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The Hornet Tribune
Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune
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Newly elected U.S. House of Representative Shomari Figures conducts a town hall meeting with constitutents in the second Congressional District, where some audience members expressed displeasure with what is going on in D.C.

[Photo] Figures confronts constituents in contentious town hall meeting

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
March 9, 2025
Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., greets the audience during the dedication ceremony of the Vivian Watts DeShields Auditorium located in the Ralph David Abernathy Hall.

[Photo] University dedicates Abernathy Hall to Vivian Watts DeShields

Michele Amerson, Staff Reporter/Writer
March 8, 2025
Adjunct instructor for the Alabama State University Department of Theater and Dance Kendrick Hardy, urged students to unify to fight some of the challenges.

[Photo] Hardy urges honor students to take risks and push forward in life

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/Writer
March 8, 2025
Michelle Amerson is a staff columnist for the 2024-25 The Hornet Tribune Staff. She is presently majoring in communications and English and hopes to one day become a syndicated writer for a commercial newspaper.

[Photo] Opponents of DEI do not know what it does: A Wake-Up Call

Michele Amerson, Staff Columnist
February 22, 2025
Ashonti Shaw is the editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune. She is a 23 year-old senior from Benton Harbor, Michigan who is majoring in communications studies and hopes to one day become a communications specialist.

[Photo] The Extreme Trump Agenda: A call for action from the minority

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2025
Hundreds of students stopped by the Traveling Black History Museum that was located in the John Garrick Hardy Center examining the different displays and artifacts that were invented by African Americans.

[Photo] Traveling Black History Museum showcased Black achievements

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
February 22, 2025
Recruiters and admission specialists from the various medical schools took the time to talk to students at Alabama State University regarding their various medical programs as well as the qualifications to be admitted.

[Photo] Career Services offers medical forum for students interested in pursuing medicine

Michele Amerson, Staff Reporter/Writer
February 15, 2025
President of the Metro Montgomery County NAACP chapter, Isaiah Sankey, spoke to the audience and reinforced how important the NAACP has been to the progress of African Americans in the nation as well as the State of Alabama.

[Photo] NAACP chapter celebrated its founding

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
February 15, 2025
Left) Alabama State University Hornets star point guard TJ Madlock attempts a layup at the rim a a Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University Panther defends his layup, but lands on his hip instead.

[Photo] Madlock leads Hornets past Prairie View Panthers

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
January 25, 2025
Alabama State University Hornets guard Amari Franklin plays defense against Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University Panthers guard Nyam Thornton as the offense set sup a screen.

[Photo] Second half lifts Hornets over Prairie View A & M Panthers

Kennedy Horton, Staff Reporter/Writer
January 25, 2025
Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Initiatives and Transformation Tanjula Petty, Ed.D., explains the purpose of the G.O.L.D. Standard and how the initiative will improve customer service at the university.

[Photo] Petty describes university’s G.O.L.D. standard

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
February 1, 2025
Alabama State University’s representative at the Emerging Researchers National Conference in Atlanta, Georgia is Nadia Parker, a forensic science major.

[Photo] Nadia Parker tapped to present research to National Science Foundation

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
February 1, 2025
Dressing in creative outfits helps HBCU students express themselves, and campuses embrace specific trends all their own, replacing the fashions that were made popular during the 2010 decade.

[Photo] Students spring into spring semester with trendy fashions

Ramarrion Dorsey, Lifestyles Reporter/Writer
February 8, 2025
Alabama State University football Head Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. speaks to the audience in the suite of the ASU Stadium as the team signed 29 recruits Feb. 5 on National Signing Day. The Hornets added 11 offensive plays and 18 players on the defensive side of the ball.

[Photo] Robinson adds a total of 29 signees on National Signing Day

Kennedy Horton, Sports Reporter/Writer
February 8, 2025
Alabama State University forward Kaitlyn Bryant looks to pass the ball while being guarded by Southern University guard DaKiyah Sanders. Bryant was the Hornets leading scorer, scoring 12 points and going 5-11 from the fiel

[Photo] Offensive struggles caused Hornets to fall short against Southern women

E.B. Paggett, Sports Reporter/Writer
February 8, 2025
Alabama State University Hornets guard Taylor Smith goes for a pair of free throws in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome. The senior from Fosters, Alabama is almost automatic from the free-throw line as she has made 80% of her free-throws.

[Photo] Late rally by the Hornets falls short against Grambling

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
February 8, 2025
Alabama State University Hornets guard Shawn Fulcer attempts a hook shot in the paint while being contested by Grambling State University Tigers forward Emeka Nnaji.

[Photo] Hornets come up short in loss against Grambling Tigers

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
February 8, 2025
Michelle Amerson is a staff columnist for the 2024-25 The Hornet Tribune Staff. She is presently majoring in communications and English and hopes to one day become a syndicated writer for a commercial newspaper.

[Photo] Its time for the Mean Green Marching Machine to wake up

Michele Amerson, Staff Columnist
February 2, 2025
Calandrea Carter

[Photo] Patriotism Over Politics: MVSU’s participation in the presidential inauguration celebration controversy

Calandrea Carter, Staff Reporter/Writer
February 2, 2025
Four of the students who attended the RefresHER enjoyed the various activities The event was hosted by Five Horizons, UPAB and the university’s royal court.

[Photo] Students assemble to discuss sexual health education and HIV prevention

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2025
Senior finance major Tyrin Moorer (left) interviews social activist Tamika Mallory (right) regarding her leadership of the March on Washington and the struggles that she has encountered as a social activist.

[Photo] EMPOWERMENT

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
January 25, 2025
Jai Nolen explains some of the new rules and regulations for next year's Student Government Association Spring campaigns as well as well as some of the new campaign rules for Miss Alabama State University.

[Photo] SGA Senate changes grade point average requirement for executive officers for upcoming year

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
November 24, 2024
Breast Cancer Awareness

[Photo] University hosts annual Breast Cancer and Domestic Violence Awareness Walk

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
October 12, 2024
Tragil Wade, L.H.D., foundation founder and sister of retired National Basketball Association (NBA) player Dwyane Wade, served as the conference’s keynote speaker.

[Photo] America’s Big Sister Foundation hosts girl’s empowerment conference

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
November 2, 2024
Joyce Loyd-Davis has secured a $260,125 grant to lead efforts in HIV prevention and stigma reduction across the South that focuses on reducing HIV rates among Black men, including cisgender and transgender individuals, who are disproportionately affected by the epidemic.

[Photo] University secures $260,125 grant to lead HIV prevention in the South

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
November 23, 2024
Theresa Jackson, an Alabama State University alumna from the Class of 1994, credits much of her success to the values she learned at the university, such as punctuality and professionalism. She remembers influential instructors like Johnnie Witcher, Ed.D., and Vivian DeShields, Ed.D., who modeled these qualities for their students.

[Photo] Alumna Theresa Jackson credits success to values learned at the university

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
November 30, 2024
President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Kyla Bolton and scholarship donor Howard Watkins take a minute to pose for the photographer as Bolton accepts her scholarship award.

[Photo] Howard Watkins honors 17 students with scholarship awards

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2024
Some Montgomery Public School students embrace each other for their accomplishments as the judges walked around to view their individual science projects.

[Photo] Montgomery Public Schools hold third annual district science fair

Michele Amerson, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 23, 2024
2024-2025 Miss Alabama State University Aarin Carver performs an in-depth interview with singer, songwriter, actress, producer and entrepreneur Kandi Burruss during Alabama State University's L.E.A.D. Speaker Series on Nov. 21.

[Photo] Kandi Burruss inspires students during the L.E.A.D. Speaker Series

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
November 23, 2024
Known as Martin Luther King Jr. Smallest freedom fighter, Sheyann Webb Christburg encourages students at Alabama State University to become active in the political process and know that their voices do count.

