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USA’s first graduating class returns Fifty years after they graduated, the USA class of 1967 returned to campus. Page 3
Sex week is coming again
Dear Debbie helps a vegetarian
USA gears up and prepares for an educational sex week on campus.
A vegetarian struggling with peer pressure to eat meat writes in for advice.
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USA beats ULM
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USA head football coach Joey Jones discussed tactics for the game against ULM on Friday. Photo courtesy of USAJaguars.com
Jones talks football tactics BY: RACHEL SULLIVAN | REPORTER USA finished Homecoming week with a victory against opponent ULM. Photo by Briana Cunningham BY: CHARLES HARRISON | REPORTER
Dallas Davis completed 22 of 30 passes for 317-yards and three touchdowns as he lead the Jags past the University of Louisiana Monroe Warhawks to a 33-23 victory, and giving the Jags back to back wins for the first time this season. The Jags offense came out hot on the opening drive producing two huge plays; a 33-yard dash by senior running back Xavier Johnson down to the ULM 36-yard line, and quarterback Dallas Davis tossing
a 38-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Tra Minter. The Warhawks opening drive went 61-yards, only to stall on the Jags 1-yard line when the Jags senior safety Jeremy Reaves scooped up a fumble by ULM and ran it back 92 yards to the Warhawk 4-yard line. Xavier Johnson scored his fifth touchdown of the season when he went in from 4-yards out for his only score of the night. ULM quickly found their bearings putting together a five play 67-
yard drive, making it a 14-7 game. The Jags then struggled through the second quarter with ULM outscoring them 14-10 and quarterback Dallas Davis throwing an interception. The Jags went into the locker room at halftime with a four point lead in a close game after a dominating start. ULM started the second half much like they hand ended the first putting together a nine play 54yard drive ending with a 32-yard Continued on page 8
The USA Alumni Association and Alabama Power hosted the annual Joey Jones Luncheon at the football field house on Oct. 20. The event catered to 72 alumni and friends who shared a meal with football head coach Joey Jones, offensive coordinator Richard Owens and co-defensive coordinator Kane Wommack. Jones began the event with his game plan for the Homecoming game against the University of Louisiana-Monroe. “We understand that these guys Continued on page 8
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10/11/2017 Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle Visual Arts parking lot An unknown person driving unknown vehicle struck victim’s vehicle while it was parked and unoccupied in the Visual Arts parking lot. Subject left without leaving any required identification or information.
10/11/2017 Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle Pi Kappa Phi parking lot An unknown vehicle struck another vehicle in the Pi Kappa Phi parking lot and did not leave a note or make an attempt to contact the owner. 10/12/2017 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle Delta 4 parking Lot A student reported the theft of a pair of sunglasses from his car. 10/12/2017 Theft of Article from Auto The Grove Apartments Building On Oct. 9th, 2017 between 1330 and 1600 hours, an unknown subject(s) unlawfully and intentionally entered the victim’s vehicle, through an unlocked door and removed a watch. 10/12/2017 Theft of Article from Auto No location given Victim came into the Police Station to report that his vehicle had been broken into.
Criminal Mischief Third Degree ($500 or less) University Commons (UCOM) A female entered the Psychology department began yelling and broke a flower pot, then left. 10/14/2017 Theft of Property Fourth Degree Gamma 6 Unknown person, with intent to deprive owner of property, stole victim’s bicycle from listed location, value of stolen article does not exceed $500.00. 10/14/2017 Appears in Public Place Under Influence USA Medical Center Subject was arrested for public intoxication at USAMC.
10/15/2017 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle Intramural Fields Items were stolen from the victim’s vehicle while it was parked at the Intramural Fields. 10/16/2017 Theft-Vehicle Parts Mitchell Cancer Institute An employee reported that an unknown person had stolen her license plate.
