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The Hornet Tribune
Official student newspaper of Alabama State University

The Hornet Tribune
Micah Sanders

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief

Micah Sanders, a senior broadcast journalism major from DeSoto, Texas., about 20 miles outside of Dallas. Before arriving, he attended DeSoto High School where he participated in the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Art Honor Society, English Honor Society, Science Honor Society, and the IB Program.  Since arriving at Alabama State University in 2018, he has been a part of numerous clubs and organizations, including the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), the Honda Campus All-Stars, The Hornet Tribune, and the W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program, just to name a few.

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From baritone to soprano to tenor, the Alabama State University Department of Music’s hourlong showcase included 19 students who each individually performed musical pieces representing the Black culture in celebration of Black History Month.

Review: African American Art, Song and Spiritual Concert Radiates Vocal Excellence

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
February 27, 2022
Senior Kendarrius Mathews believes that the support of his professors provided substantial encouragement, motivation and mentorship that helped him to complete his studies. He said that they thoroughly invested in him, supporting him all the way through, inside and outside of the classroom. Mathews is an elementary education major who initially started his journey at the university in 2016.

Senior Kendarrius Mathews to teach youth in his future

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
May 7, 2022
Micah Sanders, a senior boadcast journalism major, takes a minute to adjust the settings on his microphone before he takes some footage of Alabama State University. Sanders is a DeSoto, Texas, native who was offered an academic scholarship to attend the university. Since arriving, he has maintained his status as an honor student and hopes to have a career in the film industry.

Listen to the editor-in-chief’s last hurrah

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
After transferring from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, Hunter Smith selected to transfer to Alabama State University where he found faculty support from professors Charlie Gibbons, Ed.D., and Barbara Williams.

Senior Hunter Smith thankful for faculty support at ASU

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
May 6, 2022
Column: Should women be penalized for choosing to have an abortion?

Column: Should women be penalized for choosing to have an abortion?

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2022
Assistant debate coach at Harvard University and keynote speaker for Alabama State University's 1st annual Leadership Empowerment Summit, Brandon P. Fleming, gives a powerful speech to the attendees.

Fleming delivers powerful message during President’s Student Leadership Summit

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
April 16, 2022
Dylan Stallworth is the candidate running for the position of executive vice president. He has served in the SGA Senate for two years. If elected he want to initiate a 60-Day Bill Progress Report, so the student body can be aware of the status of each individual bill.

Stallworth promises accountability and transparency

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2022
Richardson, a native of Hampton, Georgia, added that her executive board did thorough and extensive research on seeing how they could improve the SGA’s budget and with a steady hand and a strong personality, Richardson and Brown were able to fully extend the SGA budget substantially, offering the student body a fiscally responsible source to cultivate.

Richardson and Brown discuss governmental accomplishments this year

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2022
Jeremi Moore is the only candidate running for the position of Student Government Association president. He has served as the SGA Treasurer as well as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, SOS, NAACP, First Year Leaders Empowerment Academy.

Moore believes the SGA presidency should be accountable

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
April 2, 2022
Column: Were vaccines necessary? The world reverting back to pre-COVID-19

Column: Were vaccines necessary? The world reverting back to pre-COVID-19

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
March 6, 2022
Column: The "Blackball" of it all: Was comedian Mo'Nique in the wrong?

Column: The “Blackball” of it all: Was comedian Mo’Nique in the wrong?

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2022
Carly Johnson, Ph.D., Alabama State University's Department of Music chair started her journey at Hornet Nation in 2006 , where she began teaching for several years before being promoted to the department of music chair in 2014, presently serving for over eight years due to the warm-hearted spirit and atmosphere ASU provides.

Johnson provides musicality and musicianship to her department

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
February 20, 2022
According to Hines, only 2130 students can secure housing for the fall 2022 semester, with the portal opening on March 28 at 9 a.m

Hines provides updates on Housing and Residence Life

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
February 6, 2022
Column: Are we still using the phrase "first Black" in 2022?

Column: Are we still using the phrase “first Black” in 2022?

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2022
The Hampton, Georgia, native will also be re-implementing the Hornet Express, a shuttle, free of charge to students who need to go to Walmart, Eastchase and Eastdale.

