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South Alabama hosts ChemScouts for young girls

By TORI BRACKETT Staff Reporter

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he American Chemical Society chapter and the Chemistry department at South Alabama hosted ChemScouts again this year, after a hiatus during last year’s construction at the Chemistry building on campus.

ChemScouts is an event for elementary and middle aged girls to come to campus and enjoy chemistry experiments with volunteers from the chemistry department in a fun and inviting atmosphere.

South Alabama welcomed 75 girls from southern Alabama to the event.

ChemScouts began in 2013, as a way to get young students to enjoy learning about science and chemistry specifically.

The students range from second to fifth grade, and all of the girls are members of various GirlScouts tribes. The girls at the event attend schools in and around Mobile, including some in the Gulf Shores and Foley areas.

The chemistry department and numerous volunteers organized multiple different stations throughout the building, with various opportunities for the girls to learn about and enjoy hands on chemistry

experiments in the laboratories on campus.

The girls had the opportunity to make ice cream with liquid nitrogen with professors from the department, create bubble art with various chemicals to explore the evolution of gas, a small fireworks demo, a jewelry making area, and a forensic crime lab mystery for the students to solve.

The crime scene experiment involved using IR spectroscopy to determine who wrote a note in the murder mystery themed crime scene, including the girls retrieving specimens from baking powder and using chemical experiments to test their findings.

The girls were given protective gear while participating in each experiment and supervised by volunteers, most of which are chemistry majors or have interest in the chemistry department, as well as professors and instructors.

“We decided to do this because we like to give back to the community,” junior chemistry major Kaitlyn Roberts said. “It’s cool to see their faces and how excited they get about chemistry. We’re members of the American Chemical Society, and most of us are chemistry majors, but some of us aren’t and are volunteering to just help these girls develop interests in science.”

ChemScouts is dedicated to helping

ChemScouts look on as chemistry professors Dr.Yet and Dr. Oertli make liquid nitrogen ice cream for the girls. (Tori Brackett | Staff Reporter)

expose young women to science and to help them develop a passion at a young age, as the math and science branches are the most difficult to develop interests in.

The event also helps to increase awareness of career opportunities for women in various scientific and technical fields.

The University hosts several events like ChemScouts, including GEM’s (Girls Exploring Math and Science), in which middle school girls are invited to enjoy

workshops on campus to continue their interest in science, engineering, medicine, and the environment. Students are taken across campus to work with simulated patients, hunt for gems and minerals, and conduct environmental testing.

Students at South Alabama have been making huge strides in the community for the youth in the area, to increase interest and a love for learning in younger students and involve them in current events in the math and science fields.

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Mitchell Center Parking lot and did not 10/11 leave information 8:24 10/07 Drug paraphernalia- 1st offense 0:06 10/02 Non student male, female arrested for Possession of a concealed weapon 1:20 possession of drug paraphernalia without a permit Failure to Appear - DUI Old Shell, Jaguar Drive Stadium Blvd - Traffic Circle 10/11 Offender was stopped for a traffic 10:13 Offender was stopped for driving violation and was arrested for a warrant out One injured without a license plate, was arrested for of Loxley Police Department Marx Library possession of concealed handgun without Female was injured after hitting speed a permit.

10/03 bump with bicycle 23:26 10/07 Driving under the influence of 10/12 14:43 Alcohol 14:23 Domestic Violence in the third Old Shell Road, Center Drive degree One injured Subject proceeded through a red light, Stokes hall Humanities was later arrested for driving under the Known persons began fi ghting over Female student passed out in hallway of influence. property and both parties stated there was Humanities north tower near elevator. Female physical contact during argument. Neither possible struck head against wall and again on parties stated they did not was to pursue floor of Humanities. Female was transported, charges against the other at the time of the was conscious and talking prior to transport. report.

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Upward & Onward

Letter to the Editor To whom it may concern, My name is Matt Kridel and I am the president of Active Minds at USA, writing on behalf of our executive board. We are writing you to express our concern about the publishing of certain information in the Police Blotter of The Vanguard.

In particular, we are concerned about the publicizing of USAPD responses to a suicide attempt and suicidal ideation - which occurred on August 27 and September 30, respectively - and were published in the subsequent issues of The Vanguard. While we appreciate all that The Vanguard does and understand the necessity of informing students about the operations of the USAPD, we are concerned about the possible impact of publishing information related to individual student's mental health.

First, suicidal ideation and a suicide attempt are highly distressing to the person who experiences them, and they are already experiencing distress that drove them to those actions. To find their actions published in the school newspaper could further elevate their distress and lead them to repeat their actions. Second, to publish an incident related to mental illness under the Police Blotter section criminalizes that illness, and increases the public stigma associated with mental illness. Lastly, events related to mental illness still concern an individual's health and therefore, should remain private.

While no identifying information has been published in The Vanguard, the building in which the events occur has. We argue that another student in the building who witnesses USAPD response could later deduce what the response was to and, subsequently, the identity of the student concerned.

Evidence exists to suggest that certain types of news coverage of suicide can increase the likelihood of suicide in vulnerable individuals. And while a brief mention of a police response is unlikely to increase someone's risk, it remains a concern, in addition to the points stated above.

In conclusion, we ask that The Vanguard no longer publish USAPD responses to incidents where mental illness is knowingly related. We also invite the staff of The Vanguard to meet with Active Minds at USA to further discuss this issue, in the hopes of improving campus journalism and reducing the stigma associated with mental health at USA.

South Alabama announces largest campaign in school history

By MITCHELL KAHALLEY Managing Editor

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ast week, the University of South Alabama announced the largest fundraising campaign in the school’s history. The Upward & Onward campaign, named for a lyric in the school’s alma mater, is an attempt to raise $150 million in order to accelerate all aspects of USA’s mission.

