Image by Freddrell Green By: Freddrell Green, Staff Writer Spelman Alumna Kerri-Ann T. Thomas ‘10 always knew that she wanted to pursue a career tailored to social justice. This would be accomplished through her mentorship with first-year Morehouse students Elijah McLean, Francis DeSilva, and Corey Lewis, first-year Spelman student Kaliya Springer, and first-year…
Image via Seth Beamer By: Auzzy Byrdsell, Editor-in-Chief & Colin Royal, Managing Editor of Print Several students stood in protest Thursday around 11:45 a.m. in Crown Forum at the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel in solidarity with Palestine amidst the Israel – Hamas conflict. Of those students, junior Psychology major Amir Childs…
Image via Nate Waye By: Erinn Gardner, Staff Writer Morehouse Music Group (MMG) blessed many ears hosting an open mic night Feb. 8 at JB’s Record Lounge. With roughly 50 individuals in attendance, Atlanta University Center (AUC) students shared the stage and exhibited their unique musical talents. From rap to soulful R&B, artists…
Image via: Amani Tafari By: Hunter Bonaparte, Arts & Entertainment Coordinator No matter the goal, everyone must overcome odds to achieve their dreams. This is the main theme behind the new sports comedy, “The Underdoggs”. Tika Sumpter spoke with the Maroon Tiger and several other HBCU publications in a virtual round table…
By: Kobe Scales, Sports Editor Terance Mathis has been named the next Head Coach of Morehouse Football. “I wanted a guy that was a local guy, and he provides more ties to the Atlanta Falcons; that is a good partnership for Morehouse College,” said Athletic Director Harold Ellis. “I wanted to get a guy…
Image via Erika Smith By: Mira Donaldson, Staff Writer In the midst of an era marked by unprecedented mass consumption and a looming financial recession, there is an unspoken expectation that those with more should extend their resources to those with less. College students represent a demographic in the United States requiring specific…
Image via Hunter Bonaparte By Hunter Bonaparte, Arts & Entertainment Coordinator To kick off the new semester, there was Morehouse sophomore Dorayn Jahmarae’ Murphy – or Drivooo, who performed original music at an Atlanta open mic. The performance took place at Freeside Atlanta, a “makerspace” founded in 2009. Upon entering, the first thing you’ll notice…
Image via Hunter Bonaparte By Hunter Bonaparte, Arts & Entertainment Coordinator Atlanta has been recognized as the epicenter of black culture. Cam Kirk Studios’ Live DJ Mix made it clear who’s behind the city’s glowing reputation. Cam Kirk got his start as a talented photographer. Since graduating from Morehouse in 2011, he’s turned his talents…
Image via Phoenix Satterfield By: Grace Barlow The Atlanta University Center Philly Club is breaking barriers. In a recent initiative, The Philly Club and its members presented to over 500 high school students the significance of attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The mission of the Philly Club is to enhance…
Image via Ezekeial Rabb By: Bradley Morrison, Staff Writer AUC students have passionately sought extended hours for on-campus dining options. Attending school in Atlanta’s West End means restaurants close early amid an already established food desert. Morehouse Dining decided to make changes after hearing the students’ requests. Students seem to be delighted…
