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Marketing offers sales track

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A concentration in sales is now available to marketing majors within USA’s College of Business beginning this fall semester. By STUART SOX sgsox@att.net

tarting this fall semester, the Mitchell College of Business is now offering the option of adding a concentration in sales to marketing majors. The university and the College of Business received approval for this addition from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education in June of this year. “This was a great opportunity to carve out a separate area of focus in the marketing program,” said Alvin Williams, a professor of marketing in the College of Business. According to Williams, the numbers in the sales class he teaches are the highest they have ever been. “I think it will certainly help us in our efforts as a university to attract new students,” added Williams, who stressed the demand for marketing majors in the job market. “There is such demand for professional sales talent. I think, when students realize the variety of job opportunities in the sales profession, they might be attracted to it,” Williams said. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wages in May 2008 were $80,220 for advertising and promotions managers, $108,580 for marketing managers and $97,260 for sales managers.

There is a need for marketing and sales specialists in nearly every industry, according to Williams. “Everything from ideas to concepts to products to services has to be sold. When we got Airbus and ThyssenKrupp, someone from economic development had to sell Mobile. Selling is an integral part of economic development,” Williams said. Williams also says that adding a marketing minor with a concentration in sales can make a recent college graduate much more valuable to businesses. “For example, if a biology major decided to minor in marketing, they could position themselves to sell pharmaceuticals,” Williams said. The sales concentration was added to enhance the current package that a student offers to employers, according to Williams. “We want to tailor the marketing minor to fit your career aspirations,” Williams said. “The sales concentration is an exciting addition to the business program at South,” said sophomore David Imber, an advertising major with a minor in marketing. “It opens up even more doors for marketing graduates and shows the college’s desire to see students succeed outside the classroom.” The sales concentration will offer focuses on retail sales and business to business sales. “I feel like the concentration is a

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good addition because eventually you have to sell whatever business you’re doing,” said Allie Dubose, a senior and marketing management major. “If you can’t sell your product, you’re not going to make any money… you have to be able to communicate with your consumer,” she added. Dubose is the president of the Professional Sales and Marketing Club, which was started at South Alabama in the previous spring semester. “Our club is an elite student organization with members that share a desire to understand sales and marketing,” Dubose said. The club plans to take trips to ThyssenKrupp Steel, Austal USA and other businesses for volunteer work and to obtain practice making marketing plans. “It is open to anyone at South Alabama and helps people build their skills and strategy for when they graduate,” Dubose added. The first meeting of the semester is this Thursday at 2 p.m. at the College of Business building in room 264. For more information on the Professional Sales and Marketing Club, contact Allie Dubose at add802@jagmail.southalabama.edu. For more information on becoming a marketing major or adding the sales concentration, visit the Mitchell College of Business on South Drive.

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Applications for USA orientation leaders due By NOAH LOGAN

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riday, Sept. 13 marks the deadline for students to turn in applications to be a Southbound Orientation leader. This date makes the deadline for applications a full month earlier than last year. According to Interim Director for New Student Orientation Lauren Tholl, applications are due this early because the first major campus visit day, known as USA Day, falls in October. In addition to orientation, Southbound leaders will also work all the scheduled USA Days.

Tholl also explained the general duties for any student who is able to become a Southbound leader. “Southbound leaders are similar to ambassadors for South and provide essential support in preparing incoming students for their collegiate journey. The members of the Southbound Orientation team will serve as peer educators, peer advisors, group facilitators and role models to new freshmen, transfer students and their families.” See Southbound orientation Page 4

JAMES PALOMO | CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

New students at the 2013 southbound orientation sessions learn more about USA from their skilled orientation leaders. In this Issue:

Life, Page 5 Sports, Page 8 Opinion, Page 10 Left of Center, Page 11

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USA students intern at Disney By EMMA MITCHELL eem1002@jagmail.southalabama.edu

he Disney College Program is a one-of-akind paid internship offered specifically for full-time and part-time college students worldwide. In the program, students 18 and older have the chance to work at one of two Disney theme parks in the U.S. for one semester, the main park being Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla. There are several possibilities for each semester. Each option consists of working either four or six months, the latter of which comprises working throughout the summer season. Students who participate also have the option of taking online classes through their university during the semester they work. They can also take a variety of educational classes through Disney which include, but are not limited to, Organizational Leadership, Corporate Communications, and Creativity and Innovation: Gaining the Edge. The internship application, which became available this month, is accessible through the program’s website: www.disneycollegeprogram.com. Campus representatives will be promoting the program throughout the year. “Participants are invited to… work in one of 20plus roles at a Disney park or resort,” Kalyn Sutherland, a senior public relations major and Disney College Program campus representative at South, said. “The roles include everything from attractions operators, merchandise clerks, quick service food and beverage attendants, Photopass photographers, hospitality cast, [and] lifeguard/recreation specialists, to character performers—though, for this role, you have to attend an audition. There is something

