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By Shaneece Flax One week after the general election on November 5, Houston Ethnic Media held a high-stakes virtual discussion with local thought leaders on the implications of the 2024 presidential election results. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed policies, particularly immigration, were emphasized during the November 12 Zoom talk. Kristin Etter, director of policy and legal […]
By Paris Blaylock Chants of “Tigers vote! Tigers vote!” echoed down the Tiger Walk as Texas Southern University’s sorority and fraternity members marched to the polls at the Recreation Center on Election Day. Signs decorated with “Vote” dotted the herd of the students who made their way to the polls with TSU’s Greek life at […]
By Shaneece Flax Community members and candidates for office amassed on Saturday, Oct. 12 at the University of Houston in Sugar Land for the Fort Bend Candidate Forum hosted by Emgage and Baker Ripley, and a host of partner organizations, to participate in a non- partisan discussion before the election season. Candidates ranged from the […]
By: KTSU2 Reporter Erin Slaughter During a three-day writing boot camp organized by the Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD), Texas Southern University (TSU) students seized the opportunity to refine their skills in preparation for the upcoming investigative reporting course. The goal of the writing boot camp was to enhance students’ skills and ensure their […]
By: Erin Slaughter On April 25, Texas Southern University (TSU) announced James Crawford III, a distinguished serviceman and trusted advisor to world leaders, as the sole finalist for its presidency, marking a pivotal moment in the university’s journey toward a new era of leadership. Following the announcement, Crawford, a retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral with […]
Texas Southern University graduate student Koran “KC” Cooper took center stage at the 2024 Grammy Awards, capturing news headlining footage and leaving a mark on the music industry and peers he encountered. Despite facing initial adversities, including losing his laptop upon arrival in California, Cooper’s resilience and determination propelled him towards unforgettable experiences and meaningful […]
Texas Southern University students still can’t get over the huge news they received this month. On April 11, TSU was announced as the first-place winner in the March Madness NBCU Academy Next Level Summit Registration contest. The competition saw TSU compete against 45 schools across the country, that were partnered with NBCU Academy. Whoever registered the most students into the aforementioned program, would win the grand prize, […]
Each student received $1,000 through the SOC scholarship initiative Scholarships alleviate financial stress and contribute to academic success, degree completion, and equitable access to education, according to experts in higher education. They are a valuable resource for college students, opening doors that might otherwise remain closed due to financial barriers. The 2024 CommWeek – the […]
Texas Southern University’s School of Communication hosts its annual conference April 5-12 in the MLK building. The focus this year is amplifying diverse voices in media and communication. Some of the nation’s top journalists, academics, filmmakers, musicians, content creators, and more will be at the university. They will share their perspectives on how the academy, […]
If you ever doubted the legitimacy or importance of gaming in 2024, then you should be introduced to a group of five Texas Southern University students. Through the power of gaming, they just earned $100,000 in one month. These five trailblazing students participated in the “Mountain Dew Real Change Challenge” in Atlanta, Ga. in October. […]
