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2022-203 Spokesman Magazine

The Spokesman’s 2022-2023 Magazine

Jordan D. Brown and Spokesman Staff
May 9, 2023
Morgan State University's campus.

Morgan State lecturer arrested after allegedly robbing university student

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
April 16, 2023
Sections of the historic "spite wall" was demolished Tuesday morning.

Hate Demolished: Spite Wall comes down

Jordan D. Brown and Raven Roberts
April 11, 2023
MSU Creatives team gathers for a group meeting to discuss social media analytics.

MSU Creatives set the blueprint for Morgan State athletics

Jordan D. Brown and Alex Ederson
April 10, 2023
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Randy Brent's workspace in the Hill Field House.

Mya Croxton, a senior strategic communication major, designs a flyer for the softball team.

The MSU Creatives team uses editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Canva for their content.

[Photo] Morgan rolls out security plan for homecoming safety

Journey Burris, Staff Writer
September 29, 2024
The candidates for 2023-2024 Student Government Association president and vice president. Pictured are Kayla Clark, Brooke Foyles, Adrian Phillips, and Tyrane Graham.

The Ins and Out of Campaigning for SGA Election

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
April 1, 2023
The season two finale of All American: Homecoming concluded with main character Simone Hick's initiation into the fictional PKZ sorority.

Season two wraps, what’s next for All American: Homecoming?

Jordan D. Brown and Thalya Baptiste
March 27, 2023

Realities of HBCU Life throughout All American: Homecoming

Jordan D. Brown and Thalya Baptiste
March 24, 2023
Morgan State vs. Coppin State at Hill Field House, March 2, 2023.

[Photo] Heartbreaking 77-65 loss to cross town rivals, three game win streak snapped

Alex Ederson and Michael Pope
March 3, 2023
Keisha Lance Bottoms and Vice President Kamala Harris during HBCU Student Journalists Press Briefing.

White House hosts HBCU student journalists, discusses funding and resources for universities

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
February 23, 2023
President David Wilson and Magic Johnson rain as they are greeted by the Magnificent Marching Machine | February 20, 2023.

President David Wilson and Magic Johnson rain as they are greeted by the Magnificent Marching Machine | February 20, 2023.

Benny the Bear, President David Wilson, Magic Johnson, and Dena Freeman-Patton pose outside of Cummings Hall | February 20, 2023.

[Video] Question of the Week: How did BEARTransit’s reduced shuttle services affect students?

Spokesman Staff
January 29, 2023
Students fill the Thurgood Marshall Dining Hall.

University will not enforce new rules for Thurgood Marshall Dining Hall

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
January 13, 2023
Larry Jones, assistant vice president of public relations said MSUPD contacted Stewart after the threat and asked him not to come to campus. Jones also said Stewart was never on Morgan’s campus.

“I’m going to shoot up HR”: Man threatens Morgan’s campus

Nia Lillard and Jordan D. Brown
December 6, 2022
Alfonzo Graham, senior running back, currently has 1,039 yards rushing this season.

[Photo] Running Away with the Lead: Bear running back on pace for best statistical season since 2014

Alex Ederson and Lake Marion
November 18, 2022
The Freedom Forum, a nonpartisan foundation, hosted a conversation with D. Watkins on Tuesday at Morgan State University.

[Photo] The power of free speech: D. Watkins and the Freedom Forum

Raven Roberts, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Wes Moore celebrated his gubernatorial win at the Baltimore Marriot Waterfront Tuesday night.

Wes Moore makes history as Maryland’s first Black governor 

Jordan D. Brown and Thalya Baptiste
November 9, 2022

[Video] Gubernatorial Candidate Wes Moore visits Morgan in HBCU tour

Elijah Pittman, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2022
"You will be hearing more from me regarding my thinking as it relates to future homecomings. One thing that I can assure you right now is that what I've seen in the last two years is not what this university will accept," Wilson wrote.

“That’s not the behavior that we want to have at Morgan”: MSUPD Chief Hatcher reflects on homecoming shooting

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
October 12, 2022
Though faced more frequently with violence, Morgan stationed officers have said that they are only given a clipboard to note what occurs on their shift while their counterparts at Johns Hopkins have access to radio systems.

[Photo] One person shot at Morgan State’s homecoming

Cayla Cade, Features Editor
October 8, 2022
These additional safety measures follow last year’s homecoming where a student was shot on campus during last year’s homecoming festivities at the Montebello Complex.  “Our goal is to make sure that everyone that attends Morgan's homecoming does two things, one, that they're safe and two, that they have a great time,” said Lance Hatcher, chief of police for the Morgan State University Police Department.

Morgan increases safety measures for its highly anticipated homecoming

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
October 7, 2022
The Morgan State  Bears’ rushing game, defense, and passing game led them to their first conference win of the season.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 44-10 victory against Virginia-Lynchburg

Michael Pope, Contributing Writer
October 2, 2022
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"[When the band director told me I was selected for the position] I was like no way, that never happens. You all are playing with me," she said. 