for everyone!” Sutherland, who worked as an Attractions Hostess in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, helped operate three of the park’s main attractions: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor and the Carousel of Progress. When asked how the experience affected her personally, Sutherland said, “I truly grew as a person during my college program. I became much more comfortable with public speaking, I learned to work efficiently and lead effectively, and I got to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds. There are so many benefits to this program, both personal and professional.” Another USA student and campus representative, Magan Booth, worked operations and parade crowd control on Main Street in Magic Kingdom. When asked what she gained the most from her experience, Booth replied, “Learning how to work with all people from all cultures and lifestyles.” Booth, who began her time with the program last summer and continued through the fall semester, stated that not only is it a paid internship, but when students are not working or studying, they have a free pass into each of Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. “How many people can say they get to see a castle everyday and work for a mouse,” Booth added. Throughout the duration of the internships, student workers also have the opportunity to live in one of the many Disney-owned, apartment-style housing complexes available. Living options as well as roommate arrangement options will be presented to students once they have been invited to participate in the program.

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Editorial Editor in Chief Copy Editor Opinion Editor Sports Editor Left of Center JagLife Editor Web Editor Senior Reporter Staff Reporter

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Meg Lundberg Kelly Ficarelli JT Crabtree Alyssa Newton Emma Mitchell Matthew Strickland

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9/5/2013 15:13 Property damage Sigma Chi fraternity Owner of the property reports that his laptop was damaged when water was spilled on the keyboard.

8/30/2013 22:00 Minor in possession of alcohol Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Female student arrested at fraternity.

9/4/2013 2:05 Fire Delta Pavilion 307 North University Blvd. Small fire discovered on patrol.

8/29/2013 17:58 Property damage The Grove An unknown subject threw ice from the third floor breezeway of building 20 at The Grove causing damage to victim’s vehicle.

9/2/2013 20:50 Criminal mischief and property damage The Grove Report of criminal mischief complaint and possible domestic conflict between roommates.

8/28/2013 6:51 Violation of state law Sorority lot between Kappa Delta and Pi Alpha Phi house A male student struck an unattended vehicle in the sorority lot and left the scene.

8/31/2013 2:22 Disorderly conduct, disturbing peace, resisting arrest, public intoxication Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Male arrested at fratenity.

8/27/2013 14:44 Theft of property third degree Area Delta 2 Unknown persons stole blue Jag bike.

8/31/2013 1:56 Minor in possession of alcohol Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Male arrested at fraternity. 8/31/2013 0:46 Towed vehicle Stadium Boulevard Maroon Toyota Tundra parked in signed area marked no overnight parking. Vehicle was towed and impounded

8/24/2013 21:07 Possession of marijuana second degree The Grove A male student was arrested. Three other non students were issued criminal trespass warning citations 8/22/2013 23:35 Possession of marijuana second degree and possession of drug paraphernalia The Grove A male was arrested.

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Southbound orientation Continued from Page One.

Recent biology graduate Sandra Huynh opened up about her nearly three-year experience as a Southbound leader. According to Huynh, interacting with all the new students is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. “Each student you work with is unique. I’ve learned to work with not only them but with various academic departments and resources on campus that might have answers to the student’s specific needs.” She continued, “As a Southbound leader, you are supposed to do everything you can during registration to make a new student get what they need to get started in becoming successful future graduates. I loved being a Southbound leader. I met awesome students and had a lot of fun overall! It’s great getting new students pumped about college.” Orientation is a big deal for incoming students. It’s often their first real college experience. When a student walks into the Mitchell Center for the first time to start his or her journey through college, it’s often never forgotten. At that moment, anything and everything can happen. Orientation was a big deal for freshman student Alexis Smith. She said, “Orientation was a very important experience for me as a freshman. It was a chance to explore the campus and to meet people who were interested in the same things as me.” It’s apparent the Southbound leaders made an impact on her first experience as well. She continued by saying, “The Southbound leaders were very enthu-

siastic about South Alabama. They definitely made me excited about becoming a student and getting involved in things on campus.” According to Tholl, Southbound leaders approach orientation with a specific goal in mind to give to the new students. “Our goal is to give our incoming students and their parents peace of mind knowing that they are well prepared to begin classes and navigate the campus when their first day of school arrives.” However, Tholl explained that new students are not the only ones who gain something during the process. According to her, Southbound leaders will “develop their communication, organizational and leadership skills.” Huynh offered up some advice to any student interested in applying. “For students who are considering applying, I would just make sure to represent the University well.” She continued, adding, “Southbound leaders are the first faces new students and parents meet at orientation, so it’s always important to know about the resources, the campus life, the academics, etcetera. Know all the good things that brought YOU to South Alabama, and share that same information with future students.” To be eligible for a Southbound leader position, students must have an overall GPA of 2.50 and be enrolled for classes in the Fall 2013 and Spring 2014 semester. Students can obtain applications at the Office of New Student Orientation at Meisler Hall or online at southalabama.edu/orientation.