The campaign began two years ago under a quiet phase and has raised $73,129,165 to date. The $150 million goal is a lofty one, but University officials are confident that it will be met.

“I think it’s one we will meet...and I think it’s one we will go past,” said South Alabama president Tony Waldrop.

“I think there reason for that is people recognize the quality of the university.

They wanna be part of it, therefore they wanna contribute to it.”

The funds raised will be funneled in different ways to support the University’s five main strategic priorities.

The largest amount of money will be allocated to student access and success.

The $56 million that will be dedicated to this strategic priority will fund the $25 million Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative, enhance academic advising, see an increase in leadership and honor scholarships as well as strengthening

President Tony Waldrop believes South Alabama campaign will surpass the $150 million goal.

(Caitlin Smith | Staff Reporter)

academic facilities and equipment.

A total of $10 million will go to enhancing research and graduate education by expanding graduate assistantships and fellowships, budgeting for more graduate and medical scholarships, enhancing the infrastructure of research equipment and creating additional research centers alongside the University and the USA Health System.

An amount of $3 million will be allocated to fund global engagement, strengthening connections and collaborations between South Alabama and the global community. This will be done through multicultural programing and events, international travel support, increasing the number of international

See Campaign pg. 5

Students gather for campus cleanup

Sincerely, Matt Kridel and the Executive Board of Active Minds at USA

Students and volunteers met to clean up the South Alabama “swamp” this past Saturday as a part of an iniciative to clean Three Mile Creek.

(USA Sustainability Council)

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students and providing greater access to study abroad programs and scholarships.

SGA President Ravi Rajendra said that increased funding for study abroad programs is one of the initiatives he’s most excited about in the Upward & Onward campaign.

“I think that’s something that’s really popped up here at South the last couple of years and this actually provides funding for study abroad programs and allows students to participate in those.”

Rajendra said.

The fourth priority will see $18.5 million going towards excellence in healthcare. Funds will provide for equipment and renovation at the USA Medical Center as well as Equipment and Renovation at USA Children’s and Women’s as well as endowed chairs, fellowship and research support for the Mitchell Cancer Institute.

The final priority focuses on University-Community engagement. It will see $7.5 million go to K-12 outreach programs and a providing more internship opportunities for students. These funds would go towards a new alumni center and new athletic facilities for South Alabama’s golf and tennis teams, as well as an indoor athletics practice facility.

The campaign will be chaired by Dr. Steven Stokes and his wife Angelia Stokes

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graduates of the University of South Alabama in 1980 and 1979 respectively.

Dr. Stokes has served on the University’s Board of Trustees since 1993 and spent one term as chair pro tempore.

“When we came here, they called it a suitcase college. Everybody lived at home, they worked part time, this is the only opportunity they had.” Steven Stokes said, “Now we’re a regional school, drawing students Mississippi, Alabama, Florida. I think the next step is to become a national institution and to do that we got to invest in programs that attract students.”

As the University grows, Waldrop stressed that he does not want to see growth for growth’s sake.

“We want to grow, but we’ll only grow if we can grow with increasing the quality of the education one gets here. We’re not going to grow for the sake of growing, and this campaign will help us to be sure that we continue to enhance the quality of what we do as a university.” Waldrop said.

The campaign has already seen 20,734 gifts from 15,492 donors including a $50 million donation from longtime South Alabama supporter Abe Mitchell. That donation led to the Mitchell-Moulton Scholarship Initiative. Mitchell will be serving as the campaign’s honorary chair.

The campaign is set to conclude in 2020.

For more information on Upward & Onward, visit www.southalabama.edu/campaign.

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Homecoming Want to be a part of runoffs announced THE VANGUARD?

By ALYSSA NEWTON Editor-In-Chief

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ith less than three weeks until South Alabama kicks off homecoming week, homecoming results are in and ready for run-offs.

Homecoming runoff voting will begin on Oct. 21 and go through Oct. 23.

Freshman maid run-offs will be between Grace Newcombe and Annie Tillman.

Sophomore maid will be between Ashley (Dierra) Gideon and Lindsey Holly. The junior maid will come down to Morgan Mixon and Holly Taylor.

Run-off campaigning will end Oct. 20. After this time candidates may only campaign on Twitter, verbal and physical campaigning is not allowed.

Shannen Weyer will represent South Alabama graduate students as the 2015 graduate maid.

Brandon Williams will represent as this year’s homecoming king after being voted last week.

Seniors Mackenzie Coghlan and Boni Yraguen were selected from five queen candidates. The 2015 homecoming queen will be announced during halftime of the Jags’ matchup against Idaho on Nov. 7.

This year’s theme was announced as “Building Our Legacy.” In addition to the annual Junk the Jungle, parade and talent show events, there will also be a bonfire. Look for a full schedule of events near the end of the month.

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Greek Fest, another successful year in midtown Mobile Events of the Week

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USA Piano Ensembles Fall Concert 7:30 p.m.

LPAC Recital Hall $5 USA students

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Hall Crawl 5 p.m.

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21 The 53rd annual Greek Fest occurred on Oct. 15, 16, and 17, in midtown Mobile and sold a variety of Greek dishes. (Alyssa Newton | Editor-in-Chief)

By NATALIE FRANKLIN Life Editor

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pa! The 53rd annual Greek Fest wrapped up this past weekend in midtown Mobile.

The three day event was presented by the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Every year, the Greek Fest brings Mobile authentic Greek culture, food and fun.

It is safe to say that the Greek Fest is best known for the food. The festival provides traditional Greek meals, such as Dolmathes, stuffed grape leaves, Pastichio, similar to a lasagna, and Spanakopita, spinach and feta cheese wrapped in filo.

Of course, there is always Baklava, a fan favorite.

