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USA defeats Mississippi State

Casie Carr, reporter

September 6, 2016

The University of South Alabama won a hard-fought victory against Mississippi State University on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016. The final score was 21-20. This victory marked USA’s first win against an SEC team. The SEC is regarded as one of the most accomplished sports conferences due to its winning reputation. “We... READ MORE »»

USA quarterback Dallas Davis hurdles over MSU defensive back Brandon Bryant. Photo by Jaccob Hearn.
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USA defeats Mississippi State
Student spotlight: Lily Webb

Megan McDowell, Copy Editor

August 14, 2016

While the University of South Alabama has many students that are from Mobile or commute from nearby cities, USA also has its fair of out of city, out of state, and out of country students as well. Lily Webb, an incoming freshman and theatre major, Distinguished Young Women scholarship recipient and Whid... READ MORE »»

Lily Webb on stage at the Distinguished Young Women scholarship performance. Photo courtesy of Lily Webb.
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Student spotlight: Lily Webb
USA alumni directs videos for Broadway star

Alanna Whitaker, Managing Editor

August 14, 2016

Simon Reinert is enjoying a career boom that’s only a shadow of a dream for most college students. Reinert, a University of South Alabama alumni, has come a long way since his days as a photo editor for The Vanguard – he’s in New York City fresh off filming a music video for an award-winn... READ MORE »»

USA alumni directs videos for Broadway star
Former TE Braedon Bowman signs with Jacksonville Jaguars

Alyssa Newton, Contributing Writer

April 30, 2016

Breadon Bowman will become a Jaguar, again. Bowman has signed with the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent via his Twitter account. #JagNation ➡️ #JagNation — Braedon Bowman (@braedonbowman10) April 30, 2016 "It's what I've been worki... READ MORE »»

Former TE Braedon Bowman signs with Jacksonville Jaguars
Mega Musical Chairs, the game takes a back seat to charity

Natalie Franklin, Life Editor

April 26, 2016

We’ve all played musical chairs at some point in our lives. The age-old game has been a favorite for years, but what happens when you add over 450 students and raise the stakes a bit? Mega Musical Chairs! Mega Musical Chairs is an annual fundraiser hosted by Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED). The fourth annual... READ MORE »»

Photo | Kaitlyn Roberts

Mega Musical Chairs, the game takes a back seat to charity

News

USA Honors Freshmen Retreat brings a close-knit community closer

The USA Honors Program hosted a two-day retreat for incoming freshmen last week August 9 and 10 at Camp Grace. The Annual event is a fun introduction to the program and the honors community. “The Whiddon honors pr... Read More »

August 14, 2016 • 0 comments

USA alumni directs videos for Broadway star

Alanna Whitaker, Managing Editor

Simon Reinert is enjoying a career boom that’s only a shadow of a dream for most college students. Reinert, a University of South Alabama alumni, has come a long way since his days as a photo editor for The Vanguard – he’s in New York City... Read More »

August 14, 2016 • 0 comments

Knapp first to represent South at national conference

Alyssa Newton, Editor-In-Chief

For the first time, South Alabama will be represented at the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders. Kinsley Knapp, a sophomore nursing major from Tallahassee, was selected to attend the conference after Krista... Read More »

April 26, 2016 • 2 comments

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Life

Envirnmental documentaries by USA film students to air at Baldwin County campus

Hannah Blackburn, Contributing Writer

Documentary films made by USA film students will be aired at the Baldwin County Campus’s performance art center tomorrow at 7 p.m. The films were created to raise awareness about Alabama’s environmental challenges ... Read More »

September 22, 2016 • 0 comments

Over 300 girls take part in sorority Recruitment Week August 24, 2016

Student spotlight: Lily Webb August 14, 2016

Mega Musical Chairs, the game takes a back seat to charity April 26, 2016

Campus cleanup kicks off Earth Day April 18, 2016

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Sports

USA cross country meet

Casie Carr, Reporter

The University of South Alabama Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams will compete tomorrow on Friday, Sept. 9 at 5:15 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at the Mobile Fairgrounds. The women’s team will compete... Read More »

September 9, 2016 • 0 comments

September 9, 2016