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
Tammia Jacobs

Tammia Jacobs, Hornet Living Editor

Tammia Jacobs, a junior broadcast journalism major from Atlanta, Georgia, but a native of Brooklyn, New York. Before arriving at Alabama State University, she graduated from Stockbridge High School where she participated in the Ladies Club, the symphonic and marching band, where she played trumpet, and served as section leader.  She was a member of the Tiger News Broadcasting Team and a member of the Student Council. She selected Alabama State University to receive her formal education, due in part to the scholarship received, but also because she wanted that HBCU experience.

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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

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

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

April 2, 2022
Homosexuality has emerged as a “normalized sexual and lifestyle practice” in mainstream media. Famous musical artists like Lil Nas X have gained Billboard success while outwardly promoting homosexuality.

Students possess various views about same-sex parenting

January 29, 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

January 29, 2022
Is reality television productive?

Is reality television productive?

January 23, 2022
Fashion trends for the winter

Fashion trends for the winter

January 23, 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

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

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

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

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

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

November 6, 2021
Photo by Ahmed Zayan on Unsplash

Marijuana: Dependency or Addiction?

October 30, 2021
Take advantage of tutoring while in college

Take advantage of tutoring while in college

October 23, 2021
Credit - NBC News | Better Today

Helpful tips to avoid the daunting Freshman 15

October 16, 2021
Credit - Laffaz.com

Ending the stigma surrounding sexual assault and date rape

October 16, 2021
ASU Student training for track and field.

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

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

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

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

October 9, 2021
Track

Students excited about track field renovation plans.

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

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.

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

September 18, 2021
Students, faculty respond to fall in-person classes

Students, faculty respond to fall in-person classes

August 28, 2021
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