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Internationals Stranded by Pandemic

By: Sarah Patterson and Lindsey Farni Contributors: Emily Bailey and Justin Paxton Eight months into the pandemic, the lives of South’s international students continue to be upended by travel bans, quarantines, and the inability to work off campus. Many international students’ challenges were due to their countries’ economies shutting down and flights home being canceled, said Heather Nix, director of International Admission and Student Programs. … Continue reading Internationals Stranded by Pandemic

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Athletes play on despite risks

By: Gabrielle Ducote and Tamarcus Lang Photo by: Michael Hanich COVID-19’s impact on college football is well-known, but athletes in other contact sports like women’s soccer and men’s basketball are being deeply affected.  After waiting for their schedule, the USA women’s soccer team finally kicked off their season on Sept. 6, almost a month later than normal. Despite the delay, the team is currently 5-3 … Continue reading Athletes play on despite risks

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Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Last Saturday, you might have noticed something different from the South Alabama Jaguars’ jerseys in their 30-20 home win of the Texas State Bobcats. Several players from the starting quarterback in Desmond Trotter to the backups and non-dressed players on the sidelines had a special message on the jerseys where their names usually … Continue reading Jaguars Football Continues to Voice Advocacy for Social Justice

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Jaguars Volleyball lose all three games in series against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The South Alabama Jaguars Volleyball team was on a significant four-game win streak after starting the season 0-5. Following a losing streak and winning streak, the Jaguars were looking to continue their winning ways as they had to host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in a three-match event over two days, Thursday, Oct. 15, and Friday, Oct. 16. This would … Continue reading Jaguars Volleyball lose all three games in series against Coastal Carolina Chanticleers

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A Conversation With Award-Winning Filmmaker

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor On Thursday, Oct.15, the McCall Library, alongside other community partners, hosted a virtual conversation with film director Roberta Grossman where she answered questions about her award-winning documentary, “Who Will Write Our History?” based on Samuel Kassow’s book of the same name. Grossman is an award-winning filmmaker with a passion for history and social justice, who has written, directed, and produced … Continue reading A Conversation With Award-Winning Filmmaker

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Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photos by: Micheal Dunn | Photographer It has been more than three weeks since the South Alabama Jaguars took the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Last Saturday was a new start for the Jaguars as they played their first Sun Belt Conference game against the Texas State Bobcats game. The Jaguars’ new start was a great start as they … Continue reading Jaguars Football Start Sun Belt Play with a 30-20 win over Texas State

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Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer OPINION COVID-19’s impact on South and the local area remains strong, even if its effects on students’ day-to-day lives have become old news.  Even late into 2020, tough decisions have to be made to accommodate public safety.  On Oct. 9 of 2020, South announced that the fall semester’s commencement ceremony will take place … Continue reading Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

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Has Coronavirus Killed the Movie Theater?

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor The coronavirus pandemic has massively impacted the movie theater industry in 2020, as social distancing guidelines caused films to halt production and cinemas to close. With the rise of video-on-demand streaming services, many wonder what this will mean for the future of the movie theater. Before COVID-19 shook the world, the movie theater industry was already experiencing dramatic change. According … Continue reading Has Coronavirus Killed the Movie Theater?

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Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor 2020 has been a disastrous year for everyone globally with COVID-19, systematic racism, and natural disasters. Still, people are pressing on to make the better of these unfortunate situations. Classes, athletic events, and clubs took a big hit in participation, and the university altered students’ graduation dates in numerous ways. Some students, both in undergraduate and graduate levels, had … Continue reading Overview South Alabama’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies and their Rivalry game with Troy

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COVID in the White House

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor  It doesn’t matter who you are, COVID doesn’t discriminate. Recently, the White House reported numerous positive coronavirus cases. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for the virus, along with 20 people in Trump’s inner circle. Trump was hospitalized and treated for a few days at the Walter Reed military hospital. The positive test’s timing shows … Continue reading COVID in the White House

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South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After not playing for more than three weeks, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-2) will be back in Hancock Whitney Stadium this Saturday as they start Sun Belt Conference play against the Texas State Bobcats (1-4; 1-1 in Sun Belt play). Last year, the Jaguars traveled to San Marcos, Texas, as they lost 30-28 in quarterback Desmond Trotter’s first-ever start … Continue reading South Alabama football opens as a three-point favor over Texas State

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Former director of student media charged with theft

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Campus police charged the former student media director with theft last week after she was terminated from her job, university officials said.  Heather Leigh Stanley, 42, was arrested and charged with first-degree theft of property by University of South Alabama Police and transported to Mobile County Metro Jail, where she was booked and released.  A first-degree theft charge … Continue reading Former director of student media charged with theft

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