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Gongfu Tea Ceremony Celebrates Culture and History

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer On Thursday, Feb. 17, the Students Interested in Chinese Culture hosted a Gongfu Tea Ceremony Demonstration, presented by Dr. Kevin Tsai.  The event aimed to help those attending understand that even the simple act of making tea holds deep connections to things like identity, culture and history, as well as to give an opportunity … Continue reading Gongfu Tea Ceremony Celebrates Culture and History

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Wishing For A Cure

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo courtesy of: Grace Passerelli Every year, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 16,000 children will be diagnosed with some form of life-threatening cancer. In the blink of an eye, 16,000 families and futures are irreparably altered with a simple diagnosis. The Make-A-Wish organization has worked with these families over the last 40 years to grant wishes … Continue reading Wishing For A Cure

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Hot Take on the Hijab Gets Record Turnout

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Feb. 1 was World Hijab Day, and to celebrate, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) brought back one of their biggest events to give people the opportunity to learn more about the hijab and its significance. This year’s Hot Take on the Hijab event yielded the biggest crowd since the MSA began having the event … Continue reading Hot Take on the Hijab Gets Record Turnout

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Java with Jo Aims for Student-President Connection

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer South’s Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored an event with President Jo Bonner on Feb. 3. Members of the SGA said the goal of the event was to allow Bonner to connect with the students of the university in a casual atmosphere. “President Bonner started a month ago and hasn’t had many opportunities … Continue reading Java with Jo Aims for Student-President Connection

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Adult Learners Bring “Youthful Life Experiences” to South

By: Danni Black | Contributor Adult learners that attend colleges and universities have increased by 40%, according to a 2021 article written by Sara Gallagher. This is an astonishing rise since the start of the pandemic. With adult learners comes a wealth of information, perspective and life experience. More adult students have been inspired to step back into the world of education, and even become … Continue reading Adult Learners Bring “Youthful Life Experiences” to South

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The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center

Article and photo by: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor in Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Saturday morning is made for many things: sleeping in, going out to brunch, unwinding from the previous week. Last Saturday morning was made for something different: spin class at the Rec Center. In the wintertime, I typically like to go the “sleep-in-and-stay-at-home-where-its-warm” route whenever possible. However, in the name of fitness (and … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Spin Class at the Rec Center

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Jags Basketball Victory Against Troy Draws Huge Crowd

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photography An excited crowd of 4,146 came to see the men’s basketball team steamroll Troy at the Mitchell Center  This is the Jaguar’s seventh victory in a row against Troy’s Trojans and their 28th win against them overall. The historic game against South’s rival ended with a score of 82-63, according to USAJaguars.com. … Continue reading Jags Basketball Victory Against Troy Draws Huge Crowd

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USA VSA Prepares for Lunar New Year 2022

Article and photo by: Stephanie Huynh | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu | Contributor Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 1 this year and the University of South Alabama’s Vietnamese Student Association (USA VSA) has been working diligently to celebrate and educate on campus. Lunar New Year, or Tết in Vietnamese, is one of the most important celebrations for different countries in East and Southeast Asia. The new year … Continue reading USA VSA Prepares for Lunar New Year 2022

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Dr. John Smith Retires from South Alabama

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Executive Vice President website Executive Vice President Dr. John Smith retired from the University of South Alabama on Feb. 1. Smith arrived at South in 2008 as vice president of Student Affairs. In 2010, he was assigned the additional role of special assistant to then-President Gordon Moulton. He was appointed to his role as … Continue reading Dr. John Smith Retires from South Alabama

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MSSA and BSA Host Campus Cleanup

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo source: MSSA Instagram (@usa_marine_science_club) The Marine Science Student Association (MSSA) partnered with the Biology Student Association (BSA) to host a campus cleanup on Jan. 22.  Despite chilly morning conditions, students gathered in the North Lot by the Marx Library and spread out across South’s campus in groups to gather as much trash as they could between 10 … Continue reading MSSA and BSA Host Campus Cleanup

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New Year, New President: An Interview with Jo Bonner

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor-In-Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: President’s Office homepage Jo Bonner, president of the University of South Alabama, sat down with Amelia Rose Zimlich, Editor-In-Chief of The Vanguard, on Jan. 7 to answer questions on his new position, his initiatives for the university and what he hopes to bring to South. Amelia Rose Zimlich: First of all, I know you never … Continue reading New Year, New President: An Interview with Jo Bonner

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Ex-USA Staffer Facing Ethics Charge

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Prosecutors brought additional charges this week against a former campus media advisor accused of stealing $7,729 from the university. Heather Leigh Stanley, 44, of Semmes, was arrested Dec. 27 and charged with using her position at USA for personal gain, a violation of the 2020 Alabama Code of Ethics, and booked at the Mobile Metro … Continue reading Ex-USA Staffer Facing Ethics Charge

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