Nostalgia on the big screen

By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer | All photos courtesy of IMDb Major streaming services have been releasing some VERY nostalgic titles. These titles may include some that are so deep in your memory, that you may have totally forgotten they existed. So, let’s take you back to your childhood and open the floodgates to some classic nostalgia! *Disclaimer: These are in no particular order from … Continue reading Nostalgia on the big screen

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer | A comedy? A mystery? “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” follows Detective Benoit Blanc in a new sequel to the original Knives Out (2019). Although there is no correlation to the first movie other than Detective Blanc, it follows an all too familiar story of betrayal. So, if you want to sit back, relax, and have a few … Continue reading Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

By: Cynthia Tucker | Journalist in Residence | catucker@southalabama.edu Hollywood has a strained relationship with history. Filmmakers and screenwriters shun facts about important events and cultural traditions in favor of a slick and comfortable fantasy for white audiences to enjoy. That wouldn’t matter much if movies were merely entertainment, but, unfortunately, most Americans glean their understanding of actual history from popular TV shows and films. … Continue reading Misrepresentation: Racial Inequities In The Film Industry

South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor Wednesday, August 24, 2022—a date that will go down in history. President Biden just enacted a plan that would eliminate $10,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers, according to The White House. This is kind of a big deal.  For years, folks have been debating whether or not this is a good idea. Heck, during Biden’s … Continue reading South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness

Starlink and the Future of the Internet

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor Image Courtesy of Forbes.com OPINION Throughout 2020 and early 2021, reliance on the internet has become almost vital for many people.  Jobs, schools, and universities have all had to revamp their often subpar internet infrastructure to keep up with the massive strain, not to mention the increased casual interest in heavy internet activities such as gaming over 2020.  … Continue reading Starlink and the Future of the Internet

Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer OPINION COVID-19’s impact on South and the local area remains strong, even if its effects on students’ day-to-day lives have become old news.  Even late into 2020, tough decisions have to be made to accommodate public safety.  On Oct. 9 of 2020, South announced that the fall semester’s commencement ceremony will take place … Continue reading Football, Graduation, and Finding Priorities in a Pandemic

George Floyd: A Reflection on Solidarity in 2020

By: Hayden C. Cordova | Managing Editor OPINION Within the span of seven days, America’s tense COVID-19 crisis quickly transitioned into an increasingly vocal and widespread rallying for justice against police brutality.  Countries across the world have raised their voices and brought George Floyd’s name to the forefront of the public consciousness through a variety of methods. Social media movements such as “#BlackoutTuesday” continued debates … Continue reading George Floyd: A Reflection on Solidarity in 2020