Photo by: Thishin Jackson By Thishin Jackson, Staff Writer On March 22, members of the Muslim Student Association (MSA) along with Muslims worldwide welcomed the start of Ramadan and with it 29 – 30 days of fasting from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan, a holy month in the Islamic faith, began at the sighting of…
By Niles Garrison, Staff Writer The NBA suspended Ja Morant for eight games after displaying a gun at a Denver nightclub on social media on March 4. Ja Morant is the star point guard of the Memphis Grizzlies and has had the media buzzing over off-court issues. On March 4, 2023, Ja Morant…
Photo by: Sydney Price; Written by: Auzzy Byrdsell, MT Secretary Each year, The Student Government Association (SGA) elections are an integral and anticipated time in AUC culture. Students of all classifications race to represent, lead and influence their student bodies. The sought-after SGA president position is crucial to the communication and perception of the students…
Photo by Kalin Tate By Rachel Patrick, Writer In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Maroon Tiger will feature Spelman Alumnae in the sports industry. To kick off the first two highlights, we asked Spelman Alumnae Kalin Tate, ’18, and Grace Cole, ’22 about their experiences working for the NFL, headquartered in New York City….
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…
By Kennedy Edgerton Photo credit: Terrell Star via University of Illinois Terrell Starr, journalist, and host of the Black Diplomats Podcast, visited Morehouse College to share his insight and experience on the Ukraine conflict and European colonialism. Starr was the first Black man to earn a Master’s degree in Russian, East…
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 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 Getty Images By Niles Garrison, Staff Writer In honor of Black History Month, members of the Maroon Tiger want to highlight this prominent alumni of Morehouse College. Morehouse is home to names such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Edwin C Moses, and John David Washington. Though, we have yet to honor a…
