AUG. 17, 2015
VOL. 57 #4
Welcome Back!
NEWS
The Prowl to go FM
4
SPORTS
Soccer preview 13
OPINION
Student workers
17
2
AUG. 17, 2015
3
AUG. 17, 2015
Editorial Editor-in-Chief Managing Editor Copy Editor Opinion Editor Sports Editor Life Editor Staff Reporters
Alyssa Kaitlyn Newton
Mitchell Kahalley Micaela Walley Alexander Moylan Mary Alice Wilson Natalie Franklin Bria Johnson Tori Brackett Caitlin Smith Web Editor Jake Palmer
Distribution
Distribution Bobby Faulk Alan Smith
Advertising
Advertising Cristina Werner Graphic Designer Katelyn Huff
Management Advising J. Sellers J. Aucoin Accounting Kathy Brannan
Mission The Vanguard, the student-run newspaper of the University of South Alabama, serves its readership by reporting the news involving the campus community and surrounding areas. The Vanguard strives to be impartial in its reporting and believes firmly in its First Amendment rights.
Send letters and guest columns to: The Vanguard University of South Alabama P.O. Drawer U-1057 Mobile, Ala., 36688. Or thevanguardeditor@gmail.com Letters and guest columns must be received by 7 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the Monday publication. Submissions should be typed and must include the writer’s name, year, school and telephone number. All submissions become the property of The Vanguard. The Vanguard reserves the right to edit letters and guest columns for length and clarity. Letters will be limited to 300 words. Letters and guest columns are the opinion of the writer. The Staff Editorial represents the consensus opinion of the Editorial Board. All members of the Editorial Board have the same weight. The Vanguard has a commitment to accuracy and clarity and will print any corrections or clarifications. To report a mistake, e-mail thevanguardeditor@gmail.com. The Vanguard is published Mondays during the academic year, except for exam periods and vacations, and is published twice each summer. The Vanguard is supported in part by an allocation from student activity fees and operates in the Student Media Department of the Division of Student Affairs. Issues are available at most University buildings and select off-campus locations. The first copy is free. Additional copies are $1 each. Freelance writers will receive payment at the discretion of the section editor and will be notified.
To request additional issues at a stand near you, email: vanguarddistribution@gmail.com
Patrick Bigbie
USAPD crime blotter
If you SEE something 2 5 1 - 4 6 0 - 6 3 1 2 SAY something!
08/15/2015 9:18 Theft of Property The Grove Apartments In building 10 a black iPhone 5 was taken from the resident’s room. 08/09/2015 14:36 Burglary in the third degree The Grove Apartments A black Samsung series 45 flatscreen TV was taken from bedroom. There were no signs of forced entry. 08/10/2015 7:59 Theft of property in the second degree (Greater than $500 to $2000) The Grove Apartments Black iPhone was stolen 08/06/2015 9:01 Harrassing communications Stokes Hall An individual reported that they were being harrassed
08/05/2015 1:01 Domestic Violence The Grove Non-student male assaulted his girlfriend at the Grove, building 3
08/03/2015 11:00 Property Damage ILB Light pole was struck and knocked over by unknon vehicle
AUG. 17, 2015
4
The Prowl announces move to FM Student radio station gains funding for transition to FM, expects to be ‘on-air’ by the end of the year By MITCHELL KAHALLEY Managing Editor
A
fter spending five years exclusively online, the University of South Alabama will soon have a real radio station to call it’s own. The Prowl has officially announced that they will be making the transition to a full FM radio station by the end of the academic year. “I got the call on vacation and my jaw just dropped. it was one of those things that you’re just so proud of you’ve been waiting on so long,” station manager Jackson Armstrong said. Members ot the Prowl staff have been petitioning the administration for the funding to go FM for over a year. Prowl advisor Heather Stanley said that a joint venture between the department of Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Athletics are footing the bill for the startup costs. The Department of Communications will be responsible for all operations costs once the station goes live. Before the station can go live, the FCC has to approve the location of the antennae. As of right now the Prowl plans to have the antennae and shelter between the track and the soccer field. Once the location is approved the Prowl will have to construct a shelter for the antennae and outdoor equipment. Once the shelter is constructed and the antennae, transmitter and outdoor equipment are placed inside the station can begin broadcasting. Stanley said the Prowl is not ready to announce a launch date because of possible issues that could arise when constructing the shelter, such as inclement weather, but hopes to go live by the end of the fall semester or the start of the spring. The Prowl will be played in JagTrans and in a few different buildings on campus. Students can expect to hear top 40 music during the day with some speciality shows focusing on specific genres such as soul and jazz. The Prowl will also offer talk shows and coverage of South Alabama sports. “We will be doing a lot of the women’s sports.” Stanley said. “We still do men’s sports as well. We don’t have the official contract for that, but we do broadcast for those games...We’re in the process of trying to figure out which sports we’re going to broadcast exclusively.” Armstrong said that the sports coverage on the Prowl could take South Alabama athletics to a level it has never
Station manager Jackson Armstrong has been with the Prowl for three years. The station will go from an online format to FM before the end of the academic year. ( Alyssa Newton | Editor-In-Chief) been at before. “We’ll call games and people who live in Mobile who can’t go to the game can tune into 97.1 and be able to listen. Because not all South games are on ESPN you know.” Armstrong said. Armstrong, a senior digital cinema and television major, said he didn’t expect to see the station make the move to FM during his time here at South. “I knew we had the staff to do it but I just didn’t think that we would get the funding that we need. So it’s really a big surprise and it’s really awesome. It’s really the best case scenario.” Armstrong said. Armstrong said that the devotion of the students that make up the Prowl’s staff past and present have made the move a reality.He said that Steven Spears, the Prowl’s previous station manager who graduated in the spring, played a major role in making the transition to FM possible. “Steven was just going all out last year and just petitioning, petitioning, petitioning and going to student forums, going to the presidential forum. Any opportunity that we could to get in front of the president or anybody we took.I think it just shows how committed our
staff is because you know, our staff doesn’t get paid. This is a hobby. This is a job that people are doing to hopefully have a future in” Dr. James Aucoin, the chair of the Department of Communications said that the Prowl has been a student effort from the very beginning. “ “Students came to me and said they would like to start a radio station. So we started it as an internet station. The experience of a internet station led to our interest in getting a broadcast station.” Aucoin said. With the move to FM, this student led effort will lead to more opportunities for those that want to work in the broadcast field. Stanley said that while people that work in the business of radio in Mobile listen to the online station, the move to FM will help students in getting internships and entry-level positions. With these new opportunities also come new pressures. “It’s a lot of pressure because there are some parts that we’re all learning together.Basically, they’re having to learn a lot and learn how to be professional broadcasters.” Stanley said.
