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The risks of using fake IDs Bouncers and bartenders share their insights on fake IDs. Page 5

Can you strip your way through college? A USA student shared her experince of being a stripper and a college student. Page 7

USA gets a new basketball coach USA hired Richie Riley as the new men’s basketball coach. Page 9

Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day BY: SHANNON LUNDGREN | EDITOR IN CHIEF

Students may have one parking ticket forgiven by donating specified food items this year during Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day. Photo by Shannon Lundgren

Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day is scheduled to return to the University of South Alabama on March 21, giving students the opportunity to have one parking ticket forgiven in exchange for a charitable donation to Feeding the Gulf Coast, a local food bank and hunger education non-profit organization. Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day is a collaborative effort between SGA and parking services. Tickets eligible for forgiveness include: out of zone parking, parking in a staff space, no permit visible and 30-minute parking Continued on page 4

USAPD answers parking questions BY: MARISSA MASON | MANAGING EDITOR

University of South Alabama Police Chief Zeke Aull answered questions about the new license plate recogination technology and how it will affect how parking is enforced around campus. The Vanguard previously reported that license plate recogination technology is being installed around USA’s campus and costs

anywhere from $12,000 to $20,000. Question: “Instead of spending $20,000 for cameras, why not just build more parking areas?” user Cassy White asked on Facebook. “Or maybe a parking garage?” Aull: “What we’ve seen is that with the number of people we have working with us is that the proper enforcement efforts- for lack of a better word- is not always a deterrent for someone to not park in an out-of-zone location. Sometimes students will say ‘I’m willing to

risk that 20 bucks to not be late for class,’ so the license plate system that we’re going to will enable us to provide more of an appropriate enforcement which, in turn, we believe will make students not want to take that chance.” Any information concerning a parking garage was out of Aull’s control and thus, he could not comment on the issue, according to Director of Communications and Media Relations and Bob Lowry. Q: “Will there be grace periods

for students who had to get a new vehicle/tag” Sean Ramsey said on Facebook. “So [it] takes a week to get things lined up, you’re not charged 7+ days of violations?” Aull: “Even with things like a rental car, you’ll be able to utilize your J-number and identifying information. Plug that in, and the system should be able to recognize that and have you in the appropriate zone. We think it will take away Continued on page 3

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03/01/2018 Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle Student Center A person failed to leave information when it struck a unoccupied vehicle in the student center lot. 03/05/2018 Miscellaneous Theft Strada Center Responded to a call at the Strada Center at 1601 Center St. where someone wanted to report a cell phone being stolen. 03/08/2018 Assault First Degree The Grove A victim was assaulted at the listed location. 03/09/2018 Theft of Property Fourth Degree, $499 or less Recreation Center An unknown subject removed the victim’s property from the locker at the Recreation Center without permission or right to do so. 03/09/2018 Theft of Article from Auto USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital A female employee reported that her vehicle had been broken into, and items inside the vehicle had been removed.

03/10/2018 Driving Under the Influence Alcohol USA Drive South at the Humanities Parking Lot Entrance The crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol was committed. 03/11/2018 Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle Phi Mu Sorority Between the dates and times of 03/10/2018 at 2300 hours and 03/11/2018 at 1545, and unknown person struck a vehicle in the Phi Mu Sorority house and left the scene without notifying the owner of the vehicle struck. 03/12/2018 Criminal Mischief Third Degree Indoor Practice Facility Unknown person, with intent to damage victim’s property, caused damage to listed property at listed location. 03/12/2018 Disorderly Conduct/Disturbing Peace Student Health Center A female student acted in a disorderly manner towards the Student Health Center staff. 03/13/2018 Duty Upon Striking Unattended Vehicle (Property Damage) Shelby Hall Parking Lot

Unknown person(s) struck victim’s vehicle causing an undetermined amount of damage to the front passenger bumper of the victim’s 2017 Honda Civic. 03/14/2018 Burglary Third Degree New Residence Hall Construction Site Unknown person(s), with intent to deprive owners of property, unlawfully entered the construction site and also forced entry into a storage container near the intramural field and stole articles. 03/14/2018 Shoplifting USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital A Theft of Property 4th degree occurred. 03/14/2018 Criminal Mischief Third Degree ($500 or less) Gravel Parking Lot Unknown subjects broke the lock on the trailer, but it did not appear that anything was taken. 03/14/2018 Theft of Property Fourth Degree, $499 or less Student Recreation Center Victim had items stolen while he was at the recreation center.

