Torrence Banks, Managing Editor A few things have changed this semester for the Morehouse College UPS Community Service Scholars Program. First, the scholar program returned to the Bonner Office of Community Service, which is responsible for the daily management of the program established by retired administrator, Dr. Anne Wimbush Watts in 1996. Second, scholars served…
Sizwe Chapman & Torrence Banks, Editor in Chief & Managing Editor Morehouse College students have been involved in their communities around the country during the pandemic by participating in social injustice protests and food drives. The school has also received funds from donors during this time, most recently receiving a $1 million grant from the Ernst and Young Foundation. Morehouse…
By Taylore Gills, Staff Writer The Atlanta University Center (AUC) First Year Class Councils (FYCC) have taken this virtual Fall ‘20 semester by storm. Though their college experience began in their homes, they continue to carry these student leadership positions exceptionally well. Each AUC ‘24 class president is very confident in their leadership roles and…
By Kydia Bilbo, Staff Writer As you probably already know, the most disrespected, unprotected, and neglected person in the world is the Black woman, and 2020 has been no different. We face racism, sexism, and discrimination every single day. Megan Pete, better known as Megan Thee Stallion, alleges Canadian rapper Tory Lanez unjustifiably shot her…
By Jamari Stanton, News & Politics Writer With eight days left until the election, Senate Republicans voted 52-48 to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. Barrett’s appointment to this lifelong role creates a 6-3 conservative majority in the highest court in the nation. Democrats strongly advocated for the vacancy left…
By Lilac Burrell, Managing Editor Through the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Morehouse College raised more funds than any other year in its 154-year history. In a single year, President David Thomas and the Office of Institutional Advancement worked to increase institutional fundraising by approximately 500%. That fiscal year more than ever, Morehouse College has shown its…
By Shantanika Sallis, Staff Writer Homecoming is a widely celebrated tradition within HBCUs. The effect of Covid-19 was a major setback for the Fall 2020 academic school year, including the popular occasion that is Spelhouse homecoming. Homecoming director Amari Harper of Spelman Colleges “Pulse” and Live events coordinator Jamari Norwood of Morehouse Colleges “CASA” spoke…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor Morehouse College was selected to participate in Apple’s HBCU C2 Everyone Can Code and Everyone Create initiative pilot program in July. This initiative focuses on bringing creative coding to HBCUs. While Tennessee State University serves as the national hub for the initiative, Morehouse serves as a regional hub and adds an…
By Zoë Huey, Staff Writer On Wednesday, October 21, 2020, the popular TV show Black-ish returned for the premiere of its seventh season. The Emmy-award winning show is back and continuing to tackle heavy topics relating to the Black American experience. At the beginning of the season, viewers can expect to see how the Johnsons…
By Kaylah Mack, Staff Writer “I just sent my b*tch to Bora Bora cost me 80 racks,” or in other words, I just spent thousands of dollars to send my girl overseas, what are you doing? What’s your money looking like? I’m sure many of our bank accounts aren’t as long as Lil Durk’s with…
