Image: Emani Rashad Saucier, AYCGL-HEP By Joshua Bass, Co-Producer, TigerTv In the early 1900s, the Federal Correctional Institution, Atlanta (FCI Atlanta), housed various individuals from political activists like Marcus Garvey to criminals like Al Capone. Today, with assistance from Morehouse’s Andrew Young Center, FCI Atlanta houses incarcerated individuals seeking higher education. Rodney Jabar…
Laughton and Ormah Thomas, the parents of Journalism Department Chair Ron Thomas/Photos courtesy of Professor Thomas By Prof. Ron Thomas, Journalism Department Chair Disclaimer: This story contains commentary surrounding struggles with suicide and mental health. I am a suicide survivor. Not in the traditional sense, because I have never attempted suicide. I…
By: Raymond Ragland, Sports Writer With the year 2025 approaching, the Morehouse Lacrosse Club underwent a coaching change involving first year lacrosse coach, Al Watson. Watson originally from Baltimore, Maryland is a Morehouse College staff member, who works in academic affairs for the school. Last year the team finished with a record of…
By: Rece Allen, Sports Editor The Morehouse Maroon Tigers fall short to the Clayton State Lakers 79-76 in an intense offensive battle. Not being able to make free throws and turning the ball over down the stretch lead to the game slipping away from the Maroon Tigers. Down to the last seconds of the…
By: Jalen Hunter, Sports Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers fell short against the Valdosta State Blazers in their first home game 79-66. The combination of a slow start, struggles on shooting and turnovers led to the Blazers win over the Maroon Tigers. The Maroon Tigers struggled in the first half from the three…
Graphic by Jaylon Simmons By Erinn Gardner, Secretary and Freddrell Green, A&E/Opinions Editor With the election cycle at an end, and the uncertainty of the incoming presidential administration’s impact on HBCUs, the stability of Morehouse and Spelman College is critical. With Morehouse searching for a new president and Spelman adjusting to Dr. Helene Gayle’s…
By: Ian Shaiyen, Staff Writer California rapper Tyler the Creator’s eighth studio album is here. Chromakopia, a word created by the Nigerian American artist, is defined as, “an intense or unusual experience of color.” This is the word that the artist has chosen to entitle arguably his most prolific release yet, and it…
Photo by Noah Cathey By Noah Cathey, Staff Writer Just one week after the election, Morehouse’s Journalism department hosted a conversation discussing the results and impacts of the 2024 presidential election. The event titled “Election 2024: Causes and Consequences of the Voters’ Choice” was moderated by journalist and author Donovan Ramsey ‘10. The…
By: Niles Garrison, Features Editor The Clark Atlanta Panthers defeated the Morehouse Maroon Tigers on Saturday 28-17 to win the Battle of the Big Cats. The Maroon Tigers’ defense and special teams closed the gap but offensive inconsistencies halted a comeback for themselves. The Maroon Tigers created six turnovers in the game with a…
By: Rece Allen, Sports Editor Basketball season is finally here and the Maroon Tigers look to improve from last season’s 20-10 record and loss in the SIAC Championship semifinal to Miles College. The team has a new identity, bringing in nine new players and six returning players, but looks to still apply the same core…
