For many football players, the road to the NFL follows a traditional path: big-time high school recruit, Power Five conference scholarship, and a showcase at the NFL Combine. But for Sidiki Kone, the journey has been anything but conventional. As a running back from American International College (AIC),...

Black writers have played a significant role in shaping literature and culture. Among them, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, and Octavia Butler stand out for their contributions to poetry, fiction, and social commentary. Their works explore identity, race, and resilience, leaving a lasting...

Melisa Loa, the newly appointed Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life at American International College (AIC), recently sat down with The Yellow Jacket to discuss her journey, vision, and commitment to student success. A first-generation college graduate, Loa holds a bachelor’s degree in...

As we reach the halfway point of February—a month dedicated to both Black History and Love—it’s important to reflect on the intersection of these two powerful themes. While these concepts are often celebrated during this month, the truth is that Black history is a continuous story, and love should...

In the world of collegiate rugby, very few players shine as brightly as AIC’s own Naomi Dodd. A standout athlete for AIC’s women’s rugby team, Dodd recently earned MVP honors in the NIRA D2 finals and was recognized as a first-team All-NIRA player for her speed, power, agility, and incredible leadership....

On February 14, 1823, I was leisurely strolling the streets at night to the tavern I visit every Friday when a shadowed figure seized me in a dark alleyway. Before I could react, it sunk its teeth into my flesh. The searing pain washed across my body so warm and daunting that I thought I would die. I...

American International College has made a big addition to its athletics programs by adding acrobatics and tumbling to varsity sports. AIC announced that acrobatics and tumbling will begin in the spring of 2024-25. AIC has recruited Patrick McFarlin to be the head coach of acrobatics and tumbling. The...

On a sunny autumn afternoon at Abdow Field, the American International College women's rugby team put on an unforgettable performance, crushing Frostburg State University 101-12 in a National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) Division II match. The game, held on Senior Day, was a celebration of...

We swore we’d never celebrate Halloween again after what happened last year. It wasn’t just a casual promise, it was a pact, a silent agreement to never speak of that night. The accident, the police reports, and the grief were too much for any of us. Jackson, Taylor, Sam, Ava, and me—we all knew...

On October 31st, I was sent to the Kingsley estate to care for a child named Lilith. I had been searching for a job for months when I came across an advertisement in Birmingham, England at the local coffee shop. I never expected my life to take such a drastic change since I had just moved to Birmingham...