Be My Valentine?

By: Jenny Biggs | Contributing Writer Valentine’s Day. Gotta love it, right? For some people, it’s one of the greatest holidays of the year! And not to single anybody out, but it’s usually the people with a significant other. Yes, somebody to celebrate with makes all the difference…or it could be the discounted chocolate. Both are nice. But let’s not forget those Valentine’s Day haters. … Continue reading Be My Valentine?

Tik Tok: South Alabama Cheerleader’s Clock to Fame

By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Throughout the last year, Tik Tok has quickly become the app that is getting everyone in front of the camera attempting to reach a level of fame. With nearly half a million followers and 5 million likes, Caleb Landry, a 20-year-old cheerleader at South, quickly began his journey to Tik Tok stardom.  Gaining about 18,000 followers a week, Landry … Continue reading Tik Tok: South Alabama Cheerleader’s Clock to Fame

Women’s Basketball snap their win-streak to UTA at home

By: Nolan Kotila | Contributing Writer The University of South Alabama Jaguars Women’s Basketball team (9-10) took on the UTA Mavericks (12-7) Thursday night in the Mitchell Center. The Jags, coming off of a 3-game win streak, were looking to start the homestand strong but became seemingly overwhelmed by a dominant and fast Mavericks offense. Every area on the offensive side of the ball was … Continue reading Women’s Basketball snap their win-streak to UTA at home

USA hosts third-day of 2020 Senior Bowl practice

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Since 1951, the Senior Bowl has been one of the most anticipated and well-received sporting events in the city of Mobile. Every year, some of the top collegiate seniors in the sport of College Football to come be evaluated by NFL scouts and coaches in a three-day practice setting and then followed by the main game on that Saturday. … Continue reading USA hosts third-day of 2020 Senior Bowl practice

Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Campus Diversity Coalition hosted a meeting on Jan. 22 for a discussion and updates of the organization’s diversity initiatives. The Campus Diversity Coalition is a group of USA students, faculty, and staff concerned with addressing diversity issues on campus. The meeting took place in the Marx Library and was also live-streamed via Zoom. Joy Washington, the Associate Director of … Continue reading Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

Jewish Film Festival on MLK Day at Laidlaw

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Jan. 20, the Mobile Area Jewish Federation hosted its annual Mobile Jewish Film Festival at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. The festival, which runs from Jan. 16 through Feb. 2, has held numerous showings at Laidlaw in their twelve-year history of viewings; however, this marks the first time that the Jewish Film Festival has hosted their event on … Continue reading Jewish Film Festival on MLK Day at Laidlaw

Welcome Home, USA Alumni

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The grand opening and ribbon cutting of The MacQueen Alumni Center was held today in front of the building. Hosted by the USA National Alumni Association, this new facility will serve as a home for all USA alumni and a venue for many alumni association events.  Students, faculty, and the community crowded around, along with several alumni, to … Continue reading Welcome Home, USA Alumni

Men’s Basketball recover quickly with a 74-68 win over Georgia Southern

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Thursday, the South Alabama Jaguars men’s basketball team had to recover quickly from a tough 72-63 home loss to the Georgia State Panthers. Two days later, the Jaguars had to prepare for another top-tier Sun Belt Conference opponent at home in the Mitchell Center versus the Georgia Southern Eagles. In just two days, the Jaguars adjusted their key … Continue reading Men’s Basketball recover quickly with a 74-68 win over Georgia Southern

Jaguars lose focus in 72-63 home loss to Georgia State Panthers

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Thursday night was the first home game of the Spring semester of 2020 for the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s basketball team. They were coming off an impressive 4-1-win streak against fellow Sun Belt Conference with three of those wins coming on the road. The Jaguars had a top tier in the Georgia State Panthers (12-6; 5-2 in Sun … Continue reading Jaguars lose focus in 72-63 home loss to Georgia State Panthers

What to Watch for in Jags Sports of Spring 2020

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Fall, the South Alabama Jaguars saw some significant moments in sports. The Women’s Soccer team won the 2019 Sun Belt Conference Tournament Championship in Foley, Alabama. The Football team said goodbye to Ladd-Peebles Stadium in downtown Mobile as they will welcome their new on-campus stadium in the fall of 2020. Men’s and women’s basketball teams started their season … Continue reading What to Watch for in Jags Sports of Spring 2020

Jaguars football gets 19 signees for on early 2019 National Recruiting Day

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor With the sport of football being over for most teams that are not playing in a bowl game, the rebuilding for next season has already begun. Last Wednesday was the early National Signing Day for college teams and some high school recruits. Players, both committed and non-committed, signed for their desired college program so they can start early in … Continue reading Jaguars football gets 19 signees for on early 2019 National Recruiting Day