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The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

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Members of the Alabama State University Board of Trustees as well as President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., display renderings of the new residential apartments in which construction will soon begin for student housing.

Hines offers insight into impact of construction of new apartments

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 21, 2024
Members of the faculty and staff listen carefully as the presenters demonstrate the power of artificial intelligence.

Staff members learn the pros and cons of A. I.

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 21, 2024
Faculty, staff believe Harris won the debate

Faculty, staff believe Harris won the debate

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 14, 2024
Denise Ringo is the managing editor for editorial and reportorial affairs for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 21-year-old senior from Michigan who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a film producer.

Rise in school shootings concern students

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 7, 2024
Birmingham native and rehabilitation studies major Landon Hale is sworn in for a second time as the 71st Student Government Association President of the Alabama State University student body.

HALE FORMALLY SWORN IN AS SGA PRESIDENT

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 7, 2024
Denise Ringo is the managing editor for editorial and reportorial affairs for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 21-year-old senior from Michigan who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a film producer.

This is a consequential election – student must vote

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
August 31, 2024
Ibrahim Lee, principal of Percy Julian High School, served as the keynote speaker for the Freshman Convocation held in Ralph D. Abernathy Auditorium on Aug. 29.

Lee encourages first-year students to embrace change

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
August 31, 2024
A number of students found it difficult to manage Microsoft Outlook after the university had utilized Gmail for more than 10 years.  Some students found that the conversion process was more difficult than expected.

Change from Gmail to Outlook causes confusion for students

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
August 24, 2024
During the Swing Into Success:  Diversity in Golf for students, students from every college within the university were greeted by golf professionals regarding the numerous opportunities in golf.

University and PGA aim to break down barriers in golf industry

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
August 24, 2024
Mariama Rogers (center) is assisted with her regalia by Aarin Carver, Miss ASU (left) and Faith Blackwell, Miss Senior (right).

Mariama Rogers crowned Miss Freshman 2024-25

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
August 24, 2024
Sen. Will Barfoot, one of the architects of Senate Bill 129 said that “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices located in higher institutions of education and public universities have really worked to divide us rather than unite us.”

Students, faculty express thoughts on SB 129

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
March 2, 2024
SGA presidents from the various colleges and universities in Alabama stand along with their respective mascots during Higher Education Day activities.

HIGHER EDUCATION RALLY

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 24, 2024
America has to act when it comes to gun violence

America has to act when it comes to gun violence

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 10, 2024
Student Life Director Jason D. Etheridge wants to introduce a men’s conference that will concentrate on the needs of men who attend Alabama State University.  The conference is planned for three days, Feb. 21-23, 2024.

Student Life plans men’s legacy conference

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 10, 2024
Former President Joe A. Lee, Ph.D.

University’s 11th president dies

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 3, 2024
Black people and escapism

Black people and escapism

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
January 20, 2024
The Grand Marshal for the 2023 Turkey Day Classic Parade, the Waters Family, smiled radiantly as their float moved down Dexter Avenue.  The Waters family was chosen as the Grand Marshal because of the untimely death of Kenneth Waters, who was the former organizer of the Turkey Day Classic Parade.

Turkey Day Classic Parade, full of pageantry

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
November 25, 2023
Panel Discussion:  Embrace Your Natural

Panel Discussion: Embrace Your Natural

Denise Ringo, Interim University News Editor
November 19, 2023
Officials kick off Port City Classic with a team luncheon

Officials kick off Port City Classic with a team luncheon

Denise Ringo, Interim University News Editor
November 4, 2023
Denise Ringo is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 20 year-old junior from Montgomery, Alabama who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a television producer.

Israel, Victim or Villain?

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
October 22, 2023
Palestinians evacuate wounded in Israeli aerial bombing on Jabaliya, near Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct.11, 2023 (AP Photo/Mohammad Al Masri)

ISRAELI v. PALESTINE

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
October 14, 2023

Kevin McCarthy, first U.S. Speaker to be ousted

Denise Ringo, Interim University News Editor
October 7, 2023
(L-R) Associate Director for Archives and Cultural Services Howard Robinson, Ph.D., Evan Milligan, lead plaintiff, State Rep. Chris England and State Sen. Merika Coleman discuss the landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Panelist discuss landmark case, Allen v. Milligan

Denise Ringo, Interim University News Editor
October 7, 2023
University prepares for Kayla Edward's coronation

University prepares for Kayla Edward’s coronation

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
September 18, 2023
Denise Ringo is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 20 year-old junior from Montgomery, Alabama who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a television producer.

Do you have issues with campus dining?

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
September 16, 2023
Denise Ringo is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 20 year-old junior from Montgomery, Alabama who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a television producer.

The audience of animation

Denise Ringo, Interim University News Editor
September 16, 2023
Denise Ringo is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 20 year-old junior from Montgomery, Alabama who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a television producer.

Diversity in the media industry matters

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
September 4, 2023
Denise Ringo is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune.  She is a 20 year-old junior from Montgomery, Alabama who plans to major in broadcast journalism and hopes to one day become a television producer.

Are cinema blockbusters now a bust

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
August 20, 2023
Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Ed.D. announces the historic partnership between the university and the HBCU Golf Consortium during a press conference held in the John Garrick Hardy Center on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.

“Let’s Get To Swingin'”

Denise Ringo, Senior Reporter/Writer
August 20, 2023
Country Club Apartments is located on 1631 East Fairview Avenue across from Huntingdon College baseball field, will be the new off-campus housing complex for students with 78 credit hours.

W. S. Simpson closing, apartment complex opens

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
April 29, 2023
UPAB President Martavious Young presents Kameelah Freeman with the “Leaders in Action Award” during the first awards banquet.

UPAB holds its first awards banquet

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
April 29, 2023
The CFA team representing Alabama State University pose with their $40,000 check after placing first in the IYKYK Hackathon. The team consists of (L-R) Mandlenkosi Sibanda, Takudza Modza, Janai Thompson and Thomas Mulashio.

CFA students win top spot in national contest

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
April 15, 2023
SGA Executive Secretary Candidate Alexandria Thomas makes her case for why she should be the next SGA secretary during the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SGA SECRETARY?

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
April 1, 2023
SGA Executive Secretary Candidate Kameelah Freeman makes her case for why she should be the next SGA secretary during the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SGA SECRETARY?

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
April 1, 2023
SGA Executive Vice President candidate Hope Smith makes her case for why she should be the next vice president during the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SGA VICE PRESIDENT?

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
March 31, 2023
SGA Executive Vice President candidate Jade Davis makes her case for why she should be the next vice president during the ‘Meet the Candidates’ event.

WHO WILL BE THE NEXT SGA VICE PRESIDENT?

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
March 31, 2023
Mechanical engineering  may become a major

Mechanical engineering may become a major

Denise Ringo, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
February 25, 2023
Six HBCU bands perform in Honda Battle of the Bands

Six HBCU bands perform in Honda Battle of the Bands

Denise Ringo, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
February 18, 2023
Electronic gaming comes to the Hardy Center

Electronic gaming comes to the Hardy Center

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/Writer
February 11, 2023
Jazmyn Waller, Jazmun McCoy, and Olivia McKinstry, members of the Beta Pi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. demonstrate, first hand, the meaning of “These Hands Don’t Haze” during an event that was held during Hazing Prevention Week.

University tornado relief efforts continue

Denise Ringo, Staff Reporter/ Writer
February 4, 2023
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