Duty Upon Striking an Unoccupied Vehicle Humanities Parking Lot An unknown vehicle struck another vehicle in the Humanities Building north parking lot and left the scene of the accident. 10/18/2017 Theft of Property Fourth Degree, $499 or less No location given On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at approximately 1530 hours, the victim entered the University of South Alabama Police Department to report that unknown person(s) stole her license plate. 10/18/2017 Theft of Property First Degree Motor Vehicle The Grove A former student reported that his car had been stolen. 10/19/2017 Unlawful Breaking and Entering a Vehicle 251 Stadium Blvd Unknown person(s) entered the victim’s vehicle without consent and removed article(s) from within the vehicle. The vehicle owner advised there were no signs of forced entry to his vehicle. He thought he had locked the vehicle but could not say for certain if the vehicle was locked.
10/12/2017 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Delta 4 Drug paraphernalia was located inside a student’s room in Delta Housing.
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3 Golden Jaguars return to USA campus
USA celebrated and honored the first class to graduate from The University of South Alabama 50 years ago. Photo by Sara Boone
BY: SARA BOONE | CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Eleven of the 88 students in the first graduating class at the University of South Alabama attended the Golden Jaguar Alumni Dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their graduation during homecoming week. University President Tony Waldrop and Doug Whitmore, president of the USA National Alumni Association, presented each alumnus with a Golden Jaguar medal commemorating the special event. The Southerners and USA faculty joined them in remembrance of old times. Whitmore said that the Alumni Association has been planning this event for the past five years. In their speeches, he and President Tony Waldrop reminded the 1967 graduates of what things were like 50 years ago. According to Whitmore and Waldrop, gas was $0.33 per gallon, tuition was $60 per semester,
the school colors were black and gold, there were only two buildings on campus, there were only three of the nine colleges we have now and there were only 88 students enrolled compared to the 15,500 enrolled this fall semester. Rick Nelson, USA’s first SGA President, said that the alumni enjoyed getting the chance to catch up with old friends and share memories of their college years. Nelson said that having a small college was extremely beneficial to him. “I transferred from the University of Alabama not knowing what to expect. Having such a small, new school was very helpful because it meant a lot of one-on-one time from professors. I will never forget how much they cared about our success and how much they helped us.” Nelson said that the thing he cherishes most from his time at USA is the interactions that he had with people in other organizations and the lifelong connections that he
made. “It’s amazing being able to pick up the telephone and being able to call someone for help with something when you haven’t talked to
“Having such a small, new school was very helpful because it meant a lot of one-onone time from professors. I will never forget how much they cared about our success and how much they helped us.” them in ten years,” Nelson said. While each alumnus had different stories about their time at USA, all of them had one thing in common: appreciation for USA Presi-
dent Frederick Whiddon and all of the other faculty and staff. Many said that they would not have been able to graduate had it not been for their help and dedication to making USA what it is today. Robert Keyser, the second SGA president, said that he can still hear President Whiddon saying “you shoot for the moon” at the 1967 graduation ceremony. “I wasn’t anything special, but, boy, he was,” Sharon Harper Sokol, who accepted the Golden Jaguar Alumni medal on behalf of her late husband Kenneth Sokol, said about Whiddon. While the times have certainly changed, many of USA’s original values still hold true. USA is still a relatively small campus with a small student-to-faculty ratio, it is still growing and its students still have the same Jaguar pride. In the words of Karen Edwards, director of alumni relations, “Once a Golden Jaguar, always a Golden Jaguar.”
