Jaguars upset Red Wolves 34-30 in final game of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It has not been the best season for the South Alabama Jaguars football team in their second season under head coach Steve Campbell. The day after Thanksgiving was the last chance for the Jaguars to get their second win of the season against a tough Sun Belt Conference foe in the Arkansas State Red Wolves. This game was also … Continue reading Jaguars upset Red Wolves 34-30 in final game of 2019

Magic at South with Mat Lavore

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Wednesday Nov. 20, professional magician Mat Lavore entertained South students with his unique blend of sleight-of-hand, mind-reading and hypnosis. Currently touring across college campuses, Lavore drew many students hoping for a chance to be amazed, such as Tucker Tolbert and his friends that attended the show. “A friend of mine found out about this on social media and … Continue reading Magic at South with Mat Lavore

Impeachment Watch: Week 6

By: Liv George | Contributing Writer The impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump marches forward into The Vanguard’s sixth week of coverage. House Democrats are currently strategizing how to write the Articles of Impeachment in such a way that all relevant material is included in the articles, so none of the investigation findings fall to the wayside in the trial. Sources to CNN state that … Continue reading Impeachment Watch: Week 6

Post-Grad Depression

By: Diamond Taylor | Contributing Writer Upcoming graduates at South this semester may feel the sudden shift in emotions as they prepare to enter the real world which is commonly known as “graduate blues”. The Black Student Union hosted the panel discussion “Adulting 101” regarding post-graduation mental health on Thursday, Nov. 21. They collaborated with the Counseling and Testing Services on campus and had Nick … Continue reading Post-Grad Depression

Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Just one final road game was left for the South Alabama Jaguars football team as they traveled to face the Georgia State Panthers in Atlanta. The Jaguars wanted to continue to develop their offense that has experienced changes in players and formations. South had a chance to experience significant improvement against a Panthers’ defense that was ranked 125th in … Continue reading Jags’ Football lose final road of 2019 to Georgia State 28-15

Speak up South: A Forum for the First

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Last Wednesday, Speak Up South, a student-led campaign promoting First Amendment rights, held a panel discussion. The event was in the Communications building and featured a panel of four guest speakers including Due South’s Editor, Sara Boone.  The doors opened at 5:30 p.m. and there was lots of free food and desserts. The night was kicked off with a … Continue reading Speak up South: A Forum for the First

Jags Women’s Basketball learn from 74-62 to Alabama Crimson Tide

Photos by: Lauren Barksdale By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Basketball season is heating up with more significant non-conference games for both the men’s and women’s teams. The Jaguars women’s basketball team has some questions to solve on their own team. Last Thursday was an opportunity for them to figure out their team dynamics and structure as they took on the Alabama Crimson Tide (3-1). … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball learn from 74-62 to Alabama Crimson Tide

Remembering Dr. Wiser

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief On Wednesday, Nov. 20, police responded to a homicide in West Mobile at approximately 3:35 p.m. According to the Mobile Police Department, Matthew Wiser, professor at South Alabama, was found dead inside the home with a gunshot wound through his body. Wiser, 39, was an economics professor at South and was shot and killed inside his home and … Continue reading Remembering Dr. Wiser

Due South Hosts Successful Launch Party

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor Despite last week’s hindrances, Due South continued on with the publication of its Fall 2019 Diversity and Inclusion issue. The launch party was held yesterday Nov. 20, with around 250 copies distributed to students and community members who stopped by to support the publication.  Sweet treats, Due South buttons, and free copies of the magazine were available in front … Continue reading Due South Hosts Successful Launch Party

Ajayi and Locure lead the Jags to 98-72 win over Spring Hill

By: Michael Hanich and Nolan Kotila | Sports Editor and Reporter The University of South Alabama faced Spring Hill College Badgers in the Mitchell Center on Tuesday night. The Jaguars bounced back after losing two straight games at home to the Auburn Tigers and then on the road against the Chattanooga Mocs. The Jaguars (3-2) rebound from their two-game skid as they beat the Badgers … Continue reading Ajayi and Locure lead the Jags to 98-72 win over Spring Hill

Impeachment Watch: Week 5

By: Liv George | Contributing Writer Rep. Mike Turner, a Republican from Ohio, called the information that has been uncovered over the course of depositions  “alarming.” Specifically, the corroborating evidence that Gordan Sondland, the US Ambassador to the United Nations, was acting on the orders of President Trump to pressure the Ukranian President Zelensky into investigating the Bidens. There has also been corroborating evidence to … Continue reading Impeachment Watch: Week 5