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Racially offensive photos resurface from Halloween Party

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief South Alabama responded to controversial photos posted on social media that included three USA administrators in the Mitchell College of Business, two posing with a noose and whip and one dressed as a confederate general.  The photos were uploaded back in October 2014 after a Halloween party on campus and recently reappeared on the internet, causing a lot … Continue reading Racially offensive photos resurface from Halloween Party

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College seniors worry about landing a job after graduation

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The academic school year is slowly but surely coming to an end, and many students are preparing for the real world as they begin to search for jobs in their degree field. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to worsen across the country, it’s leaving many college seniors worried about finding their dream job after graduation. With the … Continue reading College seniors worry about landing a job after graduation

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Robert Battles on the Clotilda: A Live Discussion about Black History

By: Dustin Petridge | Lifestyle Editor Photo credit: Ballotpedia. On Feb. 24, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs hosted a speech from Robert Battles, a former member of the Mobile County Public School System and director of the Africatown Welcome Center. Battles gave a speech, followed by an open dialogue about the discovery of the slave ship Clotilda.  In 2019, a ship originally intended to … Continue reading Robert Battles on the Clotilda: A Live Discussion about Black History

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Men’s basketball team falls to Georgia State Panthers

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor On Feb. 26, at the Mitchell Center, the South Alabama Jaguars Men’s basketball team hosted the Georgia State Panthers and were defeated. The Jaguars were on an eight-game win streak, four home and four away, and they had control of the top spot in the Sun Belt East division. Under head coach Richie Riley, the Jaguars won 17 of … Continue reading Men’s basketball team falls to Georgia State Panthers

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Cooking in College: JagTV’s First Cooking Show

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor Photo credit: Sarah Patterson One of the everyday challenges that the busy college life brings is finding something to eat.  More often than not, students spend money on takeout or settle for the easiest thing to microwave.  Lucas Green hopes to inspire students to try their hand at cooking as the host of JagTV’s “Cooking in College,” a new … Continue reading Cooking in College: JagTV’s First Cooking Show

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Port City’s Own “Prince” Ali

By: Lucas Green | Contributor Foam mats, heavy bags, buzzers, gloves, sweat, pain, bodies thrown through the air, and a six-foot by thirty-foot cage. This is the world of one South student, Ali “Prince” Almohaini.  Almohaini grew up in Kuwait and described his early life as one of always being pampered,  “Life is different back home. I never had a job, I never cooked, and … Continue reading Port City’s Own “Prince” Ali

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Got A Secret?

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo credit: Jaguar Productions. From Feb. 15 through March 5, Jaguar Productions will host an event to promote mental health awareness within the University community. PostSecretU is the official secret-sharing program for colleges and other organizations.  PostSecretU is where students anonymously write down any secrets they have on postcards that will be displayed later on in the semester. These secrets … Continue reading Got A Secret?

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Donald Trump Acquitted on Second Impeachment Trial

By: Kenyan Carter | News Editor Photo credit: AFP via Getty Images On Feb. 13, the U.S. Senate voted 57-43 in favor of convicting former President Trump of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the capitol. However, two-thirds majority was needed to confirm the charge. Despite Trump already being voted out of office once, Democrats argued not seeking out another impeachment trial would set a … Continue reading Donald Trump Acquitted on Second Impeachment Trial

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Jaguars women’s basketball fall short to the Mountaineers

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor On Feb. 20, at the Mitchell Center, the South Alabama Jaguars women’s basketball team faced the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The game was swept away from the Jaguars and the Mountaineers quickly gained the lead during the last few minutes of the game. The Jaguars previously defeated the Mountaineers on Feb. 19, ending the game 56-51.  Senior Jayla Morrow put … Continue reading Jaguars women’s basketball fall short to the Mountaineers

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WallstreetBets Keeps on Betting

By: Lucas Green | Contributor Betting on stocks, especially in the age of Covid-19, is not a game for the faint of heart, but that is precisely what one Reddit forum has been doing, and plans to continue doing. The Reddit forum r/WallstreetBets skyrocketed in popularity over the past month, now boasting over 9.1 million “Degenerates,” and even among its latest controversy, the online community … Continue reading WallstreetBets Keeps on Betting

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The good times are still rolling

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Since 1702, Mardi Gras season has become one of the most cultural aspects which originated in Mobile, AL. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been waking up every “Fat Tuesday” at 5:00 a.m. to spend the entire day downtown. The grand finale of Mardi Gras, known as Fat Tuesday, consists of watching the marching bands perform on … Continue reading The good times are still rolling

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The 2021 Mobile Porch Parade: Letting the Good Times Roll The Safest Way We Can

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Mardi Gras is as synonymous with the city of Mobile as Trail Maids or azalea flowers. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, locals had to come up with a way to celebrate the holiday a little differently this year, with an event called the Mobile Porch Parade. After being credited with having the first North American celebration in 1703, Mobile … Continue reading The 2021 Mobile Porch Parade: Letting the Good Times Roll The Safest Way We Can

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