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Jordan D. Brown, Editor-In-Chief

Jordan D. Brown is a senior multimedia journalism major at Morgan State University and the Editor-In-Chief of The MSU Spokesman. After joining The Spokesman staff in January 2020, she has served as a staff writer, photographer, and Features Editor while maintaining a cumulative 4.0 grade point average. Outside of The MSU Spokesman, Jordan earned a breaking news internship at USA Today and a digital media internship Patch through the Dow Jones News Fund.

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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

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

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 

November 9, 2022

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

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 Ive 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

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

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 Morgans homecoming does two things, one, that theyre 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

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

October 2, 2022
Jorim E. Reid

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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
Angel Mitchell_Drum Major

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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.

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Nana Asante #98 disrupts his way into Sacred Heart’s backfield, finishing with a team high 3.5 TFL’s (tackle for loss.)

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

September 17, 2022
The Morgan State Bears fell short against the Towson Tigers in the Battle for Greater Baltimore 29-21 Saturday night.

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

September 12, 2022
Dena Freeman-Patton, Coach Kenny Monday and wife Sabrina Monday, and Morgan State University President David Wilson poses after the press conference.

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

September 9, 2022

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

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

September 1, 2022

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

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

Cox punches ticket, Moore declines Spokesman gubernatorial forum

August 25, 2022
Summer 2022 Recap:

Here’s what you missed this summer at Morgan

August 22, 2022
The first National Association of Black and Hispanic Journalists conference in three years.

Morgan’s own at annual Black journalism conference

August 8, 2022
An artists 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

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

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

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

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

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

April 6, 2022
“I came out and looked at the door. And it just looked off because Im 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

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

March 26, 2022

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

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

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

February 27, 2022

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

February 25, 2022
The Spokesman has covered university news such as student protests, university commencements, presidential speeches and cultural events.

Black History Month: 80 Years of Spokesman Coverage

February 25, 2022
The Office of Public Relations and Communications said that the university will continue to assess risks from the threats.

MSUPD responds to general bomb threat Wednesday morning

February 24, 2022
30 members of the Magnificent Marching Machine will accompany the mens basketball team at the NBA HBCU Classic this Saturday in Cleveland.

Magnificent Marching Machine marches all the way to NBA All-Star Weekend

February 18, 2022
Spokesman staff members compiled a photo essay with historical pictures from the late 1990s and early 2000s captured in the Spokesman and Promethean yearbooks.

Black History Month 2022: A Look at Morgan’s Past 

February 18, 2022

[Video] #QOTW: What are students looking forward to the most for the 2022 Super Bowl?

February 11, 2022
Morgan State University was one of at least 16 historically black colleges and universities that received a bomb threat Tuesday morning.

“Why is this happening to us?” Morgan State community responds to bomb threat

February 2, 2022
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

Morgan State University campus closed Tuesday following bomb threat

February 1, 2022
Morgan State is currently the only public university in the state of Maryland not requiring a third COVID-19 vaccination, booster shot.

Morgan is the only Maryland public university not requiring boosters

January 25, 2022
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

What led to Morgan’s unanimous decision to start semester in-person

January 10, 2022
Morgan State Universitys on campus COVID-19 testing results within the last four weeks.

Morgan State’s COVID-19 cases triple on campus with 53 positives

December 21, 2021
The forum will be held in the University Student Center on Sept. 27.

At least 17 positive COVID-19 cases detected after several campus events

December 15, 2021
Morgan campus receives a bomb threat, similar to those received at other HBCUs

New additions and changes to Spring 2022 academic calendar

December 8, 2021
My takeaway is, who am I inspiring? Who out there now sees somebody who looks like them and wants to pursue a job like this, said Rashida Jones.

[Photo] Rashida Jones, president of MSNBC, visits Morgan for an open discussion with students

November 19, 2021
Marcellus Lavay Walls was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault. second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and several handgun violations after the Oct. 23 shooting.

Morgan student arrested after Oct. 23 homecoming shooting

November 19, 2021
Six of the nine freshmen organizers are pictured from left to right: Amou Mawien, Tyriek Francois, Thalya Baptiste, Morelys Urbano, Camal Arline andMercy Ekomwen

Freshmen-led organization arranges silent march for campus issues

November 17, 2021
2021 MEAC Preseason Player of the Year Daphnye Redd and the Lady Bears will start the season on Nov. 9 against University of San Francisco.

[Photo] Women’s basketball set to begin season on Tuesday

November 7, 2021
Get ready for the 2022 Morgan State University homecoming week!

One Morgan student shot during Homecoming festivities

October 24, 2021
Calvin Tyler delivered a speech among his program scholars. He expressed his gratitude to family, friends and the university for making the creation of Tyler Hall possible.

[Photo] Morgan celebrates the official opening of Tyler Hall

October 22, 2021
The presidential town hall took place at the Baltimore Center stage.

Biden addresses his response to voting rights, police brutality and HBCU funding

October 22, 2021

[Video] Countdown to 154: Homecomings of the Past and Precautions for the Future

October 13, 2021
The fall 2021 town hall was held in person at the University Student Center Theatre and also livestreamed on Morgan State Universitys YouTube channel.

President Wilson addresses current and future plans for Morgan in town hall

October 7, 2021
The COVID-19 testing station in the University Student center closed early on Thursday due to technical difficulties.

[Photo] 2 students test COVID-19 positive the week of Sept. 13 to 17

September 22, 2021
The Bears are now 0-3 to start the 2021 season.

[Photo] Five takeaways from Morgan’s 21-7 loss against Sacred Heart

September 19, 2021
Jairus Grissom runs the ball on the play.

[Photo] Morgan State set to face Tulane at 1 p.m.

September 11, 2021
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