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Dr. John Smith Retires from South Alabama

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Executive Vice President website Executive Vice President Dr. John Smith retired from the University of South Alabama on Feb. 1. Smith arrived at South in 2008 as vice president of Student Affairs. In 2010, he was assigned the additional role of special assistant to then-President Gordon Moulton. He was appointed to his role as … Continue reading Dr. John Smith Retires from South Alabama

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Outdoor Adventures Puts on Ladies’ Night

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Got a hankering for some mild thrill-seeking? Outdoor Adventures (OA) is a great place to get some creative exercise, meet new people and try something different.  OA held their Ladies’ Night themed climbing event on Jan. 21. This event offers women on campus an opportunity to meet and climb comfortably with … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures Puts on Ladies’ Night

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A Letter From the Editor In Chief

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor-In-Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Hello, Jags! I hope you have had a wonderful start to the first semester of 2022! The beginning of a new semester is one of my favorite times of the school year. You never know what new opportunities will come your way. For me, that unexpected opportunity is becoming The Vanguard’s Editor-In-Chief. It’s an honor to get … Continue reading A Letter From the Editor In Chief

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Jaguar Productions and SGA Present Drive-In Movie Night

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Jaguar Productions (JP) and the Student Government Associaton (SGA) came together on Jan. 19 to host a special drive-in screening for the hit movie “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.” As students drove up to the Intramural Fields to enjoy the production, they were treated to complimentary popcorn and blankets. … Continue reading Jaguar Productions and SGA Present Drive-In Movie Night

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MSSA and BSA Host Campus Cleanup

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo source: MSSA Instagram (@usa_marine_science_club) The Marine Science Student Association (MSSA) partnered with the Biology Student Association (BSA) to host a campus cleanup on Jan. 22.  Despite chilly morning conditions, students gathered in the North Lot by the Marx Library and spread out across South’s campus in groups to gather as much trash as they could between 10 … Continue reading MSSA and BSA Host Campus Cleanup

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Government Website Distributing 500 million Free COVID Tests

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu | Image Source: IAEA The Biden administration has set up a website for Americans to order at-home COVID tests for free to help combat the Omicron surge.  Covidtests.gov launched in a beta phase format Tuesday to test if the website is working and ready. The formal launch for the site was this morning. The site will distribute over … Continue reading Government Website Distributing 500 million Free COVID Tests

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New Year, New President: An Interview with Jo Bonner

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor-In-Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: President’s Office homepage Jo Bonner, president of the University of South Alabama, sat down with Amelia Rose Zimlich, Editor-In-Chief of The Vanguard, on Jan. 7 to answer questions on his new position, his initiatives for the university and what he hopes to bring to South. Amelia Rose Zimlich: First of all, I know you never … Continue reading New Year, New President: An Interview with Jo Bonner

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Ex-USA Staffer Facing Ethics Charge

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Prosecutors brought additional charges this week against a former campus media advisor accused of stealing $7,729 from the university. Heather Leigh Stanley, 44, of Semmes, was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with using her position at USA for personal gain, a violation of the 2020 Alabama Code of Ethics, and booked at the Mobile Metro … Continue reading Ex-USA Staffer Facing Ethics Charge

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Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Lawyers for a growing list of women volleyball players suing the university for abuse have named two more senior athletic officials accused of conspiracy, according to a new court filing in the federal court in Mobile. The amended lawsuit was filed Dec. 17 and names Chris Moore, the current … Continue reading Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

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Deck the Halls Returns To Kick Off Finals Week

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: FYC The First Year Council (FYC) hosted their annual Deck the Halls holiday event on Dec. 1 in the Student Center Ballroom. From 6 to 9 p.m., students were able to mingle with friends and get in the Christmas spirit before the start of finals could dampen it.  The activities during the event included ornament-making, coloring … Continue reading Deck the Halls Returns To Kick Off Finals Week

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Due South: Volume 11, Issue 1

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Every semester, a team of some of the most creative and intelligent people come together to design a campus lifestyle magazine for students, by students. Due South is that magazine, and they’ve blown us away with their work again in their most recent issue, which launched on Dec. 2.  This specific … Continue reading Due South: Volume 11, Issue 1

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Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer It has been an exciting new season for our South Alabama volleyball Jaguars, to say the least! The 2021 semester has been full of plenty of wins, riveting tournaments and new faces. Starting as early as their first match on Aug. 27 with the Jaguar Invitational, the Jags made it clear that they were … Continue reading Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

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