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Department of Communications Hosts Upcoming Career Day 

By: Gracie King | Editor in Chief | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Time to print your resume and put on your business casual best – the annual Communication Career Day is upon us again! This yearly student event will take place on Nov. 3 in the Student Center from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Communication Career Day is an opportunity for students across all majors to engage with … Continue reading Department of Communications Hosts Upcoming Career Day 

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Fresh(2022) Movie Review

By: Alexander Bowler | Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of IMDb Mimi Cave’s directorial debut, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan, was released to Hulu on March 4, 2022. As a psychological thriller, it’s the perfect movie to watch with some friends, a little hot chocolate, and a cozy blanket. Overview: Two best friends take down a serial cannibalist with setbacks and a slippery slope of … Continue reading Fresh(2022) Movie Review

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Stealing the Spirit of Halloween

By: Zora Rich | Contributing Writer Photo courtesy of Getty Images You may have heard of the Grinch trying to steal the spirit out of Christmas, but what about those who are trying to steal the spirit of Halloween? On Oct. 6, the Spirit Halloween on Airport Boulevard was robbed.  At around 4:15 p.m., a young man in his early 20s was allegedly seen carrying … Continue reading Stealing the Spirit of Halloween

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A Guide to the Greater Gulf State Fair

By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor Photo courtesy of Greater Gulf State Fair The Greater Gulf State Fair is coming back to the Mobile Fairgrounds from October 28 until November 6! The second half of the Fall semester can feel dreadful with daunting due dates and final exams approaching. Sometimes it seems like the holiday breaks can’t get here fast enough, and weeks pass either … Continue reading A Guide to the Greater Gulf State Fair

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The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room

Photo and Story By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Red Room of Satori Coffee House is certainly intimate, but not for the reasons you may be thinking. The Red Room is Satori’s iconic listening space for performers and guests to connect with one another through a shared love of music. On September 30, 2022, the Red Room was open for the first … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room

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Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo courtesy of USA Men’s Basketball Every preseason, head coach Richie Riley and his coaching staff take a brief hiatus from basketball. The team traveled two and a half hours to Pine Lake Fellowship Camp in Meridian, Mississippi where we got our minds off the workload of division one basketball. We participated in team-building activities in what … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

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South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Jaguar Nation anticipated a great game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and they were not disappointed. The now 4-1 Jaguars played with tremendous skill versus the LA Tech Bulldogs, bouncing back from their week three loss against a skilled UCLA team.  Head … Continue reading South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

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Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor  On the morning of September 11th, 2001 our country was shocked by the deadliest foreign attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor. It would only be suitable to take a moment of silence for the 2,997 lives lost and the 25,000 who were injured 21 years ago.  … To the passengers on Flight 93 who undermined the … Continue reading Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

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Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

By: Brandon Clark Photo By: Brandon Clark Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of the first-ever concert hosted for a charitable cause. Recognizing this occasion, South Alabama’s Communication Department invited special guest Shamin Al Amin, a documentary director who, in 1971, captured the fiery spirit of those in support of the country of Bangladesh. Amin’s documentary, “The Songs of a Country,” serves many … Continue reading Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

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The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

By: Abby Russ Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On September 7, the Marx Library opened the Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit. Originally created by his father, Roy Thigpen, Alec Thigpen took over the company to finish what Roy started. Alec came to the Marx Library to present his and his father’s work from the past 75 years. Thigpen showed the rich history … Continue reading The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

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Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation? 

Milena Mata | Contributor | mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer Earlier this year, 40 solar-powered charging tables seemingly appeared throughout campus, providing students with new ways to engage outside.  EnerFusion is a company that provides solar-powered charging stations, picnic tables, and umbrellas. They allow people to enjoy the outdoors while simultaneously charging their electronic devices using energy from the sun. The power supply is … Continue reading Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation? 

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The Wind is Picking Up for the USA Club Sailing Sport Team

By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor Photo By: Connor Cobb After years of back-and-forth communication among students, faculty, university leaders, and risk assessment officers, the South Alabama Club Sailing Sport Team has finally taken their ships back onto the water.  Connor Cobb, a senior mechanical engineering student, has been with the Sailing Club since its inception. Currently serving as the treasurer, Cobb has an extensive … Continue reading The Wind is Picking Up for the USA Club Sailing Sport Team

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