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Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune

Kendal Manns

Kendal Manns, Editor-in-Chief

Kendal Manns, a junior Radio/Television communications major, from Baltimore, Maryland. Before arriving at Alabama State University, he attended the Gillman School, where he participated in the Black Student Union, Poetry Club, and Lunches for the Homeless. Kendal saw the opportunity to work with The Hornet Tribune as a chance to learn the importance of news and its impact on the public and the importance of time management. His career aspirations are to become a sports broadcaster or content creator with the likes of The Bleacher Report, ESPN, etc.

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Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Carl Pettis, Ph.D., takes a moment to pose with Anthony Brock after University College officials awarded Brock a certificate of appreciation for serving as the featured speaker.

Brock urges a commitment to excellence

Kendal Manns, Editor-in-Chief
October 15, 2022
Ariana Buck was always into art when she was younger. She would hang out with artists, go to a lot of museums, and have a lot of art in her room. She even had the opportunity to go to the Art Institute of Chicago after graduating high school, but chose to attend Alabama State University as this has been a family legacy.

Senior Ariana Buck is at her best as she departs ASU

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
May 7, 2022
Richard Seman, Dr. Jason Cable, David Jeanne Grandinot, Kristofer Johnson, Juan Rodriguez, Ruan Du Preez, Niila Magga, Samrakshyak Bajracharya, Matis Amier, Anuk Christiansz, and Chris Andre.

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
April 23, 2022
The Southwestern Athletic Conference Bowling Champions, the Alabama State University Hornets, arrive home from Arlington, Texas after beating the Southern University Jaguars on March 27.  Pictured are Head Coach Andrew Chatmon, Savanna Razor, Bailee Chapman, Athletic Director Jason Cable, Emily Price, Emani Davis, Lyric O’Steen, Alahna Degray, President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Ed.D.

BOWLING TEAM: SWAC CHAMPIONS

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
April 13, 2022
Senior Anthoni Anna Wardlaw smiles radiantly as she displays her SEPA Regional Research Award that was given to her by the International Honor Society in Psychology during a recent trip to South Carolina, where she presented her research of four years.

Wardlaw receives regional research award

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
April 2, 2022
Carlos Morrison, Ph.D., who has been employed as a faculty member since 2007, was recently awarded  the “Teachers on Teaching” award that is given by the National Communications Association.  He said that he did not enter teaching for the money, but to see young people grow.  Morrison was educated at University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Alabama and Howard University.

Morrison receives prestigious teaching award

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
January 22, 2022
During the highly anticipated match between Alabama State University and Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, graduate student Kailya Jackson goes up and through the outstretched arms of a Bulldogs defender as they go on to win the contest 74-69.

Hornets outlast Bulldogs in final game of homestand

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Editor
January 15, 2022
Alumna Rosephanye Dunn Powell, Ph.D., has been hailed as one of America’s premier composers of choral music. She has a diverse and impressive catalogue of works published by some of the nation’s leading publishers, including the Hal Leonard Corporation, the Fred Bock Music Company/Gentry Publications, Oxford University Press and Alliance Music Publications. Her compositions include sacred and secular works for mixed chorus, women’s chorus, men’s chorus, and children’s voices.  Her style of composition is beautiful melodies, strong rhythmic emphasis, and rich harmonies.

Powell advises students to be passionate

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter
November 27, 2021
Hornet running back Ezra Gray finds an opening in the Bethune-Cookman defense and sprints past a Wildcat defender as the Alabama State University Hornets go on to defeat the Wildcats 38-24.

Hornets sting the Texas Southern Tigers

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 20, 2021
During the ASU vs. MVSU football game, quarterback Ryan Nettles receives the snap from a Hornets offensive lineman.

Hornets fall to MVSU Delta Devils

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 13, 2021
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Hornets’ second half gives them win over Rams

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 6, 2021
Senior guard, Jayla Crawford elevates for a fast break layup against the Tuskegee University Lady Tigers in an exhibition game.

Hornets fall to TU Tigers in first exhibition game

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
November 6, 2021
Hornets fall short in 80th Magic City Classic

Hornets fall short in 80th Magic City Classic

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 30, 2021
Hornets and Tigers Match Ends in Draw

Hornets and Tigers Match Ends in Draw

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 23, 2021
Hill-Eley announces the departure of Blackwell as OC

Hill-Eley announces the departure of Blackwell as OC

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 8, 2021
ASU vs FAMU

Hornets fall to PVAMU in first SWAC loss

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
October 8, 2021
Alabama State University Hornets’ middle blocker Alexis Ratliff spikes the ball over two Auburn Tigers players in a five-set thriller.

Hornets win five set thriller against Auburn

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 25, 2021
Junior middle blocker, Mahogany Vinson spikes the ball past a Bulldogs player, en-route to a sweep in their home opener.

The Hornets dominate in home opener versus rival Bulldogs

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 25, 2021
Hornet receiver Jeremiah Hixon goes up to get the ball over a Wildcat defender for one of his seven catches in his big 100-yard game.

Hixon shines in hornets win over Bethune-Cookman

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 25, 2021
Bama State Homecoming

Column: Thoughts on the new homecoming schedule

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 18, 2021
Sanchez shines in stellar performance versus Blazers

Sanchez shines in stellar performance versus Blazers

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 11, 2021
Hornets suffer significant loss to Tigers

Hornets suffer significant loss to Tigers

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
September 11, 2021
Alabama State University’s wide receiver Keron Jones (6) nearly catches an overthrown pass to the end zone as Miles College’s defensive back Rodney Coleman, Jr. (2) watches on September 04, 2021.

Hornets win Labor Day Classic in overtime

Kendal Manns, Senior Reporter/Writer
September 4, 2021
Junior midfielder Isabella Beortegui dribbles the ball down the field during the game between the Hornets and the Gamecocks.

Lady Hornets fall to JSU Gamecocks in home opener

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
August 28, 2021
PREVIEW:  Alabama State University Soccer

PREVIEW: Alabama State University Soccer

Kendal Manns, Senior Staff Reporter/Writer
August 21, 2021
The Alabama State University Hornets will step back on the volleyball court for the first time this season since 2019

Volleyball Preview: Return to the Hardwood

Kendal Manns, Senior Reporter/Writer
August 21, 2021
SGA Treasurer Candidate:  DaVonte Watson

SGA Treasurer Candidate: DaVonte Watson

Kendal Manns, Asst. Sports Editor
April 9, 2021
After 11 years, Alabama State University leased four new buses with enhancements such as electrical plugs, chargers, monitors and HDMI ports as transporation for students, faculty and administrators.

University leases new customized buses

Kendal Manns, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2021
J.S.U Hires “Prime -Time” Sanders as Football Coach

J.S.U Hires “Prime -Time” Sanders as Football Coach

Kendal Manns, Sports and Intramurals Reporter/Writer
October 15, 2020
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