Even though the station will be facing new pressure, Armstrong knows that the students that make up the staff will be ready. “This staff is very very committed.” Armstrong said. “They want this as much as anybody else and I think it’s just gonna be a great thing for this university.” Editor-In-Chief Alyssa Newton contributed to this story.
AUG. 17, 2015
5
University launches interactive campus map By ALYSSA NEWTON Editor-In-Chief
J
ust in time for the new school year, the university has made some much needed updates to the online campus map. After the additions to the physical kiosk maps and signs were placed throughout the campus, the university now offers an online version that is responsive and works in cohesion with the maps around campus. Farzam Bayat, a computer programmer analyst with the university, and graduate student Phaninder Reddy spent over six months building and designing of the new online campus map. “This is something that students have been looking for” Bayat said. “We looked at some other universities to see what they were doing. Some of the other universities use a third party to have what we have here. We developed this in-house with the help of a graduate student. We are pretty excited about it.” The campus map is still located online on the South Alabama website and can be accessed on any device. When the page first loads, it will automatically show the map with the main campus academic and student service buildings. You can toggle what campus or USA medical facility you want to see and then, from there, have multiple options for searching for the building that you want to find. There are 14 different categories for the locations ranging from administrative, Greek life,
dining, athletics and more. Many locations are under two or more categories. The map now also shows the different parking locations. When the building is selected, the map will show users where the location is on a map and will now have google directions to that location. Navigation can be from an address or the current location when the device’s location is turned on for the GPS. The directions will tell the users how long it will take and the mileage breakdown depending on what form of transportation. When the location is selected, the menu shows a picture of the building for easier navigation along with location and contact information. “I think it’s very user friendly,” Bayat said. “It’s easy for the students to use to get around and hopefully by the end of the first week, that this will be a cool application that they can use in conjunction with the campus kiosks. Hopefully it will be easier for everyone.” Users can also search the buildings within the app using keywords. On the search bar, students can type in the building abbreviation, the building name or the number of the building using a campus kiosk. A help menu will also be available for users that will explain the image keys used, navigation tools and other features. Soon, Bayat said that there will be an option from this menu to submit a form to the map if there are any departments missing. “I have been a student here for a long time,” Bayat said. “I hope that this map will make it easier for our students at South Alabama.” The map is now live on the university website at southalabama.edu/campusmap.
AUG. 17, 2015
6
Study abroad, scholarships available to students Increase in funding allows more students to study abroad while at South Alabama By BRIA JOHNSON Staff Reporter
T
he USA Study Abroad program has received more than $100,000 in scholarships. USA International Education Department awarded USA study abroad students a total of $121,212 in scholarships and grants for summer 2015. The University also received an additional $9,000 from the national Benjamin A. Gilman scholarship, taking the total for summer 2015 to $130,212 in scholarships, grants, endowments, funding from other departments on campus, and national funding. During the 2013-2014 academic year only 74 students went abroad. Due to the increase in funding for the study abroad program, the University has been able to send 175 abroad. This summer students were able to show Jag spirit in countries like Spain, Russia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan and Italy. South Alabama aluma Jackie LeBatard said that studying abroad was one of the best decision she made in college.
“I think studying abroad is one of the best ways to find out just what you’re capable of,” LeBatard said. “If you can live, navigate around and study in a country where you barely speak
the language--you can do just about anything.” Students who are interest in the Study Abroad program, there are some requirements. All students must be in
Jackie LeBatard studied abroad in Europe. (Facebook)
CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK! facebook.com/thevanguardusa
YOU CAN ALSO FOLLOW US
ON TWITTER! @TheVanguardUSA Stay Connected. Get Involved. Make Memories.
compliance with all USA academic and student code policies, found in the Lowdown and the USA Bulletin. “Scholarships are awarded during all semesters,” says Bri Altier, coordinator of International Education. “Most students tend to study abroad in the summer, so that ends up being the period in which most scholarships are awarded, but funding is available year round.” For more informationvisit the university website.