Richardson reveals plans for spring semester

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2022
Camille Zanders and Juene Franklin II are the two students that were selected from Alabama State University to participate in the state of Alabama Historically Black Colleges and Universities Co-Op Program. They were selected from a field of seven students

Alabama HBCU Co-Op Program selects two students out of seven statewide

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 29, 2022
Column: Reaffirmation should be the normal, not the abnormal

Column: Reaffirmation should be the normal, not the abnormal

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 22, 2022
Freeman receives an internship with the Texas House of Representatives

Freeman receives an internship with the Texas House of Representatives

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
January 22, 2022
Melody Handy takes a moment from her busy schedule of performing to pose for a photo. While at the Boykin Piano festival, the federation piano festival and ACES, Handy received phenomenal ratings. She reached the state level all four years of high school at the Alabama Music Teachers Association (ATMA) piano festival.

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Pianist Melody Handy

Micah Sanders and Darian Howell
January 15, 2022
Chick-fil-A franchise owner and Alabama State University alumnus Brandon Hurst exemplifies what it means to serve first and lead second, owning his first Chick-fil-A restaurant at the young age of 26.

Hurst prides himself on being a servant leader

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2022
Column: With the surge in COVID-19 variants, is the university doing enough?

Column: With the surge in COVID-19 variants, is the university doing enough?

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
January 15, 2022
Former Student Government Association president, alumnus, and eighth president of Alabama State University Leon Howard, Ed.D., accomplished so many groundbreaking innovations, systems, and programs during his tenure as president, including the creation of Bessie Sears Estell Hall and Martin Luther King Hall, a tactic used to raise enrollment drastically.

Howard encourages students to find purpose in life

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2021
Editor-in-Chief Micah Sanders takes a minute from his busy schedule to talk to the chief executive officer of Alabama State University President Quinton T. Ross, Jr., Ed.D., about his vision and accomplishments for the 154-year-old Alabama State University.

After four years, Ross talks about his major accomplishments

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
November 27, 2021
Column: Are Greek Organizations showcasing leadership on campus?

Column: Are Greek Organizations showcasing leadership on campus?

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2021
(L-R) Linwood Whitten, Ph.D./D.C., Ronda Westry, Ph.D., and Freddie Williams Jr., serve as the assistant vice presidents of student affairs and enrollment management reporting to Derrick Brewster, Ed.D. Each new assistant vice president manages several departments within their expertise to ensure high-quality student life, engagement, and productivity.

Westry, Whitten, Williams selected as assistant vice presidents

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
November 20, 2021
Alumna Dorothy Johnson Kennedy, a retired educator who resides in Mobile, Alabama, talks about her life while attending Alabama State University and the impact that it had on her professional career.

Kennedy encourages education to be the top priority

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
November 13, 2021
Column: Astroworld and Travis Scott: Was he in the wrong?

Column: Astroworld and Travis Scott: Was he in the wrong?

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2021
Jason Cable, Ph.D., is learning more about Alabama State University and its community and making the necessary adjustments and connections needed to ensure the highest quality experience amongst the ASU family and its student-athletes.

Cable seeks continuous improvement as Athletic Director

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
November 6, 2021
Alumni react to the 80th Magic City Classic

Alumni react to the 80th Magic City Classic

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2021
Celebrity showing off her dress at a red carpet event.

Column: Celebrities: Do they have the right to privacy?

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 30, 2021
Pictures of Gabby Petito and her boyfriend/fiance before her disappearance

Column: Why did Gabby Petito’s case receive so much media attention?

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2021
Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash

B.E.S.T. robotics competition opens practice for participants

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2021
Choreographed by the associate professor of dance, James R. Atkinson Jr., “E-Merge” submerged its audience into a peaceful and calm essence of blueness. Both the dark and mystical blue background lighting and costumes complemented each other, while the choreography consisted of male and female dance partners.

Review: “New Growth” dance recital provides Black power

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 23, 2021
Students feel the university should do a better job in teaching its history and traditions

Students feel the university should do a better job in teaching its history and traditions

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2021
Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash

Column: The fall of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 9, 2021
Robert Kelly was found guilty by a jury of seven men and five women for violating numerous anti-sex trafficking laws.

