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This week’s H.O.R.N.E.T. Alumni Spotlight is Maggie M. Brand!
Brand graduated from Alabama State University in Spring 2007 with a B.A. in Business Management. She currently works as a workforce development specialist, also known as a business service representative, for the Department of Workforce. When attending ASU, she was a part Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM) and Phi Beta Lamda (PBL) Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. Brand’s words of wisdom for current students are “If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.  Giving up is not an option. You define your success, keep your eyes on you. And lately, you are beautifully and wonderfully made. Self Love is key because no one will love you more than you love yourself. Give yourself grace, learn the lesson.” 

Let us know who you think should be the next H.O.R.N.E.T. Alumni Spotlight!

Sports | halftime score of ASU and Southern University

Culture | Recap of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance, slide to see the different symbolism used in the show.

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News | Rooted in perseverance, progress, and promise, Alabama State University honors the Marion Nine, William Burns Paterson and the visionaries who built the university’s enduring legacy at its annual Founders’ Day Convocation. Featuring keynote speaker Brandon J. Hurst!

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The Yard | How often do college students have open, judgment-free conversations about sexual health? Not often, but on Tuesday evening, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m., Alabama State University students gathered for RefresHER, an event aimed at breaking the stigma surrounding sexual health education and HIV prevention with open conversations about the topic.

Read more on our website, click the link in our bio or https://asuhornettribune.com/15371/university-news/students-assemble-to-discuss-sexual-health-education-and-hiv-prevention/

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Its Founders week at Alabama State University, time to lock in some knowledge about our campus✨

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The Hornet Tribune | Did you know these fun facts about our university’s newspaper?

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tradition-in-alabama-state-universitys-history/

The Hornet Tribune | Did you know these fun facts about our university’s newspaper?


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Scenes from the Alabama State University District science fair!

🌟 History made! 🌟 Azzie Melton Oliver, an Alabama State University alumna, has been appointed the first Black District Attorney of Montgomery County! 🏛️ Appointed by Governor Kay Ivey, Oliver will finish the term of Daryl Bailey, following his retirement. A 1998 ASU graduate in Criminal Justice, Oliver has spent her career serving Montgomery and is committed to making the capital city safer for all.

“ASU helped me be successful in life and prepared me for law school,” says Oliver. She encourages students to set clear goals and work towards them with determination.

Congrats, Azzie! 🎉

For more details, visit [The Hornet Tribune](https://www.alasu.edu/_qa/news-nov-2024-azzie-oliver.php).

Israeli Airstrike in Central Beirut Kills Hezbollah Spokesman

By Natalie Melzer, Fadi Tawil, and Bassem Mroue | November 17, 2024, 11:59 AM CST

A rare Israeli airstrike in central Beirut has killed Mohammed Afif, the chief spokesman for Hezbollah, according to the militant group. The attack struck the Arab socialist Baath party’s office in a busy area of Beirut, resulting in multiple casualties. Afif, who had become a prominent figure following the escalation of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in September, was actively involved in media efforts after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike.

The Israeli military has not commented on the strike, which comes amid ongoing violence in the region. Earlier, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 12 people. Tensions continue to rise as both Israel and Hezbollah escalate their military actions.

In Israeli domestic politics, Justice Minister Yariv Levin has seized on a flare attack targeting Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence to call for the revival of his controversial judicial overhaul plan. Levin stated that restoring order to Israel’s justice system and law enforcement was necessary to address what he called “anarchy” and attempts to undermine the government. The proposed overhaul, which has sparked massive protests in the past, aims to reduce the power of unelected judges and shift more authority to elected officials. Critics argue it would consolidate power in the hands of Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges.

For more information, visit the official AP News website.

https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-lebanon-hezbollah-iran-060c45c86b937d255270d272590884a6.