7
AUG. 17, 2015
Kappa Sigma has new home on-campus
After over thirty years of having off-campus housing, new fraternity house is almost completed By ALYSSA NEWTON Editor-In-Chief
K
appa Sigma will now have a home on South Alabama’s campus after the completion of their brand new house. The fraternity has bounced from six to seven locations in the past 30 years before officially breaking ground on May 11 for the building of their lodge house on the traffic circle. “We’re in the best spot, we may not be on Greek Row, but we are literally in the best spot on campus,” rush chairman Garret Crawley said. “We are close to classes, we’re really closer to everything.” Kappa Sigma will use half of the Gamma 9 dorm as their housing, which many of the members like about their future home.” “There’s less distraction,” philanthropy chair Sam Lowe said. Kappa Sigma president Ben Scarborough said that the fraternity would not have a house if it were not for their alumni. “They’ve done so much for this fraternity,” Scarborough said. “Without them we wouldn’t be building this house and we’d be somewhere else, none of this would have happened without our alumni.” This was not the first time plans for a house on campus occurred. In February 2013, ground broke in the same place for the new house. Gerry Strang, then treasurer of the Kappa Nu Housing Corp. that helped to
Kappa Sigma members Sam Low, Garrett Crawley and Ben Scarborough in front of what will be their new house this coming fall. ( Alyssa Newton | Editor-In-Chief) raise funds for the new house, said that the house idea was actually from Dr. John Smith who was acting president at the time, according to the 2013 AL.com article. Scarborough said that there were financial issues that led to the stalling of the project, but that the money still needed for the house was quickly raised. The fraternity said that the alumni group raised over $200,000 to help build the lodge house. The University then
matched that number, and that will be the amount that the current members will help to pay off. The project is estimated to be more than $400,000, a quarter of the price to build a house with room and board. “Once we’re done paying it off, we will be the only fraternity to own our own house here,” Crawley said. Donors who gave over $5,000 will be commemorated with the Gamma dorm rooms being named after the donors.
As for the old house by Picklefish, it is now owned by fellow South Alabama fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma. Although the house won’t be ready in time for the first week, that is not slowing down the fraternity from recruiting new members.” “We’re rushing our butts off,” Crawley said. “We’re trying to get 30 to 40 new members.” Kappa Sigma expects that the house will be completed by mid-September.
Freshmen information leaked by University Eighty scholarship students’ personal information put on public server, University corrects mistake By ALYSSA NEWTON Editor-In-Chief
E
ighty freshmen scholarship applications were leaked by the University in April, according to USA spokesman Bob Lowry. The incident occurred in April and was discovered on July 16. The applications included students’ names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, names of parents, high school grades, and transcripts. Eleven of the leaked applications also included student’s’ social security RONthe AND DAWN EVERTS number. This information was put on
a public server that could be accessed with just an internet search. This information was accessible online for three months. “When the situation became known on July 16, the University promptly removed the documents from the server and requested the Internet search engines remove all cached copies of the documents. The University has conducted an investigation into the incident and has taken steps to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to the applications,” said Lowry. After the leak of information was
discovered, the University sent letters to all those affected by the incident. Jodi Moody, a mother of one of the affected freshman Kaitlyn Moody, told Local15 that she was concerned about her daughter’s identity. “Once it’s out there it’s out there,” Moody said. “You don’t want anything like that to happen to your child, especially when she’s just starting out.” The University has offered each individual one year of identity protection services free of charge.
LIFE
NATALIE FRANKLIN LIFE EDITOR nsf1222@jagmail.southalabama.edu
AUG. 17, 2015
Port City Mini Golf brings a classic game indoors By NATALIE FRANKLIN Life Editor
D
o you ever feel like there is a shortage of activities to do in Mobile? Yes, there are great restaurants and cute boutiques for fashion lovers, but there aren’t many businesses that can offer everyone a genuinely “fun” experience. That is until now. Port City Mini Golf, owned and operated by Nick and Theresa Chamblee, offers a fun, friendly environment for people of all ages. This is the new place to go and relax while also enjoying a game of mini golf. Port City Mini Golf is located in the heart of downtown Mobile on South Conception Street. According to Chamblee, the grand opening on Saturday, August 8, produced a great turnout. “We had like 150 people through here on Saturday, and then about 40 to 50 on Sunday,” said Theresa Chamblee. By using Facebook and simple word of mouth, Chamblee’s business experienced a successful opening. “Mobile has responded really well.” In the past, there have been a couple of mini golf courses in the area, but these courses have since closed. Port City Mini Golf is unique in the fact that it is the first and only indoor mini golf course in Mobile, Alabama. But what gave her the idea to open a mini golf course here? “We just wanted to have more attractions here in Mobile. We wanted to have some alternative.” Chamblee said. Port City Mini Golf not only contains a nine hole course, it houses 60 arcade
Port City Mini Golf is located on 10 South Conception Street. (Port City Mini Golf website) games and two skee ball machines. The arcade games offer some old school fun that all ages can appreciate. The holes are modeled after local attractions such as the Bankhead Tunnel and the “Dolly Parton” Bridge. The holes are specifically characteristic of Mobile culture. “There is a lot of iconic stuff here in town, and I think we should show that a little bit more,” Chamblee stated. The course is conveniently located indoors. People can be comfortable while playing the course. “Mobile is so hot down here and when it’s not overheated it’s raining, so we were like let’s put it in doors and make it available all the time for everyone,” Chamblee said. Port City Mini Golf ’s location helps to maximize
it’s fun. After grabbing a bite to eat at one of the restaurants in the downtown area, you can swing by and play a round FACEBOOK or two. “You’re already down here getting dinner or at the park, just stop in and play some mini golf.” Chamblee highlighted “the sense of community” in the downtown area. Chamblee expects to experience the largest crowds on weekends. She hopes to grow and expand the business in the future, possibly making the course 18 holes and adding more arcades. Prices for Port City Mini Golf are reasonable and totally within the college student budget. It is $7 per person, and for a group of four or more it is $5 per person. The arcade games are free. Chamblee did
mention that after five it is BYOB, if you are 21 years old or over of course. “If you’re wanting to have a couple of beers before you hit the bars or have dinner you can bring in your drink in here,” Chamblee said. Port City Mini Golf is opened from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday. Mini golf is a perfect activity for every type of person. Port City Mini Golf is new, exciting and just an overall good time.This new attraction adds character to the downtown area. The advent of Port City Mini Golf will finally give Mobilians a chance to get out and engage in a little competitive entertainment.
