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Library Loses Subscriptions The Marx Library funding cannot cover rising costs of journal subscriptions. Page 4
Are Classrooms Too Crowded
Dump on Trump The editor-in-chief shares his perspective on the Republican presidential nominee. Page 10
USA strives to maintain a 20:1 student-faculty ratio, but does it miss the mark? Page 5
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USA students will have ample opportunities to showcase their school spirit during this week’s 2016 Homecoming celebration. Events will continue throughout the week. Photo by Marissa Mason.
Allyson Heng was recently selected as senior homecoming maid during the 2016 Homecoming Court election. Photo courtesy of Allyson Heng.
Homecoming senior maid Allyson Heng
USA Celebrates Homecoming Week
Festivities begin Monday and will wrap up Saturday with USA vs Georgia State
By Alanna Whitaker | Managing Editor
By Casie Carr | Reporter
The University of South Alabama will celebrate Homecoming 2016 between Oct. 24-29. Homecoming will wrap up when the USA Jaguars face off against the Georgia State Panthers at 4 p.m. at Ladd Peebles Stadium. The stadium gates will open at 8 a.m. for tailgating, the Jaguar Prowl will begin broadcasting at 1:40 p.m. and the presentation of the 2016 Homecoming Court, as well as the Homecoming Queen
reveal, will begin at 3:40 p.m. “The homecoming committee this year has worked tirelessly to ensure that students and alumni have a great time at our homecoming events, our mission being to make it a memorable experience for everyone,” SGA Homecoming Chair Mia Britton said. Homecoming celebratory events will last all week. The first event begins on Monday from 12-1 p.m. with the opportunity to
take pictures with Southpaw and Miss Pawla at “Pawparazzi.” There will be “Pawparazzi” again on Tuesday from 1011 a.m. At 6 p.m. “Jags Got Talent” will be hosted in the Mitchell Center followed by “Junk the Jungle” at 8 p.m in the USA Traffic Circle. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the SGA will host a “Fat Tuesday” day party in the Student
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The 2016 Homecoming Queen will be revealed during the USA vs Georgia State halftime at Ladd Pebbles Stadium this coming Saturday. Alley Heng, a biomedical sciences major, was one of two senior homecoming maids selected by the student body. She will run against Holly Taylor, also senior homecoming maid, for the title of
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Alumni Lawn Party 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Alumni Hall
Homecoming Parade 6 p.m. Homecoming Pep Rally 6:30 p.m. Mitchell Center
Women’s Vollyball Game vs Coastal Carolina 6:45 p.m. Jag Gym
“Greek Squad” Homecoming Step Show 7:30 p.m. Bishop State Community College
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Students who attend classes at the USA Visual Arts Building can expect construction near the parking lot for the remainder of the month. Roof gutters, downspouts and drain piping will be installed to remove rain water from the building. Director of Communications and Media Relations Bob Lowry said noise produced by the construction will be limited and not interrupt classes. Photo by Jaccob Hearn.
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Managing Editor | Alanna Whitaker acw905@jagmail.southalabama.edu Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
Students attend Drug Take Back Day By Joel Goode | Opinion Editor
On Saturday, October 22nd, The University of South Alabama StudentRun Free Clinic for the Homeless (USASRFC), the USA Police Department, and the DEA hosted Drug Take-Back Day, where students were able to bring old or unneeded medications to the on-campus police department for safe disposal. About ten students had returned their prescription drugs. USA police Captain Tammy Orso clarified that the purpose of the event was to promote community awareness, and that there has not been a visible problem with prescription drug abuse on or around USA’s campus. Kelli Caddell, a member of the USASRFHC, was in attendance. “We’re trying to get unused or expired medications from out of people’s homes, or off the streets, wherever they may be, and just have them disposed of properly,” said Caddell. “It can prevent family members from taking medications that weren’t prescribed to them, or maybe from taking medications that were expired and wouldn’t be as effective as they should be when they originally were prescribed to the patient. So, just really proper disposal and proper medication use.” Austin Cook, also a member of the
USASRFHC, said “A lot of people think you can just flush the medicine down the toilet, which is actually not the proper way to dispose of it. We’re also here so that medicine isn’t just lying around for children or for pets to accidentally overdose on.” “Some of the medication that’s flushed cannot be safely filtered out,” Cook continued. “Some of the water supplies can still be tainted with the medication because the filtration methods aren’t suitable.” Cook explained that although the event was not advertised as an attempt to counteract prescription drug abuse, patients and friends of patients were encouraged to bring controlled drugs which they knew were being abused. “You wouldn’t be held liable,” Cook said. “We’re here to be a safety net.” Besides the USASRFHC and the USAPD, the event was co-sponsored by the American Pharmacists Association (APHA) as well as the Harrison School of Pharmacy, making it an Auburn-South dual initiative. The USA Student Run Free Clinic is located in downtown Mobile and operates out of 15 Place, a homeless service center where a huge team of students
Old prescription medicines were turned in to USAPD by students. Photo by Jake Cannon.