Students react to R. Kelly’s guilty verdict on all nine counts

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
October 3, 2021
Photo by Linda Thrasybule on Everyday Health

Column: The Fentanyl epidemic is killing far too many people

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
September 25, 2021
Brenda Gill is the new Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Gill looks toward the future as the new associate dean of C.L.A.S.S

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
September 25, 2021
The Alabama Department of Public Health

Column: Living on campus with no knowledge of COVID-19 statistics? Crazy!

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2021
Middle and high school students in the state of Alabama assembled in the Acadome to learn the rules for the competition.

B.E.S.T. competition impacts future STEM prospects

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2021
Photo by Peter Burkman on Unsplash

Column: It’s time to stop sweeping stuff under the rug in the Black community

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
September 18, 2021
Dallas, Texas native Alexis McDaniels is serving as the Student Government Association Chief Justice for the 2021-22 academic year.

McDaniel leads as the SGA Chief Justice

Micah Sanders, Editor -In-Chief
September 11, 2021
Civil rights march on Washington, D.C

Column: University should offer a degree in African American Studies

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
September 6, 2021
Former station manager Candy Capel returns to Alabama State University hoping to lead the revitalization and repair of station equipment in order to reclaim the “Sound of Excellence” tagline

Candy Capel returns to WVAS-FM 90.7

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
September 4, 2021
Column: Editor-In-Chief looks toward the future of The Hornet Tribune

Column: Editor-In-Chief looks toward the future of The Hornet Tribune

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 29, 2021
Ferrin Lewis, a native of Montgomery, was crowned as the 2021-22 Miss Freshman on Aug. 27. She campaigned with a platform of “Operation: 1867” where she plans to advocate for mental health.

Lewis talks about her plans as the new Miss Freshman

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2021
Longtime academic adviser Elaine Whatley will retire from her job, after 30 years of service to Alabama State University

Whatley retires after 30 years of service

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 28, 2021
(L-R) Newly elected Jaylan Brown will serve as the Student Body Vice President and Gem Richardson will serve as the Student Body President

Richardson feels the campus culture needs to change

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2021
Ramakrishnan (Ram) Alagan, Ph.D., will serve as the interim W.E.B. DuBois Honors Director. He is a professor of geography in the Department of Advancement Studies.

Alagan named interim W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program director

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2021
Alumnus Derrick Brewster will lead Student Affairs and Enrollment Management as the new vice president. He encourages students to wear their masks properly and to get vaccinated as a protection against COVID-19 and its Delta variant.

Brewster wants to ‘navigate the sea of change’ for the student population

Micah Sanders, Editor-in-Chief
August 21, 2021
The Student Government Association is finalizing the Walmart Shuttle Act that was initiated under the leadership of the No Limit administration last year. The act provides for transportation for students who may not have transportation to travel to Walmart.

Walmart Shuttle Act to go into effect this fall

Micah Sanders, Editor-In-Chief
August 21, 2021
Gem Richardson

SGA Presidential Candidate: Gem Richardson

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
April 9, 2021
Juene Franklin II

SGA Presidential Candidate: Juene K. Franklin II

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
April 9, 2021
Dean Evelyn Hodge, Ph.D., has served as the dean of University College for the past 16 years. She is best known for advocating for the college to become a degree-granting college that offers a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - a popular degree field.

Hodge highlights upcoming events for University College

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
April 1, 2021
Director of the Office of Financial Aid Robyn Siddell, assisted by Financial Aid Specialist Alphonso Dixon, explains to this student the various Title IV financial aid programs that the university offers to students once the federal government determines their needs. FAFSA forms must be completed by students, and in some cases their parents, in order for them to be considered for assistance.

Students express mixed feelings regarding financial aid assistance

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
April 1, 2021
The Toledo, Ohio native joined the nest as a Hornet in 1999, starting as an instructor and eventually becoming a professor, department chair, associate dean, and now in her new role at the university.

University names new dean of the Harold Lloyd Murphy Graduate School

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
March 21, 2021
Column: Is racism due to ignorance or pure hate?

Column: Is racism due to ignorance or pure hate?

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
March 6, 2021
Beachgoers leave South Beach on Sunday, March 15, 2020. With four deaths, Florida was already on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis (Joe Raedle/Getty Images via CNN).