“The food is always really good,” said Amy Clarke, a Mobile native. The Greek Fest also offers the chance to shop for custom Greek items. Several vendors, local and out of state, sold goods and trinkets.

Hand crafted bowls, homemade soaps and colorful garments can be purchased at the Greek Fest.

Most vendors sell jewelry as well.

“The pieces are very unique and have a traditional quality you just don’t see anywhere else,” said Kellie Johnson, as she shopped amongst the tables of jewelry. A majority of the jewelry is real. Pieces that contain black onyx, turquoise and sterling silver are not uncommon.

Shoppers get a sense of real Grecian culture from the vendors and their products. The fun doesn't stop with food and shopping.

Live music is played during lunch and dinner hours, and dancing is encouraged.

The live band, which includes Lakis Vaggelakis Zervas on the violin and Bouzoikie on keyboard

and drums, serenades the crowd with the traditional sounds of Greece. Later on in the evening, Greek Folk Dancers perform to the music of the band.

The dance troupes, Petalouthes, Merakia and Hellenic, consists of children and adults.

Guests are always encouraged to join in on the dancing, and a few brave ones do every once in awhile. “It’s a fun atmosphere here,” Tom Coggins, a Greek Fest attendee, said.

The Greek Fest is obviously dedicated to fun, cultural entertainment, however, there are some educational activities available for guests.

Tours of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church are offered each day of the Greek Fest. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church is the only Greek Church in Mobile, Alabama.

The church was established in 1912. There are a self-guided tours, as well as a guided tours with a

short lecture and a question and answer session.

Guests are able to learn about the rich history of the Greek Orthodox Church. On the last day of the festival, Saturday, Oct. 17, Magic Moments presented a trip to Disney World to a child with a life threatening medical condition.

Magic Moments is a non-profit organization that presents non-medical gifts to children with life threatening diseases.

This was the first time the Greek Fest has done this. That charitable act is just one of many.

A portion of the proceeds that are collected from the three day festival always go to different Gulf Coast charities.

Locals look forward to this event every year. The Greek Fest boasts great food, entertainment and culture. The Greek Fest was another success this year.

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“Alcohol and Consent Don’t Mix” Mixer 6 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom ISA Karaoke Night 7 p.m.

Student Center Terrace

Comedian Chinedu Unaka 7 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

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JP Movie Night “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 7 p.m.

Student Center Amphitheater

JP “Rave from the Grave” 9 p.m.

Student Center Ballroom

Live Trivia 9 p.m.

Student Center Lobby Childrens group performs at Greek Fest. (Alyssa Newton | Editor-in-Chief)

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Digging up fun at USA’s International Archaeology Day

Jayla McAvoy, Amber Hendricks, Courtney Taylor and Shankerrya Shaw learn to make pinch pottery at USA’s Archaeology Day event. (Caitlin Smith | Staff Reporter)

By CAITLIN SMITH Staff Reporter

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verything we know about the past and how humans lived before smartphones, was discovered by archeologists, and to commemorate these beautiful discoveries the Anthropology Club at South Alabama helped celebrate Archeology Day. It is an international celebration that was started by the International Archeology Institute in 2011 to remember and celebrate the knowledge we possess because of this field of study.

Students from a wide spectrum of education tracks gathered at the Archeology Museum on campus, Saturday Oct. 17, to take part in this historic day.

Students got to participate in spear throwing, crafts, and learn as you play scavenger hunts.

“Today is all about celebrating archeology and all the knowledge that it has given to history and culture,” Meri Beth Shorter, Archeology student, said.

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Seeing so many people, not just students, come together for history is very exciting.

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Current exhibit at the Archaeology Museum on South Alabama’s campus.

(Caitlin Smith | Staff Reporter)

Shorter and fellow student, Will Marriott were in charge of a two lies and a truth exhibit where students had to pick which ancient artifact was real.

“Seeing so many people, not just students, come together for history is very exciting,” Marriott said.

From noon to 4 p.m. the museum and exhibits were filled with families and students taking in all the day had to offer.

Anthropology club president, Campbell Walker, was in charge of this event and was very pleased with the turnout.

“This is really fun way to teach the value of culture and we get to expose people to things they wouldn’t normally get to do, like the Native American games. Learning about history while you interact with it is a great way to process information and learn while having a

good time,” Walker said.

The Archeology is a free museum that is open to the public and it is a great resource on campus.

“We would love to have more visitors come and visit and ask us questions and just enjoy the exhibits. We are always looking for new ways to bring the past to life for people and stuff like today is really fun,” Walker said.

Inside the halls of the museum, students Brianna Clements and Gabby Easterwood viewed the exhibits for the first time.

“I didn’t know this was here, it is like an actual museum. It is really cool that we have something like this on campus,” Clements said.

Mobile is a hotbed of history and so much of what we know about our city comes from the findings of archeologists.

“It is one of those things that you know but you don’t think about till it's right in front of you,”Easterwood said about the Mobile, Alabama, exhibit.

If you have ever been curious about the study of humans and the way cultures come together, and you would like to dig up a part of history, join the anthropology club.

The club meets in room 251 in the Student Center on the last Monday of every month at 2:30 p.m.

Contact Campbell Walker at cmw1107@jagmail to find out more information.

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Student abroad shares experience

Jordan Temples travelled to Belize this summer. (Jordan Temples | Contributing Writer)

By JORDAN TEMPLES Contributing Writer

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ast summer, I traveled to South America and was charmed by a beautiful culture. I studied and lived in Belize with seven other students and our professor. We ventured out to study Mayan archaeology and culture. While in Belize, I discovered amazing cultures, both ancient and modern. I learned how a community can combine its rich past with its bright present.

