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USA announces pay cuts to employees salaries

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief USA President Tony Waldrop sent an email announcing pay cuts to faculty, staff and administrators.  President Waldrop wrote in the email that “due to reduced revenues” because of the COVID-19 pandemic the university is expected to lose nearly $8 million by the end of the summer term. The pay cuts will be 4.5% to faculty, staff and administrators salaries … Continue reading USA announces pay cuts to employees salaries

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University of South Alabama professor dies from coronavirus

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief On Tuesday morning, University of South Alabama Professor Dr. Brian Axsmith died from Covid-19. USA Chemistry Facebook page posted about his passing on Wednesday afternoon. This is what they had to say: “Dear Friends: We have received the sad news Dr. Brian Axsmith died early this morning from Covid-19. Dr. Sherman had this to say about Dr. Axsmith’s … Continue reading University of South Alabama professor dies from coronavirus

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The life of a travel nurse: Pandemic Edition

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor Living through a pandemic such as the one we are in now will make for some very captivating stories for future generations to hear. Everyone will tell stories of how they stayed inside for weeks or months, that they lost their jobs, or weren’t able to celebrate their graduations or birthdays with friends and family. However, the frontline workers … Continue reading The life of a travel nurse: Pandemic Edition

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Two USA Jaguars sign free-agent deals with NFL teams

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Every year, several players are able to fulfill their dream of being an NFL Draft pick. This past Thursday through Saturday, the 2020 NFL Draft took seven rounds to have 255 players selected. Several South Alabama Jaguars prospects had the potential to be drafted by their new NFL team. The Jaguars were looking to have their first Jaguar drafted … Continue reading Two USA Jaguars sign free-agent deals with NFL teams

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College students request refunds for the spring semester

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many universities shifted to remote learning for the remainder of the spring semester, making it difficult for students to adjust to online instruction. College students have not been in favor of the decisions that have been made regarding their education.  On March 19, the Univerisity of South Alabama closed its doors and announced the … Continue reading College students request refunds for the spring semester

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COVID-19 & Mental Health

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor It’s been said day after day for the last month, but the current situation that COVID-19 has brought the world into has unraveled a lot of change in people’s lives. With change and uncertainty sometimes comes anxiety, nervousness about what’s to come, and possibly many other negative feelings. Mental health is the subject of many conversations at the moment, … Continue reading COVID-19 & Mental Health

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Quarantined: Her story abroad.

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Once in a lifetime opportunities only come..well once in a lifetime. Having that opportunity snatched away from you in a matter of days can change your entire perspective on life. Julia Rainwater, a Mobile native and Junior at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, soon realized the reality of ‘life isn’t fair’ after the complete turn around … Continue reading Quarantined: Her story abroad.

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Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

By: Joel Goode | Contributing writer Students and faculty are continuing to adapt to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as USA approaches its second month of lockdown. On Friday, March 13, USA  President Tony Waldrop and Vice President of Academic Affairs David Johnson sent a campus-wide email announcing the decision to suspend in-person meetings and replace them with online coursework. The decision coincided with universities across … Continue reading Campus administration supports students as lockdown approaches second month

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Tra Minter has a chance to continue football legacy in the NFL

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor After every college football season, some of the top seniors and underclassmen look to achieve their dreams of playing in the NFL. The NFL Draft is an annual event where all 32 NFL teams participate in a seven-round selection process where they select a player from college based on position needs, potential, and impact on the team. For some … Continue reading Tra Minter has a chance to continue football legacy in the NFL

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Changes made to fall 2020 enrollment

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Affecting students, families and the community the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has led to many changes to enrollment processes at the University of South Alabama. These changes are being made to ensure that prospective students are still connected in the best way possible during these difficult times.  The highlights of the fall 2020 enrollment initiative include: •  No … Continue reading Changes made to fall 2020 enrollment

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