from the USA Medical Center and the Harrison School of Pharmacy, as well as students from all of the health disciplines at USA, including nursing, audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy (PT), physician’s assistant (PA), social work, and recreational therapy, serve the underserved and homeless population of Mobile. Services offered include blood pressure checks, blood glucose checks, and full physical exams, as well as more targeted exams with specialties like audiology, PT, and PA for if a patient experiences something like an injured shoulder or hearing loss. “We don’t always actually do any treatment at the clinic, but we will educate the patient and help them any way we can, and if we can’t actually do the treatment
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over there then we will send them to Healthcare for the Homeless, where they can go and receive a prescription if that needs to happen,” said Cadell. “We refer them out to resources throughout the area. For example, if there’s mental health issues we refer them to Alta Point, which is located downtown, or to Healthcare for the Homeless, which has a nurse practitioner that will do any number of exams. They also have a dentist who comes in one day a week to do dental for patients; and then there’s the Lion’s Club, which donates eyeglasses and eye exams to patients who have vision problems.” “Among the homeless there is a higher percentage of drug abuse,” said Cook. “Still, our incentive is community awareness and community involvement.”
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Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
SHC offical grand opening By Jaccob Hearn | Editor-in-Chief
The Student Health Center, which was relocated in September, had its official grand opening Thursday. The center is now located at the heart of campus across from the Student Center on South University Dr. “The students are excited that the medical center is right here at the center of our campus it really proves the university cares about the health of its students,” said SGA President Joshua Crownover. The USA Student Health Center is one of only two in the state that are accreditied, according to Practice Director Beverly Kellen. Since the move, the health center has already seen an increase in use of around 20 percent, said Kellen. “It’s so important to have health care accessible for students,” said Dr. Michael
From left to right: Owen Bailey, chief operating officer; Becky Tate, administrator for ambulatory services; Dr. Lynn Wright, physician at the Student Health Center; Joshua Crownover, SGA president; Beverly Kellen, practice director; Dr. Michael Mitchell, vice president of student affairs; Dr. John Marymont, vice president of medical affairs; Dr. John Smith, executive vice president; Dr. Tony Waldrop, USA president.
Mitchell, vice president for student affairs. “This move is such an important one on our campus because it really puts student health and everything it offers right at the fingertips of the students.” The SHC is staffed by physicians, including a sports medicine physician,
as well as nurse practitioners, registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Currently enrolled students are qualified for treatment at the SHC through an access fee of $30 included in their tuition. Walk-in visits are welcome for the flu vaccine, which is available to enrolled
students for the price of $20. This cost is fully covered for students who are covered by the United Healthcare plan. Students can call the clinic at (251) 460-715.
Marx Library forced to reduce journal subscriptions By Alanna Whitaker | Managing Editor
Funding for the University of South Alabama Marx Library cannot cover the rising cost of journal subscriptions, according to a USA source. The Marx Library buys licenses to access academic journal databases like JSTOR and EBSCO, which are utilized by students and faculty alike. It would cost approximately $200,000 to meet the rising cost of subscriptions and maintain all currently held licenses, according to Sam Fisher, USA professor of political science and criminal justice. “Library funding has not been cut,” Fisher said. “It’s just struggling to keep up with increasing costs.” The library will be forced to decide which subscriptions are most valuable. Funding for journals that are not often used, or whose use is unclear, may be removed, according to Fisher. Top-tier academic journals are an essential academic resource within every discipline. The Marx Library journal subscriptions are important for all students but especially those who need access to reputable academic journals, particularly faculty. Graduate students and faculty
The USA Marx Library is an essential academic resource for students, faculty and some public members. Photo courtesy of USA.
employees performing research must read peer-reviewed literature and reference those academic sources within their own work. Without those sources for reference or citation, a paper is unlikely to be wellreceived or published. “Faculty scores are based on teaching,
research and service,” Fisher said. “If you aren’t doing research you aren’t going to be given as high a rating. So when raises do come along, you may not be eligible.” Faculty did receive a merit raise this year, according to Fisher. “It was a pool of 2 percent for everyone eligible for raise in a department. Some
people got more than 2 percent some got a little less.” “It’s a tight situation,” Fisher continued. “The budget for the university as a whole has increased, but we try to do other things like raise salaries. There are other programs we’re putting money into. It’s a tight balance.”