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IMC brings entertainment to students By JACLYN LEBATARD jrl1003@jagmail.southalabama.edu

any argue there is nothing to do in Mobile, Ala., but South’s Independent Music Collective is proving them all wrong. Formed in 2009, the IMC has been working on making Mobile the place to be for many artists. “The goal of the organization, basically, is to just enrich the local music scene,” said Dr. Justin St. Clair, IMC faculty advisor and English professor. The IMC gathers artists and music-lovers in small venues like the back room of Satori, a local coffee house, to enjoy a wide range of music in a “listening-room” environment. This intimate environment has been attracting several artists to the area. Eef Barzelay, Scott Biram, Charlie Parr and Hurray for the Riff Raff are just a few of the acts who have performed in conjunction with the IMC. St. Clair says these musicians have enjoyed the setup so much that a large portion of shows are booked through artist word-of-mouth. The 2013 fall concert series kicked off this

past Friday with Mississippi artist Cary Hudson who showed the audience exactly why Gibson magazine named him one of their Top Ten Alternative Country Guitar players. Hudson’s set had something for everyone; his “Mississippi Country Girl” was a sugary sweet romance, while his “Kelly Jones” caused many uncomfortable chuckles. Hilarious lyrics aside, Hudson’s performance set the tone for what promises to be a great fall series. Following along with the Americana theme, Nashville-based artist Tim Easton will take the Satori stage on Friday, Sept. 27 and Richard Buckner will make his fourth IMC appearance on Tuesday, Oct. 8. IMC concerts are free for students with a valid USA ID and just $5 for everyone else. The IMC loses hundreds of dollars every show due to the low or basically non-existent admission price. The organization has even had to turn down artists due to lack of funds. The IMC rummage sale, an ongoing fundraiser, is held in the Humanities courtyard and features an impressive collection of books and music. The rummage

sale is one of many IMC efforts to raise the funds necessary to continue their concert series. Currently, the IMC is attempting to raise enough money to purchase a PA system which would prevent the hassle of trying to piece the equipment together before every show. An Indiegogo crowd-funding campaign is currently underway to raise the $1,000 necessary for the sound system. Donors can choose from a number of different “perks” in exchange for different size donations. The perks range from a simple IMC poster to an Eef Barzelay song written specifically for the donor. Plans are also underway for a “pay what you will” concert to take place later this semester. “A good thriving music scene needs variety: different kinds of concerts, different kinds of bands,” St. Clair said. “We’re not trying to fill the Mitchell Center, we’re just trying to add a small piece to Mobile’s realm of possibilities.” For more information on the IMC visit www. musicinmobile.org, and to contribute to the Indiegogo campaign visit www.indiegogo.com/ projects/pa-for-the-imc.

First Common Read to kick off Sept. 11 By MARY BETH LURSEN mel904@jagmail.southalabama.edu

he inaugural year of USA’s Common Read Common World program for the novel “Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide” begins this week. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, a special screening of “Half the Sky” will open the program with the official kickoff following on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Common Read programs are becoming popular throughout the United States, and it’s no surprise that USA finally adopted one. “The Common Read Common World programs offer USA an opportunity to create connections and build relationships between students, faculty, staff, administration, campus

organizations and the local community,” Dr. Krista Harrell, co-chair of the program, said. The committee chose “Half the Sky” based on a certain criteria that included a page count of 400, a potential of sparking debate among students and a possibility to be used in the classroom. In addition, “Half the Sky” held a special key, which is why it was picked. “A big part of the appeal of the book was that it didn’t just enumerate these problems,” Dr. Peggy Delmas, co-chair of the program, said. “It discussed ways to remedy them, ways of ‘turning oppression into opportunity.’” The program has a busy agenda set up for the academic year, including Random Acts of Kindness Day, Days of Service, and Microfinance