RON AND DAWN EVERTSafter local attractions. such as the Bankhead Tunnel and the Battleship (Natalie Franklin| Life Editor) The nine holes are modeled
AUG. 17, 2015
9
Week of Welcome offers students friends, fun and a Solo Circus act By CAITLIN SMITH Staff Reporter
S
outh Alabama’s Week of Welcome is designed to ease freshman students into the exciting campus life and the new school year. Finding your place in college can be overwhelming but WOW gets you out of your dorm and into campus life. It helps you get in touch with all of the organizations and groups on campus, and it pumps up your school spirit. “USA First Night: Welcome to the Jungle!” was a perfect example of how you bring in the school year: with free food and a Solo Circus act, Michael Dubois. At first glance, you might not think a one-man circus could be that entertaining, but it was impossible to not love his act. Dubois took run of the mill circus tricks and made them into gasp-inducing stunts that ranged from multilevel plate spinning to riding a sixfoot-tall unicycle. The best part though was how much he involved the crowd.
Students were used as obstacles for his unicycles, got to throw balls at him to juggle and even pull a clown balloon out of his nose, which was then thrown into the audience. You know it is a great show when the free food isn’t the best part. Even though the first night will be hard to top, WOW still has so much to offer. The Kick-Off Cookout on Tuesday will celebrate the first day of classes and promises free food and free goodie bags, plus you get first hand advice from seasoned upperclassmen who are prepared to help new students learn about campus life. And don’t forget to go to Karaoke Night at the Student Center on Thursday, nothing shakes off the nerves of meeting new people like belting “Don’t Stop Believing.” Making new friends and really becoming part of your campus community really changes how your college career will go. Yeah, you can stay in your room all day watching Netflix but the best stories come from getting out of your comfort zone, not staying in it.
Performers entertain students. (Caitlyn Smith | Life Reporter)
AUG. 17, 2015
10
Local businesses offer discounts to South Alabama students By NATALIE FRANKLIN Life Editor
Events of the Week
A
s a college student, you will inevitably run into some financial hiccups throughout the years. We all could use a little help when it comes to buying dinner or other miscellaneous items. Luckily there are some restaurants and businesses in the Mobile community that offer discounts to USA students. Think of your Jag Card as a passport to “Discount Town.” Here is a full list of the restaurants that offer student discounts to South Alabama students. Buck’s Pizza Location: 8155 B Cottage Hill Rd. Phone: 251-633-7737 Discount: Medium 1-topping pizza and cheese stix for $10.00. Limit 1 per visit. Buffalo Wild Wings Location: 6341 Airport Blvd Phone: 251-378-5955 Discount: 10% off food purchase FOR STUDENTS ONLY with valid student ID. (May exclude already discounted items) Cookies By Design Location: 855 Hillcrest Rd Phone: 251-461-0900 Discount: 10% off any in-store purchase with a valid student ID. At this location only. Hungry Howies Pizza and Subs Location: 5611 Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-345- 3333 Discount: Buy a large specialty pizza at regular price and receive a large 1-topping pizza for FREE. Not valid with any other discounts. Jimmy John’s Location: 6920 Airport Blvd Ste 115 Phone: 251-414-5444 Discount: 10% off, limited to not more than 1 combo meal (sandwich, side, drink) per person. Not valid with other discounts/offers or with delivery. Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant Location: 5556 Oldshell Rd. Phone: 251-345-7484 Discount: 10% off food purchase with valid student ID.
18
Classes begin Kick-off Cookout Sorority Commons 4 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Mellow Mushroom Location: 5660 Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-380-1500 Discount: 10% off dine-in food MondayThursday. Ollies Mediterranean Grill Location: 1248 Hillcrest Rd. Phone: 251-634-9820 Discount: 15% off with Jag Card. Excludes alcohol. Panda Haven Chinese Kitchen Location: 6300 Grelot Rd. Suite K Phone: 251-633-6808 Discount: 10% off for all USA students. Must show student ID. Pickelfish Location: 5951 Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-344-9899 Discount: 10% off to all USA students Roly Poly Location: 809 Hillcrest Rd. Phone: 251-607-6378 Discount: Any half sandwich, chips, and a medium drink for $5.00+tax. Tropical Smoothie Café Location: 9 Du Rhu Dr. AND 570 Schillinger Rd. Phone: 251-378-5648 Discount: 10% off purchase with student ID. Waffle House Location: 5610 Old Shell Rd Discount: 10% off with valid ID. Other businesses in Mobile offer student discounts on their services, too. A Schillinger Self Storage/Best Lil Storehouse Location: 400 Schillinger Rd AND 6515 Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-633-0104 Discount: 10% off storage rentals with student ID. Bebo’s Express Car Wash Location: 3250 Airport Blvd. Phone: 251-476-9876
Discount: 50% off on the Whole 9 Yards Exterior car wash AND $5.00 off any oil change. MUST SEE CASHIER INSIDE. Bellasia Spa Location: 5821 Old Shell Rd Phone: 251-345-8874 Discount: Full service salon. Get 10% off hair, waxing, mani/pedi, massage, facial, etc. AT&T Location: 5821-A Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-340-1735 Discount: Students get 15% off cell phone plans. All students also get at least 10% off accessories such as cases, chargers, head phones, etc.