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Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
Overcrowding may be problematic in USA classrooms By Joel Goode | Opinion Editor
Student enrollment at the University of South Alabama has increased over the past several years. Along with that increase, the university has faced a growing demand for two things: more faculty and more space. Dr. David Johnston, USA Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, is involved with allocating the number of faculty hired in each school. The goal is to maintain a target studentto-faculty ratio of 20:1, which has been difficult in past years. President Waldrop has pledged that as the institution grows, the university will continue to hire adequate faculty to meet students’ needs. “Going forward as enrollment grows, our commitment is to hire additional faculty, and if we can't do that, then we will limit enrollment growth,” Johnston said. USA is the the second-fastest growing public university in the state behind the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Even after increasing USA admission standards in the last four years, the growth has only continued. Johnston says the College of Nursing and the College of Engineering are
experiencing the most growth at this time. “In Arts and Sciences, the growth has been in their need to offer courses that serve the students in the growing colleges like Engineering and Nursing,” Johnston said. “As Engineering has gone up, for example, we've had to hire additional Math faculty, because the engineers have to take math classes. Most of the growth has followed where the students are going … In Arts and Sciences, that has been particularly in Math and English, because all students have to take Math and English.” Johnston also emphasized that even the schools being provided the most support still need more help. Within the College of Engineering, there are four programs offered to undergraduates: Civil, Mechanical, Chemical and Electrical Engineering. Therefore, when Engineering requests faculty, some may go more to one program than another. The number of faculty positions is USA’s most important asset, but it is also the most expensive budget item. Meeting students’ needs is a top priority, and the only way to be certain that
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“Meeting students’ needs is a top priority.” these needs are met is offering a channel for feedback. There have been surveys sent out as well as focus groups asking which facilities students’ are satisfied or dissatisfied with. “I encourage students to participate in that process so we can understand those needs and address them,” Dr. Johnston said.
Previous focus groups and surveys have seen a bigger demand in the study spaces available on campus. Dr. Johnston says this is an issue the university is going to try to address in the years ahead. Another goal for upcoming years is to increase global engagement. This includes encouraging more students to study abroad, having a stronger curriculum in terms of international issues, and increasing the number of international students as well as the diversity of those students. “We don't have a set target for international enrollment, but we have been particularly aggressive in the last couple of years. Now, the focus is not increasing the number of students, but rather increasing the diversity of the countries that our international students come from,” Dr. Johnston said. In terms of overcrowding, Dr. Johnston seems confident in the university’s ability to keep up with student demands. "We're going to do our best to prevent crowding from becoming a problem. We're committed to doing everything we can to keep up."
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6 Student Spotlight: Becky Phan By Megan McDowell | Life Editor
While there are many career choices within the United States, one student at the University of South Alabama, Becky Phan, set her sight beyond the U.S. border. Originally from Jackson, Miss., Phan came to USA in 2010 intending to study biomedical sciences, but she soon discovered she was not passionate about the subject. “When I first attended South I went for biomedical sciences, mainly to please my parents,” Phan said. “I decided when I returned to South I would go for what I had initially wanted to do: international studies.” Phan is now studying for a bachelor’s in international studies with a concentration in Middle Eastern studies, and she is minoring in diplomacy and military science. “I wanted to better educate myself and others about issues like sovereignty, environmentalism, and development and human rights in the context of global affairs, specifically in the Middle East,” Phan said. “I am a cadet in the Army ROTC program at South and I am hoping to use my major within the military and pursue a government job.” Phan says Dr. Husain has been one of the professors at USA that made her sure of her new choice in major. “I had the honor of taking several courses with Dr. Husain,” Phan said. “He is very good at relating a lot of his material to contemporary issues.” Phan has been able to use her field of study to take her outside of the U.S. to further prepare her for her career goals for the future. Phan was able to travel all the way to Muscat, Oman, in order to study the culture of the country. “While there is often controversy in this region, I am attracted to it because I want to show that there is more to the Middle East,” Phan explained. “It needs to be better understood. Countries like Oman have the development and persistence of traditions that I want to learn more about.” With the help of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship, a federally funded scholarship program to promote international relations among students, and a scholarship from Distinguished Young Women, Phan traveled to the country through an affiliate program of USA’s called CISabroad. Through the program
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“I want to better educate myself and others.” she was able to study at the Center for International Study in Muscat and was provided with a flat to live in. Because the program was through an affiliate rather that USA, Phan traveled to Oman without anyone she knew to a country that spoke a language she had only ever studied at school. The situation challenged Phan. “Being in a country that doesn’t speak my native language was very difficult at first,” she said. “I had to put complete trust in what I had learned at South prior to studying abroad and use the skills I learned in class while here to communicate.” Of course, the program had a great impact on Phan’s education despite the hardships she faced when first entering the country. “My trip exposed me to new viewpoints beyond my campus,” Phan said. “The experience abroad allowed me to expand beyond academics in a classroom setting because you live what you are learning. It allowed me to obtain international skills and knowledge by living and experiencing education in a whole other country.” Phan said she hopes to return to the country, or one near it, so that she can continue to learn Arabic. “My passion for Arabic is strong, but the resources I have at my university are limited,” she said. “I have completed Intermediate Arabic II, and there will be no further levels of Arabic offered at my university. I want to study abroad to take advanced Arabic courses.” Phan hopes her experiences at USA and abroad will help her in a career as a U.S. Army second lieutenant post graduation.
