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Jaguars travel to Southern Miss for the first game of 2020 College Football season

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This year has been difficult for everyone, especially in the world of sports, but there will be some definition of normal returning as college football for the South Alabama Jaguars starts back this Thursday. The Jaguars will be traveling to Hattiesburg, Mississippi to face the Southern Miss Golden Eagles in a pivotal non-conference matchup. The game will be televised … Continue reading Jaguars travel to Southern Miss for the first game of 2020 College Football season

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Student housing complex tries to cover up crime

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Students are concerned with the lack of safety precautions taken at the off-campus student housing complex, The District. Three USA student residents were asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement after a break-in that took place in their home earlier this month, leaving them without irreplaceable valuables.  Sophomore Anne Hadaway explained how she got to her apartment and discovered … Continue reading Student housing complex tries to cover up crime

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Combating COVID-19: New Developments and Resources

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor Recent developments regarding the local response to the pandemic have emerged over the past week.  Alongside Gov. Kay Ivey’s extension of the Alabama public mask ordinance to Oct. 2, as reported by Fox10 News on Aug. 27, South announced the university’s implementation of the Jag Healthcheck and COVID-19 Dashboard on Aug. 25. GuideSafe Jag Healthcheck, according to USA COVID-19 … Continue reading Combating COVID-19: New Developments and Resources

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Judah & The Lion Virtual Concert

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributor Jaguar Productions hosted WOW (Week of Welcome) which offered many virtual activities for students to enjoy, including the highly anticipated Judah & The Lion concert. Students tuned in last Thursday at 7:00 p.m., and a select few got to ask questions in a virtual meet-and-greet with the band members beforehand. The band is no stranger to virtual concerts, due to … Continue reading Judah & The Lion Virtual Concert

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Zoom University: How campus life has changed for student affairs

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor For many students and faculty returning for the fall, Zoom has become an integral part of the everyday campus experience.  Zoom has emerged from its relative obscurity prior to the pandemic earlier this year and rooted itself in the public consciousness as one of the most recognizable communication tools of 2020.   With South’s widespread implementation of the webcam program … Continue reading Zoom University: How campus life has changed for student affairs

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Two Jaguars Selected For Top Watchlist of 2021 Senior Bowl

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This semester, college football is going as planned for multiple teams including the South Alabama Jaguars. This season will be a big season for the Jaguars as a team but there it is a big opportunity for two individuals in their final season. Long-time starters in wide receiver Kawaan Baker and outside linebacker Riley Cole were named by the … Continue reading Two Jaguars Selected For Top Watchlist of 2021 Senior Bowl

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Mental Health at South: Achieving balance in the age of COVID-19

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor On Thursday, Aug. 20,  Amanda Stephens, the area coordinator for Delta Dorm, hosted the third section in a series of virtual discussions called “Being Successful in College”. This event focused on maintaining mental health in a college environment, and was targeted at incoming freshmen during South’s annual Week of Welcome activities. Considering the University’s decision to reopen in the … Continue reading Mental Health at South: Achieving balance in the age of COVID-19

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USA adjusts 2020 Football Schedule and Gameday Procedures

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Each day more conferences and teams make their decisions on the upcoming 2020 college football season because of COVID-19. Most of the power five conferences like the SEC and the Big Ten are making teams play conference-only games with ten games. Other conferences like the Sun Belt Conference are looking to keep their 12-game format. The South Alabama Jaguars … Continue reading USA adjusts 2020 Football Schedule and Gameday Procedures

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GuideSafe at South: COVID-19 Testing for Alabama Colleges

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor With summer coming to an end and fall semester starting soon, South Alabama’s plan regarding testing for COVID-19 became more clear. All students returning to on-campus locations at South will be required to test for COVID-19. Testing will be free for all students and will be funded under the GuideSafe program.  According to an article from AL.com, Alabama … Continue reading GuideSafe at South: COVID-19 Testing for Alabama Colleges

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Jaguars left scrambling to find home-opener for 2020

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It has been a difficult year for the entire world. The sports world is no exception with all sports of little leagues to the professional taking a serious postponement to cancelations. With some sports trying to take off in the best way they can, the NCAA and its conference are taking every measure they can to ensure the participant’s … Continue reading Jaguars left scrambling to find home-opener for 2020

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Coronavirus and Influenza: What We Can Learn from a Past Pandemic

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor OPINION Due to the global reach of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of medical concepts have entrenched themselves into the common vernacular and people’s lifestyles, such as social distancing, flattening the curve, and wearing masks. However, with rising cases nationwide, calls for stricter medical guidelines have increased over recent weeks. On July 15, in the wake of a … Continue reading Coronavirus and Influenza: What We Can Learn from a Past Pandemic

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