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Women Set Sail: A Night of Discovery at the Archeology Museum

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer The University of South Alabama’s Archeology Museum had a full house on Thursday, Sept. 26. It was not just an average night at the museum; the audience was in for a thought-provoking lecture as Dr. Amy Mitchell-Cook from the University of West Florida gave an intriguing presentation on the women of the sea during the 18th and 19th centuries.  … Continue reading Women Set Sail: A Night of Discovery at the Archeology Museum

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Dr. Ryan Winters Speaks for Doctors Without Borders

By: Emily Bailey | Contributing Writer On Thursday, Sept. 26, Doctors Without Borders speaker Dr. Ryan Winters gave a presentation at the Student Center Terrace. He is a physician and craniofacial surgeon based out of New Orleans. Dr. Winters works with several humanitarian including Doctors without Borders. The event was hosted by the International Studies Global Health Speaker Series and was attended by about 50 … Continue reading Dr. Ryan Winters Speaks for Doctors Without Borders

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South Alabama Jaguars Preparing for Georgia Southern Eagles and the Triple-Option Offense

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Coming off their first conference of the season in a loss at the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 30-17, the South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) are facing a quick turnaround by hosting the Georgia Southern Eagles (1-3) this Thursday night. Playing in a football game with less than a week of rest and preparation is very tough. The quick turnaround is not the … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars Preparing for Georgia Southern Eagles and the Triple-Option Offense

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The Bro-Code Bystander Seminar

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the annual Bro-Code Bystander Intervention Program took place in the Student Center Ballroom.  Coordinated by the Violence Prevention Alliance or VPA, Bro-Code works in tandem with its sister group Girl’s Night Out to reach out to students and equip them with the information needed to identify and help prevent sexual assault on campus. Kelsey Bryant, … Continue reading The Bro-Code Bystander Seminar

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor A revitalized South Alabama Jaguars felt good all week preparing for their first Sun Belt Conference at the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks this past Saturday. It was a tough stretch for both teams leading up to the matchup with their tough non-conference schedules. South Alabama started off strong on their first drive with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Cephus Johnson. … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

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Active Minds Discuss Suicide Prevention

By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Last Thursday, Sept. 26, student organization, Active Minds, discussed suicide prevention at its third meeting in the Student Center. Active Minds is an organization that creates a safe haven for students to learn and talk about mental health and provide resources for them. The month of September is suicide prevention month. Active Minds president, Brandon Raines, and Associate Director … Continue reading Active Minds Discuss Suicide Prevention

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Too Common: Toxic Romantic Relationships

By: Diamond Taylor | Contributing Writer The Black Student Union, BSU, has implemented a series of discussion panels surrounding the issues of mental health. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the topic was toxic romantic relationships   The Vice President of BSU, Kayla Hammond shares the rundown of how these discussions were established:  “There was an e-board meeting last year and I felt as though it was something … Continue reading Too Common: Toxic Romantic Relationships

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South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It’s a brand-new season for the South Alabama Jaguars (1-3) as they start Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday. They will travel to face the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1-2), who also start their conference play this Saturday. The Jaguars have faced a brutal schedule with tough losses to Nebraska, Memphis, and UAB. The Warhawks have also encountered highly difficult non-conferences … Continue reading South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

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Feminism at South: How FFP is Working the Movement

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor The Feminist Movement is one of the biggest movements in the US in the last century, and even more recently all across the globe. Consequently, it is also one of the most misunderstood and misconstrued movements. There are people all over the spectrum of what feminism means to them and what the outcome of the movement should be.  As … Continue reading Feminism at South: How FFP is Working the Movement

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Changes to USA Main Campus Street Names

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Due to the opening of Hancock Whitney Stadium, The University of South Alabama’s Board of Trustees approved name changes to several streets on the university’s main campus.  Scott Weldon, Vice President of Finance and Administration, explained how different street names will be easier to help guide people who have never been on campus. Hancock Whitney Stadium will bring … Continue reading Changes to USA Main Campus Street Names

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Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Some of the most overlooked players on a football team are the punters and kickers. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they have a reliable punter from an abnormal place. Freshman punter Jack Brooks is looking to help the Jaguars win big games this season. He looks to do in his first season away from his home in New South … Continue reading Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

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