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University of South Alabama professor dies from coronavirus

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

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Positives in a pandemic? Let’s talk about them

Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor Opinion  After being socially distant for roughly a month now, things are difficult. There really is no way to sugarcoat it. Even myself, a homebody who quite enjoyed the first couple of weeks of working out at home, taking time to perfect some skills and hobbies, and spending valuable time with my roommates who I will be leaving after graduation, … Continue reading Positives in a pandemic? Let’s talk about them

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USA Jaguars men’s basketball gets addition of University of Nebraska transfer Dachon Burke Jr.

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It was a wild season for the sport of College Basketball this past season only to cut short due to COVID-19. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they were only two wins away from their sixth Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament title in program history. Now the Jags, led by head coach Richie Riley, can only move on and compete … Continue reading USA Jaguars men’s basketball gets addition of University of Nebraska transfer Dachon Burke Jr.

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How does the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Affect Students?

By: Kenyan Carter | Contributing Writer The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been staggering. In the U.S. confirmed cases have reached over 250,000 with a death toll over 6,000, according to the John Hopkins University virus research center.  COVID-1919 is also negatively impacting the economy with a record number of people out of work. In March, more than 10 million Americans lost their jobs … Continue reading How does the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Affect Students?

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Self-Isolation Tips: Making the best out of a hard time

By Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor OPINION Listen… We know that you’re extremely bored, so are we. The last two weeks of social distancing have been hard for most, especially those who have lost jobs, had classes canceled, and had their whole routines changed. I also know you are tired of hearing the same stories over and over again, but it needs to be said. … Continue reading Self-Isolation Tips: Making the best out of a hard time

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Thank you, grocery store workers

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Not all heroes wear capes, in this case, they are dealing with panicked customers in the middle of a pandemic. The novel coronavirus outbreak has affected every U.S. state and shut down nearly all businesses in the country–except for grocery stores.  With the fear of grocery stores eventually closing, shoppers are crowding stores and stocking up on necessities … Continue reading Thank you, grocery store workers

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Students displaced after campus shutdown

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor South Alabama students, along with most of the world, have had their lives turned upside down in the last week in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. With the campus-wide shutdown, many students have had to return to their homes leaving behind friends, jobs, classes and much more.  Students who lived on campus are required to move out soon, as … Continue reading Students displaced after campus shutdown

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Outbreak Affects USA Campus

By: Kayla Smith | Reporter The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus a global health emergency because of the rate in which it spread beyond China’s borders. As of Feb. 2, over 14,000 cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed in the Hubei province in China alone. The death toll is growing close to 300 with 258 total confirmed deaths on Friday, Jan. 31. Many … Continue reading Outbreak Affects USA Campus

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