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Emergency Alarm Triggers, Causes Confusion

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer The campus emergency alert system was accidentally triggered during routine maintenance on South’s Moulton Tower on March 14. Although the alarm that was triggered was done so on accident, the severity of the situation remained a mystery to students who heard it. Once it was recognized as a mistaken alarm, the campus … Continue reading Emergency Alarm Triggers, Causes Confusion

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The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry

Article and photo by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Food insecurity is a known issue on university campuses across the nation. According to a survey conducted by The Hope Center, around 29% of respondents who attended a four-year university experienced food insecurity. Unfortunately, it’s common for college students to skip meals in order to save money. South Alabama’s on-campus food pantry, JagPantry, is located … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry

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High Gas Prices Leave Strain on Students

by Danielle Black | Contributor Photo by: Lauryn Gunn | Photographer After the pandemic, people were excited about returning to reality again, as some called it. However, with food products nearly doubling in price and the recent surge of gas prices, we now find ourselves in a new reality not many expected, and students, specifically commuter students, are feeling the strain. “I spend more money … Continue reading High Gas Prices Leave Strain on Students

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Outdoor Adventures Hosts Climbing Competition

By Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu  Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Outdoor Adventures (OA) held its semi-annual rock climbing competition on Saturday, March 19th. Climbers had the opportunity to compete in three different events – speed climbing, lead climbing and bouldering – for various prizes from recreational event sponsors Alabama Outdoors, Escape Climbing and College Outside.  Speed climbing is where a climber … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures Hosts Climbing Competition

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The Unity Project Promotes What Brings Us Together

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo by: Lauryn Gunn | Photographer The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) recently held an interactive art demonstration in collaboration with Mobile United. The project aimed to highlight the things that tie people together, rather than the things that divide.  The Unity Project consisted of 32 large posts, each one giving an identifier such as, “I am a … Continue reading The Unity Project Promotes What Brings Us Together

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South Professor Kern Jackson on New Clotilda Documentary

Article and photo by: Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Director Margaret Brown’s film “Descendant”, shown at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival is co-written and co-produced by South’s very own Dr. Kern Jackson. The film’s success at Sundance sparked Netflix and Barack and Michelle Obama’s production company, Higher Ground, to acquire the film. Dr. Jackson is the director of the African American Studies Minor … Continue reading South Professor Kern Jackson on New Clotilda Documentary

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Passing Personal Records and the Competition

By: Raegan Stewart | Contributor Photo by: Gabrielle Taylor | Photographer It was a busy weekend for the Jaguar Track and Field team, who had split meets at the Jaguar Invitational and at the NCAA Indoor Championship in Birmingham. Despite the weather conditions, the Jags concluded their final home meet at Jaguar Track on March 12, with nine personal records set.  In Birmingham, Kyle Rademeyer … Continue reading Passing Personal Records and the Competition

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A Place of Musical Opportunity

by Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Lauryn Gunn | Photographer Flute. Oboe. Clarinet. Bassoon. USA Faculty members Andra Bohnet, Amy Selkirk, Kip Franklin and Kristina Nelson took to the stage on March 9 for their first woodwind quartet recital together.  Held in the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center Recital Hall, it was the fiftieth concert of the 2021-2022 academic year. They played pieces … Continue reading A Place of Musical Opportunity

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South Students, Faculty Gather for Peace Vigil

Article and photo by: Gracie King | Feature Editor As the war continues between Ukraine and Russia, over a million Ukrainian-Americans are witnessing the attack on their country and culture from afar, impatiently waiting for its conclusion.  Students, faculty, and community members gathered at the Mitchell Center on March 9 for the University of South Alabama Vigil for Peace. The event, put on by the … Continue reading South Students, Faculty Gather for Peace Vigil

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Board of Trustees Approves 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Board of Trustees website The Board of Trustees (BOT) voted unanimously to approve South Alabama’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan at its quarterly meeting on March 11. Focus meetings held over the spring, summer and fall of 2021, town halls to assess opinions from the USA community and surveys completed by students, faculty and staff … Continue reading Board of Trustees Approves 2022-2027 Strategic Plan

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Students Angered by Double Parking Tickets, Feel Ticketing Is Too Aggressive

By Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Students on South’s campus have criticized Parking Services for leaving two $40 tickets on their cars at a time. They also feel parking around campus is too limited, making it easier to get a ticket.  The cost of an average ticket from parking services is $40. But some students are finding … Continue reading Students Angered by Double Parking Tickets, Feel Ticketing Is Too Aggressive

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Funding for Our Future: Students Rally for Higher Ed Day

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: uofsouthalabama on Instagram, taken by Heather Sprinkle The 2021-2022 education budget was the largest in Alabama’s history at $7.7 billion, with $2 billion of it sent towards higher education. This sparks a big question: how will the budget change in the coming years? University students across the state attended the annual Higher Education Day rally on … Continue reading Funding for Our Future: Students Rally for Higher Ed Day

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