19
Sorority Recruitment Orientation Student Cemter Ballroom 5:30-6:30 p.m.
20
JP Karaoke Night Student Center Terrace 7 p.m.
21
AASA Party Student Center Ballroom 10 p.m.
Studio 5’4” Location: 216 Dauphin St. Phone: 251-554-3195 Discount: In FREE till midnight with student ID Thursday and Friday.
22
Trax Tires Location: 5909 Old Shell Rd. Phone: 251-344-6100 Discount: 5% off tires and 10% off service. Not valid with any other coupons or specials.
23 20
So whether you’re in need of a meal, a car wash or a relaxing day at the spa, your student ID is your ticket to a great discount!
Student Recreation Center Open 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
Student Center Open 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Student Recreation Center Open 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
2
20
11
AUG. 17, 2015
Over 1,000 new students arrive for Move in Day
New students, Libi Jacobs and Stephanie Russell, settling into their new home. (Alyssa Newton |Editor-in-Chief)
By NATALIE FRANKLIN Life Editor
P
iles of TVs, furniture and clothes lined the sidewalks of South Alabama as new students poured onto campus early Saturday morning. Over 1,300 new students took part in Move in Day. Various student organizations, faculty and staff were also present to assist new students and parents with moving in. Over 550 volun-
teers were present collectively. Athletic teams were there to provide assistance as well as members from on-campus clubs such the Sustainability Council and members from the Jaguar Marching Band. Jaguar Marching Band members, Kayla Adams, Courtney Martin and Deanna Thorp, volunteered to help with move in day. “I enjoy it because I saw everyone helping last year, and it was a big help to me when I was moving into the dorm, so I know how much
people appreciate it.” Martin said. These volunteers provided crucial help with unpacking cars and moving student’s possessions to their rooms. There were more than 2,000 beds available to incoming and returning South student with USA Housing and Dining. USA Housing & Dining opened at 100 percent capacity this year, meaning that residential housing, all 32 buildings, is full. This comes as no surprise considering the sizeable amount of new and
returning students this year. Some students were placed in interim housing to await the availability of more beds after classes begin. In an effort to reduce waste and promote recycling, the Sustainability Council set up near New Hall and the Epsilons to collect unwanted cardboard from students. Goodwill Easter Seals was able to provide a truck to contain the cardboard. This was the Sustainability Council’s first year running this event. New student Christopher Waterhouse, from Birmingham, Alabama, moved into the Deltas. “I’m super excited. I’m just ready to get settled in and get everything started,” Waterhouse said. Waterhouse is a first year freshmen majoring in physical therapy. “I’m ready to start class and see the atmosphere at athletic events,” he said. Libi Jacobs and Stephanie Russell, both from Birmingham, Alabama, moved in to New Hall. Both students are excited to emerge themselves in student organizations. Russell mentioned that she was interested in Camp Kesem. When asked about what they were most excited about in college, Jacobs said “The different activities that everyone puts on. And the school part is really cool, too. The day wrapped up at around 1 p.m. This was the first event to kick of the Week of Welcome. There will be fun and engaging activities all week long for students to participate in.
Band members help students move into the Delta dorms. (Alyssa Newton |Editor-in-Chief)
AUG. 17, 2015
12
Movie review: Ant-Man By ALEXANDER MOYLAN Opinion Editor
D
isney’s latest entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe may not draw the same attention as that of “The Avengers,” but Marvel’s “Ant-Man” has firmly grasped the reigns of the summer feel-good movie. “Ant-Man” stars Paul Rudd as the titular character (otherwise known as Scott Lang). Evangeline Lilly (of ABC’s “Lost”) fills the role of Hope van Dyne and the great Michael Douglas stars as Hank Pym (the original “Ant-Man”). The story follows the events of “The Avengers: Age of Ultron” but first opens with a scene dated to 1989 where Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) has decided to leave SHIELD fearing that his shrinking technology will fall into the wrong hands while in their care. Pym vows to keep the shrinking technology a secret and begins his own company. Flash to the present day and Pym has nearly been forced out of his own company thanks to his former protégé, Darren Cross (portrayed by Corey Stoll from “House of Cards” and “The Strain”). Cross is close to establishing his own shrinking technology which forces Pym to take action. Enter Scott Lang. Rudd’s character is released from prison and finds a roof over his head thanks to former fellow inmate and friend, Luis (Michael Peña). Pym devises a ruse to persuade Scott to become the next Ant-Man and help him prevent Darren Cross from completing his own shrinking technology. Scott’s motivations come from wanting to appear as a hero in his daughter’s eyes. Scott and his wife appear to have separated before or during Scott’s time in prison, and she is now dating a police officer. Regardless, Scott’s daughter still loves her father, yet Scott wants to be sure he can provide for her. From here, the 117 minute film delves deeper into another facet of the Marvel Cinematic Universe that moviegoers have yet to see. Thanks to the Ant-Man suit viewers are treated to plenty of awesome visuals as well as a heavy dose of Paul Rudd’s charm. Through “Ant-Man” the viewer gets the impression that as the Marvel Cinematic
Universe continues to grow with each film, the connections between each film’s characters grow stronger. Still, what hurts the film in the eyes of other reviews is what sold me on it. The strength of this film is the audience’s ability to see themselves in Scott Lang/Ant-Man. He is a hero who is without the super human serum that created Captain America, the billionaire’s wealth that has funded Iron Man, the godly lineage that has given us Thor or the accidental gamma radiation exposure that turned Bruce Banner into Hulk. Essentially, Scott Lang is the “everyman,” the individual we can connect to more easily than some of the other more prominent heroes. Scott is a smart, good-hearted individual whose allegiance is with his family and friends, and he uses this Ant-Man suit to protect others. Another strength of the film is it’s cast. Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Douglas, and Michael Peña are well-established actors who each give the viewer someone to connect to. There are moments where each actor seemingly steals the show, especially in the case of Michael Peña. While “Ant-Man” features some minor tieins to “Age of Ultron”, such as Scott’s remark that this job is perhaps better-suited for The Avengers, overall there is very little acknowledgement to the events of prior films. I’ve always expected the events of both “Avengers” films to play more heavily to each individual film’s plot but instead they’re practically bread crumbs loosely tying each film together. Regardless, “Ant-Man” also leads the viewers into the next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe which will feature a sequel to 2014’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” a third “Captain America” film, a “Black Panther” introduction and more. “Ant-Man” was a five star type of film for all of the reasons above. Be sure to stay tuned after the movie for a mid-credits scene as well as a post-credits scene. For the casual moviegoers, I definitely suggest watching at least the two “Captain America” films and both “Avengers” films in order to understand some cool easter eggs sprinkled throughout the film that may appear minor on the surface but will surely have big ramifications for future films.