Becky Phan visited Niza Fort in Muscat, Oman, as part of study abroad. Photo courtesy of Becky Phan.
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Allyson Heng was recently selected as senior homecoming maid during the 2016 Homecoming Court election. Image courtesy of Allyson Heng.
Continued from page 1 2016 Homecoming Queen. Heng is a student leader who immersed herself at the University of South Alabama beginning her freshman year. She said that her experiences on campus are ultimately why she’s passionate about USA. She is heavily involved with USA Southerners as the secretary of correspondence, and she worked side-byside with the Vice President of Student Affairs Michael Mitchell as a student assistant for more than a year. Heng is actively involved in seven student organizations. “Through my activities and roles at South, I’ve gotten to see the inner workings of the university. Those experiences fill me with an unparalleled sense of Jaguar Pride! That’s why I truly love South.” Heng is in the early acceptance program at the USA College of Medicine, and she is the president of Alpha Epsilon Delta, the premed honor society at USA. She also serves as webmaster and scholarship committee chair at the Azalea Chapter of Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. If crowned 2016 Homecoming Queen, Heng would continue to raise awareness
for USA’s Mega-Musical Chairs event. During her three-year involvement with the fundraiser, she spearheaded and revitalized the event. For her efforts, she was awarded the Student-Driven Program of the Year at the Association of College Unions International Award Conference in New Orleans. She was also awarded the 2016 Program of the Year at USA. The winner of the Mega-Musical Chair event is permitted to donate all proceeds to a charity of their choice. Heng explained that the fundraiser is intended to raise awareness that adversity and exploitation are international problems, which cannot be neatly localized to any one region of the world. After matriculating into medical school, Heng plans to take a year off school to work with a local nonprofit, Project Homeless Connect. She hopes to expand the event to include programs to eliminate the stigma of the homeless population. “Through my experiences at South, I’ve felt the true meaning of the phrase ‘We Are South,’” Heng said. “I would be truly honored and humbled
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USA Jaguars are on the offensive during the final quarter of the game. Photo by Briana Cunningham.
Close Game against #1 in the Sun Belt Conference By Casie Carr | Reporter
The University of South Alabama Jaguars lost 28-21 against Troy University this past Thursday. Although the Jags were up in the first half, the Trojans fought for their title in the second half. With several injuries and many penalties, USA was unable to hold them or continue their rhythm. “This was one heck of a college football game,” head coach Joey Jones said. “This was just one of those games that came down to the last minute. We played No.1 in the conference and had a chance to win it. I see that and I can live with it.” In the first minute of the game, Troy had a touchdown pass that got overturned. USA came back with a touchdown by running back Xavier Johnson. With no time left on the clock in the first quarter, Johnson ran in another touchdown. The score at the end of the first quarter was USA 14 TU 0. “We have a chance to have a good year. We’ve been through one hell of a schedule,
and haven’t been favored in a game yet,” Jones said. Towards the end of the second quarter, Troy completed a field goal, and USA had a 19-yard touchdown pass to tight end Gerald Everett. With 30 seconds left, Troy completed another field goal. The score at the end of the half was 21-13. USA kept up the lead throughout the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Troy scored two touchdowns. With two minutes left on the clock, the score was USA 21 TU 28. “We had some injuries—Jackson, Johnson, Williams—and some mistakes,” Jones said. “We were just trying to patch things up. They put our guys on our heels a little bit, and our defense just got worn down in the second half.” Although USA had the lead up until the last quarter, Troy still had almost twice as many total offensive yards, and USA had twice as many penalties. “It came down to executing the small things like third downs, holding calls, pass interferences, miss alignments: these things that, when you play a good team, you can’t do,” said defensive lineman Roman Buchanon. In the last minute of the game, USA fumbled and Troy recovered, but shortly after they regained possession, Troy fumbled and USA had the ball. With almost no time left on the clock, USA couldn’t get it down the field quickly enough to score. “If we win these last five games then we could have a good season, so we just have to get to work and forget about this,” said quarterback Dallas Davis
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USA Cheerleaders pump up the crowd at Ladd Peebles Stadium during the USA vs Troy football game. Photo by Briana Cunningham.
