Feb. 03, 2014 Vanguard

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VOL. 54, NO. 4

“If it matters to the USA family, it matters to us.”

FEB. 3, 2014

INSIDE

USA fires officer for sexual misconduct By MATTHEW POIRIER mfp902@jagmail.southalabama.edu

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► 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 Department’s investigation of three members of its Narcotics and Vice Unit. Kristopher Guy’s termination, according to USA’s 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: “On 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.” In an AL.com article, filed by Theresa Seiger on Jan. 27, 2014, it was stated that Guy’s actions were revealed during MPD’s investigation of vice squad misconduct. The article explained that during “the conclusion of MPD’s 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.” Guy, however, according to MPD’s Internal Affairs Office, See Guy Page 3

STAFF ILLUSTRATION

Presidential finalist stresses partnership between higher education and community

► JagLife: First Year Council is voice for underclassmen.

By STEPHANIE FEATHER sf1101@jagmail.southalabama.edu

See JagLife. page 6

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► 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.

SA’s 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 don’t have the image they once had. “The public perception is that we cost too much and don’t train our students for the future,” Waldrop said. “We need to be sure we’re seen as something that’s important and desirable.” He said that the solution would be to work closely with the community. “We need advocates in the community who are talking about the value of a higher education,” he said. “We need to partner with various entities so that we are providing what they need in the community.” 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.

► Opinion: International students get hands-on learning experience on football. See Sports, page 12 find us on Facebook search “The Vanguard USA”

COURTESY OF KARIE FUGETT

See photos and a special winter storm report on Page 5

Check out our digital edition thevanguardonline.com

COURTESY OF JULIUS SPICCIANI

In this Issue: Sports, Page 9 Opinion, Page 14

JagLife, Page 6


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