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USA President Tony Waldrop participated in the Homecoming Parade. Photo by Briana Cunningham
USA’s 2017 Homecoming Court was announced during halftime. Photo by Briana Cunningham
Alumni of USA returned for the Homecoming parade. Photo by Briana Cunningham
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Highlights Pawla dressed out in pink in honor of breast cancer awareness. Photo by Briana Cunningham
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An oxygen bar was stationed at the Fun Fest event held during Homecoming week. Photo by Briana Cunningham
Part of the Homecoming festivities included a bonfire and movie night. Photo by Shelby Guidry
Several USA students showed up to Junk the Jungle Monday night. Photo by Shelby Guidry
Fraternities and sorority from campus participated in a step show Friday night. Photo by Muqit Asif Khan
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Science fiction and horror fans descended upon the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center on Oct. 20-22, 2017 to attend Mobile’s first ever Quest-Con. The three-day event spanned five blocks surrounding the convention center and included the Wrecking Yard, Kids’ Con, the “Hall of Justice” at the History Museum of Mobile. “With Quest-Con there are so many moving parts, and so many different venues,” Quest-Con Director Chad Leitenberger said. “There’s literally something for everyone at Quest-Con.” As the Con-goers entered the Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center, they were given a program book that contained a quest list inside. The quests ranged from taking pictures with cosplayers to going to the other events outside of the convention center. As attendees participated in different activities, they would be able to check off the quests. “We wanted to make it like you’re playing a video game,” Quest Booth staff Caitlin Colton said. “It’s like you’re going on a quest in order to level up… It helps them explore. If they don’t know where to go, it might help inspire them so that they know where to go.” When all the quests were finished, the con-goers received rewards and were entered into a drawing to receive a lifetime pass to Quest-Con. With the extensive list of quests and activities, Quest-Con hoped to provide an experience that would fill the three-day event. The quests could also act as a sort of
tour guide for new con-goers who look to get the full experience of a multi-genre convention. “Take your time, and take in as much as you can,” Chad Leitenberger said. “Don’t try to do everything in one or two days. You will miss a lot doing that. Research it beforehand.” One of the activities included the USS Continuum’s set of the original Star Trek bridge. They modeled the original series’ captain’s chair, navigation console and transporter. Con-goers could take pictures on the green screen set for free, or could pay for a printed version where a USS Continuum member would photoshop them into a picture of the bridge with the original Star Trek characters. The Wrecking Yard was set up at the Cooper Riverside Park where Quest-Con, Cedric Whittaker of Airship Isabella and Krewe du Karnage featured a post-apocalyptic setting complete with bones, steampunk accessories and survival equipment still dusty with dirt from an excursion in the Mojave Desert. Con-goers could shop and socialize in the Wrecking Yard while admiring their dystopian surroundings. Other activities included gaming, panels, photoshoots with special guests and a vendor’s room. “I love meeting people,” Dr. Doug McKittrick, science fiction author, said. “Conventions are way fun. I love seeing all the talent.” While this year’s Quest-con has come to an end, the staff is planning next year’s convention. To learn more about Quest-con, visit quest-con.com or their Facebook at QuestConvention.
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Sex Week is coming again
Sex Week is a week of education on sex topics. Photo by Jake Cannon BY: HANNAH CLAYTON | REPORTER
Sex Week 2.0, an event focused on educating students on sexual activity, is returning to USA for the second year in a row. Kadijah Oliver, the founder and the coordinator of USA’s Sex Week and a member of Sexual Assault and Violence Educators (SAVE), brought the event to USA last year. Through volunteering with SAVE, Oliver found that many USA students were curious about sex and felt a sense of guilt concerning their personal desires and beliefs. According to Oliver, Sex Week taught students how to express themselves sexually without being judged. Sex Week also educates students on sexual health, consent and boundaries. “We are not promoting sexual activity,” Oliver stated, “but we are promoting awareness for consent and health and wellness.” “I believe they [students] should feel comfortable talking to their partner about sexual health and wellness, consent, and what they want when that time comes into their life,” Oliver stated. “Sex is something that is not a one time thing, but a partnership.” Understanding what constitutes safe sex, accepting other individual’s sexual orientation and knowing your own body and your partner’s body are important to a sex-positive relationship, according to Oliver. The Violence Protection Alliance stands with SAVE on educating student populations concerning sex and has helped SAVE concern-
