Trysten Williams ’25 never intended to make a film about the Morehouse College Polo Club. What started as media promotion for the team would turn into director Kendi King’s senior thesis at Spelman College. However, when media outlets outside of Morehouse attempted to alter the narrative of the polo club, Williams and King took it…
The government has shut down for the first time since 2018. The shutdown is expected to last longer than the previous one, which lasted 34 days. A government shutdown happens when there is not enough funding to keep it open and Democrats and Republicans reach an impasse when it comes to voting on a resolution…
President Donald Trump recently announced that he would redirect $500 million in federal funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), pulling those dollars away from other minority-serving institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). On the surface, this may look like a win for HBCUs. But the reality is more complicated—and dangerous. This decision risks…
On Sept. 21, Hubert Hall had their first Soul House Sunday of the year. Events included a $3 pie-in-the-face event, $5 for members to do a cold plunge, a live DJ and pizza. The event is part of a broader initiative by council members to raise the house’s reputation out of irrelevance, making Hubert a…
The Foodhive, a popular stop for snacks and meals for students and staff on campus, has introduced a new self-checkout system that allows students to scan and pay for items without the assistance of a cashier. “I think the self-checkout system is very nice and innovative and a good way to incorporate technology to make…
Since the early 2010s, Hump Wednesday has been a hallmark event for students across the Atlanta University Center (AUC). The Sept. 24 edition stood out as the Campus Alliance for Student Activities (CASA) partnered with Vybz Caribbean Student Association (VYBZ CSA), the African Students Association (ASA) and AUC AfroLatinidad for a heritage-themed celebration titled “Wave…
The concept of two Americas has been a focus in American academic thought for decades. When the veil between these “Black” and “white” Americas is pierced, America’s true nature is often revealed. In the wake of conservative media personality Charlie Kirk’s death, several historically Black colleges and universities reported receiving threats and were forced…
Morehouse College rose to No. 3 among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the annual Best Colleges list, two spots ahead of last year’s ranking. The ranking places Morehouse behind Spelman College, which has held the No. 1 spot for 19 consecutive years, and Howard University at No. 2. In addition to…
Two men were found dead on Sept. 14 in separate incidents in Mississippi, both discovered hanging from trees, authorities said. Around 7 a.m., Demartravion “Trey” Reed, a student at Delta State University, was found dead on campus behind the pickleball courts near the Court of Governors dormitories, according to the Bolivar County coroner’s office. The…
Carolina Panthers linebacker Trevin Williams could be seen walking into Week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals wearing a brand named Rich Blessings. The clothing was made by Garrison Keith, a Morehouse College senior and founder of the brand. The moment marked the culmination of years of persistence and dedication. “That was just love,” Keith said….
