Due South’s Spring 2021 Magazine Released

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor In the words of the Editor-in-Chief of Due South Liv George: another semester, another issue of Due South. The magazine released its latest issue on Wed, April 27. Due South is the critically acclaimed student lifestyle magazine at South Alabama created and curated by students, about students, and for students. In the Letter From The Editor about the magazine, … Continue reading Due South’s Spring 2021 Magazine Released

“Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Future of Pandemic Cinema

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor Photo credit: TechRadar Since the beginning of the pandemic, the relationship between theater chains and the film industry crashed to an all-time low.  The smashing success of  “Godzilla vs. Kong,” however, has possibly catapulted films and theaters back into the business. The film follows a few other attempts from previous releases to kickstart theaters in a pandemic.  Warner … Continue reading “Godzilla vs. Kong” and the Future of Pandemic Cinema

Jaguars Football Spring Game

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn The University of South Alabama football team held their annual Spring Game on Saturday, April 17, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. With the Jaguar offense facing third-and-seven, junior Jalen Wayne stretched on the sideline while keeping one foot inbounds for a 12-yard catch to keep the drive alive. Junior Quentin Wilfawn ended the other drive during … Continue reading Jaguars Football Spring Game

Birmingham Amazon Warehouse

By: Lucas Green | Contributor Photo credit: time.com Amazon and Alabama have both been historically against unions, but workers at an Amazon Warehouse in Bessemer, AL, looked to change that. The workers cited poor working conditions as their main reason for trying to form a union. “They are treating us like robots rather than humans,” Linda Burns said in an interview with the Associated Press. … Continue reading Birmingham Amazon Warehouse

Jaguars Football Spring Game Preview

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor The University of South Alabama football team opened up the spring season with a workout Saturday, March 20, the first of 15, leading into the program’s annual spring game next month. “As you approach spring ball, the excitement level for me is in having a vision in my head of what the culture at South Alabama is going to … Continue reading Jaguars Football Spring Game Preview

Women’s Excellence and Grit in Army ROTC

By: Tyrese Lane | Contributor The opportunity for women to join the military forces brings a new generation of empowering women. Just a century ago, women weren’t allowed to go beyond the role of laundresses, cooks, support staff, or spies.  Today, women like Brooklynne Gallimore, an Exercise Science Pre-Professional student at South, inspire many women that plan to go into the military and become a … Continue reading Women’s Excellence and Grit in Army ROTC

President Biden Faces Criticism Over Border Control Policies

By: Lucas Green | Contributor Immigration policy has been a political gold mine for the past few years as politicians against immigration or for immigration use it to rally their followers. The effect of immigration reform on a political base is almost equivalent to the power of gun control legislation.  Knowing this, both Donald Trump and Joe Biden leaned into their party’s ideas on immigration … Continue reading President Biden Faces Criticism Over Border Control Policies

Men’s Baseball Comes Out On Top Against the Trojans

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn On April 2, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s baseball team faced the Troy Trojans at Stanky Field in Mobile, AL. The Jaguars won over Troy 6-3.  The Jaguars right-hander senior Matt Boswell allowed one run on one hit in 5 2/3 innings to lead the Jaguars to a series-clinching win over Troy. Boswell (2-0) struck … Continue reading Men’s Baseball Comes Out On Top Against the Trojans

Coal+ fire + water = electricity: Danger to Mobile River

By: Emily Bailey | Contributor Photo credit: Mobile Baykeeper Toxic coal ash from an Alabama Power plant continues to leech into Mobile River, and residents have one more day to sign a petition urging the state to order an excavation and cleanup. The 21 million tons of ash, a byproduct of the coal-burning process that provides electricity to the Mobile region, is mixed with water … Continue reading Coal+ fire + water = electricity: Danger to Mobile River

Gun Control: The Debate begins again

By: Lucas Green | Contributor The debate over gun control laws has almost become a yearly tradition as the argument rears its ugly head again over the past two weeks. This time the debate was sparked following the tragic mass shootings in Boulder, CO., and Atlanta, GA., that left 18 people dead. Gun control legislation has been one of the hottest button topics in politics … Continue reading Gun Control: The Debate begins again

Covid Vaccines Available Through USA Health

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor Ready to enjoy the summer free from the stress of Covid-19? The USA Health Center is taking applications for South students to receive the Pfizer strain of the Covid vaccine.  This strain requires taking two shots at least 21 days apart according to the CDC. The vaccine which was previously available to students with pre-existing conditions and essential workers … Continue reading Covid Vaccines Available Through USA Health

SpaceX announces University of South Alabama as first school on Mars

By: Lucas Green The colonization of Mars is inevitable as the interest in the red planet and commercial space travel continue to grow. When colonization does finally happen, there will eventually arise the need for primary schools and Universities on Mars. Students raised on Mars will become so adapted to the environment of the red planet they will have significant issues living on Earth if … Continue reading SpaceX announces University of South Alabama as first school on Mars