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Edwidge Danticat Speaks to South’s Writers

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Jan. 30, novelist Edwidge Danticat visited South as the keynote speaker for the Stokes Center for Creative Writing’s visiting authors program.  Prior to providing a free public reading of excerpts from her works in the Student Center Ballroom, Danticat also led a creative writing workshop with South students discussing and critiquing graduate student Amy Patterson’s piece of short … Continue reading Edwidge Danticat Speaks to South’s Writers

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Jags Women’s Basketball forward Kennedi Centers reflects on Kobe Bryant

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Photo by: Lauren Barksdale The impact of Kobe Bryant’s performance in the sport of basketball reached worldwide impact as he was the premier player in the NBA from 1996 to 2016 all with the Los Angeles Lakers. Many, if not all, basketball players have modeled their careers to match Bryant’s. He was also a huge supporter of the women … Continue reading Jags Women’s Basketball forward Kennedi Centers reflects on Kobe Bryant

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Get On Board Day

By: Jessica Miller | Contributing Writer On Wednesday, Jan. 29, several booths set up in the student center to inform students about the organizations on and near campus that they could be a part of. Organizations such as  the Baptist Campus Ministry, Active Minds, Spectrum, and the Jewish Culture Club were represented at Get On Board Day  The Jewish Culture Club is a new organization … Continue reading Get On Board Day

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Senate Impeachment Trial Falls Down Partisan Lines

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Senate impeachment trial which will decide whether or not President Donald Trump is removed from office has proven to be a very partisan process. Trump is accused of attempting to pressure the Ukrainian government to investigate political rival and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Biden’s son, Hunter Biden by withholding congressionally approved aid to Ukraine. To recap, Donald … Continue reading Senate Impeachment Trial Falls Down Partisan Lines

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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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