[Photo] Voting rights advocate emphasized the importance of voting

Michele Amerson, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 9, 2024
Hakeem Jeffries urges the audience to support Shomari Figures, praising him as a prepared leader who will represent their interests in Congress. Jeffries serves as the minority leader in the House of Representatives.

[Photo] Congressional leaders, mayor and second district hopeful convey the importance of Tuesday’s vote 

Michele Amerson, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 2, 2024
Magic City Classic Pep Rally

[Photo] Magic City Classic Pep Rally allowed students from both institutions to ‘dance all night’

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
October 26, 2024
Magic City Classic Luncheon

[Photo] 83rd Magic City Classic Kick-Off Luncheon celebrates community and rivalry

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2024
President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., (left) shakes the hands of Faulkner University’s President Mitchell Henry, Ph.D. (middle) and the Thomas Goode Jones Law School Dean Charles B. Campbell, J.D., (right) after announcing their agreement for students to attend the law school after spending three years at the university.

[Photo] 3 + 3 ADMISSIONS AGREEMENT

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2024
Alabama State University Lady Hornet guard DaKiyah Sanders passes the ball out of the backcourt in a game against the Grambling State University Tigers.

[Photo] Lady Hornets finish season on a sour note

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
March 9, 2024
The newly established Society for Collegiate Journalists elected their first officers for the 2024-25 academic year. They are seated (L-R) James Stewart, Executive Vice President for Information Technology; Ashonti Shaw, Executive President; Kennede Threadgill, Executive Vice President for Development; and Justin B. Freeman, Executive Vice President for Business and Finance. Standing (L-R) Amber Mitchell, Executive Vice President for Marketing and Communications; Jahzra Veasey, Executive Vice President for Programs; and Chloe Hale, Executive Vice President for Activities.

[Photo] Fourteen student trailblazers create history at Alabama State University

Tiffany Davis, Staff Reporter/Writer
April 15, 2024
Andre’ Harrison, vice president of Accreditation Services at Cognia, served as the keynote speaker for the University College Honors Day Convocation.

[Photo] Harrison urges students to develop a strategic plan

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
March 9, 2024
Former Miss Alabama State University Deanna Poe assists several prospective students from the Birmingham, Alabama area who are thinking about attending Alabama State University in the fall.

[Photo] High school students make ‘connections’ on Connection Day

Phyllis Turnipseed, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
March 9, 2024
Assistant University News Editor Ashonti Shaw won second place in the recent Southeast Regional Journalism Conference On-site Competition held at Troy University on Feb. 23-25, 2024.

[Photo] Shaw wins second place in SEJC regional competition

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
March 2, 2024
Alecia Hoffman, Ph.D., and Kayleigh Dunn take a minute to celebrate her Top Three finish at the Black College Quiz in Atlanta, Georgia

[Photo] Dunn places in the top three at Black College Quiz

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 3, 2024
Brian Aldridge, deputy chief of police at the university confirms that a new precint will be placed in the Hardy Center.

[Photo] University to open a new precinct in the John Garrick Hardy Center

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
January 20, 2024
Cheryl Lang served Alabama State University as the director of Health Center for 10 years. She left and returned years later as the Director of Violence Against Women’s and Men’s Program (VAMP), offering educational and support services to victims of intimate partner violence. She offers advice to those students who are pursuing a career as an education administrator: “Be patient, love the community and stay focused on the purpose despite challenges.”

[Photo] Longtime university health administrator retires

Ashonti Shaw, Assistant University News Editor
January 20, 2024
Alabama State University professor of history Bertis English, Ph.D., was named editor-in-chief of the Journal of African American History

[Photo] ASALH names new editor of its journal of African American history

Ashonti Shaw, Assistant University News Editor
January 13, 2024
According to Director of Public Safety and Police Chief Kelvin Kendrick, Alabama State University managed to score one of the highest campus security ratings among historically Black universities.

[Photo] University receives a “B” rating for campus safety

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
January 20, 2024
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