The Vanguard Tries: On-Campus Food Trucks
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Category: Columns
The Menu (2022): Movie Review
By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer | Disclaimer: None of my criticism is meant to tear down the creators, writers, or actors involved. With that being said, here is my take on The Menu by Searchlight Pictures and the horror genre as a whole. Overall Rating: 3/10 Before you come for my head, I have my reasons for this low rating. I can say there … Continue reading The Menu (2022): Movie Review
Hocus Pocus 2: Movie Review
By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Disney Plus This movie is the long-awaited sequel to the original Hocus Pocus made in 1993. The familiar faces and music bring a wave of nostalgia, especially for any huge Disney fans. This movie is perfect to watch with the whole family, sitting down with some warm cider and popcorn, especially on Halloween night. Overview: Three … Continue reading Hocus Pocus 2: Movie Review
Fresh(2022) Movie Review
By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of IMDb Mimi Cave’s directorial debut, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, was released to Hulu on March 4, 2022. As a psychological thriller, it’s the perfect movie to watch with some friends, a little hot chocolate, and a cozy blanket. Overview: Two best friends take down a serial cannibalist with setbacks and a slippery slope of … Continue reading Fresh(2022) Movie Review
The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room
Photo and Story By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Red Room of Satori Coffee House is certainly intimate, but not for the reasons you may be thinking. The Red Room is Satori’s iconic listening space for performers and guests to connect with one another through a shared love of music. On September 30, 2022, the Red Room was open for the first … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room
The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry
Article and photo by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Food insecurity is a known issue on university campuses across the nation. According to a survey conducted by The Hope Center, around 29% of respondents who attended a four-year university experienced food insecurity. Unfortunately, it’s common for college students to skip meals in order to save money. South Alabama’s on-campus food pantry, JagPantry, is located … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry
The Vanguard Tries: Mardi Gras-Themed Food
By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos by: Michael Dunn | Photographer When people think of Mardi Gras food, two things come to mind: king cake and Moon Pies. The staff at The Vanguard decided to try these things and few other less conventional Mardi Gras foods to let you know what’s worth trying and what’s not. Zapp’s King Cake Puffs … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Mardi Gras-Themed Food
The Vanguard Tries: Intramural Dodgeball
By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Dodgeball is a unique sport that involves throwing, dodging, aiming and a tiny bit of running. I’m not the greatest at any of these things, but that didn’t stop me from registering my own team for the Spring 2022 season of intramurals. South uses IMLeagues to create teams for all of the intramural sports, schedule games, keep scores … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Intramural Dodgeball
The Vanguard Tries: Prowler Bowls
By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo courtesy of Shipley Zimlich In the Rec Center, just past the front desk and through the double doors, there is a smoothie bar. Prowler Bowls is a little known spot on campus that has a little bit of something for everyone. As a commuter student, I never really ventured into the Rec Center before. Typically, when I’m on campus, … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Prowler Bowls
The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center
Article and photo by: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Saturday morning is made for many things: sleeping in, going out to brunch, unwinding from the previous week. Last Saturday morning was made for something different: spin class at the Rec Center. In the wintertime, I typically like to go the “sleep-in-and-stay-at-home-where-its-warm” route whenever possible. However, in the name of fitness (and … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center
GAME REVIEW: Metroid Dread (2021) – Challenging, Nostalgic and Amazing
By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo credit: Perfectly Nintendo Have you ever heard of the video game subgenre called Metroidvania? It is a subgenre of games that combine 2D platformers and role playing games (RPGs). This genre alone is excellent and paved the way for many successful games that are still talked about today. Metroidvania originated from two classic games: “Super Metroid (1994)” and “Castlevania: … Continue reading GAME REVIEW: Metroid Dread (2021) – Challenging, Nostalgic and Amazing
MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece
By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo credit: Cinema Daily U.S. I’ve always loved Ridley Scott, and I’ve always considered him to be one of the greatest directors ever. He has made some of my favorite movies, the kind that made him very influential across numerous movie genres. “The Last Duel” is Scott’s latest movie, and this movie might just be one of the greatest things … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece
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