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Testimony Reveals “Several Thousand” Americans Left in Afghanistan

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo By: Tim Mossholder via Pexels Note: for your convenience and due to the amount of information regarding this situation, several hyperlinks have been included in this article to make additional details more accessible Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that there are “several thousand” Americans and U.S. green card holders still stranded in Afghanistan during … Continue reading Testimony Reveals “Several Thousand” Americans Left in Afghanistan

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Recent South Graduate Charged with Murder, Assault and Kidnapping

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: Mobile County Sheriff’s Office A manhunt for recent South graduate Zachary Hobbs ended in Mobile Monday Sept. 15.  Hobbs has been charged with kidnapping, assault and murder after taping his father, Charles Hobbs to a chair and torturing him. His bond was set at $1,090,000, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Hobb’s motivations for the crime … Continue reading Recent South Graduate Charged with Murder, Assault and Kidnapping

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People of South, Featuring Francois Prinsloo

By | Gracie King | Feature Editor Wake up early. Train. Go to class. Go to work. Do your homework. Eat. Sleep. Wake up early again and place 14th in the world in the shot put track and field event. This is an average day in the life of the phenomenal few student-athletes who put their heart and souls into their sport. More specifically, this is … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Francois Prinsloo

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Man Killed in Shooting 5 Miles From Campus, 2 People Charged

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos by | Conor Merrick | Update: Two people have been arrested in connection to the shooting at the Stadium Bar near Airport Boulevard and Interstate 65. 27-year-old Lecarey Lett was arrested and charged with murder and firing a weapon into a unoccupied vehicle Tues. Sept. 21. The following day, 27-year-old Tyler Pettway was also arrested and charged with … Continue reading Man Killed in Shooting 5 Miles From Campus, 2 People Charged

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9/11: Never Forget

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos By: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer “Where were you on 9/11?” This is the question Americans have asked each other since late 2001. I’ll tell you where I was: I was in my highchair, eating breakfast. In the middle of our usual morning routine, my mom got a call from a friend, who told her … Continue reading 9/11: Never Forget

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Study Abroad Offers “Global Perspectives” To Students

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu “Advocacy + Inclusivity + Passion + Dependability + Innovation.” These are the values listed on the website of the Office of International Education (OIE). For the department that handles many of the study abroad opportunities at South, they are vital to success. “At South, we believe anyone can study abroad, regardless of major or year of … Continue reading Study Abroad Offers “Global Perspectives” To Students

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Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer Students returning to classes this semester after nearly a year of online instruction may not recognize some new modifications brought about during COVID-19. Though the pandemic is still an ongoing issue for the University, many programs and departments have gone through some serious renovations to make campus a better place for students. … Continue reading Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

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Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

By: Kenyan Carter | Staff Writer | Photo Source: Mobile City Gov Mobile county held its 2021 municipal election on Friday Aug. 24. The races included incumbent mayor Sandy Stimpson running for reelection and seven city council seats up for grabs.  Stimpson won reelection by a large margin getting 62 percent of the vote share according to WKRG news. Stimpson was followed by Councilman Fred … Continue reading Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

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A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Jaguars website A lawsuit filed on Aug. 31 against former volleyball head coach Alexis Meeks-Rydell alleges that she had a reputation of harassment at her various positions prior to being appointed head coach at South Alabama. Meeks-Rydell acted as assistant coach and then head coach at the University of West Alabama before … Continue reading A Pattern of Abuse? Volleyball Lawsuit Claims Repeated Harassment

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Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer The University of South Alabama defense surrendered less than 300 yards of offense while forcing four turnovers in a 31-7 season-opening non-conference football victory over Southern Mississippi at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time the Jags have claimed their opening game of the season in consecutive years since … Continue reading Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

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COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Featured Image Source: WKRG Mobile is in the middle of a COVID surge and South Alabama is feeling the effects. The university COVID dashboard shows 263 total cases since Aug. 7 among staff and students. This time last year, there were 41 total cases detected by the Student Health Center, demonstrating the severity of this surge. Mobile county itself … Continue reading COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

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BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo Source: South Alabama Athletics Two former South Alabama women’s volleyball players have filed a lawsuit against former head coach, Alexis Meeks-Rydell, according to a press release issued Sep. 2. Rachael DeMarcus and Alexis Silver came to South in 2018 and allege that they suffered sexual harassment and physical, emotional and mental abuse from their coach. … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Lawsuit Filed Against Former Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Current Athletic Director Named As Defendant

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