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The Hornet Tribune
Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune
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Alumna Azzie Melton Oliver, J.D., was selected by Gov. Kay Iven as Montgomery County’s first Black district attorney on Tuesday, Nov. 12, marking a historic milestone in the county’s more than 200-year history.

[Photo] Gov. Ivey taps an alumna to serve as Montgomery County’s district attorney

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor
November 16, 2024
(L-R) Toimar Allen, Miss Omega Psi Phi, Lanasia Luster, Miss Gamma Sigma, Payton Watkins, Miss Purple and Gold, and Jordan Smith as Miss 1936.

[Photo] Allen captures the Miss Omega Psi Phi crown

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 28, 2024
Members of the faculty and staff listen carefully as the presenters demonstrate the power of artificial intelligence.

[Photo] Staff members learn the pros and cons of A. I.

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 21, 2024
Pictured are the President of Alabama State University standing with the 2024 Living Legend Award recipients (L-R) Leroy Huffman, Jacqueline Williams, Ed.D., President Quinton T. Ross, Ed.D., and former president Leon Howard, Ed.D.

[Photo] The Legacy of Gold: A Presidential Golden Affair

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2024
Serenaded by the brothers of the Beta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity are Miss Black Morgan Tate, Miss Black and Gold Kourtney Savage, and Miss Gold Daryn Hill. Savage will represent the fraternity at the distrct level.

[Photo] Kourtney Savage captures the Miss Black and Gold Crown

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 21, 2024
Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff Candace Davis will be the chief contact for the upcoming Homecoming parade.

[Photo] Davis announces preparation and rules for Homecoming pararde

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
September 7, 2024
SGA Chief Justice Ashley Griffin formally swears in Dejuan Trottman as the 2024-25 Student Government Association Executive Treasurer.

[Photo] HALE FORMALLY SWORN IN AS SGA PRESIDENT

Denise Ringo, Managing Editor for Editorial and Reportorial
September 7, 2024
Jessica Roberson is the assistant Viewpoints editor and staff columnist for The Hornet Tribune. She is a sophomore forensic biology major from Montgomery, Alabama, who plans to become a forensic examiner.

[Photo] Kamala Harris, first woman to break the glass ceiling?

Jessica Roberson, Assistant Viewpoints Editor
August 24, 2024
The 2024-25 edition of the Mighty Marching Hornet drum majors. These four young men will be responsible for leading and managing the marching band during halftime shows and in the stands.

[Photo] Johnson, Hall, Shabazz and Martin to lead the Marching Hornets

Phyllis Turnipseed, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
August 31, 2024
Michael Stallworth Jr. and Calandrea Carter take their official photograph as White House Initiative HBCU Scholars.

[Photo] White House names Carter, Stallworth HBCU Scholars

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
August 31, 2024
President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., confers with two of the university’s longest serving faculty members, Coach Larry Watkins and Coach Barbara Williams, regarding the items that were placed in the time capsule back in 1974.

[Photo] Hornet Nation prepares time capsule for the next 50 years

Ashonti Shaw, Editor-in-Chief
August 24, 2024
Alabama State University Hornet guard Amarr Knox drives to the basket for a lay-up during the final regular season game against the Grambling State University Tigers in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome.

[Photo] Hornets upsets Grambling, earns a trip to SWAC tournament

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
March 9, 2024
Mississippi Valley State University Delta Devil defender attempts to block the shot of Alabama State University Hornet guard T.J.Madlock as he powers through the contact and goes up for a layup during the contest.

[Photo] Madlock helps Hornets snap losing streak with a standout performance

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
February 24, 2024
Alabama State University Hornets center Ubong Okon attempts a fre throw during the game between the Hornets and the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Golden Lions in the Acadome on Feb. 17.

[Photo] Hornets come up short at home against UAPB on Saturday

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
February 17, 2024
Chioma Kalu, winner of the persuasive speech category, talked about racism and how much better the world would be without it.

[Photo] Tracy V. Banks Memorial Oratorical Contest amplifies student voices

Maya McCord, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
April 16, 2024
International student graduating senior Lucky Chitundu informs the audience about his time at Alabama State University.

[Photo] International Student Association honors its graduating seniors

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
April 30, 2024
Student Government Association President Landon Hale (L) and Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Malinda Wilson Swoope, Ph.D., award Tyrin Moorer (c) the University Ambassador of the Year Award during the first presentation of the Hive Awards.

[Photo] University makes history with inaugural Hive Awards for students

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
April 27, 2024
Department Head of Architecture and Associate Professor Kwesi Daniels, Ph.D., served on the civil rights panel that was sponsored by the Montgomery Interpretive Center. Each of the panelists offered the audience untold stories about pivotal figures of the American Civil Rights Movement.

[Photo] MIC hosts “Highway 80 History Symposium”

Maya McCord, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
March 2, 2024
Alabama State University male students listened carefully as the guest speaker, Keith L. Brown, encouraged them to become scholars and recognize their worth and to strive for excellence.

[Photo] Student Life hosts male empowerment event: Legacy Builder’s Planning Conference

Ashonti Shaw, Assistant University News Editor
February 24, 2024
Newly appointed station manager for WVAS-FM 90.7 Julius White has a vision to expand the radio station and its offerings for the public

[Photo] New station manager reveals new goals for WVAS-FM 90.7

Ashonti Shaw, Assistant University News Editor
February 17, 2024
During a press conference in William Hooper Councill Hall’s presidents’ conference room, President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., explains why the creation of a new technology center will be able to assist the residents of William Burns Paterson Court with digital literacy.

