By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief For the second year in a row, USA students will see no increase in tuition for the 20-21 academic year. On June 5, the Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to keep tuition and fees at its current level. However, changes will be made to dining rates and meal plans for students. Due to the pandemic, a lot … Continue reading USA announces changes to tuition and fees for the upcoming year
By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief America is coming together to fix the issue of police brutality towards African Americans across the country. Ahmaud Arbrey, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd were recently murdered in the hands of a white police officer. “#BlackLivesMatter” is trending on all social media platforms after the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. We are coming together to … Continue reading Protestors in Mobile honor BLM
By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor With the spread of COVID-19 cases across the nation forcing colleges to rapidly transition to online education for the spring and summer semesters, the question remains as to how campuses will return to the status quo come fall semester, and what steps South will be taking to reach that goal. On May 1, South Alabama issued a press release … Continue reading South reopening for fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns
By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The term ‘defense wins championships’ is a real phrase that has significant meaning for a position group that gets often overlooked because of the offense. For the South Alabama Jaguars (2-10; 1-7 in Sun Belt Conference play), they have much work to do in the remaining offseason to build a potential conference championship program. The program is looking to … Continue reading 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Defense
By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor As summer rolls along, the potential of a full college football season becomes more likely to play but not for certain. The South Alabama Jaguars are looking to rebound their worst season in program history after going 2-10 (1-7 in Sun Belt Conference). There will be a ton of pressure on the Jaguars with Steve Campbell entering into his … Continue reading 2020 South Alabama Jaguars football season preview – Offense
By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief USA President Tony Waldrop sent an email announcing pay cuts to faculty, staff and administrators. President Waldrop wrote in the email that “due to reduced revenues” because of the COVID-19 pandemic the university is expected to lose nearly $8 million by the end of the summer term. The pay cuts will be 4.5% to faculty, staff and administrators salaries … Continue reading USA announces pay cuts to employees salaries
By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief On Tuesday morning, University of South Alabama Professor Dr. Brian Axsmith died from Covid-19. USA Chemistry Facebook page posted about his passing on Wednesday afternoon. This is what they had to say: “Dear Friends: We have received the sad news Dr. Brian Axsmith died early this morning from Covid-19. Dr. Sherman had this to say about Dr. Axsmith’s … Continue reading University of South Alabama professor dies from coronavirus
By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor Living through a pandemic such as the one we are in now will make for some very captivating stories for future generations to hear. Everyone will tell stories of how they stayed inside for weeks or months, that they lost their jobs, or weren’t able to celebrate their graduations or birthdays with friends and family. However, the frontline workers … Continue reading The life of a travel nurse: Pandemic Edition
By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Every year, several players are able to fulfill their dream of being an NFL Draft pick. This past Thursday through Saturday, the 2020 NFL Draft took seven rounds to have 255 players selected. Several South Alabama Jaguars prospects had the potential to be drafted by their new NFL team. The Jaguars were looking to have their first Jaguar drafted … Continue reading Two USA Jaguars sign free-agent deals with NFL teams
By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities shifted to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, making it difficult for students to adjust to online instruction. College students have not been in favor of the decisions that have been made regarding their education. On March 19, the Univerisity of South Alabama closed its doors and announced the … Continue reading College students request refunds for the spring semester
By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor It’s been said day after day for the last month, but the current situation that COVID-19 has brought the world into has unraveled a lot of change in people’s lives. With change and uncertainty sometimes comes anxiety, nervousness about what’s to come, and possibly many other negative feelings. Mental health is the subject of many conversations at the moment, … Continue reading COVID-19 & Mental Health
By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing writer The month of March has been said to have lasted a year long. With COVID 19 spreading like an ugly rumor, the nation is being required to stay in lockdown. With classes being canceled and hair salons closing, young adults across the country are turning to Tik Tok, a popular social media platform, for hair inspiration. Videos on Tik … Continue reading Salon: Tik Tok
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