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Mariah the Scientist
Mariah the Scientist headlines Morgan’s homecoming concert
Surprise guests YG Teck and Shy Glizzy keep the crowd energized after NoCap cancels
Temple Christian, Associate Editor • October 9, 2025
Sheriff Umar Itopa, a chemistry graduate student, in the lab in Spencer Hall
Inside the mind of a Morgan-based cancer researcher
Tierra Stone, Staff Writer • October 2, 2025
Morgan State University student walks past an evacuated Earl S. Richardson Library on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025.
Campus threat heightens tension ahead of Morgan’s Homecoming
Christian Thomas, Staff Writer • October 1, 2025
Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan
Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan
Temple Christian, Associate Editor • September 30, 2025
RECENT
Mister and Miss Morgan State University Coronation Ball
Alyssa Evans, Multimedia Editor • October 7, 2025
Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan
Temple Christian, Associate Editor • September 30, 2025
Campus library reopened after a bomb threat
Tianna Jameswhite and Christian Thomas • September 30, 2025
Bears’ football holds off late comeback, beats Miles College 24-17 in Circle City Classic
September 27, 2025
LIFESTYLE
Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan
Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan
Early campus closure follows consecutive years of shootings during Homecoming
Temple Christian, Associate Editor • September 30, 2025
SPORTS
MULTIMEDIA
The Spokesman Question of the Week
The Spokesman Question of the Week
The Spokesman Question of the Week
ARTS & ENTERTAIMENT
Lena Horne, a legendary 20th century Black actress, singer and dancer, plays Glinda the Good in "The Wiz", an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's novel, "The Wizard of Oz.
Granddaughter reflects on trailblazer Lena Horne
Alexis LaRue, Staff Writer • March 12, 2025
The Morgan State Spokesman presents "A Conversation with Juanita Tolliver," an author and MSNBC political analyst, to discussher new book, "A More Perfect Party: The Night Shirley Chisholm and Diahann Carroll Reshaped Politics”, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27.
Author, political analyst and news correspondent Juanita Tolliver to speak at Morgan
Aleisha Robinson and Taniah Crawford • February 26, 2025
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates to speak at Murphy
Award-winning author Coates to speak at Murphy Tuesday
Lillian Stephens, Editor in chief • February 11, 2025
Quincy Jones holds numerous Grammys following the 1990 awards ceremony.
Legendary talent Quincy Jones dies at 91
Kimora Wong Sing, Contributing Writer • November 5, 2024
Mr. Crocket is a feature-length film available on Hulu and is featured in the platform's "Huluween" showcase
Exploring Mr. Crocket: a new take on Black horror
Alexis LaRue, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2024
Morgan choir performing before an October 2022 game. The choir performed the National Anthem before the AFC championship game. 19-17
James Earl Jones, whose voice spanned generations
Taniah Crawford, Staff writer • September 12, 2024
TRENDING
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Dr. Kevin Banks at Spring 2025 commencemnt ceremony

Morgan begins fall semester without longtime student affairs vice president Kevin Banks

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Morgan’s new teacher program brings federal workers back to the classroom

Morgan’s new teacher program brings federal workers back to the classroom

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President David K. Wilson posing with nursing students

Morgan State welcomes record 11,500 students as fall semester begins

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Junior Petyn-Omaree Smith is a thyroid cancer survivor

Cancer rates rise among young adults

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Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan

Morgan State to close campus early for Homecoming as part of new security plan

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Blue-and-white wall now covers the space in the student center where Chick-fil-A operated from 2022 until spring 2025.

No word yet on Chick-fil-A replacement in student center

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Timea Faulkner

Survivor’s Guilt: An Inner Dialogue

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A diet of fruits, vegetables and grains may aid in preventing certain forms of cancer REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

The right diet may help young people avoid colorectal cancer, doctors say

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A campus police officer stands guard behind police tape outside the Earl S. Richardson Library after a bomb threat forced the building’s evacuation on Tuesday.

Campus library reopened after a bomb threat

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Wisdom Martin, Michelle Tyrene Johnson, and Jackie Jones at the 2025 Vernon Jarrett Award ceremony.

Michelle Tyrene Johnson wins the 2025 Vernon Jarrett Award for Journalistic Excellence

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