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Communication Department to Hold Career Day

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Communication Department will be holding its annual Communication Career Day at the Student Center on Nov. 4. “We want our students to be inspired, create conversations about their future and hopefully bring a little clarity to their personal career goals,” said Nadia Bush, a professor in the Communication department. “Our department cares about our students’ … Continue reading Communication Department to Hold Career Day

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The Bethel: Home to the Intellectually Curious and Probably Paranormal

By Stephanie Huynh | Staff Writer | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu | What is a fancy church building doing in the middle of campus? Located across from the Moulton Tower and beside the Mobile Townhouse, the Seamen’s Bethel Chapel Theater, or the Bethel for short, currently houses the USA Honors Program. It’s also rumored to be haunted. Established in 1860 at 65 Church Street in Mobile, AL, the … Continue reading The Bethel: Home to the Intellectually Curious and Probably Paranormal

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How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to The Center of Serious Trouble?

Brandon Clark | Staff writer | Image Source: TikTok TikTok, Instagram and even the relic that is Vine have been the source of numerous online trends and challenges over the years, such as the bottle flip challenge, the tide pod challenge and, as of recently, the devious licks challenge. These shenanigans ebb and flow throughout the year, and for most, they are humorous activities that … Continue reading How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to The Center of Serious Trouble?

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MOVIE LIST: Top 10 Best Movies to Watch for Halloween 2021

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor | Image by: Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | Alright, everyone. This is my recommendation list of the best movies to watch on Halloween this year. Now, I’ll more than likely make a list of the best shows to watch on Halloween 2021 because there are a whole bunch of horror shows that you should give a try, such as any … Continue reading MOVIE LIST: Top 10 Best Movies to Watch for Halloween 2021

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Second Presidential Forum: Dr. Damon Andrew

Brandon Clark | Staff Writer| Image Source: LSU On Oct. 15, Dr. Damon Andrew made his appearance at the Mitchell Center as the university’s second presidential candidate out of three. Following closely to the first forum when Mr. Jo Bonner met with South, Andrew was given 40minutes to talk about himself and what he would offer the university, as well as 20minutes to answer any … Continue reading Second Presidential Forum: Dr. Damon Andrew

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Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer In an email to students and employees on Oct. 20, Interim President John Smith announced that effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on campus. “In the past few weeks, the number of reported COVID-19 cases on our campuses and in the larger community has significantly diminished. In … Continue reading Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

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People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor |mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu| Photo by: Olivia Clark According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, there are approximately 40,000 unidentified remains in the United States at any given time, waiting to be avenged and properly laid to eternal rest. Olivia McCarter, a 20-year-old Anthropology and Criminal Justice student here at South, works tirelessly to identify the many victims of homicide … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter

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Getting a vaccine? Try a patch!

Lea Malofsky | Staff Writer | Image Source: IAEA Hate shots? Get anxiety just thinking about a needle going into your arm? Good news! According to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, researchers have developed a vaccine patch that is administered directly to the skin. The new design aims to provide  a more easily accessible vaccine that will significantly reduce stress for those … Continue reading Getting a vaccine? Try a patch!

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Paul Prine Named New Police Chief of Mobile

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image source: Mobile PD website Major Paul Prine was named Mobile’s Chief of Police on Oct. 12 after approval from the Mobile City Council. Mayor Sandy Stimpson announced his choice of Prine on Oct. 1 to succeed the former chief, Lawrence Battiste, after he was appointed as the executive director of public safety for Mobile. Prine … Continue reading Paul Prine Named New Police Chief of Mobile

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USA Holds First Public Forum for Jo Bonner

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image by: Brandon Clark | Staff Writer | Jo Bonner kicked off the first public forum of the presidential finalists for South Alabama on Oct. 12 in the Mitchell Center. The forum began with an introduction by Alexis Atkins, President of the Presidential Search Committee, followed by a speech from Bonner, in which he told the … Continue reading USA Holds First Public Forum for Jo Bonner

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USA President Finalists Announced

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: University of South Alabama The USA Board of Trustees announced the names of the three finalists for the position of University of South Alabama President on Oct. 7. Damon Andrew, Jo Bonner and Michael Tidwell are the three finalists. Each candidate will attend an open forum at the Mitchell Center to meet with members … Continue reading USA President Finalists Announced

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo Credit: Pinterest We have no idea who the actual writer of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is, but we do know that J.R.R. Tolkien translated the Middle English poem into a modern idiom, which is a far-reaching, culturally resonant, mythic morality tale. “Of all the things that men may need, ’tis most of love they sing indeed.” – … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

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