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University of South Alabama adds Jag Fitness Trail BY: JOY WASHINGTON | USA DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

More than 200 students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members laced up their sneakers and walking shoes and dedicated the new Jag Fitness Trail with an inaugural walk on Thursday, March 15, at the University of South Alabama. The 1.5 mile Jag Fitness Trail, located alongside USA North Drive, Aubrey Green Drive and Health Services Drive, has a crushed rock walking surface and three stations for stretching and strength training. “The University of South Alabama is committed to providing

opportunities for fitness and wellness for our community,” Dr. Tony Waldrop, University president, said earlier. “The Jag Fitness Trail is part of the commitment. I invite you to join me and take advantage of this new trail.” Dr. Julee Waldrop, an athlete all her life and an advocate for physical activity, told those gathered that she and her husband walk each morning at 5 a.m. as they prepare for their busy days. It is a chance for the two to communicate “without the distraction of electronics.” “We are lucky that in Mobile there is rarely a day when you cannot go outside and get moving,” Waldrop said. “Embrace your envi-

ronment and get outside and play.” Beginning later this spring, President Waldrop will start a monthly walk along the Jag Fitness Trail, and students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to join him. “The Jag Fitness Trail was created to help promote a culture of fitness and well-being for our entire University community,” said Brian Allred, director of Campus Recreation. “Adding the fitness trail to the campus will allow our USA students, staff and faculty a convenient and accessible avenue to develop a physical workout paced for each user’s needs. The three fitness stations spaced around the trail will allow each person to incorporate

strength, balance and flexibility training with the cardio workout of the trail itself.” Some of the Jag Fitness Trail features: • Scenic view • 8-foot wide path • Core fitness • Balance and flexibility • Muscular fitness • Lighted for nighttime activity • Benches and drinking fountains along the trail Existing parking available The Jag Fitness Trail borders the wooded Glenn Sebastian Nature Trail and USA’s disc golf course.

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the problem and hassle of having to come get a temporary permit or risk getting a ticket.” Students should be able to register plates online, according to Aull. Q: “Will family members who both go to South be able to exchange their tags still?” Jordan Campbell asked. Aull: “Right now, I don’t know. That’s something where we’ve had twins a couple of times that come here and they were in different areas of campus. We’ll try to work with them. We want to make sure we’re providing a good opportunity for both of them to be able to park close to their classes or in their respective lot so that would be something that on a case by case basis we would look at for a situation that is kind of rare on campus.” Q: “I do agree that this could be helpful in the case he [Aull] cites: where if an individual is banned from driving on campus, their data would be in the system...but that also sounds like it’d be super easy to get around,” Facebook user Marisa Mills wrote. “If it’s connected by

license plate number, what’s to prevent that person from borrowing someone else’s car? Someone who isn’t banned? Aull also says students could have multiple plates, which again, okay, but when my car was totaled mid-semester, I drove a rental and later a new car for, I don’t know, maybe a week-and-ahalf? With my old parking pass. I was even straight-up told that was fine as long as it wasn’t long-term.” Aull: “Exchanging the car is pretty easy, even right now. We register the hang tag not so much to the vehicle, so you can move your hang tag from wherever you want to go, but I have to believe that once it’s all said and done- and really I have to say the article is a little bit premature because we are still going through training and we are still learning the system so that it will be smart enough to work out some of those situations.” Q: “What if you had parked with your trunk facing the back of the parking spot, and the front of your car facing the front?” Facebook user Kaylyn Grable wrote. “How does the camera pick up your plate?”

Aull: “There will be a rule change that will be rolled out during the fall. Pulling through a space or backing into a space will not longer be allowed. You’ll have to park where your license plate is visible so that as the [ticketing] vehicle goes through the lot, it’ll be able to see your license plate.” Q: “And what about guests who visit campus?” Facebook user Ronda Girardeau wrote. Aull: “Currently, we allow the secretaries of the departments to order permits online. Then they email that permit to the guest and the guest puts that in the dash. Whether we give the ability for that person on the outside to come in and use our system to do that, I’m not sure that is going to apply yet, but the faculty has it to a point now to where they can make that work. We’ll have to play with that. That’s a kink I don’t know I have a good answer for right now- yet- but it’s coming.” One student expressed concerns about being watched or monitored in their campus lives. “Big Brother is watching,” user H. Carter Phillips III commented

on Facebook, referencing George Orwell’s book “1984.” Aull: “In reality, you’re worried about stuff you shouldn’t worry about,” Aull said. “Everywhere you go, there’s cameras. If you go to the mall, go to the grocery store, you go driving down the road; there’s cameras. So we’re not doing anything that’s different from what you’re experiencing now. As for the permit-type deal, they will drive down the row and the system will pick out the car that is not in the right zone. No one’s following you around or any ‘Big Brother is Watching You’ thing like that.” Nothing is set in stone yet, according to Aull. “We’re in training now,” Aull said. “We’re having a company come in and they’re training us and teaching us. I’m sure we will be working out kinks between now and the summer and then maybe even during the fall. You might even have a hang-tag this fall because we want to make sure we’re doing this right.” For further questions about parking, contact Parking Services at parkingservices@southalabama. edu.

