Dr. John Steadman is Stepping Down as Dean

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor “I’ve had a good run as dean, but I think that it may be time for someone new to step in and take the position,” College of Engineering Dean Dr. John Steadman said. Steadman announced he plans to step down as dean and looks forward to returning to a tenured, full-time teaching position in August after his long service. … Continue reading Dr. John Steadman is Stepping Down as Dean

Women’s Sports Deserve More Applause

By: Nolan Kotila | Contributing Writer Opinion When most people think about sports at the University of South Alabama they think of football, baseball or maybe men’s basketball. What gets glossed over are the sports played by strong young women who are argumentatively more fun to watch at times. The way female athletes interact with their fans makes the experience of attending a game feel … Continue reading Women’s Sports Deserve More Applause

South advances in Sun Belt Tournament

By: Charles Harrison and Richard Narramore | Sports Editor and EIC Despite redshirt sophomore Savannah Jones’ absence on the court, USA pushed through with a 12-point win over no. 10 Louisiana-Lafayette. Alexis Sykes started the game with a successful three-pointer and finished the game with a total of 15 points on the scoreboard. Jones was suspended indefinitely for violation of team rules. Kennedi Centers was … Continue reading South advances in Sun Belt Tournament

LimeBike deal goes south at USA

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The bike-share company Lime has informed the University of South Alabama that it plans to cease operations on the USA campus by March 15, 2019, according to Associate Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator Dr. Krista Harrell. “We have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with Lime and thank them for serving our campus community during this academic year,” … Continue reading LimeBike deal goes south at USA

USA instructor Andrew Hongo brings home Emmy award

By: Richard Narramore | EIC “To know I have the capability to be a journalist at the highest level and be recognised for that, it does make me want to push harder and push for excellence in all the stories I do,” Andrew Hongo, an instructor at the University of South Alabama, said about winning his first Emmy. “However, for me, the motivation has primarily … Continue reading USA instructor Andrew Hongo brings home Emmy award

Anti-Semitism On The Rise

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The Anti-Defamation League found that the number of anti-Semitic incidents in the U.S. had the largest single-year increase on record and the second highest number reported since ADL started tracking such data in 1979, rising 57 percent in 2017. “… The norm has been relatively high antisemitism and anti-Jewish animus while the relative period of tranquility in the late … Continue reading Anti-Semitism On The Rise

50 Year Celebration at Shelby

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor The University of South Alabama will be celebrating 50 years of engineering at Shelby Hall on April 13, 2019. “This signature event will honor the engineering profession, the College, and the world of difference engineers make in Mobile and beyond,” southalabama.edu states. USA College of Engineering will be honoring esteemed guests and encourages nominations for anyone who has had … Continue reading 50 Year Celebration at Shelby

Coming Home to Justice

By: Kenyan Carter | Web Editor Opinion Former Hoover High School and University of Alabama in Birmingham student Hoda Muthana has sparked a national conversation on citizenship and the limits of repatriation. In 2014, Muthana withdrew from her UAB courses and flew to Syria to join the ISIS terrorist organization after being radicalized through the internet. Now, Muthana is pleading to come back home. In … Continue reading Coming Home to Justice

South Sweeps TTU

By: Charles Harrison | Sports Editor The South Alabama baseball team completed a three-game sweep of Tennessee Tech on Sunday, Feb. 24. After having two consecutive games canceled due to weather, the Jaguars were finally able to rebound from their 2-1 series loss to Clemson. The Jaguars’ game against the Alabama State Hornets was canceled due to fog and the game against New Orleans was … Continue reading South Sweeps TTU

Young Mobile student helps cancer patients

By: Ebonee Burell | Reporter After losing her cousin to cancer, Anushka Sikdar created Light the Way, a non-profit organization that provides homemade pillows for children suffering from cancer in Mobile, Alabama.   “I was inspired to do something in my community,” Sikdar, a sophomore at Alabama School of Math and Science, said.   Once a month, Light the Way delivers decorative pillows to local … Continue reading Young Mobile student helps cancer patients

USA to add Coca-Cola vending machines that accept Jag Cards

By: Marissa Mason | Managing Editor New vending machines are coming South’s campus and not only will they be filled with Coke products, but students can also use their Jag Cards to purchase them. The vending machines are a part of USA’s plan to become a Coca-Cola campus and will also accept cash and non-cash payments such as debit, credit, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. … Continue reading USA to add Coca-Cola vending machines that accept Jag Cards