By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Homecoming 2019’s second day had a fiery kickoff as the Collegiate 100 and Women of Excellence held their annual battle to crown the “Hottest DJ of the South” in the Student Center Ballroom. The competition was fierce and the crowd went wild as the ballroom filled with samples of the competing DJ’s best playlists. Students who came out to … Continue reading Battle of the DJs – Homecoming 2019
By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of something bigger than yourself? The Jaguar Marching Band is that experience for many students here on campus. The members come from all different majors and hometowns, but on the field, they come together to make one big South Alabama Marching Band. So what all goes into being a JMB … Continue reading All About the Jaguar Marching Band
By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor This season has given many tough tasks and matchups to the South Alabama Jaguars (1-6). This Saturday might be their toughest yet as they will host the #21 Appalachian State Mountaineers (6-0). Not only are the Mountaineers the best team in the Sun Belt Conference but they are also the highest ranked opponent the Jaguars have played or likely … Continue reading Jaguars football to host undefeated Appalachian State Mountaineers
By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Last Tuesday, Oct. 15, the Student Rec Center held a “Spooky Night” event where students and the public took part in traditional Halloween festivities such as pumpkin carving and spooky board games while enjoying popcorn, hot chocolate and apple cider. “It is an event where people can come out and do something different and fun outside of the traditional … Continue reading Spooky Night at the Student Rec Center
By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer Last weekend, the South Alabama Women’s Volleyball team traveled to Texas to face the UT Arlington Mavericks and the Texas State Bobcats on the court. The team went 1-1 for the weekend, beating the Mavericks but then losing the Bobcats. Coach Meekes-Rydell still says there were shining moments in the loss. The Jaguars bounced back from losing the first … Continue reading South Alabama Lady Jags prepare for another double-header
By: Kayla Smith | Contributing Writer On Oct. 15, the Hallyu club hosted a movie night showcasing Korean film Sunny in the Student Center. The club, established in Fall 2017, is dedicated to establishing a safe community in which like-minded individuals may explore Korean culture through new ways of entertainment pop culture, language learning. Their movie of choice was a feel-good story about friends reconnecting … Continue reading Movie Night with Hallyu
By: Jenny Biggs | Contributing Writer In our day and age, there is a huge focus on mental health. While mental health should be taken seriously, there is something else that deserves just as much attention. Something that, in turn, leads to all kinds of mental disorders. It’s the reason why some people have to wear sunglasses on a cloudy day or long sleeves in … Continue reading Domestic Violence Awareness
By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Loda Art Walk presents local art, featured galleries, and other handcrafted ideas throughout the streets of Downtown Mobile, Alabama, on the second Friday of every month. Loda Art Walk has been a part of Mobile for over nine years and continues to generate over 1,500 visitors every month. Loda Spooky Art Walk was on Oct. 11, 2019. Students, … Continue reading Lupercalia Art Gallery: The Newest Face of Mobile Arts
By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Oct. 17, the Glass Arts Department held their first annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale at the Glass Arts Building from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Throughout the day, over 500 glass pumpkins hand-crafted by students and faculty alike would go on sale, with the hopes of generating enough funds to improving the glass studio’s equipment. Diana Dyer, a … Continue reading Glass Pumpkin Patch Sale
By: Gracie King | Contributing Writer Last Sunday, October 20th, South Alabama students competed in the second leg of the three-part Triple Crown Bouldering Series. This string of competitions is a chance for boulderers of all skill-level to compete head to head for a chance to win in their division. Different divisions are split up according to gender and skill level. For example, a more … Continue reading Climbing to the Top
By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer South Alabama celebrated Oktsoberfest in the Student Center on Tuesday, Oct. 15. This event invited students to come out and enjoy mocktails and painting. Oktsoberfest is celebrated across the country to encourage students to give up alcohol for the month of October. South held Oktsoberfest on the week of Oct. 13. Cameron Grier-Shepperd, Director of Black Student Union, hosted … Continue reading South Students Paint and Sip for Oktsoberfest
By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The eighth annual Battle for the Belt rivalry commenced once again between the South Alabama Jaguars and the Troy Trojans. The Jaguars were not having the season that they wanted halfway through the season but there was hope Wednesday night at Troy. Before last night’s game, the home team was 2-5 in this rivalry. The Jaguars played very well … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars lose to their rivals Troy Trojans in the Battle for the Belt 37-13
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