ing resources, information, and in other areas, according to Oliver. One of the events scheduled is the Late Night Sex Talks 2.0: Let’s Talk About Sex Forum. The event consists of a panel of individuals such as Dr. Krista Harrell, the Title IX coordinator at USA, Oliver, and others are scheduled to answer student’s questions concerning sexual health, Title IX and other topics, according to Oliver. GSPOT is one of Sex Week’s biggest sponsors and donates most of the prizes given away during events, according to Oliver. Proceeds from the Sex Week fundraiser will be donated to the Rape Crisis Center of Mobile and the Lifelines Counseling Services, according to Oliver. The events during Sex Week will have representatives from other sexual orientations, according to Oliver. “All of our events are truly centered to reach every sexual orientation possible,” Oliver stated. Oliver stated in an email that she hopes that Sex Week will educate students in every part of sex, to include physical, emotional and psychological aspects. According to Oliver, Sex Week will return next fall and she hopes to partner with more organizations in the community as well as add more information concerning the history and anatomy of sex, human and sex trafficking and planned parenthood. Students can find more information concerning Sex Week in the daily digest or by contacting Oliver at kso1221@jagmail.southalabama. edu.
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USA beats ULM, continued Jags third win of the season, and giving them revenge for last years field goal by ULM kicker Craig overtime loss to the Warhawks. Ford. The Jags then responded by The Jags advanced to (3-4) on scoring the only touchdown of the season and (2-1) in conference the second half when Dallas Davis play, moving them from sixth to threw his third and final touchfifth place in the SunBelt. The Jags down pass of the night a 20-yard aim to continue their season by pass to Maaseiah Francis. traveling to Turner Field in Atlanta The Jags defense dug in, stopping Georgia to take on George Southa long ULM drive with a fourth ern. down stop on the Jags nine yard The Panthers (3-3 2-1 SunBelt) line. The next two drives were a are ranked fourth in the conferbattle of the kickers, with ULM ence their only in conference loss kicker Craig Ford bouncing a 24coming to Troy on Saturday, Oct. yard attempt off the left upright and 21. The Panthers average 399-yards Jags kicker Gavin Patterson splitand 24 points a game, and are rated ting the uprights with a 32-yard by ESPN as 57.3% more likely to field goal with 7:50 to go in the win. game. The Jags are on the outside lookJeremy Reaves ended the final ing in right now, but are in position Warhawk drive with a diving inter- to get into bowl contention after ception on the USA 33-yard line. winning two straight games they The Jag Offense then took to the are also in position to reach .500 field for their final drive running for the first time this season. For the clock down with a nine play more information about Jaguar 49-yard line that ate up the final six athletics go to USAJaguars.com minutes on the clock. Sealing the Continued from page 1
Dallas Davis completed 22 of 30 passes for 317-yards and three touchdowns. Photo by Briana Cunningham
Jones talks football tactics, continued Continued from page 1
can come in and they can beat us, and we have to be ready for that,” Jones said. Jones referenced the win against Troy, saying that it was the defense that won the game. “We’re playing really good football right now,” Jones said. “Last year we had a lot of defensive line injuries. This year we came in smiling because we were ready to have them play.” Offensive coordinator Richard Owens spoke on the role the offensive line must take this season in following through with what the defensive line provides, as well as continuing to improve from past games. “We need to rip the rearview mirror off, look forward, and move
on from the past,” Owens said. Owens addressed this week’s quarterback switch, and explained that they have the utmost confidence in this decision. “We have two great quarterbacks,” Owens said. “This week we were struggling so we brought in the other. Dallas [Davis] will be the starting one from here on. Cole [Garvin] will be on deck and ready to play when we need him.” Owens also confirmed that Xavier Johnson, running back, has healed from a recent injury. “Xavier Johnson is ready to roll,” Owens said. “He’s looking great and ready to run. We want him to be a play maker for us.” Co-defensive coordinator Kane Wommack shared the defensive line’s three “Keys to Victory” for the ULM game. First, “destroy their run game.” ULM is 80 percent
run, which Wommack said is to South’s advantage. Second, “create eight or more game changers.” Game changers can be takeaways, sacks, 3 and outs, etc. Wommack explained that this makes a way for our offense to move forward. Third, “dominate situational downs.” Wommack also said that limitation is a key strategy to the defensive line. “No defensive lineman plays more than 40 snaps per game,” Wommack said. “Normally you see players doing 65 to 70, but not with our guys.” The luncheon provided the opportunity for alumni to interact with coaches and players before the Homecoming game. “These are our most loyal supporters here today,” Karen Edwards said, from Alumni Relations. “They always come and support.”
