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South Welcomes LGBTQ+ Students

By: Keylee Fillingim | Contributing Writer Dozens of students gathered at the Student Center for the LGBTQ+ Welcome Reception last Thursday. A few words from faculty, organizations, and student government association’s president, Sahilee Waitman were given to inform students about resources on campus and allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Rainbow cake, cookies and refreshments were offered to the guests following speeches. Freshman and upperclassmen gathered … Continue reading South Welcomes LGBTQ+ Students

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First Generation Connections

By: Lauren Barksdale | News Editor South Alabama held the First Generation Meet & Greet, an event that is designed for students to meet other people who are also first-generation students and connect with them on campus. The event featured a brief introduction by Kristi Clayton, Coordinator of Student Academic Success. Dr. Krista Harrell, Title XI Coordinator and Associate Dean of Students gave a personal … Continue reading First Generation Connections

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Students Trade T-Shirts for Jag Gear

By: Hayden Cordova | Lifestyle Editor You’re getting ready for your first day of college classes at South, digging through your dresser for just the right outfit to find that your only collegiate shirts are from a different college. The T-Shirt trade encourages students to bring their old collegiate shirts and trade them in for a South Alabama shirt, free of charge. The T-Shirt trade … Continue reading Students Trade T-Shirts for Jag Gear

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