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Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Lawyers for a growing list of women volleyball players suing the university for abuse have named two more senior athletic officials accused of conspiracy, according to a new court filing in the federal court in Mobile. The amended lawsuit was filed Dec. 17 and names Chris Moore, the current … Continue reading Conspiracy Alleged in Expanding Volleyball Lawsuit

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Deck the Halls Returns To Kick Off Finals Week

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: FYC The First Year Council (FYC) hosted their annual Deck the Halls holiday event on Dec. 1 in the Student Center Ballroom. From 6 to 9 p.m., students were able to mingle with friends and get in the Christmas spirit before the start of finals could dampen it.  The activities during the event included ornament-making, coloring … Continue reading Deck the Halls Returns To Kick Off Finals Week

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Due South: Volume 11, Issue 1

By: Gracie King | Feature Editor | mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer Every semester, a team of some of the most creative and intelligent people come together to design a campus lifestyle magazine for students, by students. Due South is that magazine, and they’ve blown us away with their work again in their most recent issue, which launched on Dec. 2.  This specific … Continue reading Due South: Volume 11, Issue 1

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GAME REVIEW: Metroid Dread (2021) – Challenging, Nostalgic and Amazing

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo credit: Perfectly Nintendo Have you ever heard of the video game subgenre called Metroidvania? It is a subgenre of games that combine 2D platformers and role playing games (RPGs). This genre alone is excellent and paved the way for many successful games that are still talked about today. Metroidvania originated from two classic games: “Super Metroid (1994)” and “Castlevania: … Continue reading GAME REVIEW: Metroid Dread (2021) – Challenging, Nostalgic and Amazing

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An Evening With Jon Ronson

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: Barnes & Noble The University of South Alabama had the privilege of inviting Jon Ronson to speak in the Student Center Ballroom for USA’s Common Read/Common World program on Nov. 17. The Common Read/Common World program is a learning initiative dedicated to letting students, along with staff, “engage critically with the ideas and themes of the … Continue reading An Evening With Jon Ronson

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USA Muslim Student Association Holds First Picnic at SGA Pavilion

By Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer The university’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) held their first picnic at the SGA Pavillion on Nov. 19. Though it was a chilly afternoon, there was plenty of good food and friendly energy to keep everyone warm as the evening went on. A large crowd of people was already present and they were … Continue reading USA Muslim Student Association Holds First Picnic at SGA Pavilion

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Catholic Student Association Holds First Eucharistic Procession On Campus

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photos by: Hallie Zimlich | Photographer The Catholic Student Association (CSA) held a Eucharistic procession starting at Hancock Whitney Stadium on Nov. 18. This marks the first time a Eucharistic procession has been held on South Alabama’s campus. Although originally publicized as a Eucharistic procession, the event began with Mass at 6 p.m. in front of … Continue reading Catholic Student Association Holds First Eucharistic Procession On Campus

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2021 Mobile Heart Walk Held on USA Campus

Story and photos by: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu The American Heart Association’s (AHA) Mobile Heart Walk was held on Saturday, Nov. 6th, on South’s campus. Both the starting line and many pop-up booths were located at Moulton Tower. Last year, the Mobile Heart Walk was hosted digitally on Nov. 14th due to COVID-19 restrictions. Participants were urged to walk safely around their homes … Continue reading 2021 Mobile Heart Walk Held on USA Campus

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Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Michael Dunn | Staff Photographer In an email to students and employees on Oct. 20, Interim President John Smith announced that effective immediately, masks will no longer be required on campus. “In the past few weeks, the number of reported COVID-19 cases on our campuses and in the larger community has significantly diminished. In … Continue reading Mask Requirement Dropped at South Alabama

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MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo Credit: Pinterest We have no idea who the actual writer of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is, but we do know that J.R.R. Tolkien translated the Middle English poem into a modern idiom, which is a far-reaching, culturally resonant, mythic morality tale. “Of all the things that men may need, ’tis most of love they sing indeed.” – … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Green Knight (2021) – A Cinematic Masterpiece

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“Silence is Complicity”: John Quiñones Keynote at the Mitchell Center

By: Stephanie Huynh | Contributor Photo Credit: South Alabama website On Friday, Oct. 1, ABC News correspondent and host of “What Would You Do?” John Quiñones spoke at the Mitchell Center for Alumni Weekend. Through stories of his challenging childhood and chasing opportunities as a young journalist, he shared his perspective of overcoming adversity as part of a minority community. Born into poverty in the … Continue reading “Silence is Complicity”: John Quiñones Keynote at the Mitchell Center

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