Photo by Kollin Washinton Written by Brodric Houston, Staff Writer The Morehouse Maroon Tigers basketball team looks to make a strong push toward the championship as they start their playoff run with Lane College. On Wednesday, March 1, the Tigers will tip off at 7:30 against the Dragons on a neutral court in Savannah, Georgia. They…
Photo by Lucas Wilson By Auzzy Byrdsell, Contributing Writer For generations, the nature of the Men of Morehouse has been to be well read, well traveled, well dressed, well spoken and well balanced. Tomorrow on November 1, Morehouse College will inform students about an opportunity to pursue a career in the Foreign Service that will…
Former NBA Player Michael Jordan By Patrick Darrington, Campus News Editor. An avid sports enthusiast, legendary filmmaker Spike Lee ’79 showcased his impressive breadth of sports lore and love for HBCUs during his interview with the Maroon Tiger on Sept. 14. From addressing misperceptions about Michael Jordan owning private prisons to hoping the increased…
By Jamari Stanton, Staff Writer While members of Congress were counting electoral college votes to confirm President-elect Joe Biden’s November victory, insurrectionists stormed the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. Resembling a movie rather than a news broadcast, the world tuned in as an army of President Donald Trump’s supporters breached security and forcefully…
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…
Rashad Townsend, Contributing Writer I am a 20-year-old Black man and I am scared. I know those of my same gender and hue may be perceived as tough, abrasive, and senseless, but I assure you that these outward projections are merely a coping mechanism to respond to the society in which we live. To be…
Torrence Banks, News Editor Going into spring break, I left Morehouse feeling very excited. Earlier in that week, I received an offer for my number one internship at NBCUniversal. I was looking forward to getting some rest before returning to finish the spring semester. I was on my way to Mississippi when I heard that…
Kaylah Mack, Staff Writer This year, I decided that I was going to spend Spring Break with my family and my boyfriend in the Bahamas for a week. During our time, we had little to no service, so we had no idea what was taking place on the other side of the world. When I…
Matthew Walker IV, Contributing Writer Imagine graduating into a jobless economy. Sadly, many graduating college seniors won’t have to imagine that. It is the goal of most college students to make a life for themselves independent of their parents’ influence upon graduation. Sadly, COVID-19 will prevent thousands of students from achieving that goal. As a second semester…
Chanel Stewart, Contributing Writer Wake up around noon, stare at phone for about 25 minutes, check to see what’s for breakfast or lunch, go back to the room, check my phone again, open my laptop to see responsibilities and homework, close laptop, go back to sleep. This has become my daily routine as a student…
