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Welcome Almost Home: South Students Living in Hotels While The Landing Finishes Construction

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor The University of South Alabama’s growing campus size has brought many new housing options in the last few years. Along with the new school year came a new type of housing for the university community. The Landing at South is South Alabama’s first student homes. With 3-4 bedroom options, they are described as “upscale student housing.” As most off-campus … Continue reading Welcome Almost Home: South Students Living in Hotels While The Landing Finishes Construction

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South Alabama Jaguars Kick-off 2019 Season with #24 Nebraska

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The day that many people have been waiting for is finally here. College Football season is back. The South Alabama Jaguars returns after going through significant changes in the previous offseason. Head coach Steve Campbell and his Jaguars are looking to make a statement after finishing 3-9 (2-6 in Sun Belt play) last year. South will not have an … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars Kick-off 2019 Season with #24 Nebraska

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South Welcomes LGBTQ+ Students

By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Dozens of students gathered at the Student Center for the LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception last Thursday. A few words from faculty, organizations, and student government association’s president, Sahilee Waitman were given to inform students about resources on campus and allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Rainbow cake, cookies and refreshments were offered to the guests following speeches. Freshman and upperclassmen gathered … Continue reading South Welcomes LGBTQ+ Students

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First Generation Connections

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor South Alabama held the First Generation Meet & Greet, an event that is designed for students to meet other people who are also first-generation students and connect with them on campus. The event featured a brief introduction by Kristi Clayton, Coordinator of Student Academic Success. Dr. Krista Harrell, Title XI Coordinator and Associate Dean of Students gave a personal … Continue reading First Generation Connections

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Students Trade T-Shirts for Jag Gear

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor You’re getting ready for your first day of college classes at South, digging through your dresser for just the right outfit to find that your only collegiate shirts are from a different college. The T-Shirt trade encourages students to bring their old collegiate shirts and trade them in for a South Alabama shirt, free of charge. The T-Shirt trade … Continue reading Students Trade T-Shirts for Jag Gear

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The University of South Alabama: Home Away From Home

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Last week, new and returning students moved into their new apartment or dorm to attend the University of South Alabama. What’s it like having a new home away from home? Whether you’re coming from across the country or 15 minutes away, being away from home means finding your new comfort zone and exploring new things to help you … Continue reading The University of South Alabama: Home Away From Home

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Move In Day at South Alabama

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Photos by: Martyce Allen | Reporter More than 1,000 new freshmen move into their dorms to begin the next chapter of their lives. Move-in day kicks off South Alabama’s Week of Welcome, two weeks of special events throughout campus. USA faculty, staff and returning students unloaded vehicles and carried belongings to the freshmen’s new room. Students moved into … Continue reading Move In Day at South Alabama

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Hancock Whitney Stadium Shows Progress

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Hancock Whitney Stadium is on time and on budget for the Fall 2020 football season for the South Alabama Jaguars according to administration officials. Several amenities will be added to the site including LED lights, Wi-Fi in designated areas, elevators accessible to all levels, universal ADA seating, an apparel store with jag gear and more. The stadium will … Continue reading Hancock Whitney Stadium Shows Progress

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Nick Lawkis Named Executive Director for Government Relations

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The University of South Alabama has named Nick Lawkis to the position of executive director for USA’s Office of Government Relations. Lawkis has served in several roles in USA’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations from 2011 to 2015. He has been associate director since 2015 and was named interim executive director in February. Lawkis has an undergraduate … Continue reading Nick Lawkis Named Executive Director for Government Relations

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Hancock Whitney Stadium to Serve Alcohol

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Ladd-Peebles Stadium, USA’s current home football stadium, serves alcohol at home games to students and fans that are over the age of 21. Hancock Whitney Stadium will be South Alabama’s first football stadium that will open in Fall 2020. The University of South Alabama is a “dry” campus, simply meaning alcohol sales are not allowed to be sold … Continue reading Hancock Whitney Stadium to Serve Alcohol

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Board of Trustees Introduce Student Payment Plan

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The University of South Alabama Board of Trustees approved the decision to create a payment plan for students along with no increase in tuition for the 2019-2020 school year. USA students will now have the option to pay off their account bill including tuition, fees, and housing and dining rates throughout the semester. The student payment plan will … Continue reading Board of Trustees Introduce Student Payment Plan

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Putting the Brakes on Out-of-Zone Parking

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The University of South Alabama Police Department rolled out many changes to the parking and ticketing system over the past semesters. This included an increase in ticket prices and an increase in hang tag prices for some faculty. “The price of tickets and hang tags were lagging behind our peer universities like Troy and other similar sized schools,” USAPD … Continue reading Putting the Brakes on Out-of-Zone Parking

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