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Two USA Jaguars sign free-agent deals with NFL teams

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

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College students request refunds for the spring semester

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

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COVID-19 & Mental Health

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

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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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Quarantined: Her story abroad.

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Once in a lifetime opportunities only come..well once in a lifetime. Having that opportunity snatched away from you in a matter of days can change your entire perspective on life. Julia Rainwater, a Mobile native and Junior at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, soon realized the reality of ‘life isn’t fair’ after the complete turn around … Continue reading Quarantined: Her story abroad.

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Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

By: Joel Goode | Contributing writer Students and faculty are continuing to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as USA approaches its second month of lockdown. On Friday, March 13, USA  President Tony Waldrop and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Johnson sent a campus-wide email announcing the decision to suspend in-person meetings and replace them with online coursework. The decision coincided with universities across … Continue reading Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

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Tra Minter has a chance to continue football legacy in the NFL

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After every college football season, some of the top seniors and underclassmen look to achieve their dreams of playing in the NFL. The NFL Draft is an annual event where all 32 NFL teams participate in a seven-round selection process where they select a player from college based on position needs, potential, and impact on the team. For some … Continue reading Tra Minter has a chance to continue football legacy in the NFL

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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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Theaters, Streaming, and Coronavirus: How the Way We Watch Has Changed

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor With the latest CDC and government guidelines regarding the coronavirus, pandemic comes countless changes to how many people, businesses, and companies conduct their affairs.  Many have been forced to adjust in a short amount of time, and few as quickly as the film and streaming industries. The coronavirus crisis has raised the question as to how these two industries … Continue reading Theaters, Streaming, and Coronavirus: How the Way We Watch Has Changed

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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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