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VOL. 54, NO. 4
âIf it matters to the USA family, it matters to us.â
FEB. 3, 2014
INSIDE
USA fires officer for sexual misconduct By MATTHEW POIRIER mfp902@jagmail.southalabama.edu
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âş Campus: Students volunteer during inaugural homeless-care day. See Campus, page 2
he University of South Alabama Police Department recently announced the dismissal of one of its officers for misconduct revealed during the Mobile Police Departmentâs investigation of three members of its Narcotics and Vice Unit. Kristopher Guyâs termination, according to USAâs Office of Public Relations took place Dec. 4, 2013. Information released stated Guy was dismissed
for admitting to having sexual relations while on duty. USA Interim PR Director Bob Lowery told The Vanguard Friday he could not disclose any other information than what was earlier released to the media. Lowery said the information was distributed in response to inquiries from AL.com and Fox 10 TV. He forwarded that information, which stated: âOn Nov. 18, 2013, Officer Kristopher Guy of the University of South Alabama Police Department was suspended without pay pending a Mobile Police Depart-
ment investigation into alleged misconduct while on assignment with the Mobile Police. Kristopher Guy admitted to having sexual relations while on duty and disclosing sensitive information. On Dec. 4, 2013, his employment was terminated by the University.â In an AL.com article, filed by Theresa Seiger on Jan. 27, 2014, it was stated that Guyâs actions were revealed during MPDâs investigation of vice squad misconduct. The article explained that during âthe conclusion of MPDâs internal investigation, (Mobile Police Chief
James) Barber said one Mobile police officer had exchanged sexual favors in return for failing to turn in citations on local strip clubs.â Guy, however, according to MPDâs Internal Affairs Office, See Guy Page 3
STAFF ILLUSTRATION
Presidential finalist stresses partnership between higher education and community
âş JagLife: First Year Council is voice for underclassmen.
By STEPHANIE FEATHER sf1101@jagmail.southalabama.edu
See JagLife. page 6
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âş Sports: Lady Jags fire up, defeat ULAR Trojans. See Sports, page 9
SAM ANDREWS | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Dr. Tony Waldrop speaks at a press conference Jan. 27 after being announced as a presidential search finalist.
SAâs presidential finalist, Tony G. Waldrop, spoke to the community and answered a variety of questions in a public forum Friday night at the Laidlaw Performing Arts Center. About 200 people, including faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members, were at the forum to meet Waldrop. Waldrop is provost and executive vice president at the University of Central Florida, and he began the forum by speaking about the projects he has been involved with at UCF and other schools he has worked at in the past. He said that he has really learned the importance of teamwork and how the University needs to work with and be engaged in the community. He spoke about this being a critical time for
higher education, and that universities donât have the image they once had. âThe public perception is that we cost too much and donât train our students for the future,â Waldrop said. âWe need to be sure weâre seen as something thatâs important and desirable.â He said that the solution would be to work closely with the community. âWe need advocates in the community who are talking about the value of a higher education,â he said. âWe need to partner with various entities so that we are providing what they need in the community.â He said that it works both ways because the University would do a tremendous amount for the community also. Waldrop spoke about the importance of student internships and the community providing students with real-world experience, which can often lead to a position after graduation. See Finalist Page 3
Do you want to build a snowman? USA students took that challenge last week.
âş Opinion: International students get hands-on learning experience on football. See Sports, page 12 find us on Facebook search âThe Vanguard USAâ
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COURTESY OF JULIUS SPICCIANI
In this Issue: Sports, Page 9 Opinion, Page 14
JagLife, Page 6