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…
Elliot Freeman, Staff Writer There was not a single student in the Atlanta University Center leaving class with a look of sadness on Friday, March 6, 2020, as it was the start of their long-awaited spring break. Several students were excited to enjoy their time away from professors and schoolwork, and to have endless fun…
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…
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…
Sydney Goggans, Staff Writer Celestials, orbits and rockets occupy the dreams and fantasies of scientists and civilians all over the world. Space—a universe comprised of multiple wonders that is awaiting for us to uncover. It is no secret that the concept of space is a global, intriguing phenomenon through the news and pop culture. The…
Shakim Muhafiz, Associate Sports Editor Vince Carter aka “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” is known for his highlight NBA dunks and being the first NBA player to play in four different decades. He may be a superstar and future hall of famer, but during his time at Morehouse College on Feb. 25, he reminisced about his HBCU roots. …
Torrence Banks, News Editor There always is a faculty retreat before a new semester begins so that faculty can discuss routine topics such as new procedures for enrolling cross-registration students or being introduced to new personnel at Woodruff Library. That’s why the retreat on Jan. 9-10 of this year was so memorable, because it’s where…
