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VOL. 51, NO. 14
“If it matters to the USA family, it matters to us.”
OCT. 29, 2012
INSIDE Cassie Fambro | Editor-in-Chief
Jags fall to ULM in close contest
By STUART SOX sgsox@att.net
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Senator Murdoch recently said pregnancy after rape is a gift from God. The Point/Counterpoint tackles that topic. See Opinion, page 14 JagLife discovers “A Taste of Mobile.” What makes us unique? See Life, page 6 Cricket might be lesser-known, but it has a footing at USA. Learn more about it. Patrick Herring| Sports Editor
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President Moulton has surgery By JAYSON CURRY jayson-curry@hotmail.com
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he University of South Alabama’s President Gordon Moulton underwent surgery on Oct. 21, last Sunday, to remove a tumor. The tumor was located at the front left side of President Moulton’s brain. “The surgery was successful, and indications are that the growth was isolated to the single location,” Director of Public Relations Keith Ayers said. “President Moulton’s physicians have told him to expect a full and complete recovery.” President Moulton’s surgery presumably had no complications as he was attending University functions as early as Thursday after his surgery. See Surgery Page 4
SGA talks homecoming, parking citation appeals
QB Ross Metheny runs the ball against ULM on Saturday night. See page 10 for full story.
Arrest leads some students to cry foul By CASSIE FAMBRO editor.in.chief@usavanguard.com
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tephon Jaquarious Owens, 19, of Montgomery, was arrested late Wednesday night for failing to disperse and failure to obey. According to public relations director Keith Ayers, USAPD responded to a noise complaint outside of Epsilon 1, a freshman residence hall. “Parents and residents have been complaining about loud people gathering after quiet hours which start at 8 p.m.,”Ayers said. Wednesday’s call came around 11 p.m, three hours after quiet hours began. According to witnesses, about 4050 students gathered to run footraces. Ayers said Owens became “verbally abusive and belligerent to police” after police told the group to disperse. USA student Joshua Frye told The Vanguard that there was no fighting or arguing, just running. Frye says when
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officers responded the situation became volatile. “They threw punches,” Frye said, after exchanging words. Frye also alleged that the officer put Owens in a choke hold. Another student, Laura Andrews also went on record saying Owens was put in a headlock. Stephanie DeRamus told The Vanguard that the officer used racial slurs including the n-word when dealing with the group which was comprised of predominantely African-Americans. DeRamus is lobbying for the officer involved to be suspended and an investigation after what he said to thr group. Pre-physical therapy major Samantha Duke says the verbal abuse went both ways, “some students called out hateful and discolored remarks to the officers responding...” The African-American community rallied, taking to social media to spread the story.
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USA student Brittney Taylor says this incident confirmed her belief about being a minority at USA. “At the end of the day at South it’s all about race, you are guilty of being black until proven innocent,” Taylor said. Geography major Anthony McGrady disagrees. “First, it’s a school night and the crowd was loud enough to be heard from Epsilon 1 to Delta 2 residence hall. Secondly, if the police say disperse because of the noise, just do it. I don’t feel sorry for anyone who decides to ignore our police here on campus,” McGrady said. The residence halls each have resident advisors that students can call with noise complaints. Students can find their RA contact information in their Jag Guide or on southalabama.edu/housing. Owens was released on bond and his arraignment is scheduled for Oct. 30. Attempts to reach Owens for comment were unsuccessful.
t the USA SGA meeting on Monday, Oct. 22, there was praise all around for everyone’s 50th anniversary homecoming efforts. Almost every member of the Student Government Association who spoke during the meeting made a special point to thank everyone for doing his or her part in making this year’s homecoming the most successful to date. “This was our most successful Homecoming yet and we hope to keep improving and making it better each year,” said Parker Chastain, president of SGA. “Congratulations on a homecoming well done.” Chastain added a special thanks to University of South Alabama students. “I want to thank everyone who came out and helped. I know that for SGA Senators it was required, but students, I want to thank all of you who came out and actually participated,” Chastain said. According to Jaguar Productions, 1,058 students filled out liability wavers at Fun Fest, a $44,000 event at the Mitchell Center that featured a euro bungee, sumo wrestling, jousting, a magician, live music, carnival food and much more. “We weren't expecting nearly that many people to attend Fun Fest, but we're happy they did,” said Khaela Huey, president of Jaguar Productions. Dean Mitchell was also in attendance at the SGA meeting. He praised everyone involved with the homecoming elections, saying it was “the least ‘hiccupy’ homecoming election so far.” Mitchell also encouraged everyone who helped out this year to stay involved with homecoming next year. Other homecoming events were mentioned in the SGA meeting as well, most notably the Penny Drop. “The Penny Drop for Homecom See SGA Page 4
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