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South Alabama and Chinese University form partnership

email@email.com (Jayson Curry | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:40:06 GMT

BJ Scott to the Chicago Bears: “I can dig it”

email@email.com (Patrick Herring | Sports Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:38:29 GMT

Scott is one of many college players to go

Stimpson visits USA to talk mayorship

email@email.com (Noah Logan | Opinion Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:37:50 GMT

After his recent campaign event on campus, Sandy Stimpson sat down with The Vanguard and touched on some key points of his campaign.

VG: Why do you feel you are a more qualified candidate for mayor and what should voters keep in mind about you when going to cast their votes on election day?
SS: We’re going to unite

Mock office visits teach health students

email@email.com (Stuart Sox | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:36:55 GMT

South Alabama’s clinical simulation lab will serve as a simulated doctor’s office to help students in the professional schools of the health sciences gain valuable hands-on experience.
Located on the first floor of the college of medicine building, the “office” is complete with examination rooms, a nurse’s station and a waiting room. Even the neutral colors of the walls and the intensely bright ceiling lights create an ambience that

SGA concludes 2012-13 academic year

email@email.com (Stuart Sox | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:35:39 GMT

The Student Government Association met on Monday, April 22 for their last regular meeting for the spring semester.
“It’s been a great year and a great ride,” said SGA President Parker Chastain.

The Associate Dean of Students Dr. Krista Harrell attended the meeting and gave a special message to the senate.
“Renovation has begun

Jaguar Productions encourages student participation, looks ahead

email@email.com (Stuart Sox | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:34:31 GMT

Jaguar Productions President Khaela Huey and the rest of the Jaguar Productions staff want to encourage students to take advantage of the entertainment events that they organize.
In many cases, students may be seeing a performer at a Jaguar Productions event before they become famous. For example, in 2009 Daniel Tosh performed at a Jaguar Productions event on-campus.
According to senior Patrick Herring, a member of

Theatre USA offers up fantastic show in “Cyrano”

email@email.com (Jake Howell | Life Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:31:37 GMT

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Marching band announces new feature twirler

email@email.com (Timothy Borland | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:29:52 GMT

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USA CEO chapter launches new networking project

email@email.com (Joel Ponce | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:28:17 GMT

Historic Temple Downtown is a unique sight to see

email@email.com (Timothy Borland | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:26:28 GMT

As the owner of Three George’s Chocolatiers, he has been serving the local population delicious deserts on Dauphin Street

Softball dismantles Trojans, matches 2012 win total

email@email.com (Patrick Herring | Sports Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:18:48 GMT

It took head coach Becky Clark and her team ten fewer conests to get to the program record of 41 wins this season than it took

Baseball sweeps Jacksonville State, takes series against ULM

email@email.com (JT Crabtree | LOC Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:17:19 GMT

South Alabama baseball put together a flurry of wins last week against Jacksonville State and UL-Monroe, using solid pitching and clutch hitting on their way to a six game winning streak.In game one against Jacksonville State, the Jags had to play catch for

2013 NFL Draft proves nothing’s a sure thing

email@email.com (Patrick Herring | Sports Editor) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:16:35 GMT

Had former Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season last year, he likely would have been a top ten overall selection, maybe even top five. Instead of declaring for the draft, though, he chose to come back and play another season at USC. The Trojans didn’t perform as well as he’d hoped and his draft stock was hurt because

USA Sports Briefs

email@email.com (UsaJaguars.com) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:15:15 GMT

Women’s golf senior Golightly named All-Sun Belt

It was announced Thursday that South Alabama’s Kristen Golightly was named Second Team All-Sun Belt Conference for her efforts this season.
Golightly recorded a stroke average of 76.48 in 27 rounds this season, including a career-low 3-under par 69 at the SBC Championship. She finished the tournament with a three round total of 216 for even par.
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Concussions becoming an increasing problem in football

email@email.com (Dalton Orwig | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:12:54 GMT

Here’s a quick test: Starting with December and going backwards, state the

The Vanguard Viewpoint: Finish Strong

email@email.com (Editorial Board) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:12:09 GMT

The end of the academic year is a time where students, faculty and staff are supposed to wrap up loose ends. By now, people should know where they stand in a class and where they’re going.
It’s also a time where many are about to say goodbyes. Some are painful and some are a relief.
College is a place where we grow far more than we

Transition from graduation to life

email@email.com (Aldyn Miller | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:10:16 GMT

Now that I’m facing the

End of the year advice

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:04:03 GMT

The end of another school year is upon us. The fun part about living in Mobile is that we are just a few miles away from south Alabama’s fantastic beaches, a handful of hours away from the vibrant nightlife of New Orleans (if the downtown

Spring break 2014 coupled with Mardi Gras

email@email.com (Stuart Sox | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:07:21 GMT

The Calendar Committee meets annually to establish

Governor will attend anniversary celebration

email@email.com (Cassie Fambro | Editor in Chief) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:05:55 GMT

He has been with the University

USA alum helps others in Boston

email@email.com (Cassie Fambro | Editor in Chief) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:05:05 GMT

Katie Beth Clark graduated from USA in 2011. A Mobile native, Clark moved to Boston to pursue a real-estate career. On the day of the Boston bombings, Clark was at the marathon supporting a friend and experiencing the event.
When the bombing occurred, Clark took to Facebook and said “God help us, we’re being bombed” and “I’m running please pray.”
This

SGA funds Mediascape, suspends rule to purchase ribbons to honor Jordan Greer

email@email.com (Stuart Sox | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:03:51 GMT

The Student Government Association met on Monday, April 15 to discuss and finalize many senate projects for the spring semester.
Each semester, all SGA senators must team up in their respective colleges to complete a senate project that will benefit the USA community.
As part of the college of arts and sciences senate project, the Language Resource Center will soon offer a Mediascape table system.
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McCarron to support USA Children’s and Women’s

email@email.com (Jayson Curry | Staff Reporter) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:02:19 GMT

"We are looking forward to hosting Mr. McCarron and

USA Wesley students going overseas on missions

email@email.com (Alyssa Newton | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:00:51 GMT

Across the street from the Mitchell Center is a building where a group of dedicated people are preparing to leave the United States and make an impact in

Mobile Carnival Museum offers a peak in to Mardi Gras past

email@email.com (Timothy Borland | Contributing Writer) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:58:58 GMT