Photo by Elijah Megginson By: Elijah Megginson, Features Editor In recent years, there has been an increased effort to receive and retain elite Black talent by major leading companies in America such as Microsoft and J.P. Morgan. With the major influence of HBCUs and shocking world events post-2020, recruiters have prioritized seeking out…
Image via Morehouse Theater Ensemble By: Bradley Morrison, Staff Writer Theatre Majors attending Morehouse College have dealt with their fair share of troubles. In February, The Maroon Tiger investigated Morehouse and Spelman College’s lack of emphasis on the performing arts. To read that story click here. It was brought to light that…
Image via Wall Street Journal By: Amaiya Mills, Staff Writer As platforms like Instagram, Twitter and TikTok seem to be the pinnacles of social media, it seems online interactions are turning a new corner. Twitter CEO Elon Musk sparked uproar among users on July 1 with his announcement of “temporary limits”. Musk…
Image via Morehouse Sports Business Association By Colin Royal, Managing Editor of Print A new chapter may be on the horizon for Morehouse’s kinesiology and business departments. Currently, the business department focuses heavily on the Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing fields. The Kinesiology department focuses on areas related to sports studies, physical education,…
Image via Morehouse Athletics By: Zoria McClerklin, Associate Sports Producer Former Morehouse College student-athlete Xavier Brewer has achieved a significant milestone in his professional career by securing a spot on the Detroit Pistons roster for the upcoming 2023 NBA Summer League. During his time at Morehouse College, Brewer left an indelible mark…
Image via Jason Panda By: Justin Darden, Associate Sports Producer It was National HIV Testing Day in College Park, Georgia, and ’02 Morehouse graduate Jason Panda. Panda, CEO and founder B condoms, was in attendance alongside Darwin Thompson, Morehouse class of ‘08 and Gilead Sciences. Together they sponsored a local free HIV testing…
Image via Getty Images By: Dorayn Murphy, Staff Writer Thursday, The Supreme Court ruled the consideration of race in college admission processes unconstitutional. The decision will lead to the effective end of affirmative action programs at all universities within the next five years. The court ruled that admission programs at both Harvard…
Image via Joseph Walker By Truth Jackson, Staff Writer In March, the Maroon Tiger uncovered the impactful advocacy and community efforts of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) at the Atlanta University Center. The MSA has created a welcoming environment for numerous Muslim students and even a place where love blossoms. Tradition holds…
Photo by: Eric Jordan By: Elijah Megginson Features Editor Morehouse Alumnus Jasper Hagan, ’11 pays it forward by offering gems to the class of 2023 as they come closer to commencement day. Hagan graduated as a business major with a concentration in management from Chicago, Illinois. Growing up on the West Side of…
Photo by: Quenntin Johnson By: Olubade Baker, Contributing Writer A season of hard work, pain and sacrifice is usually met with a promising reward at the end of its journey. The opposite happened to be true for one member of the Morehouse football team this past season. Quenntin Johnson, known as “Q,”…