The connection between the past and present in Belize is awe inspiring. Belizeans show a commitment to preserving their past, visible in the numerous museums and preserved sites. One archaeological site in particular made a significant impression on me. Next

to the border of Guatemala is Xunantunich. Filled with ancient temples, its vast size is imposing. While visiting the site I, along with the class, was allowed to participate in a re-excavation. Participating in uncovering history is an indescribable feeling. Helping re-excavate allowed me to feel like I was contributing to an already remarkable culture. Seeing Belizeans dig up their past and learning alongside them is unforgettable.

The current community, modern Maya and Belizeans alike, care for their past and continue to incorporate it into their lives by teaching it to new generations and visitors. They take pride in their history and the preservation of it and that lesson will stay with me. It is one that I can fuse into my own life, and is a message that only my time abroad could give me.

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Counseling center sees increase in referrals

By BRIANNA ERVIN Contributing Writer

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f all the dramatic changes in higher education in recent years, one that goes largely unnoticed is the tremendous growth among students with a need for mental help.

Last year alone, USA had a 22 percent increase in the number of referrals for counseling compared to the previous academic year at the Counseling and Testing Center (CTS).

As college students, we are all under a lot of pressure, whether it’s with classes, work, friendships, family, or just trying to find the balance to take time for ourselves.

For students to be able to learn and get the best out of their college years, they need to be physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually well.

At the University of South Alabama, CTS, a department in the Division of Student Affairs located at Alpha Hall East, provides counseling and standardized testing services to the USA’s undergraduate and graduate students.

All students are eligible for counseling services and there is no limit on the number of counseling sessions one may receive, and they’re free.

The university allocates about $337,000 for CTS’s budget. Additional funds are allocated for testing services that total close to $70,000.

The number of students who have actually come in for counseling has increased significantly over the past three years; however, their budgeted allocation has increased very slightly during this

This feedback is from surveys completed after attending four or more counseling sessions at the Counseling and Testing Services. (University of South Alabama) time frame.

For some students, a single session with a counselor is all they need, perhaps to help them

problem-solve a situation or talk about personal concerns, but then there are some students who may have more serious and mental issues that

need more sessions.

According to a 2014 National College Health Assessment, about one-third of U.S. college students had difficulty functioning in the past 12 months because of depression, and almost half said they felt overwhelming anxiety in the past year.

“Being in college, I’m always stressed out and although I know that there are people available to talk to, I just brush it off and try to deal with it in my own way,” says Alan Howell, a USA student.

The top three issues that are seen among most students at USA are depression, anxiety, and stress, said Dr. Robert Hanks, director of CTS. Sometimes there’s a combination of all three.

“It’s not unusual for people who suffer from depression to have anxiety,” he added.

That in itself can be grueling, and it can lead to emotional and mental health problems.

Nonetheless, counselors at CTS provide a variety of services that students often do not take advantage of.

Services include counseling for individuals in relationships, sexual harassment or assault, substance abuse, and education, – or career planning.

Today, driven by a broader and better understanding of health and the ability to realize when help is needed students have a listening ear when they need it.

The goal of the counseling center is to help students function better and to see changes that are sustained outside the therapy office.

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Jags suffer loss after fourth quarter collapse Red Wolves put up 29 unanswered points, South Alabama falls to Arkansas State 49-31

BY MARY ALICE WILSON Sports Editor

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n the early fourth quarter Tuesday night, South Alabama held an 11-point lead over the Arkansas State Red Wolves with 13:12 left in the game. That lead would take Arkansas State just over five minutes to steal, scoring 29 unanswered points thanks to three Jaguar turnovers.

Arkansas State defeated South Alabama 49-31.

The contest started off as a shootout, with South Alabama’s scoring early after a 10-yard pass to Gerald Everett. Everett reversed the field after going all the way right, turning around and going all the way left before entering the end zone. ASU answered with two touchdowns of their own, though, before the end of the first quarter, bringing the Red Wolves lead to 14-7.

“We played neck and neck with them which is one of the best in our conference so we are

right up there with everybody else.” Quarterback Cody Clements explained. “We aren’t any lower than anyone else. When we play our brand of football, we are a hard team to beat.”

Arkansas State began their drive in the second quarter at the USA 14 yard line after a short punt and a penalty flag. The Red Wolves couldn’t get anywhere and were forced to punt the ball.

The Jaguars received the ball at the ASU 27 to begin their drive after another extremely short punt. After only 41 seconds, Danny Woodson II tied up the game at 14 following a 24 yard pass from Cody Clements.

Clements found Josh Magee for a 76-yard touchdown pass to take the lead again, 21-14, to go into the second half. This drive would record a total of 93 yards in a little over 1:30. This was the longest drive of the Jaguar season, thus far.

The Jags received the ball going into the second half. The first play of the drive, Clements

threw a 42 yard bomb to Marvin Shinn. Driving, the Jags were determined to maintain their lead against the Red Wolves. The ball was soon intercepted for an ASU 60 yard gain. The Jags held them to a field goal, but it cut the lead to 21-17 early in the third quarter.

South Alabama answered with a field goal of their own after Jalen Thompson forced a fumble on a sack of Arkansas State quarterback Fredi Knighten. South Alabama went up again by seven.

South turned up the heat against the Red Wolves again as Devon Earl forced a fumble at the one-yard line. The Red Wolves recovered, but were held to a field goal once again to close out the the third quarter.

The Jaguars would make their final score of the contest early in the fourth. Everett pushed his way into the end zone mark on a three-yard rush in result of a completed 40-yard pass to Woodson. South Alabama lead 31-20 with 13 minutes remaining

in the game.

“I thought we were playing pretty good football for three quarters.” head coach Joey Jones stated. “Our guys got after them and made some plays offensively and defensively. I was happy with the way we played.”

Arkansas State answered with a 38-yard touchdown pass taking only 39 seconds. The Red Wolves would attempt a successful twopoint conversion to minimize the Jaguar lead to 31-28.

