College
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: Erin Slaughter The warm rays of sunshine beat down on Cristal Martinez’s face as she took in the moment, appreciating her surroundings at Texas Southern University (TSU). It was a brief moment of peace before the demands of her busy day took over. But even in these quiet moments, she said her mind often […]
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 […]
By Jayhlin Rodgers The 2024 Center for Journalism and Democracy (CJD) summit was filled with the distinct chatter of eager HBCU students. Curiousness drove discussions on how Black journalists can dictate their voices within political reporting. “HBCUs must cover political issues because, in this country, being Black is political,” said Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Houston- Texas Southern University’s Career and Professional Development Center has a database filled with scholarships and jobs for TSU students. Here are a few of this week’s highlights: Tips on turning your summer job/internship into a career If you spent the break working on a summer job or an internship and you’re thinking about how to […]