[Photo] Morgan's Magnificent Marching Machine inducts first female drum major in decades

September 29, 2022
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Morgan’s hard hitting defense lead the way in today’s 24-9 victory against Sacred Heart, Erick Hunter led team in solo tackles, 6 total.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 24-9 win against Sacred Heart

September 17, 2022
The Morgan State Bears defeated the Sacred Heart Pioneers 24-9 Saturday afternoon.

Morgan’s hard hitting defense lead the way in today’s 24-9 victory against Sacred Heart, Erick Hunter led team in solo tackles, 6 total.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 24-9 win against Sacred Heart

Alex Ederson, Contributing Writer
September 17, 2022
Last year's historic Battle for Greater Baltimore game.

[Photo] Morgan State falls 29-21 to Towson: Five takeaways from second loss of season

Lake Marion, Contributing Writer
September 12, 2022
The athletic department held a press conference for the new wrestling coach on Sept. 9 at 11 a.m. in the University Student Center. Kenny Monday was joined by Dena Freeman-Patton, vice president and director for intercollegiate athletics, and University President David Wilson.

[Photo] Kenny Monday looks to rebuild wrestling program after 25-year hiatus

Alex Ederson, Contributing Writer
September 9, 2022

[Video] Question of the Week: What is it like for Morgan State students living in the Lord Baltimore hotel?

Spokesman Staff
September 2, 2022
The victim was not a Morgan student, according to Larry Jones, assistant vice president of public relations and strategic communications. 

19-year-old man fatally shot outside of Marble Hall apartments

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
September 1, 2022

[Video] Question of the Week: What is the biggest housing issue students have dealt with since returning to campus?

Spokesman Staff
August 26, 2022
The forum will be held in the University Student Center on Sept. 27.

Cox punches ticket, Moore declines Spokesman gubernatorial forum

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
August 25, 2022
Morgan State University's campus.

Here’s what you missed this summer at Morgan

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
August 22, 2022
The first National Association of Black and Hispanic Journalists conference in three years.

Morgan’s own at annual Black journalism conference

Jordan D. Brown and School of Global Journalism and Communication
August 8, 2022
An artist's rendition of a new residence hall to be located next to the new Thurgood Marshall dorm.

Morgan State moves forward with building new residence hall

Jordan D. Brown, Editor-in-Chief
July 1, 2022
Morgan State University celebrated over 600 graduates at the Spring 2022 commencement on Saturday at Hughes Stadium.

A Visual of Spring 2022 Commencement

Jordan D. Brown and Antonio Mann
May 22, 2022
Talbert, Kaepernick and Burton were selected by the university based on their dedication to social justice and the African American experience.

Colin Kaepernick, David Talbert and David Burton to receive honorary degrees at Morgan State

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
May 18, 2022
“There were a ton of events and just because of probably more socializing than there had been before. Just as it is in the community, I think in general, more socializing. I think cases came up,” said Anita Hawkins, associate dean of the School of Community Health and Policy.

End of semester COVID spike returns

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
May 12, 2022
Secretary Pete Buttigieg participated in a town hall meeting with University President David Wilson and Oscar Barton.

Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits Morgan’s transportation center

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
April 20, 2022
Members of Omega Psi Phi sang their fraternity ode in honor of Graves.

[Photo] Celebration of life held for Earl G. Graves Sr. two years after his passing

Raven Roberts, Contributing Writer
April 6, 2022
“I came out and looked at the door. And it just looked off because I'm like, why is there a hole in the door? I did not think it was a bullet hole at first because it just kind of felt like it was impossible for it to be,” Kendra Pinder said. 

Case of a mysterious bullet found in student’s car door unresolved

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2022
The student government association hosted a "Candidates Corner Fair" for Morgan students to get to know their candidates better.

[Photo] The MSU Spokesman 2022-2023 student government voter guide

Raven Roberts, Contributing Writer
March 26, 2022

[Video] QOTW: What are your plans for Spring Break?

Spokesman Staff
March 11, 2022
Thousands of HBCU alumni traveled to the Royal Farms Arena to celebrate the CIAA and support their schools.

A look back on the CIAA Tournament in Baltimore

Jordan D. Brown and Trae Mitchell
February 26, 2022
Ashia McCalla is the lone senior on the team that has been a member of Morgan’s program for four seasons.

[Photo] Morgan State women’s basketball team set to celebrate senior night on Monday

Darius Brockett, Contributing Writer
February 27, 2022

[Video] #QOTW: Do students call Rawlings Dining Hall the Refac or the Cafe?

Spokesman Staff
February 25, 2022
The Spokesman has covered university news for decades --- including the student protest of the '90s.

Black History Month: 80 Years of Spokesman Coverage

Jordan D. Brown, Editor in Chief
February 25, 2022
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