Photo by Christopher Doomes By Christopher Doomes SALT LAKE CITY – Third time’s a charm! Damian Lillard returned to the state where he went to college and took home the trophy in the 3-Point Contest. He had every intention of walking away as the winner. “I’m leaving here with the trophy,” Lillard…
By Rece Allen SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz continue to surprise NBA fans as they surpass the expectations they were given at the beginning of the season with the help of their young core. Three of the young players showed off their skills in the Skills Challenge, winning it Saturday in front…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – Persistence until your name is called. Some of the best stories in sports start like that. Mac McClung told the world he practiced two new dunks he was “sure” no one had done before. Although only 6-foot-2, the…
Photo By NBA By Zoria McClerklin SALT LAKE CITY – For the second year in a row, the Maroon Tiger was in attendance for NBA All-Star Weekend. Morehouse students Christopher Doomes, William Clay III, Rece Allen, and Spelman’s Zoria McClerklin, were blessed to attend the thrilling weekend. Alongside students was Professor Ron Thomas, chair…
Photo by: MCNAA By: Auzzy Byrdsell, Staff Writer The nature of financial literacy in Black communities is more important than it’s ever been. According to a 2022 study from the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) Institute, only 37 percent of African Americans sampled were financially literate compared to the 55…
From left to right: Sydney Jael ‘25, London Blennan ‘26, Kaela Nicholls ‘24, Nazyia Taylor ‘25 Photo by: Bennie Williams By: Bennie Williams, Campus News Editor The recent closure of the Walmart on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive has spotlighted how the Atlanta University Center and the surrounding neighborhoods lack access to fresh…
Photo by Jay (@legend_6ix) By: Miles Johnson, Managing Editor Up until his game winning shot, Ibn Williams failed to score a point in the game, however when preparation met opportunity, the junior guard maximized his moment. The final play came down to an offensive rebound by senior guard Andrew Stewart who dished a pass across…
Photo by Andy Harris By: Auzzy Byrdsell and Bennie Williams On Feb. 7 during the Presidential Forum, Morehouse president David A. Thomas publicly voiced his support for a police training facility such as the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, also known as ‘Cop City’ alongside Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta City Council, and…
Photo By Christopher Doomes By William Clay III, Staff Writer SALT LAKE CITY – A purple “Gigi” bracelet surrounded the wrist of Pau Gasol after the game. As usual, his late friend, Kobe Bryant, and goddaughter, Gigi Bryant, were on his mind and heart, but not as a player of the game this time….
Photos By Christopher Doomes By Zoria McClerklin, Sports Producer SALT LAKE CITY – Although Jose Alvarado came away with the MVP trophy, Quentin Grimes made sure to put the rest of the league on notice with his play. The second-year guard from the New York Knicks left the game with an efficient 14 points…
