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COVID-19’s Impact on South Alabama’s Winter and Spring Sports

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The sports world has been impacted drastically by the effects of COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus. March is usually a time for some of sports’ most anticipated events like the start of baseball season and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s National Basketball Tournament. Just when the world of college sports was getting to be busy, the impact of the coronavirus … Continue reading COVID-19’s Impact on South Alabama’s Winter and Spring Sports

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Thank you, grocery store workers

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Not all heroes wear capes, in this case, they are dealing with panicked customers in the middle of a pandemic. The novel coronavirus outbreak has affected every U.S. state and shut down nearly all businesses in the country–except for grocery stores.  With the fear of grocery stores eventually closing, shoppers are crowding stores and stocking up on necessities … Continue reading Thank you, grocery store workers

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Students displaced after campus shutdown

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor South Alabama students, along with most of the world, have had their lives turned upside down in the last week in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the campus-wide shutdown, many students have had to return to their homes leaving behind friends, jobs, classes and much more.  Students who lived on campus are required to move out soon, as … Continue reading Students displaced after campus shutdown

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USA men’s basketball beats Texas State 58-54 on Senior Night; ready for the conference tournament

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It was ‘do or die’ time for the South Alabama Jaguars men’s basketball team last Tuesday night in their regular-season finale. The Jaguars (19-11; 12-7 in Sun Belt Conference play) hosted the Texas State Bobcats (20-10; 13-6) in the Mitchell Center. The Jaguars were putting an eight-game win streak on the line on Tuesday. Both the Jaguars and the … Continue reading USA men’s basketball beats Texas State 58-54 on Senior Night; ready for the conference tournament

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Women’s Jags Basketball loses in comeback from Troy Trojans 77-73

By: Christian Hinkel | Contributing Writer For the second time this season, the South Alabama Women’s basketball team fell to the hands of the Troy Trojans last Saturday in the double-header with Troy. The Jaguars held a tight game against the Trojans, who had the far superior winning record. Despite the loss, the Jaguars put up a four-quarter fight and gave the Trojans all they … Continue reading Women’s Jags Basketball loses in comeback from Troy Trojans 77-73

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South Alabama men’s basketball dominates Troy; ready to face Texas State

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor March Madness is coming. With the madness comes the chase for every teams’ two important goals, a conference tournament championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The South Alabama men’s basketball team has come a long way from underperforming expectations at the beginning of the season to account for six straight wins with four of them on the … Continue reading South Alabama men’s basketball dominates Troy; ready to face Texas State

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Eyes on the Road

By: Parker Roach | Contributing Writer OPINION “I’m just going across campus.” The quote above may not be said aloud, but it is often thought by students as they get in their cars with the intent of driving to one of their classes or to an organization. The idea of “casual driving” is one that is prevalent in today’s society. The Association for Safe International … Continue reading Eyes on the Road

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Jekyll and Hyde: A Night of Intrigue

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Many people are familiar with the iconic story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and USA theatre students are no different. The past two weekends, Thursday through Saturday, have boasted showings of the play version of this twisted tale. Showings began at 7:30 pm with a Saturday matinee showing at 2 p.m.  This play was based on the novella … Continue reading Jekyll and Hyde: A Night of Intrigue

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Jaguar Production’s Headphone Glow Party

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Jaguar Productions hosted the Headphone Glow Party, one of their most anticipated events, on Thursday evening in the Student Center. Students waited outside of the ballroom excitedly as members of JP handed out glow sticks, necklaces, bracelets, and rings in bright, neon colors. The ballroom was quickly filled as the students collected their headphones and joined the crowd for … Continue reading Jaguar Production’s Headphone Glow Party

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Muslim Student Association Gets Social

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Feb. 27, the Muslim Student Association held an open social in the Marx Library. The MSA’s goal was to create a comfortable space for students to come and get to know more about the organization, its members, and Islam in general. Zara Ijaz, president of the MSA, discussed organizing the casual setting of the social as opposed to … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Gets Social

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WOKE General Body Meeting

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer W.O.K.E. shared an evening of laughter, serious discussion, and eye-opening perspectives as students of all nationalities and ethnicities gathered in the Humanities building for a general meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 18th.  Students were asked a series of questions about stereotypes and assumptions and were told to sit down in desks placed in the middle of the room if they … Continue reading WOKE General Body Meeting

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Black Mental Health and Generational Trauma

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Black Student Union and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority presented another edition of the Mind over Matter mental health series on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Mind over Matter is a program that discusses mental health issues with South Alabama students. Tuesday’s mental health series was the Black History Edition in acknowledgment of Black History Month.  Bri Burrell, the Vice President … Continue reading Black Mental Health and Generational Trauma

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