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
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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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

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

November 27, 2021
Are Greek Organizations showcasing leadership on campus?

Are Greek Organizations showcasing leadership on campus?

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

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

November 13, 2021
Astroworld and Travis Scott: Was he in the wrong?

Astroworld and Travis Scott: Was he in the wrong?

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

November 6, 2021
Alumni react to the 80th Magic City Classic

Alumni react to the 80th Magic City Classic

October 30, 2021
Celebrity showing off her dress at a red carpet event.

Celebrities: Do they have the right to privacy?

October 30, 2021
Pictures of Gabby Petito and her boyfriend/fiance before her disappearance

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

October 23, 2021
Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash

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

October 23, 2021
During the Alabama State University department of theater and dance fall performance, “New Growth,” this dancer extends her foot effortlessly in the air to insinuate the calm before the storm.”

“New Growth” dance recital provides Black power

October 23, 2021
Singer Britney Spears poses at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

To be or not to be Britney: Conservatorship, is it necessary?

October 16, 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

October 9, 2021
Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash

The fall of Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook

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

October 3, 2021
Photo by Linda Thrasybule on Everyday Health

The Fentanyl epidemic is killing far too many people

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

September 25, 2021
The Alabama Department of Public Health

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

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

September 18, 2021
Photo by Peter Burkman on Unsplash

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

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

September 11, 2021
University should offer a degree in African American Studies

University should offer a degree in African American Studies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

August 21, 2021
Gem Richardson

SGA Presidential Candidate: Gem Richardson

April 9, 2021
Juene Franklin II

SGA Presidential Candidate: Juene K. Franklin II

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

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

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

March 21, 2021
Is racism due to ignorance or pure hate?

Is racism due to ignorance or pure hate?

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

March 4, 2021
SGA President David Hammond updates the student body regarding transportation to Walmart.

Hammond delivers the State of Association Address

March 4, 2021
University appoints Amende as dean of CLASS

University appoints Amende as dean of CLASS

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

February 21, 2021
Woody McCorvey

McCorvey addresses university community for 121st Founders’ Day observance

February 6, 2021
Why LinkedIn is important for college students

Why LinkedIn is important for college students

February 6, 2021

T.I. & Tiny Deny Sexual-Abuse Allegations

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

February 3, 2021
Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

Most Anticipated Movies of 2021

January 30, 2021

Remote Learning Is Causing A Wedge Between Us

January 26, 2021
Christine Shelton

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

January 26, 2021
How Bewitched! WandaVision TV Review

How Bewitched! WandaVision TV Review

January 26, 2021
Bad Hair: Movie Review

Bad Hair: Movie Review

November 14, 2020
Marquis T. Woods (Omari Hardwick), a wealthy and diligent lawyer.

Spell: Movie Review

November 14, 2020
Frankie (Gideon Adlon), Tabby (Lovie Simone) and Lourdes (Zoey Luna), and Lily Schechner (Cailee Spaeny)

The Craft Legacy

November 14, 2020
Busta Rhymes and Kendrick Lamar create a dynamic duo with “Look Over Your Shoulder”

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

November 14, 2020
This Board Game Art Exhibition Isn’t “SORRY”: A Review

This Board Game Art Exhibition Isn’t “SORRY”: A Review

November 14, 2020
SGA president, David Hammond taking oath

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

October 10, 2020
2 Chainz “Rules The World”: ASUs social distancing concert

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

October 22, 2020
Chinet Scott advises the students to have an up-to-date headshot that reflects the way that they currently look if they are serious about entering the entertainment field.

Theatre arts alumnae give back to the university community

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

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

October 22, 2020
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