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Women’s Soccer claims Sun Belt title
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Home L, 3-0 Friday, 6:30 p.m. Volleyball vs Little Rock Volleyball vs Appalachian State W, 3-1 Home Sunday, 12:30 p.m.
By Marissa Mason | Sports Editor
The University of South Alabama soccer team reclaimed their first-place position in the Sun Belt Conference with a win against Georgia State (2-0), but suffered a loss to Appalachian State University (4-3). USA still claimed the Sun Belt regularseason title due to a tie between Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Lafayette. Finishing their home schedule with a 4-1 win, USA moved to the Georgia State University Soccer Complex in Atlanta, Ga., where they scored another big win. It lifted the team back to No. 1 in the Sun Belt Conference. “We were good in regards to hitting the target, but we didn’t have as much rhythm in possession as we do normally,” said head coach Graham Winkworth. “We’ll need a little more if we’re going to win a championship Sunday against a very
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Monique Autmon, defensive mid-fielder, dribbles her way to victory. Photo courtsey of usajaguars.com
strong Appalachian State.” South Alabama faced off against Appalachian State at the Ted Mackorell Soccer Complex in Boone, NC, losing 4-3 in double overtime. “First, I want to give a huge congratulations to [Appalachian] State,”
Homecoming week at USA Continued from page 1 Center Amphitheatre. “We’re bringing Mardi Gras to you during the fall,” Britton continued. “Enjoy free food, games, music, prizes, and more. USA Athletics will also be in attendance co-hosting their breast cancer awareness fundraiser.” Students who donate to the American Cancer Society will receive an exclusive event t-shirt, one complimentary ticket to a USA football game and the opportunity to take part in a car demolition on site. At 6:30 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom, students may pay $5 to watch the “Battle of the DJ’s.” There will be four DJ’s competing for $250 and the title of Best DJ in the south. Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. in the Fresh Food Company Dining Hall, Head Coach Joey Jones and the USA football players will have lunch with students and sign autographs. Students will have the opportunity to win door prizes. Afterward from 6-9 p.m. in the Student Center, Jaguar Productions will hold “Fun Fest.” The event will include food, games and entertainment. Jaguar Productions will host another event later that week on Thursday at 6 p.m. called “Party in the Plaza” at the Alumni Plaza- Bell Tower. Free food, as well as
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homecoming shirt giveaways, will be part of the event. At 8 p.m. students can watch “The Purge: Election Year” outdoors with free refreshments and homecoming shirts. Friday’s events start at 12 p.m. in the Football Field House. Alumni Relations will hold a Joey Jones Luncheon. The admissions fee is $25. At Alumni Hall there will be a Lawn Party from 4-6 p.m. The Homecoming Parade will begin at the South Drive entrance at 6 p.m., with the Pep Rally immediately following at the Mitchell Center North Plaza. In the Jag Gym at 6:45 p.m. the Women’s Volleyball team will play against Coastal Carolina and at 7:30 p.m.the Multicultural Student Affairs will hold the “Greek Squad” Homecoming Step Show at the Yvonne Kennedy Auditorium on the Bishop State Community College Campus. Tickets at the door will be $20. This year’s homecoming theme is, “Let The Good Times Roar!” USA students should take advantage of all these great events to get pumped for the homecoming game against Georgia State.Roman Interview
said USA assistant coach Jo Chubb. “They had a huge crowd, it was Senior Day and they were riled up. We couldn’t match their desire and passion today.” Both teams will participate in the Sun Belt Tournament in Foley, Ala., on Nov. 3.
