Stealing the Spirit of Halloween

By: Zora Rich | Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Getty Images You may have heard of the Grinch trying to steal the spirit out of Christmas, but what about those who are trying to steal the spirit of Halloween? On Oct. 6, the Spirit Halloween on Airport Boulevard was robbed.  At around 4:15 p.m., a young man in his early 20s was allegedly seen carrying … Continue reading Stealing the Spirit of Halloween

A Guide to the Greater Gulf State Fair

By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Greater Gulf State Fair The Greater Gulf State Fair is coming back to the Mobile Fairgrounds from October 28 until November 6! The second half of the Fall semester can feel dreadful with daunting due dates and final exams approaching. Sometimes it seems like the holiday breaks can’t get here fast enough, and weeks pass either … Continue reading A Guide to the Greater Gulf State Fair

The Battle Of The Belt, South vs. Troy 2022 Preview

By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn When you think of sports rivalries in the state of Alabama, the first one that comes to mind is the Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn. For the city of Mobile and the town of Troy, another rivalry means much more.  In 2012 the first-ever Battle of the Belt was played between the University of … Continue reading The Battle Of The Belt, South vs. Troy 2022 Preview

Top 10 Projected Halloween Costumes

By: Gracie King | Editor in Chief| mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Feeling uninspired this Halloween? It can be extremely difficult to pull your head from reality as a college student to think of an effortlessly cool and relevant Halloween costume. No worries! We’ve got some great ideas to replicate or draw inspiration from to achieve your best costume yet! Maddy from “Euphoria” There are about a million different … Continue reading Top 10 Projected Halloween Costumes

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

Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo courtesy of USA Men’s Basketball Every preseason, head coach Richie Riley and his coaching staff take a brief hiatus from basketball. The team traveled two and a half hours to Pine Lake Fellowship Camp in Meridian, Mississippi where we got our minds off the workload of division one basketball. We participated in team-building activities in what … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Jaguar Nation anticipated a great game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and they were not disappointed. The now 4-1 Jaguars played with tremendous skill versus the LA Tech Bulldogs, bouncing back from their week three loss against a skilled UCLA team.  Head … Continue reading South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

Your Reminder to Check Your Hurricane Plan

By Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credits: PBS.org A little over halfway into hurricane season on the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ian has officially hit Florida with nearly Category 5 strength. Though the Alabama coast is not currently on Ian’s predicted path, it’s a good time to think about your own hurricane preparedness plan whether you’re on campus or commuting. Monday afternoon, the … Continue reading Your Reminder to Check Your Hurricane Plan

Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor  On the morning of September 11th, 2001 our country was shocked by the deadliest foreign attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor. It would only be suitable to take a moment of silence for the 2,997 lives lost and the 25,000 who were injured 21 years ago.  … To the passengers on Flight 93 who undermined the … Continue reading Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

By: Brandon Clark Photo By: Brandon Clark Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of the first-ever concert hosted for a charitable cause. Recognizing this occasion, South Alabama’s Communication Department invited special guest Shamin Al Amin, a documentary director who, in 1971, captured the fiery spirit of those in support of the country of Bangladesh. Amin’s documentary, “The Songs of a Country,” serves many … Continue reading Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

By: Abby Russ Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On September 7, the Marx Library opened the Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit. Originally created by his father, Roy Thigpen, Alec Thigpen took over the company to finish what Roy started. Alec came to the Marx Library to present his and his father’s work from the past 75 years. Thigpen showed the rich history … Continue reading The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation? 

Milena Mata | Contributor | mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer Earlier this year, 40 solar-powered charging tables seemingly appeared throughout campus, providing students with new ways to engage outside.  EnerFusion is a company that provides solar-powered charging stations, picnic tables, and umbrellas. They allow people to enjoy the outdoors while simultaneously charging their electronic devices using energy from the sun. The power supply is … Continue reading Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation?