Rodney Davis, Contributing Writer How has COVID-19 affected colleges that thrive on tradition, social interaction and brotherly competition? For Atlanta’s all-black male institution, Morehouse College, traditions take a virtual turn for hopefully the best. Professor Illya Davis, a 1990 alumnus of the college, serves as the college’s director of new students, tradition and transition. Davis…
Patrick Darrington, Staff Writer As I sit in my room typing this column, I can’t help but think about people who may have COVID-19 or have a loved one who has this virus. I can not help but think about those who have died or had a loved one who has died. I can not…
Corey Guy, Staff Writer Flashback to the 2013-14 season; the Milwaukee Bucks were 15-67 under coach Larry Drew. The season was a forgettable one, accumulating one of the worst team records in NBA history. The Bucks only show of promise were a few young standouts and a rookie prospect from Greece, Giannis Antetokounmpo. It’s the…
“Spelhouse Black Love” explores the different aspects of love through the perspectives of Spelman and Morehouse College Students. Producer – Lauren Thorpe Editor – Jasmine McCaskill DP’s – Sizwe Chapman & Solomon Enders PA – Jabari Campbell Produced by The Maroon Tiger Student Media Group.
Lilac Burrell, Features Editor With over 15 tracks, playing for 37 minutes, Thundercat’s fourth studio album It Is What It Is moves swiftly through themes like love and longing with unsurprisingly languid songs. Luckily, its short length lends to the alluring replay value. Seasoned Thundercat fans will recognize the 2018 single “King Of The Hill”…
The Maroon Tigers Ultimate Song Identification Challenge ( M.U.S.I.C.) AUC vocalist competes to see who can guess the most songs by hearing a single word. Producer – Richard Jones Jr DP – Solomon Enders PA’s – Justin Upshaw & Jabari Campbell Produced by the Maroon Tiger Student Media Group.
Torrence Banks, News Editor Since Morris Brown lost their accreditation in 2002, many have viewed the institution as an afterthought in the Atlanta University Center (AUC). The most recent fire on the schools’ campus has Morris Brown students believing that no one wants to see the institution succeed again. On Tuesday, February 11, an administrator’s…
Lilac Burrell, Features Editor After hours inside due to COVID-19 quarantines, The Weeknd’s fourth studio album After Hours arrived at the perfect time. Since November 2019, After Hours has been on radars to release with singles like “Heartless”, “Blinding Lights”, and “After Hours” in late February. This is a pensive album that teeters between self-destruction…
Khari Griffin, Contributing Writer ROCK HILL, S.C. – Following a big win Tuesday night against Lane College, the Maroon Tigers made yet another statement in the 2020 SIAC men’s basketball tournament. For the second game in a row, five Morehouse starters put up double-digit points Thursday. With momentum like this, there is no telling where…
Nick Vaughn, Staff Writer As the NBA community as well as so many all-around the world still morn and grieve the death of Kobe Bryant his daughter, and seven other who were tragically killed in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. In the following weeks stories were told from some of Kobe’s teammates, coaches,…