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Local Review: Spot of Tea By Megan McDowell | Life Editor
Located in downtown Mobile is a locally owned brunch restaurant called Spot of Tea. The restaurant has become famous among its patrons in the city as a quaint, New Orleans-esque restaurant with great service, great food and incredible strawberry sweet tea. Sitting at 310 Dauphin Street and open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day of the week, Spot of Tea offers their guests a sophisticated and southern brunch experience. Upon walking into the establishment, the sound of jazz music fills the air. The dining area is decorated elegantly with a twist of southern charm. The smell of frying and sugary breakfast food wafts around. Spot of Tea’s menu consists mostly of breakfast and traditional dinner foods like soups and sandwiches. Many of their items have a Cajun twist, such as the Rajun Cajun Po-Boy sandwich and the Seafood Eggs Benedict. The restaurant also offers a large variety of drink options, including alcoholic beverages, including mimosas, Bloody Marys, a large list of teas that can be served
Dump on Trump By Jaccob Hearn | Editor-in-Chief
The final 2016 Presidential Debate wrapped up last week. With the election right around the corner, it’s time to talk politics. First off, I don’t care who you want to vote for; go out and vote, exercise your rights, make your voice heard. That being said, I’m not voting for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. I’m going to tell you why. He claims that immigrants are coming to the U.S. and murdering people, but he’s opposed to any control over assault weapons, which for someone who is worried about public safety, seems like a pretty big oversight. I think Trump’s dream of “making America great again” reimagines everyone as an armed white person. Maybe I’d feel better about Trump’s immigration plans if he would just talk about how he intends on getting “the bad hombres out.” I hear the popular opinion is that he’s just going to round people up and send them on their way, but that isn’t easy. Not only is that ethically questionable, but we just don’t have the resources to organize a mass camp deportation. One of the easiest lies to catch is Trump’s relationship with Putin. I’m not saying that they’re best friends but Trump’s quote, “I have no idea, I never met Putin,” is pretty baffling. In 2014 at the National Press Club
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Opinion Editor | Joel Goode jdg908@jagmail.southalabama.edu Monday, Oct. 24, 2016
warm or over ice and other traditional beverages. “This tastes like comfort,” Jesse Tollison, frequent visitor of Mobile, said as he bit into Spot of Tea’s Monte Cristo sandwich. “This tastes like the South.” Tollison also commented that the restaurant’s signature strawberry sweet tea was like nothing he had ever tried before. “I’d never thought of adding strawberry flavor to traditional Southern sweet tea before,” he said. “But this, this is absolutely amazing. So sweet and natural tasting.” Not only is the food at Spot of Tea well made and absolutely delicious, but it’s also relatively affordable. Items on the menu range from as low as $1.50 and never exceed $10.00. And while the majority of the items on the establishment’s menu are made for omnivores, Spot of Tea also has several options perfect for vegetarian and vegan diets. While the dine-in experience at Spot of Tea is fantastic and feels like something straight out of an Audrey Hepburn movie, the restaurant also offers curbside to-go and catering services to customers wishing to enjoy their food services outside of the Dauphin Street location. in D.C. Trump claimed that he had “spoke indirectly and directly with President Putin who could not have been nicer.” Trump also said at the RNC back in November, “I got to know him very well because we were both on 60 Minutes,” it seems like Trump at least met him. I’m almost certain there was a tear in Putin’s eye when he heard Trump renounce him. My favorite Trump quote from the last presidential debate when he shared his opinion on resolving tax loopholes. “I’d make it impossible for me to do that.” It’s like a thief saying if don’t want me to steal your stuff, you shouldn’t have left your house. Trump’s treatment of women is deplorable. Of course the sexual assault charges were brought up, which he tried to argue had been “largely” debunked. What’s really deplorable about that whole situation is he constantly claims, “No one has more respect for women than I do,” but he will turn and tell his accusers to keep quiet. He said they’re just out for fame or are being paid by the Clintons. Bill Marr had an excellent tweet about that subject. “Right, the 73 yr old woman he groped on a plane wants “fame” hoping to parlay this into a movie career and start dating James Franco.” Even if only half of Clinton’s promises come true that would be pretty acceptable. I just don’t think that Trump could even produce the same outcome. At worst Clinton won’t be remembered fondly, at best Trump will be remembered as a bad hombre.
Spot of Tea is located at 310 Dauphin Street and is a local favorite among Mobile residents. Photo coutesy of Spot of Tea.
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