Students express mixed feelings regarding Spring Break

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
March 4, 2021
SGA President David Hammond updates the student body regarding transportation to Walmart.

Hammond delivers the State of Association Address

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
March 4, 2021
University appoints Amende as dean of CLASS

University appoints Amende as dean of CLASS

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
February 22, 2021
Road construction workers begin early in the day as they are repaving the Dunn-Oliver Acadome parking lot, which covers thousands of square footage. As they lay the various coats of asphalt and smooth it down, students are finding alternative parking lots to park their automobiles as they physically attend classes on the campus. Parking lot completion is scheduled for Feb. 20.

Students respond to Acadome parking lot facelift

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
February 21, 2021
The best movies to watch during Black History Month (2021 Edition)

The best movies to watch during Black History Month (2021 Edition)

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
February 15, 2021
Woody McCorvey

McCorvey addresses university community for 121st Founders’ Day observance

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
February 6, 2021
Column: Why LinkedIn is important for college students

Column: Why LinkedIn is important for college students

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
February 6, 2021
(Left) Tameka "Tiny" Harris and Rapper Clifford Joseph “T.I.” Harris Jr

T.I. & Tiny Deny Sexual-Abuse Allegations

Micah Sanders
February 4, 2021
President Quinton T. Ross Jr., Ed.D., announces that Alabama State University is now an administration site for the Alabama Department of Public Health COVID-19 vaccinations during a news conference held on Jan. 25 in the G. H. Lockhart Gymnasium.

ASU: A COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Micah Sanders
February 3, 2021
Column: The Breakdown of the Lockdown: ASU's Curfew, Is It Really Worth It?

Column: The Breakdown of the Lockdown: ASU’s Curfew, Is It Really Worth It?

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
January 31, 2021
Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

Micah Sanders
January 30, 2021
Column: Remote Learning Is Causing A Wedge Between Us

Column: Remote Learning Is Causing A Wedge Between Us

Micah Sanders
January 26, 2021
Christine Shelton

Shelton selected as new editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor
January 26, 2021
The Anointed Pace Sisters Member, Duranice Pace, Dies at 62

The Anointed Pace Sisters Member, Duranice Pace, Dies at 62

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
January 26, 2021
Review: "WandaVision" (2020)

Review: “WandaVision” (2020)

Micah Sanders
January 26, 2021
"The Bachelor" Racism controversy causes a concern

“The Bachelor” Racism controversy causes a concern

Micah Sanders, Managing Editor for Editorial Operations
January 15, 2021
Review: "Bad Hair" (2020)

Review: “Bad Hair” (2020)

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 14, 2020
Review: "Spell" (2020)

Review: “Spell” (2020)

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 14, 2020
Review: "The Craft: Legacy" (2020)

Review: “The Craft: Legacy” (2020)

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 14, 2020
Review: Busta Rhymes and Kendrick Lamar create a dynamic duo with “Look Over Your Shoulder”

Review: Busta Rhymes and Kendrick Lamar create a dynamic duo with “Look Over Your Shoulder”

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 14, 2020
Review: This board game art exhibition isn’t “SORRY”

Review: This board game art exhibition isn’t “SORRY”

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 14, 2020
Review: "The Dark and the Wicked" (2020)

Review: “The Dark and the Wicked” (2020)

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter/Writer
November 7, 2020
SGA president, David Hammond taking oath

[Photo] “No Limit Administration” formally sworn into office

Nefsa'Hyatt Brown, Editor-in-Chief
October 10, 2020
2 Chainz “Rules The World”: ASU's social distancing concert

2 Chainz “Rules The World”: ASU’s social distancing concert

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Theatre arts alumnae give back to the university community

Theatre arts alumnae give back to the university community

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
Only a very small and tight-knit group of close friends and family members knew about Boseman having cancer. Boseman kept his diagnosis and the critical condition of his sickness under wraps.

Chadwick Boseman’s agent explains why Boseman kept his cancer battle a secret

Micah Sanders, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2020
FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2019 file photo, Chadwick Boseman arrives at the 25th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP, File)

Wakanda Forever! 12 hidden gems about the late Chadwick Boseman

Micah Sanders, Contributing Writer
October 22, 2020
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