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South reopening for fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns

By: Hayden Cordova | Managing Editor With the spread of COVID-19 cases across the nation forcing colleges to rapidly transition to online education for the spring and summer semesters, the question remains as to how campuses will return to the status quo come fall semester, and what steps South will be taking to reach that goal. On May 1, South Alabama issued a press release … Continue reading South reopening for fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns

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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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Recap of South Alabama’s football 2020 Recruiting Class

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Like other football programs in the nation, South Alabama Jaguars signed well over the majority of their signees for the recruiting class of 2020 on December 18, 2019. The South Alabama Jaguars signed 19 players as apart of their decision to play in the upcoming 2020 College Football season. This left the 2020 National Signing Day to be less … Continue reading Recap of South Alabama’s football 2020 Recruiting Class

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USA Women travel to Appalachian State and Men host Louisiana on Thursday

By: Christopher Denson | Contributing Writer The men and women South Alabama Jaguars’ basketball programs will look to extend their respective win streaks on Thursday. Both teams possess a two-game winning streak and will both face opponents that have accumulated losing records. This gives men and women teams an opportunistic chance to seize easier victories and boost their overall and conference records. The South Alabama … Continue reading USA Women travel to Appalachian State and Men host Louisiana on Thursday

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Jones College Joins Pathway USA

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief The Pathway USA program welcomed Jones College as the sixth institution to join the program that streamlines the transfer process for students who earn their associate’s degree. Also, USA will now offer an early acceptance program for Jones College nursing students to enroll in the College of Nursing.  With the partnership and early acceptance program, it will allow … Continue reading Jones College Joins Pathway USA

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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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USA hosts third-day of 2020 Senior Bowl practice

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Since 1951, the Senior Bowl has been one of the most anticipated and well-received sporting events in the city of Mobile. Every year, some of the top collegiate seniors in the sport of College Football to come be evaluated by NFL scouts and coaches in a three-day practice setting and then followed by the main game on that Saturday. … Continue reading USA hosts third-day of 2020 Senior Bowl practice

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Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

By: Kenyan Carter | Reporter The Campus Diversity Coalition hosted a meeting on Jan. 22 for a discussion and updates of the organization’s diversity initiatives. The Campus Diversity Coalition is a group of USA students, faculty, and staff concerned with addressing diversity issues on campus. The meeting took place in the Marx Library and was also live-streamed via Zoom. Joy Washington, the Associate Director of … Continue reading Campus Diversity Coalition Discuss Changes to Climate Survey

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2019 Mobile Heart Walk

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief On Oct. 5, The American Heart Association held its annual Mobile Heart Walk at the University of South Alabama. The community joined together to walk to help raise money and awareness of heart disease across the nation. Over 300 walkers participated in this year’s walk. The community came out to enjoy several activities which included music, games, face … Continue reading 2019 Mobile Heart Walk

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South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor A revitalized South Alabama Jaguars felt good all week preparing for their first Sun Belt Conference at the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks this past Saturday. It was a tough stretch for both teams leading up to the matchup with their tough non-conference schedules. South Alabama started off strong on their first drive with a three-yard touchdown run from quarterback Cephus Johnson. … Continue reading South Alabama Jaguars (1-4) loses at Louisiana-Monroe (2-2) 30-17

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South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It’s a brand-new season for the South Alabama Jaguars (1-3) as they start Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday. They will travel to face the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1-2), who also start their conference play this Saturday. The Jaguars have faced a brutal schedule with tough losses to Nebraska, Memphis, and UAB. The Warhawks have also encountered highly difficult non-conferences … Continue reading South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

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