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Skin infected Herpes zoster virus on the arms

World Health Organization forecast 27,000 cases of Monkeypox

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Senior Reporter/Writer
October 1, 2022
Alumna and retired business education professor Emma A. Faulk, M.Ed., became one of the nine Black students chosen to begin the racial integration of Stanhope Elmore High School, founded in 1965.

Faulk urges students to get a true HBCU experience

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter
July 15, 2022
Senior Deborah Maseba Isoboye Warmate credits her activeness in organizations and her faith in God to her continued success at Alabama State University. Initially, she applied to several schools in the United Kingdom, where her parents obtained their degrees and received a scholarship, however it was not as much scholarship money as she received at Alabama State University.

Senior Deborah Warmate credits activism, faith to success

Tammia Jacobs, Lifestyles Editor
May 6, 2022
Students sit quietly in front of William Hooper Councill Hall in an organized protest regarding their living conditions and the amount of the disbursements distributed from the American Rescue Plan Act.

IT’S TIME TO PROTEST

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
April 2, 2022
Student loans have the same effect that most forms of debt have on individual credit. Making timely payments ensures that an established credit score will not be adversely affected.

The hypocrisy of the American Dream: Time to talk about student loans

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
January 29, 2022
Is reality television productive?

Is reality television productive?

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
January 22, 2022
Fashion trends for the winter

Fashion trends for the winter

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
January 22, 2022
Students wearing masks have almost become the norm for college students as the virus has mutated into a number of variants.

Navigating student life during the COVID-19 omicron variant

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
January 15, 2022
Sexual assaults, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking are serious problems on college campuses. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 20 to 25 percent of female undergraduates will be the victim of sexual assault or attempted sexual assault this year and in nearly all cases it will be by an acquaintance.

Sexual Assault – increasing on college campuses

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor
January 15, 2022
Even though talent extraordinaire Ronald Handy is employed by Alabama State University, he has been a musical force throughout the nation performing and opening for various jazz, pop, R&B and gospel stars including saxophonist Kirk Whalum, vocalist Chrisette Michele; vocalist and song writer Alicia Keys, platinum selling vocalist Avant, and jazz group Pieces of a Dream and many more.

Handy says ASU helped him to grow as a musician and a man

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter
November 27, 2021
The origins of soul food cooking have its roots in the pre-colonial enslavement period of African people when enslaved Blacks had to make do with what they were given. While white slave owners got the meatiest cuts of ham, roasts, etc., Black slaves were only allotted the “leftover” and “undesirable” cuts of meat from their masters

From struggle to comfort: The origin of soul food

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 20, 2021
HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 26: People shop in a Walmart store during Black Friday on November 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas. Retailers are anticipating a busier holiday season than last year after the COVID-19 pandemic caused the quietest Black Friday in 20 years. Shortages of many goods due to supply issues are limiting the availability of some items including cars, appliances and computers during this holiday season. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

National prices are surging more than they have in 30 years

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 13, 2021
Many students are welcoming the holiday season with a 90s revival. ‘90s fashion has been enjoying a return to the spotlight for a few years now, but this fall, the trend is going even farther with students rocking the decade’s staple looks from head to toe, rather than just using them as accent pieces.

Fashion Trends for the fall

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 6, 2021
Photo by Ahmed Zayan on Unsplash

Marijuana: Dependency or Addiction?

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 30, 2021
Take advantage of tutoring while in college

Take advantage of tutoring while in college

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 23, 2021
Credit - NBC News | Better Today

Helpful tips to avoid the daunting Freshman 15

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
October 16, 2021
Credit - Laffaz.com

Ending the stigma surrounding sexual assault and date rape

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 16, 2021
ASU Student training for track and field.

The art of balance: Maintaining physical, social and mental health

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 16, 2021
The Legacy Museum is located at 400 North Court Street in Downtown Montgomery. It displays the history of slavery and racism in America with cutting-edge technology, world-class art and critically important scholarship that portray lynchings and racial bias.

The historic significance of the Legacy Museum

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 16, 2021
The 2021 Class of ‘50 Under 50’ took a moment after the ceremony to pose for a class photo. Members have made an impact in business, education, science, medicine, sports, law/government, media/entertainment, the arts community, and etc.

‘50 Under 50’ ceremonies recognize the university’s best and brightest graduates

Tammia Jacobs, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 9, 2021
During the first historic Homecoming campus parade, the SGA executive officers boarded the back of a truck as they waved to the crowd as they passed the Alabama State University community.

Students respond to Homecoming parade and Block party

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
October 9, 2021
Track

Students excited about track field renovation plans.

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
September 25, 2021
Since its inception, Heritage Barber Shop, owned and operated by Vladimir Averett, reflects Black empowerment by design. Averett and his partner Carlos Vaughn began to hire young Black men in the community to work in the shop and do for themselves.

Averett promotes entrepreneurship among college students

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
September 25, 2021
Both on campus and off campus students at Alabama State University are weighing the benefits of eating healthier. Many are realiz- ing that burgers and pizza are not going anywhere, but they can find lower-calorie options that offer more nutritional value. However, there are times when college students deviate from the healthier options. Pictured above are several students who are enjoying “Fried Chicken Wednesday” a favorite lunch consisting of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and peach cobbler.

How to eat properly in college.

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
September 18, 2021
Many first-year students make the choice to reside on campus, as it allows them a more convenient way of living. Pictured are freshmen Kamiya and Chelsea as they bond in their C.J. Dunn Tower.

The pros and cons of living on Campus

Tammia Jacobs, Staff Reporter/Writer
September 18, 2021
Students, faculty respond to fall in-person classes

Students, faculty respond to fall in-person classes

Tammia Jacobs and Cullen H. Davis
August 28, 2021
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