panel and discussions. Also in the works are guest speakers such as Tammy Tibbits, founder of She’s the First, a program that sponsors girls’ education in developing nations, and Zach Hunter, founder of Loose Change to Loosen Chains, an organization devoted to ending human slavery. Both Tibbits and Hunter were young when they founded their programs and are in touch with social media, which is sure to make an interesting talk. The program is targeted toward freshmen students in hopes of developing better relationships, but upperclassmen should not be discouraged. “One of the most exciting opportunities with the Common Read Common World program is the enhanced sense of community among students, faculty, staff and the greater Mobile area,” Harrell said. “The Common Read Common World program can be thought of as a bridge between students, regardless of major or background. Between students, faculty and staff. Between students as members of the USA community and as citizens of the world,” Delmas said. “The program gives students something in common with others, hence the name ‘Common Read Common World.’” “We continue to encourage all students, faculty and staff to read the book, watch the documentary, attend the programs and get engaged,” Harrell said. For more information on Common Read Common World, or to find out about upcoming events, check out their website at http://www. southalabama.edu/commonread.

Weekly Lowdown All events free unless otherwise noted.

Monday > Sept. 9

Jaguar Productions Board meeting, 5 p.m. in the Academic Support Center

Tuesday > Sept. 10

Video Game Development Club meeting, 4:30 p.m. in Shelby Hall room 2119 USA Common Read Common World film screening, “Half the Sky,” 6 p.m. USA Library auditorium Jags Soccer vs. Southern 7 p.m. at The Cage

Wednesday > Sept. 11 9/11 Commemeration 10 a.m. at the Veteran’s Plaza

Thursday > Sept. 12

Fall Career Fair 10-2 p.m. at the Mitchell Center globe

Comedian Adam Grabowski 7:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Center globe

Friday > Sept. 13

Jags Soccer vs. Murray State, 7 p.m. at The Cage

Saturday > Sept. 14

6th Annual GO RUN Check-in at 6:30 a.m. at USA’s Moulton Tower 5k at 8 a.m. 1 mile fun run at 9 a.m.

Jags Football vs. Western Kentucky 6:30 p.m. at Ladd-Pebbles Stadium Want your event featured? E-mail the name, date, time, price, place and a brief tagline (under 10 words) to eem1002@jagmail.southalabama.edu

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Improve your hunt this season with 3 expert tips By PATRICK HAUTAU pth1001@jagmail.southalabama.edu

unting season is almost here. Are you ready? Now is the time to begin your preparation to avoid facing failure on your hunt. First, take a trip to an area you are interested in hunting and spend a day there. Look for fresh signs of wildlife, such as tracks, trails, animal excrement or even animals. Once you have found an area with a high concentration of animal traffic, begin looking for possible stand locations. Keep in mind, when looking for stand locations, the prevailing wind comes from the northwest during winter months. Animals like deer and hogs have an outstanding sense of smell. Be sure to place your stand so that the game walks upwind from your direction. For example, if a deer is in front of you, the wind should be in your face. This way, your scent will be carried behind you and away from your target. Once you know where you will be hunting, you need to be sure you have the proper equipment. Be aware of what is required and restricted in the area. For example, most public land in Mobile will not allow you to take a vehicle on the property. Also, know whether or not you will

be hunting from a tree stand; if so, always wear a safety harness. Some public land in Mobile is bow hunting only, so know whether or not you will be using a rifle or a bow and arrow. You also should know what you will need to bring with you, such as binoculars, range finder, rope, knives, flashlights, rain gear, boots, maps (a GPS is best) and lunch. Perhaps the most important thing to do is to prepare yourself for your hunt. Make sure your rifle or bow and arrow is sighted in and shooting true. Never overlook practicing your shooting. After all, this is what will usually make or break your hunt. You do not want all of your prior work to be wasted on a bad shot. A clean, humane kill is usually best in any case. Take the time to sit down with a map or GPS and plan out your hunt, and always let someone know where you will be hunting in the event something goes wrong. The hunt does not start when you enter the woods. It starts weeks before: finding an area, getting what you need and getting everything functioning correctly. To find out more about Mobile Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s large abundance of public hunting land, go to www.outdooralabama.com. And always remember: safety is a hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best weapon.

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Follow us for news, updates and play-by-play tweets: @USAVGSports Joey Jones @CoachJoeyJones: Head football coach Huge thank you for all the fans at the Superdome tonight!! So proud of our guys on a hard fought victory! Great day to be a jag! #JagNation Drew Dearman @Heavistotle: Offensive lineman So glad we have great south Alabama fans that traveled to New Orleans with us! They really made the difference for us. Chris May @CmayFive5: Offensive lineman

