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Jaguar Productions and SGA Present Drive-In Movie Night

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor | bec2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Andrew Bryant | Photographer Jaguar Productions (JP) and the Student Government Associaton (SGA) came together on Jan. 19 to host a special drive-in screening for the hit movie “Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.” As students drove up to the Intramural Fields to enjoy the production, they were treated to complimentary popcorn and blankets. … Continue reading Jaguar Productions and SGA Present Drive-In Movie Night

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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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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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Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

By: Brandon Clark | Contributor Photo by: Michael Dunn | Photographer It has been an exciting new season for our South Alabama volleyball Jaguars, to say the least! The 2021 semester has been full of plenty of wins, riveting tournaments and new faces. Starting as early as their first match on Aug. 27 with the Jaguar Invitational, the Jags made it clear that they were … Continue reading Fall Semester Volleyball Rundown 2021

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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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Center for Academic Excellence Holds The Long Night Against Procrastination

Story and photos by: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Editor In Chief | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) held their annual Long Night Against Procrastination on Dec. 4 in Shelby Hall as a way to encourage students in their efforts to study for finals. “Long Night Against Procrastination started at Yale University in their library and it’s a thing that learning centers around the … Continue reading Center for Academic Excellence Holds The Long Night Against Procrastination

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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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MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor Photo credit: Cinema Daily U.S. I’ve always loved Ridley Scott, and I’ve always considered him to be one of the greatest directors ever. He has made some of my favorite movies, the kind that made him very influential across numerous movie genres. “The Last Duel” is Scott’s latest movie, and this movie might just be one of the greatest things … Continue reading MOVIE REVIEW: The Last Duel (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Latest Medieval Masterpiece

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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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