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violations. Only one ticket per student is eligible for forgiveness. Students will know the status of their submission by the end of the spring semester. To have a ticket forgiven, students must fill out a form on Google Drive. To determine their eligibility to participate, students should visit the parking services website. Then, students must bring in four items from the list below to the Student Center room 212, near the Ballroom. Items must be newly packaged

and unopened. Travel sizes will not be accepted. All proceeds will benefit Feeding the Gulf Coast. Students must bring four of the following items for donation to have a ticket forgiven: • Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.) at least 10 oz. • Canned vegetables at least 15 fl oz. • Canned fruit at least 15 fl oz. • Canned soup at least 10 oz. • Canned beans at least 15 oz. • Canned peas at least 15 oz. • Dried Beans at least 1 lb. Feeding the Gulf Coast is a food

bank and hunger education nonprofit organization serving the Gulf Coast area from Mississippi to the Florida panhandle, according to the Feeding the Gulf Coast’s website. Feeding the Gulf Coast’s website states they have several programs geared towards relieving hunger, including after-school food programs for children and disaster relief. Feeding the Gulf Coast’s backpack program, a program which serves children at risk of hunger during school breaks, was the beneficiary of SGA and parking services’ inaugural Ticket Forgive-

ness Day in 2016, as reported by The Vanguard. Other previous beneficiaries of Parking Ticket Forgiveness Day include Dumas Wesley’s transitional housing program, Mulherin Custodial Home and Penelope House, a domestic violence shelter for women and children. Students interested in participating find the Google Drive form at goo.gl/forms/tPK3ISPbtlXv4F1f2. Contact Chief Justice Taylor Davis at sga.chiefjustice@southalabama. edu with any further questions about Parking Ticket Forgiveness day.

Pike raises money for cerebral palsey

Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity members at one of the competions during Pikefest. Photo by Rachel Sullivan BY: RACHEL SULLIVAN | REPORTER

Last week, Pi Kappa Alpha held its annual week-long philanthropy event known as Pikefest, raising $6,000 for United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile. Pikefest works as a points-based competition between Panhellenic sororities to raise money and awareness for a different charity each year. This year’s theme was Pikestock, drawing influence from Woodstock. On Monday, members of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity volunteered at UCP to paint and play with children affected by cerebral palsy. The paintings were later auctioned off to raise money for UCP.

The competition began on Tuesday with a dodgeball tournament.

“I would contribute the majority of Pikefest’s success to the support of the sororities” -Vann Wilson According to Vann Wilson, the philanthropy chair, the event had a

great turnout without any casualties. On Wednesday, Pike hosted Magic Pike, a fundraiser where the brothers are auctioned off to ladies to perform unspecified labor the next day. “We had a massive participation from the girls,” Wilson said. “Everyone had a lot of laughs and fun.” On Thursday, Pikefest cooked over 500 pounds of crawfish to raise money for UCP and over 300 sorority girls attended. Pikefest concluded on Friday night with the sorority dance competition. Each sorority performed a dance to a mashup of songs from Woodstock and current hits. To determine the overall winner of

Pikefest, the dances were judged and points were added to the sororities scores. At the end of the night it was announced that Alpha Gamma Delta won first place, followed by Alpha Omicron Pi and Chi Omega. Without counting the continued sale of t-shirts, Pikefest raised more than $6,000 for UCP, compared to $4,500 last year. “I would contribute the majority of Pikefest’s success to the support of the sororities,” Wilson said. To keep up with Pi Kappa Alpha’s philanthropic events, follow them on Instagram. For all of USA’s Greek activities, visit the Instagram page.

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5 Books and Bouncers BY: TRICIA WEST | ELECTRONIC FILE MANAGER

Ryan George (right) sings karaoke with a customer. Photo by Richard Narramore

New Pub on Old Shell BY: RICHARD NARRAMORE | ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR

The arrival of The Dublin Irish Pub and Eatery brings a taste of Irish culture to the University of South Alabama’s surrounding community. The Dublin is located across from the Mitchell Center on Old Shell Road and USA students now have a pub at their doorstep. The inside of the building is decked out with a bar, booths and tables, low lighting and a stage for customers to belt their hearts out to karaoke. Ryan George, who co-owns the restaurant with his brother, said he knew he wanted to own a pub for a long time. George said he had his eye on the property since he attended USA in 2006. “We were looking at it before Wedgies, and the building just had a lot of work that needed to be done to it that we weren’t ready for at the time,” George said. With influences from Irish culture and popular Irish pubs, such as McGuire’s and O’Daly’s, The Dublin scenery provides a familiar experiences to customers. Those who have eaten at McGuire’s will notice the dollar bills stapled to posts and walls throughout The Dublin. The dollars have been signed, drawn on or marked up in so form or fashion by customers. George welcomes customers to add to the growing collection. The Dublin is also decorated with several odds-and-ends items, some even hailing all the from Ireland, according to George. Among the

cozy clutter of items is the war chest of Sidney Phillips, a Marine from Mobile. Phillips was an influence and inspiration to the HBO mini-series The Pacific according George. George said one of his favorite parts of owning The Dublin was getting to flesh it out and bring it to life. “The ones I like the most are the one that are kind of junked up, like ours,” George said. “It has some kind of form but everything is just brought in and hung. Kinda like the Cracker Barrel of Irish pubs.” In terms of food, The Dublin’s staples are it’s sheppard pie and hamburgers, according to George. The pub has a hand-written menu, as its items change frequently. “We might have an Irish cheesecake one week and the next not,” George said. Despite being so close to USA, The Dublin brings in customers of all ages. George attributed this to a sense of nostalgia for older members of the community. “People that used to come here when it was Poor Richard’s originally have flashbacks of when they were younger and a lot of them hang out with us on the weekdays and weekends,” George said. The Dublin’s ability to bridge the gap between old and young may help in between breaks where the college students bring in large flows of money. The Dublin opens at 5:30 p.m. and closes around midnight on weekdays and around 2:00 a.m. on weekends. It is located at 5955 Old

uses fake IDs to get into bars downtown, shared her experience. With spring break right around “I thought everything would be the corner, some University of super chill,” the anonymous source South Alabama students may consider purchasing fake IDs to join in stated. “I had used this particular ID... a million times without geton the over-21 fun, without really knowing the risks of getting caught ting even a second glance from the bouncer. One night during spring with one. break I walked in and expected Joshua Kachele is a bartender it to be smooth sailing, but they at Mobile’s Bubble Lounge, a bar actually had police waiting at the located on Old Shell Rd. door ready to arrest anyone with a “I have only seen [a few fake fake. I later found out that this was IDs],” Kachele stated. “They usubecause there was a fight the night ally will be out-of-state licenses in the hopes that whoever is checking before that involved two under-21 them will be less likely to recognize drinkers. You just never know out there, if I would have taken the risk the correct layout or format but there are a few easy ways to see red I would probably have gone to jail.” Code of Alabama section 13Aflags like lamination not reaching 10-14 states: “It is unlawful for the edge of the card, wrong conanyone to possess and present a trast of colors, no hologram, etc. But the thing is, at some point we’re facsimile of an official identificanot held responsible for a fake that’s tion card issued by the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency and too good, if it is, their is not too It is a Class A misdemeanor for any much more we can do.” person to possess and present such Kachele reported seeing many convincing fake IDs in his time as a a facsimile of an official identification card.” bartender. This means hefty fines and pos“There are fakes that look perfect, sible jail time, if convicted. have the strip on the back that will Although students who use a swipe, works under a blacklight, etc, and when they’re that good we fake ID could possibly go to jail, just have to use our best judgement. possessing a criminal background due to being caught with a fake ID However, I have kicked out many won’t technically disqualify stumore people for having an expired dents from receiving Federal Aid. or no ID than for having a fake.” The Office of the Department of Jeremy Dregs has worked as a Education website explains that it part-time bouncer at many downis up to the specific university to town drinking establishments, private parties and weddings (both decide whether a student is eligible after the U.S. Department of Edufreelance and employed) for over cation makes it decision. 20 years. The same principle does not “Working downtown, I’ve caught apply to university scholarships, a handful of college aged kids tryhowever. ing to get into the clubs,” Dregs According to JagSpot, university said. “I don’t usually call the police, scholarships are each granted by unless the kids being a real jerk different faculty advisors or boards. about it. I do, however, confisThis means that it is up to incate the ID if I’m sure [it is a fake dividual scholarship providers to ID.] Although, I used to have a revoke scholarships, therefore there boss who would report stolen IDs without thinking twice about it. My is no one right answer as to if a scholarship will be revoked. advice would just to not be stupid. Many scholarships on JagSpot You will have all of your life to go require that students be in good out and drink with the boys, you academic standing, as well as have only have this week to do your Ga good standing in the community. --d------- homework.” One anonymous student who

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and fall semesters coming BY: NATASHA SPRADLIN | REPORTER

