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People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter, Vol. 2

By: Milena Mata | Contributor   mm1934@jagmail.southalabama.edu Just one year ago, she was solving cold cases in Alabama. Now, she works for the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office.  Olivia McCarter is a senior at South Alabama, studying anthropology and criminal justice. Using her talent and hard work to identify homicide victims, McCarter has become very successful at a young age.  McCarter specializes in cold cases involving children. … Continue reading People of South, Featuring Olivia McCarter, Vol. 2

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Jaguar Football: A Season Preview

By: Bryant Kwilecki | Sports Editor Photo by: Kylie Scioneaux | Contributing Photographer It is that time of the year again folks: football season! The South Alabama Jaguars are gearing up for another season on the gridiron. While head coach Kane Wommack isheading into his second year with the Jaguars, the team is looking to build off some of the success they had last season, … Continue reading Jaguar Football: A Season Preview

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WOW 2022: Starting The Year On The Right Foot 

By: Stephanie Huynh and Brandon Clark Photo by: Michael Dunn, Photographer University departments and various student organizations helped to create yet another successful Week of Welcome and Beyond with activities galore, free food, and even a surprise visit from singer/songwriter Cupid. Week of Welcome, commonly known as “WOW,” is known for providing new and returning students with plenty of guidance, new opportunities to explore all … Continue reading WOW 2022: Starting The Year On The Right Foot 

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A Letter From The Editor

By: Gracie King | Editor In Chief mhk1724@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo by: Brooke Trochesset | Photographer Hello fellow Jags, and welcome back to campus! My name is Gracie King, and I have the distinct honor and pleasure of serving as The Vanguard’s Editor in Chief.  As I look ahead to the upcoming semester, I can’t help but think of the challenges we face. Freshmen are learning how … Continue reading A Letter From The Editor

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Government Website Distributing 500 million Free COVID Tests

Conor Merrick | News Editor | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu | Image Source: IAEA The Biden administration has set up a website for Americans to order at-home COVID tests for free to help combat the Omicron surge.  Covidtests.gov launched in a beta phase format Tuesday to test if the website is working and ready. The formal launch for the site was this morning. The site will distribute over … Continue reading Government Website Distributing 500 million Free COVID Tests

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Fairhope Holds Annual Suicide Prevention Walk

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu | Photo and Video by: Conor Merrick Over 500 people gathered for the annual Out of The Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk on Oct. 24. People who registered for the event were encouraged to make teams to help spread awareness and increase donations.  This year, 65 teams raised $63,000  which will fund research and help South Alabama’s American Foundation for … Continue reading Fairhope Holds Annual Suicide Prevention Walk

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Students, Faculty React to President Bonner

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu Photo credit: South Alabama website Reaction has been mixed to South’s newly announced president Jo Bonner, a longtime Mobile Republican and chief of staff to Gov. Kay Ivey, after a Wednesday vote by the USA Board of Trustees selecting the former congressman to succeed Tony Waldrop. Faculty and students interviewed after the 11-2 vote recognized that … Continue reading Students, Faculty React to President Bonner

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Breaking News: Jo Bonner Will Be the 4th President of the University of South Alabama

Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | cpm2022@jagmail.southalabama.edu Image Source: South Alabama President Office Website South Alabama’s new president is the chief of staff for Governor Kay Ivey’s office and former Republican congressman Jo Bonner, the University Board of Trustees announced on Wednesday. Bonner was elected as South Alabama president during a public Nov. 10 Board of Trustees (BOT) meeting which took place at noon. By 12:07 … Continue reading Breaking News: Jo Bonner Will Be the 4th President of the University of South Alabama

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Communication Department to Hold Career Day

By: Amelia Rose Zimlich | Managing Editor | arz1722@jagmail.southalabama.edu The Communication Department will be holding its annual Communication Career Day at the Student Center on Nov. 4. “We want our students to be inspired, create conversations about their future and hopefully bring a little clarity to their personal career goals,” said Nadia Bush, a professor in the Communication department. “Our department cares about our students’ … Continue reading Communication Department to Hold Career Day

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How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to The Center of Serious Trouble?

Brandon Clark | Staff writer | Image Source: TikTok TikTok, Instagram and even the relic that is Vine have been the source of numerous online trends and challenges over the years, such as the bottle flip challenge, the tide pod challenge and, as of recently, the devious licks challenge. These shenanigans ebb and flow throughout the year, and for most, they are humorous activities that … Continue reading How Many Licks Does it Take to Get to The Center of Serious Trouble?

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MOVIE LIST: Top 10 Best Movies to Watch for Halloween 2021

By: Micah Burkholder | Contributor | Image by: Conor Merrick | Editor-in-Chief | Alright, everyone. This is my recommendation list of the best movies to watch on Halloween this year. Now, I’ll more than likely make a list of the best shows to watch on Halloween 2021 because there are a whole bunch of horror shows that you should give a try, such as any … Continue reading MOVIE LIST: Top 10 Best Movies to Watch for Halloween 2021

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Second Presidential Forum: Dr. Damon Andrew

Brandon Clark | Staff Writer| Image Source: LSU On Oct. 15, Dr. Damon Andrew made his appearance at the Mitchell Center as the university’s second presidential candidate out of three. Following closely to the first forum when Mr. Jo Bonner met with South, Andrew was given 40minutes to talk about himself and what he would offer the university, as well as 20minutes to answer any … Continue reading Second Presidential Forum: Dr. Damon Andrew

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