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, Sports Editor

Kendal Manns, a sophomore broadcast journalism 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 commentator with the likes of The Bleach Report, ESPN, etc.

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SGA Senate approves Graduation Progress Bar and Fair Representation Acts

October 15, 2022
High school students, parents and counselors from across the nation assembled in the Dunn-Oliver Acadome for the university’s semi-annual Connection Day. It is a day for high school students to visit Alabama State University and learn the various majors that it offers, the various clubs and organizations as well as meet the faculty and staff of the university.

High school students make a connection with Alabama State University

October 15, 2022

Active shooter forces students to shelter in place

October 15, 2022
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

October 15, 2022

Fall dance concert brought audience to their feet with applause

October 15, 2022
After two years of working as a reporter and editor, Kendal Manns, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, will take over as the 2022-23 editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune, the oldest Black college newspaper in the nation. His term began on May 1, 2022.

Why can’t the university get the Wi-Fi right for its students?

October 15, 2022
After two years of working as a reporter and editor, Kendal Manns, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, will take over as the 2022-23 editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune, the oldest Black college newspaper in the nation. His term began on May 1, 2022.

Are students joining fraternities and sororities for the wrong reasons?

October 8, 2022
Alabama State University Hornet running back Santo Dunn slices through the JSU Tiger defense for a Hornet first down.

Hornets struggled on offense against the Jackson State Tigers

October 8, 2022
After two years of working as a reporter and editor, Kendal Manns, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, will take over as the 2022-23 editor-in-chief of The Hornet Tribune, the oldest Black college newspaper in the nation. His term began on May 1, 2022.

If we’re paying more, the cafeteria must improve

October 1, 2022

SGA meeting addresses communication and homecoming

October 1, 2022
Timely and truthful communication, the key to transparency

Timely and truthful communication, the key to transparency

September 24, 2022
Academics vs. Athletics, what is priority?

Academics vs. Athletics, what is priority?

September 24, 2022
Due to scheduled work that the university was having done to the guard shack and other areas, the entrance to the campus continued to change from Tullibody Drive to Ross Dunn Drive.

Changes in ASU’s entrance causes students frustration

September 24, 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

May 7, 2022
Micah Sanders, a senior boadcast journalism major, takes a minute to adjust the settings on his video camera 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.

Senior Micah Sanders vows to continue to take initiative

May 7, 2022
Upon her graduation, Nichols plans on fulfilling her dream since she was a little girl of becoming a lawyer. As a lover of the art of communication and understanding others from different aspects, she was naturally drawn to being a lawyer. She plans to continue to pursue her dream as her goal as she enrolls into law school, with Birmingham School of Law in her hometown being at the top of her list.

Senior Sophia Nichols continues to persevere through adversity

May 6, 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

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

April 13, 2022
Tre’von Conner is the only candidate running for the position of SGA Executive Treasurer. He believes that if he is elected, it is his job as the executive treasurer to ensure that the students keep the mentality that they can believe in Alabama State University

Connor hopes to cultivate a larger budget for SGA

April 2, 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

April 2, 2022
The Alabama State University Hornets (6-10) defeated the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats (3-14) 81-64 in the Hornet’s return home to the Dunn Oliver Acadome on Jan. 29.

Fourth quarter Hornet explosion pushes team past BCU Wildcats

January 29, 2022
The Alabama State University Hornets (5-11) dropped a tight contest 67-64 against the Texas Southern University Tigers (4-11) on Jan. 24 after going cold in the fourth quarter.

Cold streak leads to Hornets’ loss against Texas Southern

January 29, 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

January 22, 2022
the Alabama State University Hornets came up just short against the Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University Panthers in a 61-58 final.

Hornets offense goes cold in the fourth quarter in battle against Panthers

January 22, 2022
Hornets cruise to ‘blowout’ win over Braves

Hornets cruise to ‘blowout’ win over Braves

January 15, 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

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 and purposeful

November 27, 2021
Former alumna and Miss Alabama State University 1986-87 Deltonya Rogers Warren serves as the assistant superintendent for Eufaula City Schools. Warren has served in this role since 2019.

Warren emphasizes the importance of inspiration through education

November 27, 2021
Hornets defense doing what they do best and preventing a touchdown in the third quarter.