[Photo] University announces creation of digital literacy center for Paterson Court residents

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
February 17, 2024
Alabama State University male students listened carefully as the guest speaker, Keith L. Brown, encouraged them to become scholars and recognize their worth and to strive for excellence.

Chloe Hale

[Photo] Instead of closing the Hardy Center early, beef up security

Chloe Hale, Assistant Viewpoints Editor
February 10, 2024
Alabama State University Hornets forward Darrell Reed (#22) attempts to put a missed shot back in the basket while fending off Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Rattlers Shannon Grant (#13). The Hornets out rebounded the Rattlers 46 to 38.

[Photo] Strong second-half from Hines leads Hornets to victory

Micheala Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
February 10, 2024
Ka’Laun Hambrite, a central district HIV prevention program manager for the Alabama Department of Public Health

[Photo] Miss ASU sponsors “Plan B” seminar

Tiffany Davis, Staff Reporter/Writer
January 27, 2024
During the Balance Sheet Bash, students in the College of Business were awarded scholarships. Pictured above is JaKarius Hill who received $1,000 to assist him with his educational needs.

[Photo] Ramsey family awards COBA students scholarships

Tahmea Sellers, Staff Reporter/Writer
January 20, 2024
ASU vs. JSU

[Photo] Hornets fall to Jackson State University Tigers

Michaela Broadnax, Sports and Intramurals Editor
January 13, 2024
Ashonti Shaw is the editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune. She is a 23-year-old senior from Benton Harbor, Michigan who plans to major in communications studies and hopes to one day become a communications specialist.

[Photo] Confronting the issue of colorism among Black people

Ashonti Shaw, Staff Columnist
January 13, 2024
Denise Ringo

[Photo] The accelerated fall of Jonathan Majors

Denise Ringo, Staff Columnist
January 13, 2024
King Celebration

[Photo] University community celebrates King’s 95th birthday as community members reflect on his life while in Montgomery

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
January 13, 2024
James Stewart

[Photo] Digital and Interactive

February 21, 2023
Alabama State University Hornets wide receiver Robert McMinn returns a punt for a 30-yard gain against the Miles College Golden Bears during the Sept. 9 matchup in Hornet Stadium.

[Photo] Hornets stunned as they fall to Miles College

Shale Nembhard, Staff Reporter/Writer
September 10, 2023
VibeU, a new application developed by two computer science majors, David Oyekeye and Obaloluwa Olaniran. The app can be used by Alabama State University and Miles College currently.

[Photo] Oyekeye, Olaniran develop new application for web-based online chat service

Denise Ringo, University News Editor
November 11, 2023
Terrence J. (right) recently visited the campus of Alabama State University to speak to students during the Leadership, Educational and Development Speaker Series. He is interviewed by Roberto Earle Lynch (left), a senior double major in marketing and management.

[Photo] Terrence J. talks about the importance of HBCUs, student responsibility

Imani Jeanlys and Jessica Roberson
October 7, 2023
Members of the Mighty Marching Hornets file into the ASU stadium as they prepare to entertain the audience during the Hornets vs. Alcorn State University Braves football game.

[Photo] Mighty Marching Hornets debut new uniforms

Claudia Gillum, Contributing Reporter/Writer
September 30, 2023
Dennis Kimbro, professor at Clark Atlanta University served as the keynote speaker during the Magic City Classic Kick-off Luncheon.

[Photo] Presidents, SGA presidents banter at 82nd Magic City Classic Kickoff Luncheon

October 26, 2023
Head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. talks about what the Magic City Classic meant to him and how fortunate all of his players are to play in the Magic City Classic.

[Photo] Press conference gives sneak preview into the 82nd Magic City Classic

Michaela Broadnax, Interim Sports and Intramurals Editor
October 25, 2023
SGA Chief Justice Ashley Griffin administers the Oath of Office to SGA Executive President Landon Hale as Associate Justice Joshua Davis holds the Bible during the formal installation of officers.

Phyllis Turnipseed is a senior staff reporter/writer for The Hornet Tribune. She is a 19 year-old sophomore from Birmingham, Alabama who plans to major in communications with a focus on print journalism. She hopes to one day become a communications specialist.

[Photo] How long are we going to continue with these repetitive meals?

Phyllis Turnipseed, Staff Columnist
August 20, 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.

[Photo] Editorial/Reportorial

September 17, 2021
Raegan Sterns, archivist for the Levi Watkins Learning Center, received word that her proposal to expand the center’s storage for its art collection is being funded by the Institute of Museum & Library Services.

[Photo] $100,000 Granted to LWLC to expand the art collection storage

Denise Ringo, Senior Reporter/Writer
September 3, 2023
'Hornet Haul' is a family affair as families from all over the nation were engaged as they assisted their love ones to move into their respective residence halls

[Photo] ‘Hornet Haul’ allows hundreds of students to move into residence halls

Mya McCord, Staff Reporter/Writer
August 20, 2023
Simpson Hall provides accommodations to returning male students. Sitting atop one of the campus knolls, this 4 and ½ story brick property was built in 1966.

[Photo] University decides to reopen Simpson Hall to male students

Phyllis Turnipseed, Senior Reporter/Writer
August 20, 2023
Motor sport fashion is becoming quite popular on the campus of Alabama State University as Jada Gabrielle McKey demonstrates as she gives a fierce pose in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome parking lot.

[Photo] Hellcats and SRTs: Motor sport fashion

Ramarrion J. Dorsey, Lifestyles Fashion Reporter/Writer
August 20, 2023
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