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Coal+ fire + water = electricity: Danger to Mobile River

By: Emily Bailey | Contributor Photo credit: Mobile Baykeeper Toxic coal ash from an Alabama Power plant continues to leech into Mobile River, and residents have one more day to sign a petition urging the state to order an excavation and cleanup. The 21 million tons of ash, a byproduct of the coal-burning process that provides electricity to the Mobile region, is mixed with water … Continue reading Coal+ fire + water = electricity: Danger to Mobile River

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Gun Control: The Debate begins again

By: Lucas Green | Contributor The debate over gun control laws has almost become a yearly tradition as the argument rears its ugly head again over the past two weeks. This time the debate was sparked following the tragic mass shootings in Boulder, CO., and Atlanta, GA., that left 18 people dead. Gun control legislation has been one of the hottest button topics in politics … Continue reading Gun Control: The Debate begins again

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Covid Vaccines Available Through USA Health

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor Ready to enjoy the summer free from the stress of Covid-19? The USA Health Center is taking applications for South students to receive the Pfizer strain of the Covid vaccine.  This strain requires taking two shots at least 21 days apart according to the CDC. The vaccine which was previously available to students with pre-existing conditions and essential workers … Continue reading Covid Vaccines Available Through USA Health

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SpaceX announces University of South Alabama as first school on Mars

By: Lucas Green The colonization of Mars is inevitable as the interest in the red planet and commercial space travel continue to grow. When colonization does finally happen, there will eventually arise the need for primary schools and Universities on Mars. Students raised on Mars will become so adapted to the environment of the red planet they will have significant issues living on Earth if … Continue reading SpaceX announces University of South Alabama as first school on Mars

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Men’s Baseball Holds on to a Five Game Streak

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn On March 28, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s baseball team faced Northwestern State at Stanky Field in Mobile, AL. The Jaguars won over NSU 12-1.  South Alabama jumped out to a four-run lead in the top of the first inning. Junior Cameron Tissue drew a leadoff walk to start the game and scored one batter … Continue reading Men’s Baseball Holds on to a Five Game Streak

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Unclogging the Suez Canal Crisis

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor Image courtesy of WIRED.com The Suez Canal is one of the world’s largest international waterways, but traffic was recently brought to a screeching halt.  On March 23, the Ever Given shipping vessel ran aground into the side of the canal and horizontally blocked the entire channel. According to the BBC, the vessel left 369 ships waiting for the … Continue reading Unclogging the Suez Canal Crisis

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Education Worldwide: Literacy and Service Lead The Conversation at South

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo Courtesy of Movemeback.  On March 25, Laureen Fregeau of the University of South Alabama hosted a live conversation with Dr. Kimberly Smith about distributing literature and the power of reading to children internationally.  Smith is a professor from Brewton, Alabama, helping to bring quality education to children from conflict-ridden countries and refugee communities for decades.  Having served as … Continue reading Education Worldwide: Literacy and Service Lead The Conversation at South

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Service where it’s needed most: The Peace Corps Speaks At South

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo courtesy of The New School. On March 19, Laureen Fregeau of the University of South Alabama hosted a live discussion with multiple representatives of the Peace Corps in celebration of Women’s History Month.  The Peace Corps is a government-run organization that sends hundreds of American volunteers annually to underprivileged countries worldwide to assist in the service industries– mainly … Continue reading Service where it’s needed most: The Peace Corps Speaks At South

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Asian-American Hate Crimes Finally in the Spotlight

By: Lucas Green | Contributor The rise of the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a new kind of stress for many Americans across the country. COVID-19 has repeatedly been called names such as the “China Virus” and “Kung Flu,” obviously racially insensitive remarks, but for some Americans, it gave them a target for their stress, and it turned into hate. Over the past year, hate crimes … Continue reading Asian-American Hate Crimes Finally in the Spotlight

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Women’s Softball defeats Coastal Carolina

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn On March 21, the South Alabama Jaguars Women’s softball team faced Coastal Carolina at Stanky Field in Mobile, AL. The Jaguars won over the Coastal 11-1 Sunday afternoon.  Sophomore Shelby Sloan led the club at the plate as the redshirt freshman was 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored and a RBI. Senior Abby Krzywiecki, … Continue reading Women’s Softball defeats Coastal Carolina

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President Biden’s Stimulus Relief is On The Way

By: Lucas Green | Contributor President Joe Biden signed the third Covid-19 relief bill, worth $1.9 trillion, on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This stimulus package expands the number of Americans who can benefit from the bill and places more significant restrictions on the upper limits of who can receive support. Even with the increased limits, around 90% of American households can expect to receive some … Continue reading President Biden’s Stimulus Relief is On The Way

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Men’s Baseball falls to Gamecocks

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn On March 12, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s baseball team faced the Jacksonville State Gamecocks for game one at Stanky Field in Mobile, AL. The Gamecocks won over the Jaguars 11-2 Friday night.  Senior Michael Sandle’s hit streak and on-base streak were snapped at five games apiece. Right-handed reliever freshman Cade Henry made his Jaguar … Continue reading Men’s Baseball falls to Gamecocks

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