Hornets finished this year’s contest rivalry with a sound victory 43-9

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

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

November 13, 2021
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Hornets’ second half gives them win over Rams

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

November 6, 2021
Pam Cook, Director of Multicultural Marketing and Community Affairs at Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, presents Alabama State University graduate student and long snapper Luke Barnes with a one thousand dollar scholarship for his academic achievements.

Regions Bank Sponsors the annual MCC Team Luncheon

October 30, 2021
Hornets fall short in 80th Magic City Classic

Hornets fall short in 80th Magic City Classic

October 30, 2021
Hornets and Tigers Match Ends in Draw

Hornets and Tigers Match Ends in Draw

October 23, 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey gives the State of the State Address to a joint session of the Alabama Legislature on Feb. 4, 2020, in the old house chamber of the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, Ala. Vasha Hunt - AP

Students react to Ivey’s decision to use COVID-19 funds to build prisons

October 16, 2021
Bryan R. Smith / AFP - Getty Images file

Column: The vandalization of George Floyd’s statue is disgusting

October 16, 2021
ASU vs JSU - Credit ERIC SHELTON/CLARION LEDGER

Hornets fall short in battle for first place against Tigers

October 16, 2021
During the Alabama State vs. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football game, Hornet quarterback Myles Crawley reads a Golden Lion defender on an option play with his running back Ezra Gray.

Hornets dominate in Homecoming matchup against Golden Lions

October 9, 2021
Students playing basketball at Lockhart Gymnasium.

Intramurals and Other Activities are Coming Back to Lockhart

October 9, 2021
Hill-Eley announces the departure of Blackwell as OC

Hill-Eley announces the departure of Blackwell as OC

October 8, 2021
ASU vs FAMU

Hornets fall to PVAMU in first SWAC loss

October 8, 2021
Jun 5, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts after making a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter of game one in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Mandatory

Column: Irving should get the vaccine, but it is really his choice

October 3, 2021
Migrants, many from Haiti, wade across the Rio Grande river from Del Rio, Tex., to Mexico on Sept. 20, to avoid deportation from the United States.

Column: My thoughts on haitian immigration at the Texas-Mexico border

September 25, 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

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

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

September 25, 2021
Photo by ev on Unsplash

Column: Police officers should be held accountable for wrongful killings

September 18, 2021
Bama State Homecoming

Column: Thoughts on the new homecoming schedule

September 18, 2021
Sanchez shines in stellar performance versus Blazers

Sanchez shines in stellar performance versus Blazers

September 11, 2021
Lady Hornets fall to Lady Bulldogs in fifth loss of the season

Lady Hornets fall to Lady Bulldogs in fifth loss of the season

September 11, 2021
Hornets suffer significant loss to Tigers

Hornets suffer significant loss to Tigers

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

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

August 28, 2021
PREVIEW: Alabama State University Soccer

PREVIEW: Alabama State University Soccer

August 21, 2021
Next week members of the university family and all visitors will have to stop in front of Councill Hall at the Jackson Street checkpoint where members of the Alabama State University Police Department will check for identification, hang tags, and decals.

University places new guard shack at checkpoint on Jackson Street entrance

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

August 21, 2021

SGA Secretary Candidate: Dy’Oni Charlton

April 9, 2021
SGA Treasurer Candidate: DaVonte Watson

SGA Treasurer Candidate: DaVonte Watson

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

February 22, 2021

Lady Hornets Put Up Another Dominant Performance Versus the Panthers

February 12, 2021

Baseball has Five Players Named to the Preseason All-American Team

February 12, 2021

The Battle of the Alabama Powerhouses: Alabama State versus Alabama A&M

February 12, 2021
Lady Hornets continue winning, dominate over UAPB Lady Lions

Lady Hornets continue winning, dominate over UAPB Lady Lions

February 6, 2021
ASU Loses in Tough Game Against Southern University Jaguars

ASU Loses in Tough Game Against Southern University Jaguars

February 3, 2021

Lady Hornets Dominate Second Half in Win over Tigers

February 3, 2021

How COVID-19 is impacting the NFL

January 28, 2021
J.S.U Hires “Prime -Time” Sanders as Football Coach

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

October 15, 2020
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