Marchelle Peterson works at USA as a Jag Tran driver. Photo by Elaine Russ

Interview with JagTran driver Marchelle Peterson

BY: ELAINE RUSS | REPORTER

Long before she became a JagTran driver, Marchelle Peterson spent her work hours painting naval ships as a First-Class painter for Ingalls/Northrop Grumman Ship systems. “I worked in all parts of the vessels, including the LHD 7 and DDG missile destroyers,” Peterson said. “I even worked on the USS Cole when they brought it back from being hit in the side trying to gas up in Yemen.” Peterson said she worked all over the vessel including the captain’s cabins, gun rooms, passageways and living quarters. These days, Peterson shuttles USA students around campus. “I decided to become a JagTran driver because driving has been a passion of mine for a very long time,” Peterson said. Peterson credits her time working at Mobile Arc with developing her sense of service. Mobile Arc’s website describes themselves as a nonprofit advocacy and service system for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. “I started driving for the Mobile Arc around 1988,” Peterson said. “I learned that it was very important to be on time for all of my clients. With over one million riders since its creation in 2005, JagTran is the University of South Alabama’s

popular transportation option. Besides driving, she is also responsible for maintaining the bus. “On a daily basis I do a pre-trip inspection, check all tires, oil and transmission fluid levels, sweep and mop the bus every day,” Peterson said. “I fuel up the bus every other day. I also keep a record of the mileage every day.” Peterson said she loves working for USA. “I’m glad to be able to shuttle [students] around the campus because we need more productive citizens around the United States of America.” Peterson also said she become thrilled when she makes connections with students. “It really makes me feel good when a student boards my bus and remembers me from their first time riding the JagTran during their registration,” Peterson said. Peterson would like the students to know that they are always welcome on the JagTrans. “I want the students to know that we are here for them to transport them around the campus,” Peterson said. JagTrans run continuously from 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and stops at designated spots, according to the JagTran website.

Course registration for fall and summer 2018 semesters is just around the corner! Students with priority registration can begin registering for courses as early as March 30, depending on their time ticket. Students can find their time tickets under the Student Services and Financial Aid Tab in Registration on PAWS. Priority registration is based on the number of hours students have earned, according to USA’s Senior Associate Registrar Sheila Washington. However, there are some exceptions to the rules. Student athletes register first. According to USA track athlete Jessica Matthews, this ensures courses do not interfere with practice times. Marching band members, graduate students, students registered with disabilities services and honors students register in early April. Honors students register early because of honors-specific courses that fill quickly, according to student Sara Boone. All other students can begin to register for courses in mid-April to mid-May. According to the Registration Time Ticket schedule, time tickets

will be open until 11:59 pm on May 24. Here are a few tips to avoid a selfinflicted headache this registration season: Check your Registration Status on PAWS. Holds can block you from registering for courses. Your academic/eligible student status and unpaid balances such as parking tickets, or overdue library books can cause a hold. Jag Pro-tip: Check your registration status by going to the Student Services and Financial Aid tab on PAWS. Next, you should meet with your advisor to ask questions, remove any holds or review your Degree Audit prior to registering for courses. Jag Pro-tip: You can run a degree audit at home on PAWS to view courses you still need to complete your degree. Finally, review course times before you register. Jag Pro-tip: The South Scheduler on PAWS allows you to build and favorite your preferred schedules. When your time ticket opens, simply add those courses to your CRN worksheet! Students can view the Time Ticket schedule on USA’s website at southalabama.edu/departments/ registrar/time_tickets.html

Dr. Lauara Moore advised Tiffany Frense in the first-year advising center. Photo by Jake Cannon

