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Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer Students returning to classes this semester after nearly a year of online instruction may not recognize some new modifications brought about during COVID-19. Though the pandemic is still an ongoing issue for the University, many programs and departments have gone through some serious renovations to make campus a better place for students. … Continue reading Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

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Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

By: Kenyan Carter | Staff Writer | Photo Source: Mobile City Gov Mobile county held its 2021 municipal election on Friday Aug. 24. The races included incumbent mayor Sandy Stimpson running for reelection and seven city council seats up for grabs.  Stimpson won reelection by a large margin getting 62 percent of the vote share according to WKRG news. Stimpson was followed by Councilman Fred … Continue reading Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

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A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Jaguars website A lawsuit filed on Aug. 31 against former volleyball head coach Alexis Meeks-Rydell alleges that she had a reputation of harassment at her various positions prior to being appointed head coach at South Alabama. Meeks-Rydell acted as assistant coach and then head coach at the University of West Alabama before … Continue reading A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

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Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer The University of South Alabama defense surrendered less than 300 yards of offense while forcing four turnovers in a 31-7 season-opening non-conference football victory over Southern Mississippi at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time the Jags have claimed their opening game of the season in consecutive years since … Continue reading Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

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COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Featured Image Source: WKRG Mobile is in the middle of a COVID surge and South Alabama is feeling the effects. The university COVID dashboard shows 263 total cases since Aug. 7 among staff and students. This time last year, there were 41 total cases detected by the Student Health Center, demonstrating the severity of this surge. Mobile county itself … Continue reading COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

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BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Athletics Two former South Alabama women’s volleyball players have filed a lawsuit against former head coach, Alexis Meeks-Rydell, according to a press release issued Sep. 2. Rachael DeMarcus and Alexis Silver came to South in 2018 and allege that they suffered sexual harassment and physical, emotional and mental abuse from their coach. … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

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People of South, Featuring Professor George Bovenizer

By: Gracie King  | Feature Editor | From its humble beginnings as one of the first universities in the south to integrate, the University of South Alabama is now home to one of the most diverse student and faculty populations that you could hope to find. Track stars and professors alike have come from all walks of life to make South the campus it is today. … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Professor George Bovenizer

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In Memory of Randy Moon

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: JD Byars Randy Moon, the Associate Vice President of Finance and Administration for Facilities and Construction, died on Friday, Aug. 20, at age 63. Moon joined South in 2010 and managed many projects for the university. Perhaps most notably, Moon played a large role in bringing Hancock Whitney Stadium to South Alabama’s campus. “In … Continue reading In Memory of Randy Moon

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Yik Yak is Back

By: Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: Yik Yak’s Twitter Yes, those words just appeared in that order and the world may be worse off for it. Once again, the chaos of this Tennessee-based anonymous social media platform is available for download.  The app was re-debuted on Aug. 16 with new community guidelines posted on their site along with an updated terms of … Continue reading Yik Yak is Back

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Back(ordered) to School: Students Experience Textbook Delays

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: USA Bookstore Facebook page The commencement of the fall semester brings about the usual hustle and bustle of campus life. In these first weeks of school, the USA bookstore is busier than ever as many students experience delayed textbook orders. “I walked in the first day or two of class and the line was … Continue reading Back(ordered) to School: Students Experience Textbook Delays

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Get On Board – In Person

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu One of the perks of having a semi-normal semester is the chance for student organizations to be more visible on campus and for new students to get involved more easily. Get On Board Day was put on by the Office of Student Activities and held in the Student Center on Aug. 25 and 26, in-person for … Continue reading Get On Board – In Person

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Jaguars Football Second Fall Scrimmage

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer The University of South Alabama football team held their second fall scrimmage on Saturday, August 21, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. This was the last of two scheduled scrimmages for the fall.  South will begin preparations for its season-opening match-up against Southern Mississippi with a practice on Monday morning. The play of the … Continue reading Jaguars Football Second Fall Scrimmage

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