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By: Erin Slaughter In the heart of the Third Ward, she sat in her living room, golden sunlight spilling across the floor. Her patience was as thick as the black-and-gray dreadlocks woven intricately down her back. Her music students were running late for practice, leaving her a brief moment of stillness to reflect on the […]
By: Paris Blaylock Still adorned in her white lab coat, her class had just ended. Though winded from the energy required to teach, she maintained a calm and professional composure. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio, she earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from Alabama A&M University. Sha’awn Gilbert is pursuing her master’s in Biology at Texas […]
By: KTSU2 Reporter Jourdan Mathis Texas Southern University (TSU) students demystified the underlying messages behind Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, unpacking its powerful messaging and cultural significance. Lamar, known for his conscious raps and activism through performance, took the stage to deliver a performance that centered around elements of American symbolism and patriotic […]
By: Erin Slaughter Vibrant colors, curls, and bold Black girl hairstyles adorn the Tiger Walk at Texas Southern University (TSU) as the new semester kicks off. At TSU, young Black women proudly wear their hair as a powerful declaration of individuality, comfortability, and identity. Dayja Saures, a recent graduate of the Thurgood Marshall School of […]
As I stood on the far left of the stage, less than 100 feet from where the Vice President soon took the platform, my heart races with anticipation. I held my camera in one hand and my phone in the other, determined not to miss a single, pivotal moment. Nearby, a rally staff member urged me […]
By: Paris Blaylock Lassoes, cowboy hats and saddles were mounted next to three leather couches on the stage in Sawyer Auditorium. Moments later those seats would be filled with legends from the realm of Black cowboys. From bull riders to stock contractors, professionals shared insights on the challenges of race and gender in the realm […]
By: Jayhlin Rodgers Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris reached millions in their first face-to-face presidential debate. “The debate was very intense,” said Andrea Taylor, junior Radio, Television and Film (RTF) major. The debate, live broadcasted, reached 57.7 million homes and touched on topics revolving abortion, immigration, the economy, and foreign policy. […]
By: Jayhlin Rodgers The glaring lights of Texas Southern University’s dressing rooms shined brightly on the 2024-25 Mister and Miss Residential Life and Housing (RLH) pageant. “Yeah, the lighting in here is great,” said an excited Artist Tyson, a junior political science major and newly crowned Mister RLH. This was Tyson’s first time competing in […]
By: Shaneece Flax The initial presidential debate unfolded, and students from Texas Southern University (TSU) gathered for a viewing party at the Ensemble Theatre in Houston, Texas, on Sep. 10, 8 pm. Students who attended the watch party expressed significant concerns about the responses given by both candidates to the questions posed. “Clearly Harris answered […]
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 […]
