Torrence Banks, Managing Editor A conversation between former Vogue magazine editor-at-large André Leon Talley and Morehouse Psychology Professor David Wall Rice will be the highlight of Thursday’s Homecoming Crown Forum. During the conversation, Talley will discuss the responsibility of black artists, how other creatives inspire his work and the importance of knowledge. Rice was familiar…
By Corey Guy, Associate Sports Editor It didn’t seem fair to a lot of NBA observers, but they should not have been surprised when Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash signed a four-year contract with the Brooklyn Nets last week to become the team’s next head coach. This will be Nash’s first stint in…
On Sept. 23, 2020, Ossoff sat down for an interview with Maroon Tiger to discuss his new Strengthen HBCUs plan
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor In a year where it seems like everything is constantly changing, the service of the Morehouse College Bonner, Adams and UPS Scholars remains the same. While the platforms for service and events are virtual to help curve the spread of the coronavirus, students are still serving in Atlanta and in surrounding…
Sizwe Chapman & Torrence Banks, Editor in Chief & Managing Editor Due to COVID-19, Morehouse College’s Class of 2020 lost the ability to walk across the stage in May and had their graduation ceremony and festivities pushed back to December. This saddened many seniors, as it was something that they were looking forward to all…
Jamari Stanton, Staff Writer What was intended to be a productive exchange of policy changes and potential solutions quickly became a disappointing, disruption-ridden dispute reminiscent of toddlers on a playground. On Tuesday, September 29, the first of three presidential debates unfolded in Cleveland, Ohio. CNN correspondents Chris Cuomo and Dana Bash agreed the debate was…
By Lilac Burrell, Managing Editor Morehouse College released a statement outlining a partnership with Microsoft and UPS in April to help close the digital divide. The initiative equipped incoming Morehouse freshmen with free Microsoft Surface 2-in-1 tablets for their entire Morehouse matriculation. Interviews were held with Morehouse, Microsoft, and an affected student to gauge this…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor During a time where calls for social justice reform are at a high, there is a great need for black leaders to push society forward. Morehouse College has a strong reputation in United States higher education for producing black leaders. This reputation is one reason why Dr. Kendrick Brown is looking forward…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor This year, New Student Orientation (NSO) leaders have decided to change the NSO format from a live production to a short film in order to create the same welcoming environment that the college typically creates. Originally, NSO was supposed to take place this year from August 11 to August 18. Due to the…
Torrence Banks, Managing Editor With rising incidents of police brutality leading to African Americans being assaulted and the coronavirus negatively impacting black communities, the value of an HBCU has never been more transparent in society. These institutions give African Americans a community to turn to in tough and uncertain times. Morehouse President David Thomas believes that the…