The Jaguars would give up a pick-6, an interception and a fumble, all of which each resulted in an ASU score. The Red Wolves scored 29 unanswered to seal the 49-31 win.

“It’s very disappointing. We played really well at the beginning of the game and then just kind of fizzled towards the end.”

Clements said. “We made some mistakes and that’s my fault. I take this one, personally. It just upsets me,” See Football pg. 12

COURTESY OF USAJAGUARS After three interceptions on Tuesday night, Cody Clements now has nine on the season. (Briana DiGiorgio | Staff Reporter)

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OCT. 19, 2015

Jags fall to ASU, win big over Little Rock

By BRIANA DIGIORGIO Staff Reporter

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he Lady Jags volleyball team traveled to Arkansas State for a conference match against the No. 22 Arkansas State Red Wolves Friday night; however, their effort was not enough as they fell in three straight sets with final scores of 14-25, 20-25 and 19-25.

Mechell Daniel was the top Jaguar on the night, finishing the match with 16 kills. Daniel also hit a season-best .433 in the match and finished with 30 attacks. Middle blocker Nikki Gittens added 8 kills with a .538 hitting percentage, while Emily Hundt added another 14 digs in her honor as well.

The Red Wolves victory over the Jags brought their streak up to a 9-0 start in Sun Belt, the first since the 1996 season.

After losing to Arkansas State, the Jaguars traveled to Little Rock to face the Trojans of UALR on that following Saturday in hopes for a better outcome.

The Jaguars were able to quickly recover in a 3-2 showdown with set scores of 17-25, 25-13, 13-25, 25-23, and 1513.

This would be the third time the Jags have come back to win after losing the

first two of the three sets this season.

Mechell Daniel was once again the leading Jag as she recorded her ninth double-double of the season. She also accounted for 21 kills and 21 digs on the day. This would not only be an alltime personal best, but she would also become the first Jaguar to record 20 kills and 20 digs in the same match since the 2010 season.

Emily Hundt led the team with 27 digs, and Savannah Stewart followed close behind with 16 digs of her own.

This dig performance by Hundt and Daniel was the second time this season that South Alabama has had two players do that in a match.

South Alabama head coach Amy Hendrichovsky told USA Jaguars, “Our team is learning what it takes to take that next step. They are tough and gritty.

They love to play with each other and that’s huge. We just have to keep reinforcing that when you do those things and play the way we like to play, we usually have a good outcome in a match.”

This South Alabama win crushed the Trojans’ seven-match winning streak.

This was also the first time South Alabama had beat Little Rock in Arkansas after twelve previous matchups.

Previewing the enemy:

Texas State

BY ALYSSA NEWTON Editor-in-Chief

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fter a gut-wrenching loss to Arkansas State after a fourth-quarter collapse last Tuesday, South Alabama (3-3) will fight to get back in the Sun Belt race against Texas State.

Last season, South Alabama won a lastsecond thriller against the Bobcats to seal bowl eligibility and ultimately ruled the Texas team out from the chances of receiving a bowl bid. The Jaguars denied the Bobcats a game-winning touchdown that would lead them to their first ever bowl appearance.

Texas State enters the contest 1-4 with losses to Florida State (59-16), Southern Miss (56-50), Houston (59-14) and ULL (49-27) with their only win over Prairie View A&M (63-24) South Alabama has met Texas State twice and have the series tied 1-1.

Quick Notes: Texas State is averaging 34 points with 200.2 rushing yards and 258 passing yards per game.

Defense has allowed average of 49.4

Defense has allowed average of 49.4 points and 255.8 rushing, 317 passing yards per game.

The Bobcats run a spread offense and a 4-2-5 defense.

This season Texas St. had 12 returning starters.

Bobcats to watch: Offense: Quarterback, Tyler Jones. The junior has a 62.35 percent completion rate and 1,154 yards, 7 TDs and 2 Ints. 347 rushing yards and 5 TDs. Last season Jones threw for 300 yards against the Jaguars.

Defense: Defensive back Damani Alexcee. The Junior has 36 tackles, 2 sacks and one forced fumble so far this season.

Injuries: Texas State: Running back Chris Nutall will be out for the rest of the season due to a broken ankle.

South Alabama: Right guard Cameron Blankenship will be out 2-3 weeks after knee surgery. The senior was injured in the third quarter against Arkansas State on Tuesday, but is expected to return later this season. He could possibly

The Lady Jags celebrate a hard-earned victory. (Photo courtesy of USA Jaguars)

This game was the 27th Sun Belt Conference win for Hendrichovsky.

“I felt the match really came down to our defensive effort both at the net with the block and with the defense in the back court.” Hendrichovsky said. “We just made some great defensive plays.

Emily Hundt played awesome defense

for us tonight. She just sparked our team. We are able to make runs when we get those types of defensive plays.”

The Lady Jaguars now 11-9, and 5-4 in SBC, will return home to host Texas State Saturday, Oct. 24 in the Jag Gym for its annual “Dig Pink” game. First serve is set for noon.

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outh Alabama soccer clinched at least a share of the Sun Belt Conference title with 1-0 wins over Georgia State and Georgia Southern on the road this weekend.

A win or draw in either of the Jags final two conference games coming up this weekend at the Cage would clinch the title outright.

In an interview with USAJaguars, head coach Graham WInkworth said he was proud of how hard the team had worked to clinch the title with two games left, but there was still work left to do.

“I’m not someone that sits back and enjoys this moment right now; at the end of the season, we’ll evaluate how the year’s gone and hopefully we’ll be pleased with the work that we’ve done, but I’m really proud for the girls right now.” Winkworth said in an interview with USAJaguars.

Both matches were tense affairs. On Friday, Nini Rabsatt-Smith scored the winner with 10 minutes left in the game after converting Chelsea Followwell’s corner.