The Jags picked up their first win on the road since Oct. 8, 2011

PATRICK HERRING | CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Jaguars surge past Tulane, win 41-39 South Alabama picks up their first ever FBS win on the road against the Green Wave By PATRICK HERRING pwh802@jagmail.southalabama.edu

he 2013 Jaguar football team announced its arrival in the Superdome in a big way. The Jaguars (1-1) went on the road to face the Green Wave of Tulane (1-1) and walked away with a 41-39 victory, the biggest win in program history. “We played really good, and all of a sudden they started coming back, but then we bowed up and won it,” Head Coach Joey Jones said. The victory over Tulane marks the first road win against an FBS team in school history. Quarterback Ross Metheny was integral to the win as he threw for 290 yards and 2 touchdowns on 19-of-32 passing. He also showed his dual threat ability by rushing 11 times for a teamleading 75 yards and 2 more scores. “We knew coming in it was gonna be a big game, and it was kind of a must win to see how our season was gonna go,” Metheny said. “I think we fought unbelievably and responded to

some adversity, so it was a great team win.” On special teams, Qudarius Ford came up with a game-changing blocked punt in the third quarter, which was recovered by Terrance TImmons in the end zone to give the Jags a 38-33 lead. After the game, Ford talked about the decisive play. “We practiced that punt block all week,” Ford said. “We saw [on tape] how the wings always flared out on the end, so we knew the underneath would be wide open, and it was open.” The Jaguar offense came out hot in the first quarter with Metheny at the helm. On the first play of the game, running back Jay Jones carried straight up the middle for a 29-yard gain down to the Tulane 46-yard line. Metheny followed up an incomplete pass with back-to-back draws. The first went for 11 yards and a first down. The second went for 35 yards and a touchdown. The opening drive took just 47 seconds and the Jaguars took an early 7-0 lead. On Tulane’s first offensive series, quarterback Nick Montana—son

of Hall-of-Fame quarterback Joe Montana—came out firing, completing his first 2 passes for 23 yards. The second completion ended with a fumble, as Terrell Brigham put his helmet on the ball and popped it out. Montell Garner recovered for USA at the Tulane 46. Brigham recorded 7 tackles in the game to go with the forced fumble. Neither team could muster a successful drive in the following series as South failed to convert on fourth down and Tulane went three-and-out. Their ensuing punt was shanked and went out of bounds after traveling just 16 yards. The Jaguar offense took over at their 40-yard line and went back to work. Metheny scrambled for a gain of 5 yards and was hit late out of bounds. The resulting penalty moved the offense to the Tulane 40. Metheny found receiver Wes Saxton on a crossing route for a 36-yard gain. On the next play, he hit Shavarez Smith over the middle for a 14-yard scoring toss to put the Jags up 14-0. Smith

tallied 2 receptions for 57 yards and a touchdown in the contest. Montana answered with a 41-yard bomb to Ryan Grant down to the USA 27-yard line. From there, they rode the legs of running backs Orleans Darkwa and Josh Rounds to get them down to the goal line. Darkwa bulldozed in from 2 yards out to cut the USA lead to 14-7. South Alabama wasted no time in responding. Metheny completed a 24yard pass to Saxton and followed it with draws for gains of 5 and 7 yards. After a 2-yard completion to Danny Woodson, Metheny found Davin Hawkins deep over the middle for a 30-yard touchdown pass to push the USA lead to 21-7. Hawkins ended the day with 2 catches for 45 yards. Tulane mustered only a single first down on their next drive before having to punt the ball back to the potent USA offense.

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Great win tonight!! Thanks so much to all of our amazing fans!! That crowd was a huge part of our success tonight!! Ross Metheny @RMetheny15: Quarterback Hey. Lets go win a football game. Jay Jones @_JayJones8: Running Back Feels good to bring this W back to Mobile!! #JagNation Terrell Brigham @T_BRIGGS18: Safety Just got the best news allday...CLASS CANCELED hooray lol Rush Hendricks @_RusHen_: Tight End The best part of the game wasn’t the win itself, it was sharing the win with all of our fans in the dome! Great win for #JagNation

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Jags offense too much for Green Wave to handle South Alabama will look ahead to Western Kentucky in Sun Belt Conference opener

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On the first play of the Jaguar drive, Metheny found Woodson over the middle for a gain of 41 yards down to the Tulane 39. After a handful of short runs and incompletions, Metheny pulled the ball down and ran it into the end zone from 12 yards out for his fourth touchdown of the night to extend the USA lead to 28-7. It proved to be the final time the offense found the end zone on the night. Montana completed 5 of 7 passes on the next drive for 69 yards, including a 29-yard scoring toss to Justyn Shackleford to cut the lead to 28-14. An illegal block in the back penalty pushed the start of the USA drive back to their own 6-yard line. They weren’t able to get anything going and Scott Garber came on to punt from just in front of his own end zone. The snap was low and went past Garber, who kicked it out of the end zone to avoid a touchdown. The play resulted in a safety and moved the score to 28-16. The teams traded punts on consecutive drives before Montana and company took over again on their own 20. He completed a pair of passes to Grant for 50 yards to move the Green Wave down to the USA 30-yard line. The USA defense held strong to force a field goal attempt. Tulane kicker Cairo

