Center for Academic Excellence Holds The Long Night Against Procrastination

Story and photos by: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) held their annual Long Night Against Procrastination on Dec. 4 in Shelby Hall as a way to encourage students in their efforts to study for finals. “Long Night Against Procrastination started at Yale University in their library and it’s a thing that learning centers around the … Continue reading Center for Academic Excellence Holds The Long Night Against Procrastination

An Evening With Jon Ronson

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Barnes & Noble The University of South Alabama had the privilege of inviting Jon Ronson to speak in the Student Center Ballroom for USA’s Common Read/Common World program on Nov. 17. The Common Read/Common World program is a learning initiative dedicated to letting students, along with staff, “engage critically with the ideas and themes of the … Continue reading An Evening With Jon Ronson

USA Muslim Student Association Holds First Picnic at SGA Pavilion

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer The university’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) held their first picnic at the SGA Pavillion on Nov. 19. Though it was a chilly afternoon, there was plenty of good food and friendly energy to keep everyone warm as the evening went on. A large crowd of people was already present and they were … Continue reading USA Muslim Student Association Holds First Picnic at SGA Pavilion

Catholic Student Association Holds First Eucharistic Procession On Campus

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos by: Hallie Zimlich | Photographer The Catholic Student Association (CSA) held a Eucharistic procession starting at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Nov. 18. This marks the first time a Eucharistic procession has been held on South Alabama’s campus. Although originally publicized as a Eucharistic procession, the event began with Mass at 6 p.m. in front of … Continue reading Catholic Student Association Holds First Eucharistic Procession On Campus

MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo credit: Cinema Daily U.S. I’ve always loved Ridley Scott, and I’ve always considered him to be one of the greatest directors ever. He has made some of my favorite movies, the kind that made him very influential across numerous movie genres. “The Last Duel” is Scott’s latest movie, and this movie might just be one of the greatest things … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece

2021 Mobile Heart Walk Held on USA Campus

Story and photos by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mobile Heart Walk was held on Saturday, Nov. 6th, on South’s campus. Both the starting line and many pop-up booths were located at Moulton Tower. Last year, the Mobile Heart Walk was hosted digitally on Nov. 14th due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants were urged to walk safely around their homes … Continue reading 2021 Mobile Heart Walk Held on USA Campus

The Dangers of Vaping: Real or Hot Air?

Story and Photo By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Vaping: Separating Fact from Fiction was held in the University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine on Nov. 4 and presented by Melody Petty, M.D, and Natalie R. Gassman, Ph.D.  Melody Petty, M.D, is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at South Alabama and was recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics as the E-cigarette Champion. … Continue reading The Dangers of Vaping: Real or Hot Air?

The Department of Campus Recreation Presents the Haunted Trails

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu  Double, double, toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble – the Department of Campus Recreation brewed together a frightening “Haunted Trails” experience for students Oct. 28 at the Glenn Sebastian Nature Trails on campus. Though this event has been a standing Halloween tradition since 2015, this year’s spectacle was the most successful it has ever been.  “We … Continue reading The Department of Campus Recreation Presents the Haunted Trails

Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer In an email to students and employees on Oct. 20, Interim President John Smith announced that effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on campus. “In the past few weeks, the number of reported COVID-19 cases on our campuses and in the larger community has significantly diminished. In … Continue reading Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo Credit: Pinterest We have no idea who the actual writer of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is, but we do know that J.R.R. Tolkien translated the Middle English poem into a modern idiom, which is a far-reaching, culturally resonant, mythic morality tale. “Of all the things that men may need, ’tis most of love they sing indeed.” – … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

“Silence is Complicity”: John Quiñones Keynote at the Mitchell Center

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor Photo Credit: South Alabama website On Friday, Oct. 1, ABC News correspondent and host of “What Would You Do?” John Quiñones spoke at the Mitchell Center for Alumni Weekend. Through stories of his challenging childhood and chasing opportunities as a young journalist, he shared his perspective of overcoming adversity as part of a minority community. Born into poverty in the … Continue reading “Silence is Complicity”: John Quiñones Keynote at the Mitchell Center

Get On Board – In Person

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu One of the perks of having a semi-normal semester is the chance for student organizations to be more visible on campus and for new students to get involved more easily. Get On Board Day was put on by the Office of Student Activities and held in the Student Center on Aug. 25 and 26, in-person for … Continue reading Get On Board – In Person