“Chelsea put in a lovely ball – she put in two or three, to be fair to her in the second half, similar to what Jemma was putting in on the other side, and Nini leapt like a salmon, got her head on it, and got us the three points.” Winkworth said in an interview with USAJaguars.

Georgia State had two attempts to send the match to extra time in the 81st and 87th minute, but neither chance was converted.

The Jaguars outshot the Panthers 16-7 and

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Sophomore Rio Hardy finished the PK to win Sunday’s game. (Photo courtesy of USA Jaguars) 7-3 in shots on target. Jaguars goalkeeper Sarah Hay made three saves, giving her her fourth clean sheet of the year. The Jaguars have six clean sheets as a team.

On Sunday the Jaguars clinched a share of the Sun Belt crown and extended their win streak to eight with a 1-0 win over Georgia Southern.

South Alabama came out strongly in the first half outshooting Georgia Southern 12-3. However things didn’t go as well for the Jaguars in the second half. The Eagles outshot the Jags 11-6 in the second half and Chelsea Followwell was show a red card for fighting in the 49th minute.

In an interview with USAJaguars, Winkworth said “We have to play slightly differ-

ently when we’re down a player. Credit to the girls, they fought and battled, and it wasn’t about playing attractive soccer anymore, it was about grinding out a result, and to do that when you’re down a player is phenomenal. I’m really proud of them.”

In the 79th minute the Jags were awarded a penalty kick that Rio Hardy slotted away giving South the 1-0 and the Sun Belt title.

Sarah Hay recorded five saves in her fifth clean sheet of the season.

South Alabama has two final regular season matches, both at home this weekend. A win or a draw in one of their last two matches against Arkansas Little Rock on Friday or Arkansas State on Sunday will give the Jaguars the Sun Belt title outright.

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Clements said, while obviously emotional, that he takes the blame for the loss tonight, he recorded a career-high three touchdown passes and completed 18-of-33 attempts for 273 yards. Kalen Jackson also recorded a career-high 12 tackles, two of which were sacks. Finally, Roman Buchanan completed a careertying 11 tackles on the day.

“When you have four turnovers in the second half, it’s hard to win when that happens,” Jones explained. “I told the kids that there is no blame on anybody.

We are going to stick together as a family and come through this one. We just played a very good football team pretty darn good. I’m not happy; we lost and you can never be happy about losing. But there are a lot of things we can build off of from this ballgame. Our guys played hard, and I can live with that.”

South Alabama look to recover from this tough loss next week, October 24 at 6 p.m., against Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. Be sure to tune into the game on ESPN3.

be back for Idaho Nov. 7 or ULL Nov. 12.

Daniel Aust or Noah wisher will battle to take over the position. 12. Daniel Aust or Noah wisher will battle to take over the position.

Keys to winning: Take care of the ball: Turnovers have caused many woes for South Alabama. This season South has allowed 77 points off of turnovers, only gaining 34 off turnovers themselves. Quarterback Cody Clements has thrown nine interceptions with two returned for touchdowns. Out of South’s 16 fumbles, seven have been recovered by the opposing team. Last week’s fourth quarter turnovers cost South Alabama a huge opportunity against Arkansas State. The Jaguars have to limit these mistakes that have haunted them in past matchups.

Defense stay strong: South Alabama’s defense has been relatively solid throughout the season. The Jags have struggled against the run game, but the secondary has performed well. In the last few games the defense hasn’t had much time off the field and can be worn

down by physical matchups. If the Jaguars come out against Texas State like they did at Troy after the NC State loss, I believe we’ll see a hungry defense that is on their game.

Hit the air attacks: South Alabama’s run game has not lived up to its potential. The Jags have recorded an average of 119.4 yards per game, one of the lowest in the Sun Belt.

Big plays give life to this offense. With receivers such as Gerald Everett, Josh Magee, DJ Vinson and Danny Woodson, Clements has some targets that should get the Jags driving.

Special notes: Akeem Lewis was ejected for a targeting call in the fourth quarter against Arkansas State. Xavier Johnson suffered a foot injury during the contest, we will have his update after the press conference on Monday.

Game information: The Jags travel to San Marcos, Texas to face the Bobcats at 6 p.m. Follow The Vanguard for play-by-play on Twitter at @USAVGSports.

OPINION

ALEXANDER MOYLAN OPINION EDITOR alm1323@jagmail.southalabama.edu

OCT. 19, 2015

What Lamar Odom’s hospitalization means to me Reflecting on the man labeled merely a reality star as he remains hospitalized in Nevada

By ALEXANDER MOYLAN Opinion Editor

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amar Odom isn’t a reality television star.

You may have heard that Odom was found unconscious on Tuesday, Oct. 13, within a Nevada brothel. According to Dennis Hof, owner of the brothel, Odom had checked in three days earlier and over his stay had amassed a bill of $75,000.

Employees of the brothel stated that Odom had used cocaine during his first day at the brothel followed by ten herbal supplement tablets over the three days before he was hospitalized.

On Friday, Oct. 16, Odom began showing signs of progress according to an ESPN source, however he was still in a coma and on life support at the time. To make matters worse, doctors worried that there could be a possibility that Odom suffered brain damage before his arrival at the medical center. Still, Odom later woke up during the day on Friday but remained on life support.

On Saturday, ESPN.com’s Ramona Shelburne reported that Odom “continues to make progress” and is “way way better”. Odom has also become more responsive to doctors signaled by a “good morning” that he welcomed the staff with early in the morning. Family and former teammates have stayed close to Odom throughout the ordeal.

Still, this scare shocked me. This news has hurt me for a lot of reasons since it first broke. Odom was one of my favorite players to watch when he was a member of the Los Angeles Lakers despite him stealing a championship away from my beloved Boston Celtics in 2010.