COURTESY OF USAJAGUARS
Actor Paul Rudd at the world premiere of Marvel’s Ant-Man (Wikicommons)
MARY ALICE WILSON SPORTS EDITOR mw1222@jagmail.southalabama.edu
SPORTS
AUG. 17, 2015
South Alabama Soccer Preview
Jags return all 11 starters in attempt to retain SBC Title BY MITCHELL KAHALLEY Managing Editor
D
id you spend all summer cheering on the United States Women’s National soccer team as they lifted their third World Cup? There’s no need to stop those USA chants just yet as the South Alabama Jaguars are looking to retain their conference championship and make a third straight NCAA Tournament appearance. The Jags return all 11 starters from last year’s title winning campaign including freshman and offensive player of the year Charde Hannah, and defensive player of the year Nini Rabsatt-Smith. Hannah finished the season with 20 goals, the most in the conference and tied for third most in the country. Her 20 goals year also ranked No. 2 on South Alabama’s all-time single season goalscoring list. After her freshman year, Hannah is already tied for 10th most goals in a career at South Alabama.
Hannah will continue her strike partnership with sophomore forward Rio Hardy, who bagged 12 goals and notched eight assists last season. Hardy also earned First Team All-Sun Belt honors. The pair will be complemented by senior forward Jordan Duncan, who scored six goals and provided six assists while appearing in all 23 matches last season. The new season also sees Ashlynn Jones transfer to USA after being redshirted in her first season at the University of Memphis. Senior Nini Rabsatt-Smith anchors an experienced backline for the Jags. Rabsatt-Smith was named Sun Belt Defender of the Year and was awarded First Team All-Sun Belt honors. Rabsatt-Smith poses an attacking threat as well, scoring five goals and providing three assists. She is joined by junior Nikki Shirtcliffe, and sophomores Steffi Hardy and Emily Farrell. The Jags finished last season with 11 shutouts. Junior goalkeeper Sarah Hay
was in between the sticks for 10 of those shutouts, while sophomore Courtney Baum played in the other. Hay finished the season with a .092 goals against average, tied for first in the country. Hay also finished the season with the second most clean sheets in the nation. Last year, Monique Autmon, Danielle Henley, Chelsea Followwell and Sophie Haywood combined for 17 goals and 13 assists from the midfield in their freshman season. Haywood proved to be the most potent member of the Jaguar midfield in attack, notching seven goals and five assists for herself and earning First Team All-Sun Belt Honors. In an interview with USA Jaguars, coach Graham Winkworth called Monique Automn one of the most underrated players in the Sun Belt and that she has the defensive midfield position locked up. “She doesn’t do anything too frilly; she runs probably further than anybody on the field on gameday. It’s going to be tough for any-
one to take that position from her.” sippi State and Auburn, as well as Sophomore Tiina Trutsi scored a Big East opponent in Marquette. South Alabama’s first home one goal and grabbed two assists in 22 appearances and 11 starts for the game will be against the University of South Florida Bulls featuring Jags last season. Last season the Jags went 2-2- in Costa Rican national team defender their first four matches and then Diana Saenz. Saenz traveled with won 19 straight, going undefeated the Ticas to Canada for this past in conference play. Despite the suc- summer’s Women’s World Cup. The Jags opened their season cess, the Jags were given a 16 seed with a 1-0 win in an exhibition in the NCAA Tournament. Winkworth hopes that playing a match against Jacksonville State tougher out-of-conference sched- Sunday. Ashlynn Jones scored the only ule will help their chances in the goal of the match in the 84 minute. postseason. “If we’re 5-5 going into the The Jags outshot the Gamecocks conference schedule, our RPI rank- 30-to-5, with 17 shots on goal for ing is going to be higher than when South and 2 on goal for Jacksonwe were 8-2 last year because of the ville State. Courtney Baum played the first quality of opponents we’re playing,” Winkworth said in an inter- half in goal and had to make zero saves for the Jags. Sarah Hay review with USAJaguars. Last season USA’s’ out-of-con- placed Baum for the second half ference schedule had a combined and only had to make two. The regular season officially gets average RPI ranking of 262. This year the combined average RPI underway this Friday when the Jags ranking of the Jags’ out-of-confer- travel to Starkville, Mississippi to COURTESY OF USAJAGUARS play Mississippi State. South beat ence schedule is 148. The Jags will be playing two the Bulldogs, 2-0 in Mobile last seaSEC opponents this season, Missis- son.
