor Under short notice, Harold Clay ‘17 was named the interim head coach of his alma mater due to health complications from head coach Doug Whittler, but this was a moment that Coach Clay was ready for his whole life. The Maroon Tigers are riding on…
By Blair Martin, In a world where millions of entertainers vie for the attention and adoration of the masses, honest, true stars are rare. The kind of stars that dazzles us with their talent, originality, and authenticity. They become figures whose single names spark interest and excitement in the public’s hearts: Beyonce, Prince, Rihanna. Since the infectious…
Picture Edit by Philadelphia Eagles Media; By Clifton Dutton, Sports Editor Super Bowl LVII is approaching in less than two weeks and comes with new storylines. The game will be hosted in Glendale, Arizona at State Farm Stadium, which is home to the Arizona Cardinals. The Super Bowl will feature the Kansas City Chiefs…
Photo by: Justin Darden By: Auzzy Byrdsell, Staff Writer Last night, the Maroon Tigers defeated the Fort Valley State University Wildcats, 66-64 in a double overtime victory in Forbes Arena. This is the first four game win streak the Maroon Tigers have had since last season’s 18 game streak. Forward Kerry Richardson led the way with…
Photo by Ayiana Davis-Polen By: Auzzy Byrdsell, Staff Writer The call for Black educators is utterly important in the development and contextualization of minority students in the United States. On January 27, 2023, Morehouse College students attended the panel discussion, Black Education Matters to learn more about the different careers and duty in education for…
Photo by Justin Darden By Kennedy Edgerton, Opinions Editor In my experience as a student, arriving at Morehouse College for the first time is undoubtedly emotional for first-year students and their parents. For students, New Student Orientation represents a transition from the carefree reality of adolescence to the daunting reality of adulthood. For parents, the…