As if the hospitalization wasn’t enough, while the former NBA player unconsciously clung to his life upon being hospitalized, it seemed like certain media members couldn’t wait to begin telling Odom’s story from a Kardashian-colored lens due to the former relationship Odom carried on with a member of television’s most watched family.

No way should his former relationship have dominated the story’s headline as much as it did.

Scott Van Pelt, a well-respected news anchor with ESPN said it best during Wednesday night’s edition of SportsCenter, “Kardashian reality star?

No, no, no, no. Lamar Odom, unlike those for whom fame is oxygen, whose fame comes in the absence of accomplishment, his fame was earned.”

Van Pelt continued, “Passed out in a brothel makes for a helluva headline, and I’m sure quite a juicy episode of TV, but stripped to the foundation, it’s just incredibly sad. All of it.”

What some of these larger news outlets won’t spend time covering are the stories of when Odom would visit sick children at the hospital or make the team bus late because he wouldn’t want to let any child outside of the Lakers’ hotel miss out on the chance of getting an autograph or picture.

Odom also purchased new suits for Lakers rookies, typically young men who may have never owned a suit before in their lives. Once he even hired a chef to prepare each meal for his team during training camp because he thought it would help inspire camaraderie.

Sadly, these aren’t the stories that are highlighted because they’re probably not considered headline worthy or juicy enough as a lede into a description of Odom’s current state. Instead, it’s easier for them to paint Odom as merely a reality television star and former NBA player as clickbait to help generate page views.

Meanwhile, I would’ve been more impressed to see any non sports-related news outlet describe Odom the way he deserves to be described.

Odom, standing at 6’10, could do things on the basketball court that wowed and dazzled fans on a nightly basis. He had a knack for passing, a skill often seen only in smaller players, and could even bring the ball down the full length of the court, another skill you rarely see in players of his stature.

More than that, Odom has what’s referred to as

Lamar Odom shares a laugh with former teammate Kobe Bryant. (Hypun.com) “basketball IQ”. He wasn’t just athletic or big, but he possessed such an understanding of the game of basketball on and off the court that you couldn’t help but admire him. He could do it all. Imagine a quasi-LeBron James type of player who can shoot, pass and rebound. I’m sure onlookers of the game of basketball may think those are necessary skills of any player, but the consistency, efficiency and effort which Odom put forth on the court immortalized him with some of the league’s best, most entertaining players during his stint as a Laker.

Seriously, Odom made the game look effortless. He was so smooth with the ball, never looking like he didn’t belong out there on the court like so many other players who have made it to the NBA in the past based purely on an immeasurable concept like “potential”.

I could continue to speak on Odom’s ability as a basketball player, but again, what I want to impart on all the readers is that there’s more to this man than being a “reality star” like larger media outlets such as NBC chose to describe him.

Odom was an extremely important member of a team that made three NBA Finals appearances and came away with two championships at the end

of the last decade.

Odom had become such a prominent figure within the Lakers-lore that perhaps part of his spiral downwards was due to the team’s failed efforts to trade him in 2011. Feeling betrayed Odom distanced himself from the organization and subsequently made his own trade request. He later landed with the Dallas Mavericks but his career was never the same afterwards.

It’s unfortunate how Odom’s tenure with the Lakers ended because I can’t help but wonder where he would be today had his relationship with the team not soured. Would he have been playing in preseason games this weekend rather than laying in a hospital bed? We’ll never know unfortunately.

What I do know is that I’m not ready to lose Odom yet and this is why I was upset with various media outlets this past week. Seeing these contrived narratives that ignored Odom’s place in recent NBA history affected me. I simply couldn’t believe people were telling “his story” without any regard for his impact on and off the court.

I’ll defer to Van Pelt and close with this, “His name is Lamar Odom. And we knew it long before he got married on a TV show we don’t watch.”

The logic behind allowing concealed carry on campus

By ROBBY PEARSON Contributing Writer

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think that concealed carry is a very logical thing to implement on college campuses. I’ve seen arguments from both sides of the topic and feel that the benefits outweigh the consequences.

I think that what most people don’t understand is that even though USA is a gunfree campus, that status doesn’t prevent criminals from bringing a gun on campus and hurting us. My evidence to support this is simple; just look at the 47 school shootings that have already happened this year.

Being gun free (for the campuses that were at the time of the shootings) didn’t stop those people from bringing a gun on cam-

pus, but rather caused the injury and death of many people due to the inability to defend themselves.

One argument I’ve heard numerous times is that there’s a fear that allowing concealed carry will cause people to know that there are others around them carrying guns, but are they not already afraid?

Criminals and violent individuals don’t abide by the law. The only thing a gun-free zone stops is law-abiding citizens from carrying guns due to their acknowledgement of the law. We fear violent people with guns.

The idea of resistance, however, is what perpetrators are afraid of. Even just the knowledge that they may encounter resistance can make a criminal think, “They may shoot back, so I won’t do that,” rather than, “I’m

bringing a gun to a fist fight, so I’ll be the most powerful person there.”

We walk around campus every day thinking the same thing as people at every gun free campus and school shooting location in the country: since we’re gun free, there isn’t anyone willing or able to carry a gun onto our campus and hurt us; however, this simply isn’t the case.

One of my professors told us this semester that the campus police response time to the lecture hall we learn in is two minutes.

Think about that. If someone walks into our lecture hall and opens fire, it would take two minutes plus the time it would take to notify them for them to arrive. How much damage can be done to a class of 140 unarmed students in two minutes? Without the ability

to defend ourselves, the amount of damage dealt and death toll have the potential to be much higher.

Maybe USA could offer us a handgun training course or require that we register our gun and/or permit with the school along with having our concealed carry licenses. Do something, but don’t let a tragedy happen to us.

