Photo By Truth Jackson, Vice President for Student Service, Kevin Booker, with a hand written sign By Truth Jackson, Staff Writer Following the student protest that took place during Opening Convocation, The Maroon Tiger investigated concerns raised by student activist Braylon Redick. He claimed the college had fallen short in its responsibility to the…
Image via Netflix: “The Piano Lesson” official promotion poster By Freddrell Green, Arts & Entertainment Editor Malcolm Washington’s “The Piano Lesson” is the first film adaptation of the 1987 play by August Wilson. Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Corey Hawkins and Danielle Deadwyler, the ensemble cast navigate life with the…
By Elijah Bradley, Staff Writer As the Maroon Tigers approach their homecoming game against Fort Valley State, senior linebacker Caleb Grant reflects on the legacy he has built during his time at Morehouse College. A kinesiology major from Gwinnett County, Georgia, Grant has become a leader on and off the field, known for his relentless…
Photo by Miles Pierre: AUC Agency student models posing during the fashion show By Erinn Gardner, Secretary The Atlanta University center (AUC) Agency held their annual homecoming fashion show on Thursday in Forbes Arena. With months of preparation, the AUC Agency produced a groundbreaking decades- themed show that satisfied the audience’s anticipation. The…
Photo by Raymond Ragland By Raymond Ragland, Staff Writer Robert W. Woodruff Library hosted the Pi Alpha Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc for a 2024 presidential election event. The “Fact or Fiction” panel focused on combating voter disinformation. The session featured misinformation specialist, and CEO of Onyx Impact—Esosa Osa,…
Photo by Elijah Bradley By Elijah Bradley, Staff Writer The transfer portal has made high school football recruiting more competitive as colleges now prioritize experienced players from other four year universities and community colleges over high school athletes. Freshman wide receiver Devyn Jackson and tight-end Kameron Gates are among the select few high school…
Image via Aliance Theatre’s Facebook: Rob Dewey and Jade Payton featured as Dr. King and Camae By Ian Shaiyen, Staff Writer Pulitzer Prize winner Katori Hall’s “The Mountaintop” is a masterful work of writing where intersectionality plays center stage. Set in a Memphis hotel room on the eve of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s…
Photo by Truth Jackson, The Miss Phi Beta Sigma contestants’ opening walk-out before their reveal By Truth Jackson, Staff Writer Morehouse College’s Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. hosted its Miss Phi Beta Sigma 2024 pageant reveal, unveiling nine Spelman College students who are “fighting” for the title. The contestants, referred to as crowns, emerged…
Aldris Hodge addressing private audience during the Q-and-A portion of the screening. Photo by Carson Ming By: Freddrell Green, Arts & Entertainment Editor This Wednesday, actor-producer Aldis Hodge made an appearance at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center for a screening of his upcoming Amazon Prime Series “Cross”. The screening was hosted by Amazon…
Graphic by Geo Baldwin By Niles Garrison, Features Editor Another year of Spelhouse Homecoming is here. Morehouse College’s Campus Alliance for Student Activities (CASA) and Spelman’s Programming for Unique and Lively Spelman Experience (PULSE) look to bring another week of exciting activities for SpelHouse students. At Hump Wednesday today, both organizations announced the…
