A Warrior’s Story

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Many college students struggle with mental health due to the stress of our schedules and the extracurriculars we have. Last Thursday, Active Minds held a discussion based around hearing the stories of some survivors of mental health issues.  Mental health is an issue that is seldom talked about for fear of stereotyping or judgment, but Active Minds seeks to … Continue reading A Warrior’s Story

Jags 4 Jags

By: Parker Roach | Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 5, and Thursday, Jan. 6, the Student Government Association hosted the annual Jags 4 Jags event in the rotunda of the Dining Hall. The event allowed students to donate leftover meal swipes from their meal plans to students who struggle with food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to the inability to provide a stable food source for … Continue reading Jags 4 Jags

Jones College Joins Pathway USA

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The Pathway USA program welcomed Jones College as the sixth institution to join the program that streamlines the transfer process for students who earn their associate’s degree. Also, USA will now offer an early acceptance program for Jones College nursing students to enroll in the College of Nursing.  With the partnership and early acceptance program, it will allow … Continue reading Jones College Joins Pathway USA

Jags women shock Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at home

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After a disappointing 85-68 road loss to in-state rivals Troy Trojans, the South Alabama Jaguars women’s basketball program needed a big win to get back on track. On Thursday night, the Jaguars took on a heavily favored Louisiana Ragin Cajuns team needing to gain some traction as a complete team. The women took control of the game from the … Continue reading Jags women shock Louisiana Ragin Cajuns at home

Students prepare to have their voices heard ahead of national election

By: Joel Goode | Contributing Writer On Tuesday, Feb. 10, students began to exercise their Fifteenth Amendment right as the Marx Library, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters, hosted USA’s Voter Registration Drive in anticipation of the upcoming primary election on Tuesday, March 3. Free coffee and snacks were available as students gathered to sign up and ask volunteers questions. “A lot of … Continue reading Students prepare to have their voices heard ahead of national election

Jags Men’s Basketball prepares to face the Troy Trojans

By: Christopher Denson | Reporter Photo by: Michael Hanich The Jaguars men’s basketball team (13-11; 6-7 in Sun Belt Conference play) will look to face off against the Troy University Trojans (9-15; 5-8 in Sun Belt Conference play) this Friday night, February 7th. The Jaguars will look to increase their win-streak to two after previously taking down the Georgia Southern Eagles last Saturday.  Currently, the … Continue reading Jags Men’s Basketball prepares to face the Troy Trojans

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

Edwidge Danticat Speaks to South’s Writers

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Jan. 30, novelist Edwidge Danticat visited South as the keynote speaker for the Stokes Center for Creative Writing’s visiting authors program.  Prior to providing a free public reading of excerpts from her works in the Student Center Ballroom, Danticat also led a creative writing workshop with South students discussing and critiquing graduate student Amy Patterson’s piece of short … Continue reading Edwidge Danticat Speaks to South’s Writers

Jags Women’s Basketball forward Kennedi Centers reflects on Kobe Bryant

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photo by: Lauren Barksdale The impact of Kobe Bryant’s performance in the sport of basketball reached worldwide impact as he was the premier player in the NBA from 1996 to 2016 all with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many, if not all, basketball players have modeled their careers to match Bryant’s. He was also a huge supporter of the women … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball forward Kennedi Centers reflects on Kobe Bryant

Get On Board Day

By: Jessica Miller | Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 29, several booths set up in the student center to inform students about the organizations on and near campus that they could be a part of. Organizations such as  the Baptist Campus Ministry, Active Minds, Spectrum, and the Jewish Culture Club were represented at Get On Board Day  The Jewish Culture Club is a new organization … Continue reading Get On Board Day

Senate Impeachment Trial Falls Down Partisan Lines

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Senate impeachment trial which will decide whether or not President Donald Trump is removed from office has proven to be a very partisan process. Trump is accused of attempting to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate political rival and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Biden’s son, Hunter Biden by withholding congressionally approved aid to Ukraine. To recap, Donald … Continue reading Senate Impeachment Trial Falls Down Partisan Lines