Santos nailed the kick from 46 yards out to cut the lead to 28-19. South got the ball back on their 25yard line. Jones seemed content to run out the clock, but after a couple of rushes netted the Jags a first down, he decided to air it out. Metheny completed a pass down the middle to Jereme Jones for a gain of 18, and then connected on a pair of passes to Saxton for 18 yards to move the ball to the Tulane 29. From there, kicker Aleem Sunanon made good on a 46yard attempt to put the Jags ahead by a score of 31-19 at halftime. After the game, Coach Jones had high praise for how his team played in the first half. “It was probably the best first half of football we’ve ever played,” Jones said. On South Alabama’s first drive of the second half, Tulane’s Nico Marley intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 30 yards to the USA 30-yard line. A personal foul call gave the Green Wave the ball at the USA 15. Darkwa found his way into the end zone on a 1-yard rush to cut the Jaguar lead to 31-26. Metheny fumbled on the next South Alabama drive, but the defense forced a turnover on downs to keep the lead alive. Metheny, however, went on to turn the ball over on a third consecutive possession when he threw

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his second interception of the night, this one to Dominique Robertson. Montana threw a touchdown to Grant on the next play from 40 yards out to give Tulane its first lead of the night, 33-31. Grant finished with 14 catches or 187 yards and 2 touchdowns. The USA offense failed to get anything going on their next drive, and Garber came on to punt. The ball was fair caught at the Tulane 20-yard line. The Jaguar defense came up huge on third down when defensive end Alex Page sacked Montana for a loss of 10 yards. Then came Ford’s gamechanging punt block, and Timmons’ touchdown recovery to once again give the Jags the lead, a lead they would refuse to relinquish. South Alabama took the 38-33 advantage into the fourth quarter. On Tulane’s second drive of the

final stanza, USA true freshman safety Roman Buchanan came up big for the defense when he picked off a pass that was tipped by Ford. “I knew it was coming,” Buchanan said. “From the time he stuck his foot in the ground, I knew what was coming and I broke on it and I caught it all day.” The offense took over at their own 16-yard line. Metheny quickly hit Hawkins for a gain of 15 yards. He then went deep to Shavarez Smith for a gain of 43 down to the Tulane 26. Running back Cris Dinham was able to get to the edge and gain 14 yards. The drive would stall, but Sunanon booted a 23-yard field goal to widen the gap to 41-33. Tulane started their final drive on their own 17 with six minutes left on the clock. Montana, showing shades of his legendary father, came out

determined to find the end zone. He accounted for 77 yards on the 82-yard drive, including a 10-yard touchdown pass to Grant. All of his heroics were for naught as his 2-point conversion attempt was intercepted and the onside kick attempt failed. South Alabama narrowly escaped with a 41-39 victory. Saxton led all receivers with careerhigh-tying totals in catches (7) and yards (92). Romelle Jones recorded 7 tackles, 5 solo, and 2 tackles for a loss, including a sack. The Jaguars will take on the Hilltoppers of Western Kentucky at Ladd-Peebles Stadium next Saturday night at 6:30 on Family Weekend. The Hilltoppers lost to another future USA opponent, Tennessee, by a score of 5220 this past weekend.

Lady Jags soccer takes down Golden Eagles 3-2 in OT By JT CRABTREE

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outh Alabama’s women’s soccer team continued their torrid pace, defeating the Southern Miss Golden Eagles 3-2 in overtime on Sept. 6. The Lady Jags are now 4-0-1, continuing their best start in program history. Lauren Allison scored two goals, ALYSSA NEWTON | LOC EDITOR

including the game-winner in overtime at the 98th minute. Her first goal came in the 22nd minute to start the scoring for the game. Maha Maarouf, a native of Mobile, Ala., scored at the 41st minute to give South Alabama a 2-0 lead. Danica Roberts scored twice in the second half (54th and 65th minutes) for the Golden Eagles to force overtime. Allison’s two goals against USM

make it seven total goals on the season for the freshman from Bicester, Oxfordshire, U.K. Allison has played in all five games this season. The Lady Jags outshot the Golden Eagles 19 shots to 13 shots. South Alabama soccer is now 8-4 all-time against Southern Miss. They will return home after a five-game road trip on Sept. 10 to face Southern University, Murray State on Sept. 13 and Alabama A&M on Sept. 15.

