Photo taken by Chris Doomes. By Patrick Darrington, Campus News Editor Famed filmmaker Spike Lee ’79 made a special appearance at Morehouse. A very busy man, Lee made time on Sept. 14 to address students involved with the Journalism program and The Maroon Tiger. The occasion? No, not a new film rollout, but rather…
Photo taken by Andy Harris. By Shakim Muhafiz, Staff Writer NBA and Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown in 2015 was ranked fourth on ESPN’s top 100 list, a McDonald’s All-American, and a five-star recruit. On the court, he was one of the best during his time in high school. So why would he pick…
By Corey Guy, Associate Photography & Sports Editor The Morehouse College graduation is one of Atlanta’s greatest traditions. The collection of intelligent, motivated, and talented young black men closing a chapter and enter a new phase of their lives is a sight to behold. This year’s commencement exercise recognized students from both the class of…
By Shakim Muhafiz, Sports Editor The life lessons coach Grady Brewer taught his players were vital to their path to become productive men in society. He served as a father figure to many before his death on May 29. In a statement Sunday, Morehouse’s Athletic Department said the 1980 Morehouse alum died from…
By Zoë Huey, Staff Writer Khalil Battle chats about what went into crafting the KingCurls brand and what customers can expect in the future. In October of 2020, Khalil Battle launched KingCurls with the hopes of shifting the narrative surrounding boys’ hair care. In March of 2021, the 17-year-old high schooler sat down…
By Jamari Stanton, Staff Writer A merciless police raid in a Rio de Janeiro favela on the morning of May 6 left at least 25 people dead, including one police officer, and many wounded. Shortly after dawn, law enforcement descended upon Jacarezinho, an impoverished, mostly non-white community, deploying armored helicopters and over 200 heavily armed…
BY LILAC BURRELL, MANAGING EDITOR Once J. Cole caught the double-platinum clout train off the cusp of “2014 Forest Hill Drive” his head got big. His head grew bigger and bigger after his following albums went platinum and helped prove his skill. Yet “4 Your Eyez Only”, “KOD”, and now “The Off-Season” solidify that…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor Due to the pandemic, graduating seniors have not had the chance to use Morehouse’s career center. In the past, these resources have helped student-athletes prepare for their life after athletics by helping them secure jobs. Morehouse College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has created the Beyond Athletics Campaign to help students develop professional skills…
Dalvin Jordan, Staff Writer Sketch comedy is an artform that can be found across the world in various forms. Undoubtedly, one of the most well-known platforms for this art is Saturday Night Live (SNL). Since 1975, SNL has given the world many classic moments and has become a certified proving ground for top comedians. Each episode is…