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Student spotlight: Jane they would respond,” Jane said. Her parents did eventually learn College students often joke about the truth while she was home over becoming a stripper out of despera- winter break. tion, but what is the reality of being “It didn’t go well,” Jane said. a stripper? “Since then, they have been told I While many students will find do not dance anymore and that I’m jobs in the food and retail industry working in a restaurant. Ignorance, to make ends meet, some students on their part, is bliss.” are finding success as strippers. Jane believes that strippers A student at the University of should stop being stereotyped and South Alabama came forward with wants to shine a light on the sisterher story of working at a local adult hood it can cultivate. entertainment club. To protect the “We’re working really hard to student’s identity, we will refer to make our voices heard in major her as Jane. cities where the girls aren’t beJane began dancing when she was ing treated with any respect from 20 years old so she could pay for neither the staff, nor the customher pet’s healthcare. ers,” Jane said. “The girls have really “There were a lot of factors in begun reaching out to each other why I started dancing,” Jane said. and the feminist movement among “What really made me do it was us is gaining with each day.” when I adopted my dog and found Like any other job, Jane recomout her heartworm treatment was mends doing some research for stureally expensive. I started dancing dents considering stripping. to pay off her medication.” “Any girl who thinks they might It has been two years since Jane want to try dancing should follow started stripping. She remembers some dancers on Instagram,” Jane being anxious the first time she said. “Read through their tips and went on stage. tricks and complaints. Watch You“I was super nervous,” Jane said. Tube videos on basic dancing and “I sat and watched the other girls buy some shoes and you’re ready!” dance on stage for at least two Jane said the financial freedom hours before I did my audition to she gains from stripping builds her see what I should be doing.” self-esteem. However, Jane said when the “I love the empowerment I feel music started however her jitters from dressing up and making my subsided. rent for the next three months and “Once I got up there, I didn’t I think you would, too,” Jane said. worry as much though,” Jane said. “I felt awesome.” Jane believes one of the biggest perks to being a stripper is the money. She said she rarely comes home with less than $500 a night. “The most I’ve made in one night is $3,000,” Jane said. For college students often working minimum wage jobs, unpaid internships and dealing with the rising cost of tuition, quick money is the can be tempting. However, stripping is a controversial career choice. Jane kept her job a secret from relatives to prevent judgment and conflict. “At first I didn’t tell any of my One USA student has experienced the realfamily because I had an idea of how ity of being a stripper firsthand. Photo by BY: KENYAN CARTER | REPORTER

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SPORTS

USA women’s basketball picks up their first postseason win since 1988 BY: HANNAH BLACKBURN | REPORTER

The University of South Alabama women’s basketball team (20-12) began the Women’s Basketball Invitational with a 49-33 win over Stetson University (17-15) at the Mitchell Center March 15, in their first postseason win since 1988. In the matchup, sophomore Shaforia Kines led the Jags in scoring with 14 on 6-of-10 shooting in 33 minutes of play. Senior guard Genesis Perrymond had nine points on 3-of-8 shooting, all from behind the three-point range to go with two assists and two rebounds. Freshman guard Savannah Jones

had eight points on 3-of-8 shooting to go with her five rebounds. Freshman forward Antoinette Lewis had four points on 2-of-8 shooting to go with six rebounds. The Jags started the game hot on the offensive side, outscoring the Hatters 17-11 with nine of those points coming from Kines. “It’s great to have an opportunity to play in the postseason in the WBI. I thought we came out early getting shots that we wanted,” head coach Terry Fowler said. “They just weren’t falling for us. Then we were able to get out and run.” In the second quarter, the Jags snuffed the Stetson offense by hold-

ing them to a 12-0 advantage to complete the half. The Hatters came out in the second half with an 11-3 run in the third quarter, however in the final quarter, a Jaguar 9-1 run would help to secure the postseason win. Senior guard Chyna Ellis had a record-breaking night as her three blocks made her the first in program history to surpass 100 blocks. Ellis also had 11 rebounds in the game. Perrymond had the game-high of four steals, and Jones had one block and one steal. Together, the Jags did not allow any of the Hatters to score double-

digits in the game and forced 21 turnovers. The Jags also had six secondchance points while holding Stetson to zero on 13 offensive rebounds. “Our defense was outstanding,” Fowler said. “That’s the way we’re capable of playing. Hopefully, as we move along in this tournament, we can continue to play at that pace.” To Kines, the postseason win was special. “It means a lot,” Kines said. “We’ve been working hard as a team. Just getting to the postseason means a lot to us.” The Jags plan to continue post season play on March 19 at 7 p.m. by hosting Furman University at the Mitchell Center in the second round of the WBI.

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Senior center Chyna Ellis fighting through the Stetson Hatter defense in the Jags 49-33 win. Photo courtesy of USAJaguars.com

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Men’s basketball hires new head coach BY: CHARLES HARRISON | SPORTS EDITOR

The University of South Alabama Athletic Department introduced Richie Riley as the new men’s basketball head coach on March 16 at the Mitchell Center. Riley’s hiring comes only one week after the Athletic Department announced the decision to not renew the contract of former head coach Matthew Graves. Riley comes fresh from a twoyear stint at Nicholls State University, where he compiled a (35-22) record last season, leading the Colonels to their first regular season conference title since 1998. South Alabama is the second head coaching job for the 35-yearold Riley. Before his career at Nicholls, he had also served as an assistant at Clemson University 2014-16 the University of Alabama at Birmingham 2012-14 and Coastal Carolina University from 2009-11.

