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MONDAY APRIL 16, 2018 VOL 1719 ISS 19
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Pride Prom to return to USA
Dr. Jim Aucoin to retire
Softball team plays double header
USA Spectrum plans to give college students a second chance at prom on April 21.
The Department of Communication prepares to bid farewell to its chair.
USA wins one, loses one against ULM.
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Summer Safety Tips Junior Quarterback Dallas Davis Lead the Jags to victory agiainst Mississippi State University. Photo courtesy of USAJaguars.com
Spring game BY: CHARLES HARRISON | SPORTS EDITOR
University of South Alabama Chief of Police Zeke Aull has several summer safety tips to share with students. Photo by Shannon Lundgren BY: SHANNON LUNDGREN | EDITOR IN CHIEF
University of South Alabama Police Department Chief Zeke Aull shared some summer safety tips as students start to slide into summer. Aull suggested students prepare
for any upcoming road trips by making sure they have a small tool kit in their car, as well some extra oil. USAPD plans to host their annual Check My Ride event closer towards the end of the semester and will announce the date for the event soon. Check My Ride is an
event where USAPD officers help students make sure their cars are road-worthy. Traveling students can still rely on the LiveSafe app even if they are not in the Mobile area. Aull Continued on page 2
The University of South Alabama football team concluded spring training with the iHeartRadio Red versus Blue Spring Game on April 14. Two days before the game, however, the Jaguar football program received a shock when fifth-year senior quarterback Dallas Davis announced his intentions to leave the team. Last season, Davis split starts with fellow Junior Cole Garvin, and was the Jags’ most efficient passer with a 57.1 completion percentage and eight touchdowns in nine appearances. Continued on page 8