FOLLOW US! Twitter - @USAVGSports ||| Facebook | USAVGSports
AUG. 17, 2015
14
South Alabama vs. Troy rivalry The journey to name the game -- What are your thoughts? By Mary Alice Wilson Sports Editor
T
he rivalry between South Alabama and Troy is a fairly young rivalry, but it coming up strong. There is now talk between the two schools’ SGAs to even potentially name the game. “It’s definitely grown,” senior offensive lineman Chris May said. “I think this year is really fueled. This is the year. It’s a tradition building. As for the SGA trying to name the game, me, personally, I think it should be named the Foosacklys bowl. Kidding, of course. I could care less about the name, as long as there’s a trophy there. I think that builds tradition. It would add so much.” Defensive back Roman Buchanan “It’s a huge rivalry.” He goes on to say, “I grew up about 30-45 minutes down the road from Troy. I’m not saying I would’ve went there, but it kinda hurt that I didn’t even get an offer there.” Buchanan emphasized that anytime you’re in state, you want to win.
When asked about a possible trophy, Buchanan liked the idea, but thought it’d be more for the fan base. “A trophy would be cool. For the fan’s sake, there should be a trophy for a sense of pride.” Troy University’s new head coach, Neal Brown, was also asked about the rivalry between Troy and South Alabama. He recognized the game as a true rivalry. “It’s a fairly young rivalry,” Brown states, “but its a game that people in the state can rally around.” Head Coach Joey Jones told The Vanguard wouldn’t mind the game being named, as long as we come up with something catchy. South Alabama and Troy have been working together to come up with a name and trophy idea. A decision is planned to be made sometime during the Fall 2015 semester. What is your opinion on the game? Tweet us at @USAVGSports or message us on facebook at The Vanguard USA to have your opinion featured in a future edition of the Vanguard. Chris May blocks for former QB Brandon Bridge during last year’s Troy gme. (Vanguard)
15
AUG. 17, 2015
JagSwag Student Rewards App
By Mary Alice Wilson Sports Editor
H
ave you ever heard the phrase, “There’s an app for that?” South Alabama athletics is in that club. Students can attend athletic events and receive South Alabama gear with an app called “Jag Swag.” Not only can you keep up with the upcoming athletic events, this app is a part of a student rewards program. The events tab will show you a schedule of upcoming sporting events and give you an option to check in to each event. You receive two points for each event you
check into. These points can eventually be turned into rewards. The rewards tab includes prizes such as free chick fil a, free oil changes and free South Alabama apparel. The social tab on the app takes you directly to USA Jaguars Athletics twitter feed. This will keep you up to date with everything going on in South Alabama’s sports world. There is a “fan cam” option. This includes photos that are all things Jaguars. These photos show South Alabama athletics from all different people and points of view. Don’t forget to get the app. The first event coming up is September 4, a soccer game, USA vs South Florida.
16
AUG. 17, 2015
South Alabama first scrimmage take-aways By Mary Alice Wilson Sports Editor
S
outh Alabama had its first scrimmage game of the year on Saturday, August 15. These are a few take-aways from the Jags’ first Saturday at Ladd. OFFENSE: The offense ended the day with a total of 469 yards on 83 snaps. After being named starting QB, Cody Clements recorded 127 yards and 3 touchdowns. Freshman Dallas Davis 74 yards and 2 touchdowns. Gerald Everett and Claude South Alabama held its first scrimmage on Saturday. Garrett each caught 40-yard (Alyssa Newton | Editor-In-Chief)
#JagWearWednesday By Mary Alice Wilson Sports Editor
O
n Wednesday we wear JagSwag. Last summer South Alabama basketball started a hashtag that has taken JagNation by storm. On Wednesdays students wear their favorite Jag wear and hashtag #JagWearWednesday on social media. If the picture is chosen by the basketball instagram, friends and followers can vote on pictures and the winners receive prizes for showing their South Alabama pride. Assistant basketball coach, Russ Willemsen, has been the mastermind behind the hashtag, with a little inspiration. Willemsen said that Jason Kelly, Assistant Athletic Director/Athletic Academic Services, talked to him about a community-wide tradition at Mississippi State. Every Friday businesses throughout the community would give discounts if students
and fans wore school gear that day. “I thought we need to start something like that at south,” Willemsen said. “It’ll be good for developing school pride and say ‘Hey, this is our school and we’re proud of it.’” Willemsen said that the hashtag may have started from basketball, but it was meant for the entire school to show support for all athletics. “It was supposed to be a whole school thing, and we tried to promote it giving students tshirts and it’s kinda taken off.” Willemsen said. “I’ve talked to the SGA president, Ravi Rajendra, and he’s been wonderful. He wants to start a committee and really blow JWW out of the water. I actually got a call last week of a couple businesses who reached out to the athletic department about trying to sponsor it.” I just a year since its launch, Willemsen said he’s seen a huge amount of growth and excitement, especially with the new class of students coming in this fall. “You see people tweet out – you don’t even have to put reminders anymore, it’s just habit,” Willemsen said. “We’ve tried to pick up #USA19 students and we’ve probably added 400-500 new followers, so we can tag them and keep that going. We have students that aren’t even here yet post. We’ve had people over in Europe post. We’ve had people in Key West post on vacation. It’s cool to see the variety of pictures people are starting to post.” Willemsen said he’s looking forward to what the new year will bring and the more South Alabama pride to be displayed throughout social media from students, faculty and staff. “Keep the pictures coming.. It definitely gives a sense of pride.”