Riley began his Division I coaching career in 2009 as an assistant to former USA head coach Cliff Ellis at Coastal Carolina. In the two seasons he was an assistant there the Chanticleers posted a (56-13, 31-5 Big South Conference) record, and made back-to-back appearances in the National Invitational Tournament. From there, Riley went to Eastern Kentucky for the 2011-12 season, where he helped put together a recruiting class that lead EKU to the NCAA tournament in 2015. The 2012-14 seasons took Riley to UAB where he helped the Blazers sign a top 25 recruiting class, and post (63-59) record. Riley’s biggest stop as an assistant was with the Clemson Tigers in 2014 that included a Sweet 16 run, and helping to sign several bigname recruits. “Richie had a great impact on our program at Clemson,” Clemson head coach Brad Brownwell said of

Riley to Crecent City Sports. “He was creative and worked hard every day to put our program in a position to be successful. His growth as a man and as a coach has been a joy to watch. He is an immediate impact type coach and has turned into a fantastic coach.” Riley now will have the tough job of turning around a men’s basketball program, that has failed to have a winning season in five years and hasn’t made a post season appearance since 2008. Richie’s plan to amend this by “winning and winning immediately” and hopes are the young energetic Richie will be able to turn the program around with competitive recruiting drawing in top recruits to USA. “There’s no reason with the facility we have here with the resources we have here that a kid from Mobile should go anywhere to play other than South Alabama,” Riley replied to questions about recruit-

USA named Richie Riley the new men’s basketball coach. Photo courtesy of USAJaguars.com

ment. According to an article on AL.com, Riley has agreed to a fouryear $332,000 per year deal. For more information about Jaguar Athletics, visit The Vanguard Facebook page @thevanguardusa.

The Jags top ULM in Saturday’s doubleheader

Offense lead the Jags to consecutive victories in Saturday doubleheader. Photo by Charles Harrison BY: CHRISTIAN HINKEL | REPORTER

The University of South Alabama baseball team opened up confer-

ence play against Louisiana Monroe in a doubleheader on March 17. The Jags won the first game by a score of 5-3, and dominated the second game by shutting out ULM 6-0. In the first game on Saturday, the Jags scored in the bottom of the first when junior Dylan Hardy ran in on a base hit from fellow junior Brendan Donovan. Donovan proved to be productive in the game going two for four at bat with 2 RBIs. The Jags lost their 1-0 lead in the top of the fifth inning as ULM tallied 3 runs. ULM’s lead lasted until the bottom of the fifth inning when junior Carter Perkins scored on a double hit by senior Will Luft. Luft had a run of his own later in the game giving Donovan his second RBI. The fifth inning was the only inning of the entire game that the

Jags gave up any runs. The defense was solid and senior pitcher Tyler Carr had five strikeouts on the game. The Jaguars regained the lead in the bottom of the sixth when Luft batted in senior Paul Russo to make the score 4-3. Luft scored in the bottom of the eighth inning on a wayward pitch giving the Jags a 5-3 lead that would prove to be too much for ULM to overcome. The Jags continued the doubleheader on Saturday, 30 minutes after the completion of the first game. The Jaguars started sophomore Chase Shell as pitcher for the second game. The Jags found their way on to the scoreboard first with a base hit from senior Paul Russo that allowed freshman Hunter Brittain to score. In the bottom of the fifth inning,

the Jaguars scored four runs and extended their lead to 5-0. Both Hunter Brittain and junior Dylan Hardy had two runs on the night, and sophomore Hunter Stokes also had a productive evening with 3 RBIs. The Jags’ defense was dominant once again as they pitched their first shutout of the season, and pitcher Chase Shell had ten strikeouts on the game. With these victories, the Jaguars move to 11-8 on the season, and will begin getting ready for their next game on March 20 against Southeastern Louisiana University at Stanky Field. The next in-conference game for the Jaguars is scheduled to be on March 23-25 on the road against Georgia State University. For more news about USA baseball, and all other Jaguar sports, visit The Vanguard News on Facebook.

OPINION

Combat senioritis with these 10 tips BY: RACHEL GOODMAN | OPINION EDITOR

Graduation is upon us, and that May 5 finish line seems, to me, to be both increasingly close and painfully far away. If my fellow graduating seniors are anything like me, they are experiencing the phenomena known as senioritis. Senioritis is a crippling disease that strikes seniors and includes symptoms such as: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants and sweatshirts, a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude, according to urbandictionary.com. For anyone that’s likewise experiencing senioritis, the ten tips below may help you fight its detrimental effects. 1. If you don’t pass, you don’t graduate. Teachers aren’t going to give you a passing grade just because you’re about to graduate. Fail-

ing your class will not only cost you money, but it will certainly delay any impending graduation. Remember, you need a minimum of 120 hours to graduate from USA, and failed classes don’t count towards that number. 2. Make a checklist of all the assignments you have left so you don’t forget anything. Physically checking something off a list really helps me stay motivated. Think of that list as the final barrier between you and your diploma. 3. Remember why you’re here, and how far you’ve come. You’re about to graduate! That’s something to be proud of. Don’t throw that away. 4. Utilize USA’s commencement countdown. Accessible through the school website, there is a second-by-second countdown to the spring 2018 graduation ceremony.

