Hello, my name is Jahzara Veasey and I am a first-year student at Alabama State University majoring in biomedical engineering. Before arriving at the university, I attended Blackman High School which is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.   While enrolled in Blackman High School, I was involved in the National Honor Society, Newspaper Staff, Science National Honor Soviety, Mu Alpha Theta, Book Club, The Heat  Dance Team, and JROTC.

As the daughter of Brenda Veasey, I was attracted to Alabama State University because of their biomedical engineering program. I looked at other colleges and universities, but I believe that Alabama State University is the best fit for me. I hope to one day become a lead researcher in tissue engineering.

After arriving at Alabama State University I decided to work with The Hornet Tribune as a photographer because I love the art of photography and growing a skill is a passion of mine. When I joined The Blackman Voice, my high school newspaper, I was originally a writer, however, we had to go and take our own photos for our events, and I found a love for photography.  I would definitely encourage any student who is enrolled at Alabama State University to join The Hornet Tribune staff in some capacity as it will help them to grow in their professional careers as well as their mindset towards their future goals. It will help them acquire more knowledge, improve their skills in the area of specialization which I believe will help them to become more motivated about learning and confident in what they are doing.  The Hornet Tribune allows me to grow my skills as a photographer through constructive criticism as well as a team who is always willing to help and work with each other. Not only do I get to take pictures at numerous school events, I also get to experience my school and capture images for future generations to look back on.