By: Richard Narramore “I think South is in this space of really embracing change and I think our university SGA president should reflect that,” Sahilee Waitman said. “We’ve only had two female black presidents in 50 plus years, and I am the second one.” Waitman was recently elected to serve as the SGA president for the 2019-2020 year. The win carries more than meets the … Continue reading Meeting Sahilee Waitman
By: Nolan Kolita | Contributing Writer South Alabama Women’s Golf won their second Sun Belt Conference Championship, the first since 1997, Wednesday, April 17. With the championship win, the Jags secured a spot in the NCAA regional, their first in program history. The team finished with a season-low combined score of 877 at the LPGA International – Hills Course in Daytona Beach Florida. Notable performances … Continue reading Women’s Golf Headed to NCAA Regional for the First Time
By: Richard Narramore | EIC University of South Alabama Alumnus Andrew Conniff recently took home the award for the 2019 Photojournalist of the Year from the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Conniff’s work revolves around people affected by the situations they face and compelling viewers to care about the situation and the character. However, Conniff almost didn’t submit his work to be considered but is now glad … Continue reading USA Alumnus Wins Photojournalist of The Year
By: Sydney McDonald | Reporter College students are among some of the most stressed individuals you can happen upon. Moving away from family for the first time, having an increased academic workload, along with jobs and extracurricular activities, college can be a little (okay, maybe very) overwhelming. Feeling lonely and unincluded during this time can make you feel even worse, but do not worry, man’s … Continue reading Puppy Love: Putting A Pause on Anxiety
By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The University of South Alabama College of Engineering celebrated 50 years of engineering at the University of South Alabama Saturday, April 13. Professional leaders, distinguished students, alumni, faculty and staff were all in attendance. Special guests included USA President Dr. Tony Waldrop, Industrial Advisory Board Chair Tom Perrine and Mobile Chamber of Commerce president Bill Sisson. “As I talk … Continue reading Shelby Celebrates 50 Years of Engineering
Senioritis infects Class of 2019 By: Akievia McFarland | Contributing Writer As I write this article, I can feel it. It’s creeping through my fingers, moving up my arms, and trickling down my back. It’s tense and agonizing. It’s whispering for me to say, “Oh, forget this,” and to just stop typing where I am now. What’s ailing me is a case of matter over … Continue reading Senioritis: The Causes, the Symptoms and the Cure
By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The University of South Alabama Engineering Senior Design Symposium is today, Tuesday, April 16 in the Student Center. This is open to the public and provides a chance to see what research USA’s senior engineering students have worked on since August 2018 as their final pre-graduation project. Research posters will be set up throughout the Student Center starting at … Continue reading Senior Design Symposium
By: Sydney McDonald | Reporter If you are lacking a little color in your life South Alabama’s Intramural Fields were the place to be on Saturday, April 6. The Indian Student Association brought the celebration of Holi Festival to South Alabama’s Intramural fields. With the help of sponsors like USA, SGA and Global USA, there were many games, activities and even traditional Indian cuisine. Holi … Continue reading A Celebration of Colors and Diversity
The University of South Alabama SGA is currently holding elections for 2019-2020 SGA officers and senators. Students can cast their ballot by following a link provided to them through an email sent from SGA. Below is a list of candidates running for SGA officer positions along with their platforms. Ballots are due tomorrow, April 3, by 3 p.m. Presidential Candidates Dylan Cox Experience: Arts & … Continue reading SGA 2019-2020 Officer Elections
By Ebonee Burrell | Reporter The Black Student Union presented Mind Over Matter, a mental health series, which focuses on mental health issues for students at the University of South Alabama. Mind Over Matter consisted of three parts: We Matter, He Matters and She Matters. Its goal is to break the stigma of mental illnesses in men and women. Students openly discussed how to deal … Continue reading Mind Over Matter
By: Kenyan Carter | Web Editor The Muslim Student Association at the University of South Alabama hosted its first all-women panel at the Marx Library on March 28. The event “Women in Hijab” discussed the ideology behind the hijab. The MSA provided an avenue for non-Muslim students to learn about Islam and interact face-to-face with the university’s Islamic community. Zara Ijaz, the organizer of the … Continue reading Muslim Student Association Holds All-Women Panel
By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor Coca-Cola arrived at the USA campus with a six-hour launch party today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Student Center Amphitheater. “There is no specific schedule of events,” Dr. Christina Cleveland, Assistant Vice President Auxiliary Services, said. “The only scheduled participation I am aware of will be for the USA Cheerleaders and Miss Pawla who will attend … Continue reading Coca-Cola Launch Party Today
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