Watching the time get steadily lower helps to remind me of how close I really am! Take care of your physical well-being. You’re about to start the job hunt, so now is not the time to exacerbate your caffeine addiction or stop showering. When you’re clean and well rested, the world is a better place. Take care of your mental health. Don’t let stress over exams or fear about the future hold you back from reaching your full potential. Make a visit to USA’s career services to help your future self get a job. It is located at 390 Alumni Circle. Instead of procrastinating, make some use of all the resources at your disposal while still enrolled in college. Set small goals of completing assignments and meeting deadlines, and reward

yourself with something that makes you happy when you achieve them. Giving yourself positive reinforcement can really increase motivation and increase happiness. Plus, it’s an excuse to treat yourself more often. 9. Spend time with your friends. It’s easier to stay close to people when you all go to the same school, but when people move away and have full time jobs things can become much more strained. 10. Visit your favorite places. This is especially important if your post-graduate life will involve you moving away. Take the time to visit the places that have brought you the most enjoyment, and fully appreciate them and the memories you’ve had there, and maybe form some new ones!

Review of the History Museum of Mobile’s Titanic exhibit BY: RACHEL GOODMAN | OPINION EDITOR

The tragedy of the Titanic’s sinking has always fascinated me because of the sheer number of things that had to go wrong for the tragedy to occur, combined with the idea of bits of early 1900’s culture that are forever frozen in time deep beneath the sea. For anyone that likewise shares my fascination, I highly recommend planning a visit to the History Museum of Mobile’s “Titanic Honor & Glory” exhibit. They displayed a realistic and respectful glimpse into the lives of those that set sail on that infamous voyage. When walking into the exhibit, the first thing visitors see is a photo of the Titanic before her maiden voyage, displayed at the end of a dark hallway. The foreboding sight of the doomed vessel sets the tone for the rest of the exhibit. As they walk through the exhibit, visitors are able to see real items

recovered from the Titanic’s wreckage. Bunk beds, dishes, silverware, clothing and most anything used in day-to-day life that could be recovered from the ocean’s depths are displayed next to comprehensive information about their significance. The most memorable item, to me, was a small, brown teddy bear given to an engineer named William Moyes by his young son as a good luck charm. Every engineer on the Titanic, I learned, passed away because they did not evacuate, but rather stayed on the ship and tried to keep the engines running as long as possible so that more passengers could escape. The stories of passengers’ final moments has long been a subject of interest in literature and film. The most well-known of these Titanic inspired films is the 1997 “Titanic” movie that stars Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Comparing the movie props to the real items recovered from the Titanic, I was amazed by how truly accurate the movie was. The props were exact replicas of the items I saw salvaged from the ship, down tothe patterns on the plates and cups. In this section of the exhibit, visitors can find the costumes of the movie’s main characters, Rose and Jack, as well as the sketch done in the movie of Winslet’s character, Rose. My favorite part of the moviethemed section of the exhibit was getting to see the famous “heart of the ocean” necklace that Rose wore in the film. The necklace’s deep blue jewel, heart-shaped and surrounded by diamonds, is displayed on black velvet and surrounded by the Polaroids used in the movie to show Rose’s adventurous life after surviving the Titanic. The seriousness of this tragedy is not overshadowed by the presence

of movie props. To the left of the movie displays, the museum has a section of the wall dedicated to those that died from the Titanic’s sinking. It lists all the known names of the Titanic’s 1,503 victims. I learned that some of the victims that were unable to be identified at the time of the tragedy are now being named with the help of modern DNA analysis, finally bringing peace to the families of victims. The Titanic exhibit will be on display in Mobile until April 15, 2018.

The Titanic exhibit features recovered items from the wreck. Photo by Rachel Goodman

DISTRACTIONS

100-word rant: email BY: MARISSA MASON | MANAGING EDITOR

It has come to my attention that perhaps I take emailing a little too seriously. However, I feel that as email is a tool for communication, it should be treated as such. If one chooses to use it for jovial chatter amongst friends, feel free to write as desired. But, when using email for professional communication, it demands the same thought and respect other types of professional interaction. It requires promptness, thoroughness and tact. If you have any high-ranking job, check your emails often and respond professionally. Do not procrastinate and absolutely do not belittle the person contacting you professionally.

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