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The Phenomenon of Believing in Astrology in the Social Media Age

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor The art of astrology has been around for thousands of years dating back to the Mesopotamian era, according to History World. Many countries, regions, and cultures have their own varying versions of astrology that they follow. Following the zodiac wheel, it helps to place where the planets were at the time of a person’s birth.  Like most trends and … Continue reading The Phenomenon of Believing in Astrology in the Social Media Age

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Break the Ice

By: Parker Roach | Reporter Last Friday, Jan. 31, multiple student organizations came together in the student center ballroom for Break the Ice. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness to the students about organizations such as the Black Student Union, NAACP, Collegiate 100, Wakening Our Knowledge of Ethnicities, and the National Society of Black Engineers.  These organizations collaborate with each other on … Continue reading Break the Ice

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Jags Men’s Basketball guard Chad Lott reflects on Kobe Bryant

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Whenever a major sports event or news story transpires, the world stands still. On Sunday, January 26th, the world stopped in shock and disbelief as they heard the news of 18-time NBA All-Star in Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash that killed eight others. Among the perished with Kobe was his 13-year old daughter, two of her basketball … Continue reading Jags Men’s Basketball guard Chad Lott reflects on Kobe Bryant

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Bioarchaeology: The Bare Bones of Storytelling

By: Kayla Smith | Contributing Writer On Friday, Jan. 24, the USA Archaeology Museum held a lecture on bioarchaeology presented by Dr. Katherine Miller-Wolf, Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of West Florida. She presented three of her current projects on colonial Latin America as a part of a series organized by the Assistant Director of the USA Archaeology Museum, Candice Cravins.  Dr. Miller-Wolf … Continue reading Bioarchaeology: The Bare Bones of Storytelling

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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