Edwards also expressed gratitude to Alabama Power for hosting the event. “They host it every year,” Edwards said. “They always represent themselves at events and remain supportive of the program.” The USA football team played ULM on Oct. 21, and proved these strategies successful when they won 33-23. To keep up with the rest of the season, go to usajaguars.com.
The Alumni Association and Alabama Power sponsored the event. Photo by Briana Cunningham
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Homecoming: fun tradition or low-key sexist? BY:PATRICIA WEST|REPORTER
The USA Homecoming Committee announced the Homecoming Queen and court at Saturday’s Homecoming game. However, not all members of the Homecoming court were a surprise; the SGA announced Homecoming King winner Kenny Ngo at the end of the general Homecoming court election, on Sept. 28. According to records on USA’s website and social media outlets, this large gap in the announcements of Homecoming king and queen isn’t uncommon. Homecoming Committee announces the king before the queen almost every year. “The Homecoming King is always announced prior to game day...,” Homecoming Committee Chair Faith Kilpatrick stated. “The Homecoming queen will always have a queen role and senior maid role, similar to a first lady in waiting.” Some USA students disagree with this answer, thinking the
actual reason could be something much more sinister. “I think it’s just kind of ingrained misogyny that no one questions. They should be announced at the same time,” USA freshman Brooke Tillman said. “I can see how that would be unfair and if I were the Queen it would upset me that I had to wait,” USA sophomore Kennedy Glakin said. “Why aren’t they just announced at the same time? That would make more sense and it seems a little sexist to me.” “I don’t think it’s entirely sexist.” USA freshman Landen Sprinkle said. “But I do think it’s setup to build anticipation for the Queen, because [to the university] she matters more than the King. Like how first place in a competition is always announced last.” The announcement of this year’s Homecoming Queen was much more elaborate than the King’s announcement. The Homecoming committee announced the
Homecoming Queen and remaining court, along with a traditional Homecoming ceremony on the football field fifty-yard line, at Saturday’s game. According to Kilpatrick, SGA simply posted the Homecoming King results on their offices’ front door and on their social media when the general election ended last month. Origins of the tradition are still unknown. “From my understanding, it’s just always been like that,” Kilpatrick stated. “Usually the King is already known before the game,” SGA Chief Justice Taylor Davis stated. “To add theatrical suspense the queen is announced last at the Homecoming game. I do not know of any origins surrounding that at USA.” The Homecoming King was unavailable for comment on the matter. This tradition raises the same issues as the “ladies first” rule. It
brings up the question on whether or not old-age traditions and practices like this should be offensive or not. Is this tradition sexist? Should the king’s announcement be as elaborate as the queens? Should the Homecoming Committee announce the king and queen at the same time? Send your thoughts and opinions on the topic to thevangaurdeditor@gmail.com.
