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Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

By: Joel Goode | Contributing writer Students and faculty are continuing to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as USA approaches its second month of lockdown. On Friday, March 13, USA  President Tony Waldrop and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Johnson sent a campus-wide email announcing the decision to suspend in-person meetings and replace them with online coursework. The decision coincided with universities across … Continue reading Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

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Changes made to fall 2020 enrollment

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Affecting students, families and the community the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes to enrollment processes at the University of South Alabama. These changes are being made to ensure that prospective students are still connected in the best way possible during these difficult times.  The highlights of the fall 2020 enrollment initiative include: •  No … Continue reading Changes made to fall 2020 enrollment

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An International Perspective on the Pandemic

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer By now, most of us are used to the limitations and restrictions that the COVID-19 outbreak has placed on us. From classes transitioning to fully online, malls and restaurants shutting down, and events being postponed or cancelled completely, the normality of life has seemed to disappear as each day brings more unexpected news.  In America, we are experiencing lockdowns … Continue reading An International Perspective on the Pandemic

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Staying Fit at Home

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor During these unprecedented times, it’s really easy to sit around at home and exercise may be the furthest thing from your mind, but exercising is another important way to stay healthy right now.  Sarah Schrenk,  Assistant Director of Fitness and Camps, offered some insight into why the classes were continuing to be held online.  Being at home or in … Continue reading Staying Fit at Home

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USA Jaguars men’s basketball gets addition of University of Nebraska transfer Dachon Burke Jr.

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It was a wild season for the sport of College Basketball this past season only to cut short due to COVID-19. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they were only two wins away from their sixth Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament title in program history. Now the Jags, led by head coach Richie Riley, can only move on and compete … Continue reading USA Jaguars men’s basketball gets addition of University of Nebraska transfer Dachon Burke Jr.

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Staying Productive During Quarantine

By: Parker Roach | Contributing Writer OPINION  The process of quarantine was similar for all students. At first, we were shocked and in denial, wondering how we were going to be able to transition to online classes for a whole month. Now, all of a sudden, most of us are displaced, being “trapped” in our hometowns until August. One minute, we are taking a full … Continue reading Staying Productive During Quarantine

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How does the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Affect Students?

By: Kenyan Carter | Contributing Writer The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic has been staggering. In the U.S. confirmed cases have reached over 250,000 with a death toll over 6,000, according to the John Hopkins University virus research center.  COVID-1919 is also negatively impacting the economy with a record number of people out of work. In March, more than 10 million Americans lost their jobs … Continue reading How does the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Affect Students?

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Theaters, Streaming, and Coronavirus: How the Way We Watch Has Changed

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor With the latest CDC and government guidelines regarding the coronavirus, pandemic comes countless changes to how many people, businesses, and companies conduct their affairs.  Many have been forced to adjust in a short amount of time, and few as quickly as the film and streaming industries. The coronavirus crisis has raised the question as to how these two industries … Continue reading Theaters, Streaming, and Coronavirus: How the Way We Watch Has Changed

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COVID-19’s Impact on South Alabama’s Winter and Spring Sports

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor The sports world has been impacted drastically by the effects of COVID-19, aka the Coronavirus. March is usually a time for some of sports’ most anticipated events like the start of baseball season and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s National Basketball Tournament. Just when the world of college sports was getting to be busy, the impact of the coronavirus … Continue reading COVID-19’s Impact on South Alabama’s Winter and Spring Sports

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Thank you, grocery store workers

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Not all heroes wear capes, in this case, they are dealing with panicked customers in the middle of a pandemic. The novel coronavirus outbreak has affected every U.S. state and shut down nearly all businesses in the country–except for grocery stores.  With the fear of grocery stores eventually closing, shoppers are crowding stores and stocking up on necessities … Continue reading Thank you, grocery store workers

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