The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room

Photo and Story By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Red Room of Satori Coffee House is certainly intimate, but not for the reasons you may be thinking. The Red Room is Satori’s iconic listening space for performers and guests to connect with one another through a shared love of music. On September 30, 2022, the Red Room was open for the first … Continue reading The Vanguard Tries: Satori’s Red Room

Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo courtesy of USA Men’s Basketball Every preseason, head coach Richie Riley and his coaching staff take a brief hiatus from basketball. The team traveled two and a half hours to Pine Lake Fellowship Camp in Meridian, Mississippi where we got our minds off the workload of division one basketball. We participated in team-building activities in what … Continue reading Men’s Basketball Take Annual Preseason Retreat

South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Wellness Editor Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On a beautiful Saturday afternoon at Hancock Whitney Stadium, Jaguar Nation anticipated a great game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and they were not disappointed. The now 4-1 Jaguars played with tremendous skill versus the LA Tech Bulldogs, bouncing back from their week three loss against a skilled UCLA team.  Head … Continue reading South Takes Bulldogs For A Walk 

Your Reminder to Check Your Hurricane Plan

By Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor | smh2026@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credits: PBS.org A little over halfway into hurricane season on the Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ian has officially hit Florida with nearly Category 5 strength. Though the Alabama coast is not currently on Ian’s predicted path, it’s a good time to think about your own hurricane preparedness plan whether you’re on campus or commuting. Monday afternoon, the … Continue reading Your Reminder to Check Your Hurricane Plan

Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor  On the morning of September 11th, 2001 our country was shocked by the deadliest foreign attack on U.S. soil since Pearl Harbor. It would only be suitable to take a moment of silence for the 2,997 lives lost and the 25,000 who were injured 21 years ago.  … To the passengers on Flight 93 who undermined the … Continue reading Remembering 9/11: The 21st Anniversary 

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

By: Brandon Clark Photo By: Brandon Clark Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, marked the 50th anniversary of the first-ever concert hosted for a charitable cause. Recognizing this occasion, South Alabama’s Communication Department invited special guest Shamin Al Amin, a documentary director who, in 1971, captured the fiery spirit of those in support of the country of Bangladesh. Amin’s documentary, “The Songs of a Country,” serves many … Continue reading Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of “The Concert for Bangladesh”

The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

By: Abby Russ Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer On September 7, the Marx Library opened the Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit. Originally created by his father, Roy Thigpen, Alec Thigpen took over the company to finish what Roy started. Alec came to the Marx Library to present his and his father’s work from the past 75 years. Thigpen showed the rich history … Continue reading The Alec and Roy Thigpen Photography Collection Exhibit Grand Opening

Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation? 

Milena Mata | Contributor | mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo By: Michael Dunn | Photographer Earlier this year, 40 solar-powered charging tables seemingly appeared throughout campus, providing students with new ways to engage outside.  EnerFusion is a company that provides solar-powered charging stations, picnic tables, and umbrellas. They allow people to enjoy the outdoors while simultaneously charging their electronic devices using energy from the sun. The power supply is … Continue reading Solar-Powered Stations: Campus Eyesore or Communal Innovation? 

The Wind is Picking Up for the USA Club Sailing Sport Team

By: Stephanie Huynh | Managing Editor Photo By: Connor Cobb After years of back-and-forth communication among students, faculty, university leaders, and risk assessment officers, the South Alabama Club Sailing Sport Team has finally taken their ships back onto the water.  Connor Cobb, a senior mechanical engineering student, has been with the Sailing Club since its inception. Currently serving as the treasurer, Cobb has an extensive … Continue reading The Wind is Picking Up for the USA Club Sailing Sport Team

The Office of International Education Presents The Study Abroad Fair

By: Gracie King I see London, I see France, now’s the time to take a chance! This Tuesday, September 13, the Office of International Education will be hosting their Study Abroad Fair for prospective students in the Student Center Lobby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The O.I.E., a division of Global USA, works to facilitate engagement between South students and international programs offered by … Continue reading The Office of International Education Presents The Study Abroad Fair

FDA Authorizes Bivalent Vaccines, Students React 

By: Milena Mata | Contributor  mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu On August 31, 2022, the FDA authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna bivalent vaccines. They target both BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron variants of the virus.   According to the CDC, the bivalent vaccines replace the need to get the previous boosters. The FDA recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech booster for people ages 12 and older and the Moderna booster for those ages 18 … Continue reading FDA Authorizes Bivalent Vaccines, Students React 

South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness

By: Colin Bulger | Health and Lifestyle Editor Wednesday, August 24, 2022—a date that will go down in history. President Biden just enacted a plan that would eliminate $10,000 of student loan debt for many borrowers, according to The White House. This is kind of a big deal.  For years, folks have been debating whether or not this is a good idea. Heck, during Biden’s … Continue reading South Students Give Their Thoughts On Student Loan Forgiveness