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The Vanguard Tries: Local Pumpkin Spice Lattes

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos By: Hallie Zimlich The time has come: it’s pumpkin spice season. While PSLs have been on most chain coffee menus for a month already, many local places are just now releasing their fall menus. In honor of this momentous occasion, I tried seven pumpkin spice lattes from local coffee shops. The first stop was Moka’s Coffee … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Local Pumpkin Spice Lattes

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FILM REVIEW: James Wan’s New Film “Malignant” Is Benign At Best

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image: Still from Movie “Malignant” The overall quality of horror movies and their originality has been on a sharp decline for years and “Malignant” which came out Sept. 10, is no exception.  Aside from the occasional standouts like Ari Aster’s films “Hereditary” and “Midsommar”, horror fans have been putting up with tacky, recycled tropes and uninspiring plotlines for a … Continue reading FILM REVIEW: James Wan’s New Film “Malignant” Is Benign At Best

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Recent South Graduate Charged with Murder, Assault and Kidnapping

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: Mobile County Sheriff’s Office A manhunt for recent South graduate Zachary Hobbs ended in Mobile Monday Sept. 15.  Hobbs has been charged with kidnapping, assault and murder after taping his father, Charles Hobbs to a chair and torturing him. His bond was set at $1,090,000, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Hobb’s motivations for the crime … Continue reading Recent South Graduate Charged with Murder, Assault and Kidnapping

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People of South, Featuring Francois Prinsloo

By | Gracie King | Feature Editor Wake up early. Train. Go to class. Go to work. Do your homework. Eat. Sleep. Wake up early again and place 14th in the world in the shot put track and field event. This is an average day in the life of the phenomenal few student-athletes who put their heart and souls into their sport. More specifically, this is … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Francois Prinsloo

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Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer Students returning to classes this semester after nearly a year of online instruction may not recognize some new modifications brought about during COVID-19. Though the pandemic is still an ongoing issue for the University, many programs and departments have gone through some serious renovations to make campus a better place for students. … Continue reading Campus after COVID: Then vs. Now

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Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

By: Kenyan Carter | Staff Writer | Photo Source: Mobile City Gov Mobile county held its 2021 municipal election on Friday Aug. 24. The races included incumbent mayor Sandy Stimpson running for reelection and seven city council seats up for grabs.  Stimpson won reelection by a large margin getting 62 percent of the vote share according to WKRG news. Stimpson was followed by Councilman Fred … Continue reading Mobile Elections Headed to Runoff

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Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo Source: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer The University of South Alabama defense surrendered less than 300 yards of offense while forcing four turnovers in a 31-7 season-opening non-conference football victory over Southern Mississippi at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday. This marks the first time the Jags have claimed their opening game of the season in consecutive years since … Continue reading Jaguars Football Win Season Opener

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COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Featured Image Source: WKRG Mobile is in the middle of a COVID surge and South Alabama is feeling the effects. The university COVID dashboard shows 263 total cases since Aug. 7 among staff and students. This time last year, there were 41 total cases detected by the Student Health Center, demonstrating the severity of this surge. Mobile county itself … Continue reading COVID at South: South Feels Effects of Surge

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People of South, Featuring Professor George Bovenizer

By: Gracie King  | Feature Editor | From its humble beginnings as one of the first universities in the south to integrate, the University of South Alabama is now home to one of the most diverse student and faculty populations that you could hope to find. Track stars and professors alike have come from all walks of life to make South the campus it is today. … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Professor George Bovenizer

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Yik Yak is Back

By: Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: Yik Yak’s Twitter Yes, those words just appeared in that order and the world may be worse off for it. Once again, the chaos of this Tennessee-based anonymous social media platform is available for download.  The app was re-debuted on Aug. 16 with new community guidelines posted on their site along with an updated terms of … Continue reading Yik Yak is Back

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Back(ordered) to School: Students Experience Textbook Delays

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: USA Bookstore Facebook page The commencement of the fall semester brings about the usual hustle and bustle of campus life. In these first weeks of school, the USA bookstore is busier than ever as many students experience delayed textbook orders. “I walked in the first day or two of class and the line was … Continue reading Back(ordered) to School: Students Experience Textbook Delays

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Jaguars Football Second Fall Scrimmage

By: Santeria Evans | Sports Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer The University of South Alabama football team held their second fall scrimmage on Saturday, August 21, at Hancock Whitney Stadium. This was the last of two scheduled scrimmages for the fall.  South will begin preparations for its season-opening match-up against Southern Mississippi with a practice on Monday morning. The play of the … Continue reading Jaguars Football Second Fall Scrimmage

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