Right now, we are watching as more and more school shootings are happening around the country. I say it’s time to do something about it. It’s time to give us the ability to defend ourselves. Being gun free never means that there isn’t someone carrying a concealed weapon waiting to point it at you and hurt you; it just means that there isn’t someone around you to defend you in that situation.

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New direction for a popular band, minus a star

By CAITLIN SMITH Contributing Writer

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irectioners have been dealt a tough hand so far in 2015. In March, Zayn announced he was leaving, then in April, Louis announced on Twitter that he was going to be a dad, then hiatus rumors circled around the lads like vultures around roadkill. It was a nightmare and none of us fans knew what was going to happen.

When Zayn announced he was leaving the band to pursue other things, of course I was devastated. That beautiful, long eyelashed, real life Aladdin look-a-like is a gorgeous human and could sing just like water sips on a hot day. How could this handpicked, well put together, boy band continue on without a very important piece of the puzzle…? I will tell you how. By releasing two songs off their first album that melt faces sans Zayn.

In true One Direction fashion, minds were blown and socks were knocked off when “Drag Me Down” was released. I remember exactly where I was the moment the video came out. I hid in the dry storage at work with nothing short of elation oozing out of me as I witnessed those beautiful boys putting the critics to bed. One Direction was not going anywhere and they were going to be better than ever without Zayn. My prediction is he is going to rue the day he left One Direction.

“Drag Me Down” was a great song to select as the first single off of their album coming out next month, “Made in the A.M.” But on Oct. 17,

the Earth shifted just a smidge when everyone let loose a sigh of relief as “Perfect” was released on iTunes. This song changes everything because it is obviously about Taylor Swift. I mean duh. It is a theme song for good girls who have a thing for bad boys. It’s also worth noting that Louis got to start the song! How many times has that happened? I am pretty sure that’s a first. Woah! I also really like that Harry has finally realized we are perfect for each other. It has only taken five years but it is fine.

Many fans are still crying over Zayn because “Who will sing the high notes?!?” BooHoo! In 2011, One Direction stormed the scene and with their very first album “Up All Night”. On this number one album in the world, who has the majority of the high notes? Oh that is right: Harry Freaking Styles.

Zayn’s majestical falsetto notes do not even make an appearance until their third studio album “Midnight Memories”. In their first single off that album, “Best Song Ever”, Harry snags all the higher pitches in the melodies like usual and then all the sudden Zayn just comes in at the end to falsetto. Suddenly the whole world is obsessed with his beautiful, angelic voice. And for good reason, it adds a whole other dimension to the band. This album takes them from a boy band to a man band. From then on, every single had the same outline of each guy singing their parts, singing together in the chorus, Harry doing some raspy, sexy thing on the bridge and then Zayn would falsetto, and repeat. It was a great formula and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Even though Zayn is a talented singer and a beautiful man, can he make it without the rest of

Hot Take A Fumble and the Subsequent Death Threats

By ALEXANDER MOYLAN Opinion Editor

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football player from the University of Michigan received death threats following the final play of a huge rivalry game with Michigan State on Saturday afternoon. With about six seconds on the clock, up two points on the Michigan State Spartans, the Michigan Wolverines fumbled a snap. The ball was recovered by the Spartans and then ran into the endzone for a touchdown as time expired, thus granting victory to the Spartans 27-23.

Even worse, this all occurred in front of a home crowd for the Michigan Wolverines.

Telecasts panned to the shocked faces of fans in the crowd as time expired and what a truly depressing sight that was. One fan even suffered a heart attack and was rushed to the University of Michigan emergency department for treatment after EMS personnel arrived on the scene!

But death threats? How or why is anyone taking the outcome of a game so seriously?

As an avid sports fan myself, I understand how emotionally-fueled a big game can be for fans. After a big loss for one of my teams, I typically hear a little good-natured trash talk from friends who support another team but that’s just playful banter. Never have I been motivated to threaten someone or wish ill upon him or her following a loss.

I wonder who is to blame for such behavior. Is it the school for fostering an environment that some men and women feel comfortable threatening others in, or instead is the blame on the individual’s family for not teaching a basic lesson like, “hey, don’t threaten someone because you’re not happy.”

No matter what, you can enjoy sports but please don’t even take them that seriously.

Fans can be a player’s best friend one day and their worst enemy the next. After all, is it a surprise that fan is derived from fanatic?

Harry Styles will likely carry One Direction without Zayn Malik. (WikiCommons) the guys? Does he have the Justin Timberlake sparkle that took JT from one of five to selling out arenas and dropping singles left and right?

Will he be the Nick Jonas of the boy band world and leave his band mates behind in the dust of his success? My opinion is no.

Harry Styles is the JT of that group and Liam, Niall and Louis know this. You don’t see them jumping ship. Why? Because they know what happens to the others. Think when was the last time you heard Chris Kirkpatrick’s name in the media. You probably don’t even remember who that is! He was the guy in N’Sync that wasn’t Justin Timberlake. My educated guess is that Zayn will release a few singles, maybe D.J at a couple of festivals, get in trouble with law enforcement and then fizzle out. In five years, he will beg to be a judge on a music reality show hosted by the

new Carson Daily while the One Direction boys roll down mountains of cash and break all the preteens (and mid 20 something’s) hearts.

It fills my heart with such joy that “Perfect” and “Drag Me Down” are not only fantastic songs but actually better than their last few releases. The One Direction camp needed a win and we got one. The foursome is stronger than ever, with Liam and Niall stepping up and covering Zayn’s parts during the tour they are on now. Harry is holding down the fort with the sheer power of his hair while Louis is the funny one like always. The boys have come a long way from singing at Simon Cowell’s house and Twitter fights with The Wanted. The future is bright for Directioners and I couldn’t be happier. This album will prove that One D. will do fine without Zayn, if not better, good riddance.

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