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Business Students Divided Over Returning Professor

By Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Lauryn Gunn | Photographer Business students at South are wrestling with the news that Dr. Teresa Weldy, who appeared in a racially insensitive photo, will return to her teaching position. South students received an email on April 7 informing them Dr. Teresa Weldy was cleared to teach at the Mitchell College of Business after appearing … Continue reading Business Students Divided Over Returning Professor

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USA Students Talk About Their Worst Dates

by Lea Malfosky | Contributor Photo credit: Cottonbro via Pexels Valentine’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day have come and gone and now it is time for the students of South Alabama to reveal their not-so-lucky experiences with love.  Some students are fortunate to have never been on a terrible date. However, the rest of us have had some so terrible they are etched into their … Continue reading USA Students Talk About Their Worst Dates

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Suspended Business Professor Cleared To Teach

By Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu A business professor at South Alabama has been cleared to teach again after being suspended for appearing in a racially insensitive photo which circulated back in 2021.  The university sent a statement to all students’ JagMail accounts with an update regarding the photographs, which showed three south employees, including the dean of the Mitchell College of Business posing … Continue reading Suspended Business Professor Cleared To Teach

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South Celebrates Holi For A Good Cause

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer South students rang in the start of spring with South’s Indian Student Association (ISA) by celebrating Holi on March 26. Students and locals gathered at South’s intramural fields, laughing and throwing colored powder made for Holi onto friends and strangers while Indian pop music played on large speakers. Food and henna tattoos … Continue reading South Celebrates Holi For A Good Cause

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FYC Hosts Spring Luau

Article and photo by: Danni Black | Contributor South Alabama’s First Year Council (FYC) and the Student Government Association (SGA) hosted a Spring Luau at the Student Rec center on Thursday afternoon. The FYC wanted to continue the tradition of hosting a big event, but due to Covid-19 FYC has not been able to host any spring events for the past two years.   When arrived … Continue reading FYC Hosts Spring Luau

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South Students Clash With Traveling Preacher

Article and photos by: Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Traveling preacher Luke Beets held a banner in front of the Student Center declaring those in the LGBTQ+ community, Catholics, Muslims, addicts, alcoholics and more were all going to hell.  After news of his presence on campus spread, Beets was confronted by a diverse collection of South Alabama students who thought his message was … Continue reading South Students Clash With Traveling Preacher

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Emergency Alarm Triggers, Causes Confusion

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer The campus emergency alert system was accidentally triggered during routine maintenance on South’s Moulton Tower on March 14. Although the alarm that was triggered was done so on accident, the severity of the situation remained a mystery to students who heard it. Once it was recognized as a mistaken alarm, the campus … Continue reading Emergency Alarm Triggers, Causes Confusion

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The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry

Article and photo by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Food insecurity is a known issue on university campuses across the nation. According to a survey conducted by The Hope Center, around 29% of respondents who attended a four-year university experienced food insecurity. Unfortunately, it’s common for college students to skip meals in order to save money. South Alabama’s on-campus food pantry, JagPantry, is located … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Volunteering at JagPantry

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Outdoor Adventures Hosts Climbing Competition

By Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu  Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Outdoor Adventures (OA) held its semi-annual rock climbing competition on Saturday, March 19th. Climbers had the opportunity to compete in three different events – speed climbing, lead climbing and bouldering – for various prizes from recreational event sponsors Alabama Outdoors, Escape Climbing and College Outside.  Speed climbing is where a climber … Continue reading Outdoor Adventures Hosts Climbing Competition

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The Unity Project Promotes What Brings Us Together

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo by: Lauryn Gunn | Photographer The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) recently held an interactive art demonstration in collaboration with Mobile United. The project aimed to highlight the things that tie people together, rather than the things that divide.  The Unity Project consisted of 32 large posts, each one giving an identifier such as, “I am a … Continue reading The Unity Project Promotes What Brings Us Together

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Students Angered by Double Parking Tickets, Feel Ticketing Is Too Aggressive

By Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Students on South’s campus have criticized Parking Services for leaving two $40 tickets on their cars at a time. They also feel parking around campus is too limited, making it easier to get a ticket.  The cost of an average ticket from parking services is $40. But some students are finding … Continue reading Students Angered by Double Parking Tickets, Feel Ticketing Is Too Aggressive

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Students, Faculty Frustrated With Spring Break Scheduling

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer The students of South Alabama are nearing the start of spring break. Whether that means catching up, making time for themselves or even going home to family, students and teachers alike are ready for some time off. However, this semester has less time off than usual. Looking through the academic calendar archives, … Continue reading Students, Faculty Frustrated With Spring Break Scheduling

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