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Know the cost of your major

By LYDIA CHRISTIAN lic1101@jagmail.southalabama.edu

hen I tell someone that I’m a double major in fine arts and foreign languages, the reply is usually, “What are you gonna do with an art degree?” He or she usually says this with a smirk and follows up with a remark about my $40,000 barista training, as though majoring

in fine arts was a decision I made haphazardly. Being a fine arts major takes unwavering dedication. For those who consider it simply because they “always had a good time finger-painting,” I would advise they find a less expensive hobby. Every semester, I spend at least a grand on art supplies, and invariably my measly, topof-the-line, student-grade paints just aren’t good enough. This semester, I spent about $500 for one class, and I bought only the essentials. I’m completely convinced that the term “starving artist” was coined specifically with art students in mind. With my second major, I was hoping for a break on spending my hard-earned moolah. At the time, becoming a polyglot seemed like a very lucrative career. And I admit, I fell

completely in love with learning foreign languages. I love traveling and have this romantic idea of painting my way through mysterious lands. However, for the time being, I have to think of a way to cough up about $8,000 or so for my mandatory ten weeks in Russia. On an unrelated note, anyone want to buy a painting? I’ve made peace with my choice to do what I love because I can’t handle overwhelming boredom. And there certainly is nothing boring about being a starving artist. Yes, I know that college is expensive for everyone, and I’m basically just whining, but let this be a warning to the rest of you: research your major first—not just how much money you will make in the end, but also how much cash it will take to get you there.

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Don’t let your morals Give group work a chance take a backseat in life

By M.E. BOYD meb1002@jagmail.southalabama.edu

here do morals fit in these days? With social media refereeing almost every facet of life, people are sharing everything nowadays, both the good and the bad. We live in a time where a video with children percolating and twerking on each other gets “likes” on Facebook. Wow. And if the World Wide Web weren’t enough, the popularity of the ever-growing (un)reality TV circuit has spread like wildfire. Just for a boost in ratings, reality TV stars are willing to do just about anything, from fighting, lying and cheating to being downright nasty and ridiculous. Hollywood entertainment is known for pushing the envelope, but why are so many of us striving to be like them? We are not getting paid. We do not have interviews with prime-

time talk show hosts. We have not been invited to walk the red carpet or attend celebritypacked soirees. Nonetheless, so many people feel the need to “keep up.” If you’re not sure what I mean by “keeping up,” then just take a look at Miley Cyrus’ twerk fiasco at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. In my opinion, this onetime Disney star has totally changed her future in the entertainment industry as well as the world’s view of her, especially that of the Parents Television Council. No more Hannah Montana nostalgia. To sum it up, as a society, we have misconstrued some of our most moral characteristics. Americans have taken prayer out of the school system (I know that this happened years ago, but I feel it was an important part of my childhood education, right along with the Pledge of Allegiance), and we have removed “Christ” from Christmas celebrations, thus successfully converting it into a retail holiday. We live in a country where doctors prescribe mind-altering pharmaceuticals at the drop of a dime, grown men walk around with all of their business in the street (and around their ankles) and you can barely find an outfit for a 7-year-old girl that doesn’t show off her “curves.” Our culture is drug-abused, sex-crazed and violent, to put it lightly. However, we have the power to transform our immoral ways. Let your morals take the wheel, and let society take the backseat for a change.

By KELLY FICARELLI kficarelli@gmail.com

ike many students, I have always despised group projects. You always have that one kid who never does his own work, so of course he doesn’t participate in the group work. He knows other people will take up his slack so he kicks back and lets the rest of the group do all the work. Then, you have the kid who does just enough to get by, and getting a C on the project would be fine with him. You may have one or two normal kids in the bunch who will do their parts and really do want a high grade. Finally, there’s the bossy overachiever who freaks out and takes over, trying to tell everyone what to do and how to do it—that’s usually me (in my own defense, I will simply die if we don’t get an A and, with those first two group members here, the odds are stacked high against that chance, so my logic is that if everyone has an assigned part and everything is done just so, we will make an A, even if I take up the slack of the slacker, which I normally do). So I’d much rather work on projects independently, but our teachers have good

reason to assign group work, and I’m starting to learn why. Besides the actual subject we are studying, so much can be gained from group experiences. Group work gives you the opportunity to learn and develop teamwork, social and communication skills, leadership, effective negotiating, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. Brainstorming together and sharing each other’s ideas will help everyone involved by allowing them to view things from different perspectives. Helping each other and working toward a common goal can create new friendships and overall camaraderie within the group and within the classroom. Also, large, interesting projects with many parts can be done quickly and efficiently with several diverse people contributing fresh ideas. Whether you like it or not, you will probably be placed in a group at some point during your college career. Not everyone in the group will like each other, and that’s OK. I believe communication is the key to resolving the ups and downs of group work. My advice is to do your best and don’t allow yourself to get frustrated at the slacker or the hijacker. And if you are reading this and identify yourself as the slacker or hijacker (clears throat...), maybe now that we’re in college, it’s time for you to step up or sit down, respectively. The point is, don’t immediately roll your eyes and groan when your professor announces that you will be doing group work. You may as well give it a try and see what you can learn from the experience. Keep a positive attitude and an open mind. Who knows? You might even learn to like it.

