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Active Minds Discuss Suicide Prevention

By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Last Thursday, Sept. 26, student organization, Active Minds, discussed suicide prevention at its third meeting in the Student Center. Active Minds is an organization that creates a safe haven for students to learn and talk about mental health and provide resources for them. The month of September is suicide prevention month. Active Minds president, Brandon Raines, and Associate Director … Continue reading Active Minds Discuss Suicide Prevention

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Too Common: Toxic Romantic Relationships

By: Diamond Taylor | Contributing Writer The Black Student Union, BSU, has implemented a series of discussion panels surrounding the issues of mental health. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, the topic was toxic romantic relationships   The Vice President of BSU, Kayla Hammond shares the rundown of how these discussions were established:  “There was an e-board meeting last year and I felt as though it was something … Continue reading Too Common: Toxic Romantic Relationships

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South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor It’s a brand-new season for the South Alabama Jaguars (1-3) as they start Sun Belt Conference play this Saturday. They will travel to face the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (1-2), who also start their conference play this Saturday. The Jaguars have faced a brutal schedule with tough losses to Nebraska, Memphis, and UAB. The Warhawks have also encountered highly difficult non-conferences … Continue reading South Alabama and Lousiana-Monroe look to get their first Sun Belt win of 2019

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Feminism at South: How FFP is Working the Movement

By: Sydney McDonald | Managing Editor The Feminist Movement is one of the biggest movements in the US in the last century, and even more recently all across the globe. Consequently, it is also one of the most misunderstood and misconstrued movements. There are people all over the spectrum of what feminism means to them and what the outcome of the movement should be.  As … Continue reading Feminism at South: How FFP is Working the Movement

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Changes to USA Main Campus Street Names

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Due to the opening of Hancock Whitney Stadium, The University of South Alabama’s Board of Trustees approved name changes to several streets on the university’s main campus.  Scott Weldon, Vice President of Finance and Administration, explained how different street names will be easier to help guide people who have never been on campus. Hancock Whitney Stadium will bring … Continue reading Changes to USA Main Campus Street Names

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Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Some of the most overlooked players on a football team are the punters and kickers. For the South Alabama Jaguars, they have a reliable punter from an abnormal place. Freshman punter Jack Brooks is looking to help the Jaguars win big games this season. He looks to do in his first season away from his home in New South … Continue reading Australian native Jack Brooks contributing early as South Alabama’s starting punter

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South Alabama (1-3) finish out tough non-conference schedule with a 35-3 loss to UAB

By: Michael Hanich | Sports Editor Last Saturday, the South Alabama Jaguars football had one final test before they started Sun Belt Conference play in week five. The Jaguars traveled to face the UAB Blazers who were looking to become more efficient on offense. The Jaguars were looking to finish out their tough non-conference with a win, but lost to the UAB Blazers (3-0) with … Continue reading South Alabama (1-3) finish out tough non-conference schedule with a 35-3 loss to UAB

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Alabama’s 32nd Annual Coastal Clean-up

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer Dark cloudy skies, powerful wind gusts, and the promise of rain served as the back-drop for Alabama’s 32nd Annual Coastal Clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event ran from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.  The purpose of the event was to collect as much trash as possible and make our coastlines clean again. Those who participated in the event did an … Continue reading Alabama’s 32nd Annual Coastal Clean-up

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Education and Travel: The Study Abroad Fall Fair

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor On Wednesday, Sept. 25 the Study Abroad Fall Fair will take place in the Student Center Lobby from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Hosted by the Office of Internal Education, the fair provides a wealth of information for students seeking available opportunities for studying abroad or for those simply interested in what the fair has to offer. Jan Dominique-Santos, Education Abroad … Continue reading Education and Travel: The Study Abroad Fall Fair

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Speak Up South: What the First Amendment is All About

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor Many people can name at least one section of the first amendment, and one of the most common ones is freedom of speech. Speak Up South is helping students fully understand and exercise their first amendment rights.  The purpose of this organization is getting students on South Alabama’s campus a little bit more familiar with the first amendment and … Continue reading Speak Up South: What the First Amendment is All About

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Indian Philosopher Gives Lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement”

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief Indian Philosopher Professor Mahasweta Chaudhury visited South Alabama on Sept. 19 to give a lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement” to spread awareness on violence across the world. Mahatma Gandhi was an Indian lawyer that inspired other non-violent movements for civil rights and freedom. Chaudhury stays active with writing editorials to The Statesman on various ecological, philosophical and … Continue reading Indian Philosopher Gives Lecture on “Gandhi and Non-Violence Movement”

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