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South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor Wednesday, August 24, 2022—a date that will go down in history. President Biden just enacted a plan that would eliminate $10,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers, according to The White House. This is kind of a big deal.  For years, folks have been debating whether or not this is a good idea. Heck, during Biden’s … Continue reading South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness

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People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter, Vol. 2

By: Milena Mata | Contributor   mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Just one year ago, she was solving cold cases in Alabama. Now, she works for the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.  Olivia McCarter is a senior at South Alabama, studying anthropology and criminal justice. Using her talent and hard work to identify homicide victims, McCarter has become very successful at a young age.  McCarter specializes in cold cases involving children. … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter, Vol. 2

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Jaguar Football: A Season Preview

By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor Photo by: Kylie Scioneaux | Contributing Photographer It is that time of the year again folks: football season! The South Alabama Jaguars are gearing up for another season on the gridiron. While head coach Kane Wommack isheading into his second year with the Jaguars, the team is looking to build off some of the success they had last season, … Continue reading Jaguar Football: A Season Preview

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WOW 2022: Starting The Year On The Right Foot 

By: Stephanie Huynh and Brandon Clark Photo by: Michael Dunn, Photographer University departments and various student organizations helped to create yet another successful Week of Welcome and Beyond with activities galore, free food, and even a surprise visit from singer/songwriter Cupid. Week of Welcome, commonly known as “WOW,” is known for providing new and returning students with plenty of guidance, new opportunities to explore all … Continue reading WOW 2022: Starting The Year On The Right Foot 

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A Letter From The Editor

By: Gracie King | Editor In Chief mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Brooke Trochesset | Photographer Hello fellow Jags, and welcome back to campus! My name is Gracie King, and I have the distinct honor and pleasure of serving as The Vanguard’s Editor in Chief.  As I look ahead to the upcoming semester, I can’t help but think of the challenges we face. Freshmen are learning how … Continue reading A Letter From The Editor

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South Students Work Onset Of “Jesus Revolution”

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Several South students got the opportunity to work onset the Erwin Brothers’ newest movie “Jesus Revolution,” which was filmed in the Mobile area in March. The film, which takes place in California during the Christian revival in the 70s hippie era and stars Kelsey Grammar, Grace Barlow and Johnathan … Continue reading South Students Work Onset Of “Jesus Revolution”

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Chris Fischer Concludes Wiese Distinguished Lecture Series

Article and photos by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Chris Fischer, founding chairman of OCEARCH and co-host of the Offshore Adventures TV series, spoke to a room full of educators and students on Thursday, April 21 as the last of the Wiese Distinguished Lecture Series speakers for the 2021-2022 academic year. Co-sponsors for the event were the Dauphin Island Sea Lab Foundation, the Alabama … Continue reading Chris Fischer Concludes Wiese Distinguished Lecture Series

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Political Science Club Hosts Plants and Politics

Article and photo by: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor The Political Science Club held a ‘Plants and Politics’ event on April 20 in the Student Center courtyard to celebrate Earth Day and to raise awareness for the upcoming 2022 elections.  Students that stopped by the booth used the soil and flower seeds provided by the club to make their own small plants as well as receive … Continue reading Political Science Club Hosts Plants and Politics

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Biology Students and Professors Hold Gopher Tortoise Day At Mobile Botanical Gardens

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by Michael Dunn | Photographer The hot weather didn’t stop hundreds of locals from showing up to the Mobile Botanical Gardens to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day on April 23. A fundraising auction held at the event gave attendees a chance to get the right to name the tortoises. The idea to organize gopher tortoise day was started … Continue reading Biology Students and Professors Hold Gopher Tortoise Day At Mobile Botanical Gardens

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USA Opera Theatre Details Preparation for “The Pirates of Penzance”

Article and photos by: Milena Mata | Contributor | mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Directing, conducting, designing, building, sewing. Almost one year of work for two performances.  The USA Opera Theatre performed “The Pirates of Penzance” on April 22 and April 24. “The Pirates of the Penzance” is a comic operetta written by Arthur Sullivan and William Schwenk Gilbert.  The process of working on a production of this size … Continue reading USA Opera Theatre Details Preparation for “The Pirates of Penzance”

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USA Table Tennis Club Hosts First Annual Tournament

Article and photos by: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu If you want a soft serve, you’ll have to go to Dairy Queen. South Alabama’s Table Tennis Club brought the heat at their first annual tournament at the Student Rec Center on April 23rd. With over 30 players from Pensacola, Tuscaloosa, and Birmingham, the tournament featured some of the best in the South.  The … Continue reading USA Table Tennis Club Hosts First Annual Tournament

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Theatre USA To Hold The First Alabama Production of “The Wolves”

By Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Beginning from April 14 and continuing until the 22, USA’s Department of Theatre and Dance will be presenting “The Wolves,” originally created by Sarah Delappe, in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. Directing the performance is Dr. Lars Tatom, Chair & Associate Professor of Theatre. In regards to the play and its planning, … Continue reading Theatre USA To Hold The First Alabama Production of “The Wolves”

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