passes from Cody Clements. Aleem Sunanon kicked 3-3 for field goals with his longest at 50 yards. Corliss Waitman ended the scrimmage by hitting a 60-yard field goal. South Alabama had no turnovers recorded during the scrimmage. DEFENSE: The defense had eight stops behind the line of scrimmage and two sacks on the day. Nigel Green 2-4 with 6 total tackles, 1½ tackles for a loss and 1 passeds broken up. Randy Allen ended the day with 5 tackles and one pass broken up. “We need some work in some situations, but I saw some good things. ... The effort was
good.” head coach Joey Jones said to USAJaguars, We have some people who were leading out there, and once we get enough to lead we will have a good football team. We have to learn from this scrimmage and be able to get better every day so we can come back and have a better week of practice.” “It was not as good as it should’ve been. I had a few too many mental mistakes.” When asked what he will work on during the upcoming week, he told USAJaguars, “To continue to get better every day. To try and become a better player and better leader, and to get everybody around me ready.” The Jags will have two days off. Players will return to the practice field Tuesday morning.
ALEXANDER MOYLAN OPINION EDITOR alm1323@jagmail.southalabama.edu
OPINION
AUG. 17, 2015
Underpaid, overworked trend continues for student workers Student workers facing changes regarding work availability starting this fall By ALEXANDER MOYLAN Opinion Editor
H
ave you worked on campus within the last year and plan on continuing to do so this fall? If so, chances are there are a couple changes facing student workers like yourself that you may be unaware of. Student workers are the most taken advantage of population on this campus today. Both undergraduate and graduate workers alike are working for minimal pay yet are often tasked with providing the university with services that far outweigh the value of what exists in the students’ bi-weekly paycheck. Even worse, many student workers must now work less hours than before. First, let’s examine graduate students on campus. During the 2014-2015 academic year, graduate student workers could work a total of 27 hours a week, 54 hours total per pay period. The 27 hours per week were split among two positions, never allowing a student to work more than 20 hour in one office per week. However, beginning this fall graduate student workers will be capped at 20 hours per week. Essentially, this is the difference between having an extra $175 in your paycheck per pay period or not without those extra 7 hours per week (on a $12.50/hour
pay scale, typical of some graduate student worker positions). For graduate assistants, who unlike normal student workers are also reimbursed with a tuition waiver, working no more than 20 hours per week has been the norm since last year. However, these graduate assistants could still potentially seek extra hours elsewhere on campus with permission from their department. This year? Not an option whatsoever. I’ve been told that under no circumstances are graduate students allowed to work more than 20 hours per week and be compensated for it, monetarily-speaking. Okay, this covers graduate students, but I’m sure many readers are concerned with the changes facing undergraduate students too. Perhaps the biggest change is one that will actually affect both graduate students and undergraduate student workers. In previous years, student workers were allowed to work one extra semester’s worth of time after graduation. One could even put off working during the summer following a May graduation and instead work during the fall, essentially doubling the financial gains. However, this crème de la crème option will no longer be afforded to students beginning this fall. The option to work an extra semester
Employee Information Portal (USA PAWS) post-graduation was one of the things I admired most about being a student employee at South. At my alma mater, this wasn’t an option. Here, I viewed it as a way South was looking out for us and giving us the means to segway from life as a student to maybe an entry-level position or even a career. It may only be approximately 8-15 extra weeks with pay but this was huge for those unable to find work in their field prior to graduation. So, what gives? At the moment, all I can muster is: Thanks, South. All you’ve done with these changes is put yourself in a position to micromanage my life and presume that what’s best for you
and me is that I work fewer hours. Honestly, restricting my hours doesn’t help ensure that I set aside enough time for my studies. You know I have bills to pay too, right? If I can’t work more than 20 hours a week and be compensated, then my options are to either struggle month to month living independently or seek off campus employment, of which will have no reason to be supportive of my studies or class schedule. All I want are answers. Plain and simple. What are the university’s reasons for taking away that bonus semester of work after graduation? Can you argue that it’s not to the benefit of recent graduates to allow for this?
For returning students, what’s one thing you regret not doing when you first came to South that you’d recommend incoming students try this fall? ANNA HENRIKSON introduce yourself to the professors and go over the test with them afterward!
MARY BETH LURSEN I wish I had joined clubs or organizations sooner! I met some of my best friends when I finally decided to join clubs that interested me.
LOLA OLSON Don’t skip lectures and labs. Trust me, your professor knows who comes to class and not. If you skip a lot, you’re going to have a hard time to convince your professor that you are worth that 1 extra point to get an “A” in class. Think about it.
JUSTINE BURBANK Asking for help when I needed it. I was too nervous to talk to my professors.
BRITANY JADE WOLFE I recommend joining clubs and organizations to easily make friends. I transferred and it was harder to meet people.
LISA RENYE Explore campus on my own! I was always afraid of going places alone, but when I finally did I had the chance to wander around and figure out campus without being in a rush to go wherever a friend wanted to go next.
AUG. 17, 2015
DISTRACTIONS
STAFF thevanguardeditor@jagmail.southalabama.edu
RADIO STATION WORD SEARCH
AUG. 10, 2015
See if you can find the 10 hidden words! See how many words you can make with this word wheel. Use each letter only once!
AUG. 17, 2015
19
The Vanguard Sudoku Easy
Medium
Hard
The ultimate Harry Potter Crossword
I turn polar bears white And I will make you cry. I make guys have to pee And girls comb their hair. I make celebrities look stupid And normal people look like celebrities. I turn pancakes brown And make your champagne bubble. If you squeeze me, I'll pop. If you look at me, you'll pop. Can you answer this riddle?
20
AUG. 17, 2015