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Celebrating Black Voices in Literature Classes at South

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor Photo by: Andrew Bryant The English Department held the Celebration of Black Voices on Feb. 9, aimed to highlight as many black authors as deemed possible and timely to effectively celebrate Black History Month. Students and faculty were invited to the Archaeology Museum on campus to listen to instructors from the English department discuss their experiences with literature written by … Continue reading Celebrating Black Voices in Literature Classes at South

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South Students Compete in Poetry Slam

Article and photo by: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Last Tuesday, Feb. 8, Jaguar Productions hosted a Poetry Slam in the Student Center Terrace, where six poets competed for a shot at first place.  In a poetry slam, each poet goes on stage and has three minutes to recite a poem. A panel of five judges, who are members of the audience, gives the poems a … Continue reading South Students Compete in Poetry Slam

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The Vanguard Tries: Prowler Bowls

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo courtesy of Shipley Zimlich In the Rec Center, just past the front desk and through the double doors, there is a smoothie bar. Prowler Bowls is a little known spot on campus that has a little bit of something for everyone. As a commuter student, I never really ventured into the Rec Center before. Typically, when I’m on campus, … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Prowler Bowls

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Hot Take on the Hijab Gets Record Turnout

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Feb. 1 was World Hijab Day, and to celebrate, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) brought back one of their biggest events to give people the opportunity to learn more about the hijab and its significance. This year’s Hot Take on the Hijab event yielded the biggest crowd since the MSA began having the event … Continue reading Hot Take on the Hijab Gets Record Turnout

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Java with Jo Aims for Student-President Connection

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer South’s Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored an event with President Jo Bonner on Feb. 3. Members of the SGA said the goal of the event was to allow Bonner to connect with the students of the university in a casual atmosphere. “President Bonner started a month ago and hasn’t had many opportunities … Continue reading Java with Jo Aims for Student-President Connection

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So You’re a Senior…Now What?

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Pexels.com Senior year is…a lot. At times, it can be exhilarating, and then there are days where seniors think, “What in the world am I doing?!” To make this final year a little easier, here is a list of things seniors should do their last semester: Visit Career Services Career Services helps students … Continue reading So You’re a Senior…Now What?

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Adult Learners Bring “Youthful Life Experiences” to South

By: Danni Black | Contributor Adult learners that attend colleges and universities have increased by 40%, according to a 2021 article written by Sara Gallagher. This is an astonishing rise since the start of the pandemic. With adult learners comes a wealth of information, perspective and life experience. More adult students have been inspired to step back into the world of education, and even become … Continue reading Adult Learners Bring “Youthful Life Experiences” to South

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Navigating Mobile Mardi Gras Madness

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor  Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Moon pies, plastic beads, high-energy parades, crazy masks, and elegant balls are finally back in season as Mardi Gras quickly approaches. For some students, this will be their first time experiencing the lively and historical event. For others, this will be a welcomed break of fun and festivities. Here, you can find some … Continue reading Navigating Mobile Mardi Gras Madness

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The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center

Article and photo by: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Saturday morning is made for many things: sleeping in, going out to brunch, unwinding from the previous week. Last Saturday morning was made for something different: spin class at the Rec Center. In the wintertime, I typically like to go the “sleep-in-and-stay-at-home-where-its-warm” route whenever possible. However, in the name of fitness (and … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center

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USA VSA Prepares for Lunar New Year 2022

Article and photo by: Stephanie Huynh | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu | Contributor Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 1 this year and the University of South Alabama’s Vietnamese Student Association (USA VSA) has been working diligently to celebrate and educate on campus. Lunar New Year, or Tết in Vietnamese, is one of the most important celebrations for different countries in East and Southeast Asia. The new year … Continue reading USA VSA Prepares for Lunar New Year 2022

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Outdoor Adventures Puts on Ladies’ Night

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Got a hankering for some mild thrill-seeking? Outdoor Adventures (OA) is a great place to get some creative exercise, meet new people and try something different.  OA held their Ladies’ Night themed climbing event on Jan. 21. This event offers women on campus an opportunity to meet and climb comfortably with … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures Puts on Ladies’ Night

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A Letter From the Editor In Chief

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor-In-Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Hello, Jags! I hope you have had a wonderful start to the first semester of 2022! The beginning of a new semester is one of my favorite times of the school year. You never know what new opportunities will come your way. For me, that unexpected opportunity is becoming The Vanguard’s Editor-In-Chief. It’s an honor to get … Continue reading A Letter From the Editor In Chief

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