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10 tips for successful note-taking BY: DR. MIR ZOHAIR HUSAIN |CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Some students struggle with note-taking. Photo by Shelby Guidry
Have you ever found yourself unable to remember what your professor said in class about an important topic? Gone to study for an exam only to realize that you have no notes on several key areas that you will be tested on? If so, the following 10 tips will definitely prevent you from repeating these problems in the future. 1. Do not attempt to write down every single word the teacher says. Only write down the most important ideas or points. 2. Possible signals of important points: if the instructor repeats something, reads from their notes, acts excited by a certain detail, or directly states something is important. These are just several of the signals instructors will give.
3. Review the notes the same day you took them. This will allow you to expand them with additional points you were unable to write down or remember. Revise and expand your notes, which will help you remember what happened in class. 4. Create your own shorthand or abbreviations for common words. For instance: example = ex.; and = +; because = b/c. If you are afraid you will not remember their meaning, write them down in your notes or textbook. 5. If the instructor writes something on the board, write it down. Instructors often give hints about which points are important or may appear on the exam. 6. Review key terms and ideas from the textbook, taking detailed notes about each, especially the ones the instructor emphasizes.
7. Compare notes with your classmate(s), and fill in any “gaps” between them. Also, make sure the major points are correct. 8. Date and number your notes, so you can remember when the topics were discussed and in what order, when you are studying for exams. 9. Take notes in outline form. Some instructors will even give you an outline of what they plan to discuss, but some jump around in their lectures, making it difficult to outline them. If you want to develop an outline for these types of lecturers, write your notes as they are discussed in class, and rewrite them in outline form after class. 10. Some people prefer the Cornell Method, in which you draw a vertical line two inches from the left side of your paper.
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Vegetarians have feelings, too tried to share your passions and convictions with these friends. I know you feel the need to defend yourself and one of the greatest parts of friendship is being able to share and discuss things you care about but you should also be respectful of their feelings and gauge how responsive they are to the subject. If they are entirely unreceptive and rude about it, it may be time to change the subject permanently. It may make them uncomfortable to think about a lifestyle that they themselves do not think they could maintain. If you keep getting the same response there is no sense in continually having the same argument. If they bring it up, I would start by explaining your reasoning for being vegetarian to your friend in a very concise way that is free from any moral implication. Vegetarianism is something that you want to do for you and you have reaped the
health benefits. I would leave it at that. Make sure that they know that you don’t think less of them because they have not made the same life choices as you. Often times vegans and vegetarians can have a bad reputation for being condescending towards meat-eaters. Don’t fall into this stereotype. I don’t care how passionate you are about something, people do not respond well to being told that they are wrong. It’s good that you are empowered by your choices. This is not an excuse for relentlessly trying to empower others. Your friendships are more important than anyone’s dietary habits. If you don’t agree with that then you are not being a very good friend. By changing the subject when possible and being mindful of potential condescension you should be able to alleviate some of the diet-related pressure in your friendships.
Being a vegeterian comes with many benefits. Photo by Muqit Asif Khan BY: RACHEL GOODMAN | OPINION EDITOR
Dear Debbie:: I’m a vegetarian. I feel like that may as well be a slur in southern Alabama. I have been a vegetarian for the past eight months and I have seen a positive change in myself physically. I have more energy, can focus more, and I have lost twenty pounds. I’m so excited about my progress I can’t help but want to share it with the people I love most. The problem is, no one seems to be interested. In fact, my friends are giving me a hard time about it. Anytime we go out to eat they always have to make a comment about how they can’t believe I don’t eat bacon or that I can only eat grass. This is not true. I have a very satisfying and well rounded diet. But when I try to
share that, I am immediately shut down and teased. What can I do to get everyone to stop bothering me about my choices? -Veggie-head Dear Veggie-head: Diet is a personal choice and what you eat or your friends eat is not a subject that should be dictated by anyone who is not the person eating it. I would stop bringing it up completely. Some people have diet intolerances and other health disorders that do not allow them to adopt a meat-free lifestyle. While it is true that you have benefited greatly by becoming vegetarian, that does not mean your friend would have the same experience if they were to try it. You mentioned that you have
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