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Jag fans ignite the Jaguars at Tulane South Alabama fans show up and show out in New Orleans By ALYSSA NEWTON akn1104@jagmail.southalabama.edu

aturday, the Jaguars played an intense close game against the Tulane Green Wave in the MercedesBenz Superdome, but they had more than 1,500 reasons to pull out a win. South Alabama fans came by the busloads in to New Orleans, bringing a crazy amount of energy along with them. “The energy in the Superdome was insane,” said senior meteorology major Ryan Schick. “It felt like a home game with so many loud South Alabama fans there.” It didn’t just feel like a lot of South Alabama fans; it was over 1,500. The Athletic Ticket Office sold out of tickets allotted to South before the end of the game week causing many fans to get tickets through other venues. With New Orleans being only about a three-hour drive away, many fans didn’t even factor in the time when coming to the game. “I made it a goal to go to more games and support the football team,” said sophomore Tre McCarden. “I was amazed at how many people came down to support South Alabama. That really shows school pride.” After last week’s heartbreaking lastsecond loss by a field goal to Southern Utah, the team promised that JagNation

would see a completely different team. This is a promise they signed, sealed and delivered. In the first quarter alone, the Jaguars were up 21-7, with the first two scores early in the game with both drives being under a minute each. South Alabama seemed to be on fire and that excited the fans from the start. “They came out with such a bang and had such a great vibe,” said McCarden. “South Alabama football has so much potential.” By the half, the Jags were sitting pretty with a comfortable 31-19 lead, but it didn’t last for very long. In the second half, the Green Wave stopped the hearts of fans and players alike with two huge scoring drives within the third quarter, bringing the score to Tulane 33, South Alabama 31. “We started off with a huge lead,” said sophomore Colin Rains, “but even after we started falling behind, everyone still didn’t give up.” Not this South Alabama team. Giving up was not an option. The energy shifted again in the fourth quarter with a blocked punt and recovery by South Alabama, electrifying the crowd. “The biggest moment was definitely when we blocked the punt and made that touchdown to come back,” Rains said. “The coolest part is I was right there on

Jaguars thank the fans after winning against Tulane 41-39. the front row to see it.” The moment of truth came in the fourth quarter with 1:19 to go with Tulane scoring to bring the score up to 41-39 and ready to make a two point conversion. Then a moment straight out of a movie happened on the Superdome field. Tulane’s quarterback was pressured and threw an incomplete pass that was intercepted, sealing the Jaguars’ fate, their first win versus an FBS team on the road. The crowd went wild and cheers of “U-S-A” echoed throughout the

Superdome as the Jag fans celebrated along with the team. But the celebration at the end is not what impacted players the most. “When we got into crucial situations...the fans’ electricity was huge,” said punter Scott Garber. “With New Orleans being right in our backyard, the team was juiced by having all the fans there.” Many players tweeted their gratitude to the fans, thanking them for their continued support. Offensive lineman Drew Dearman

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tweeted, “So glad we have great South Alabama fans that traveled to New Orleans with us! They really made the difference for us.” Even head coach Joey Jones shouted out the fans on Twitter. “Huge thank you for all the fans at the Superdome tonight!! So proud of our guys on a hard fought victory! Great day to be a jag! #JagNation” In the end, football players may be the ones who move the ball down the field and score, but the fans have proven to be the fuel that keeps the fire going.

Disc golf prepares for upcoming season, growing new culture By STUART SOX sgsox@att.net

ith a disc golf team and its very own course, the University of South Alabama has become a major name in the disc golf world. In April of this year, South Alabama’s disc golf team finished in tenth place at the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships in North Augusta, S.C. This was the team’s second consecutive year to finish in the top 10. They finished second in 2012. Dr. Adam Morrow, who received his doctorate from the basic medical sciences program at USA, is coaching South’s disc golf team this year. “People know who South Alabama

is in the disc golf community… they know South is always going to bring a good team to any tournament,” said Morrow, who is working with the team to prepare for a tournament in Appling, Ga., the weekend of Sept. 28. This tournament will determine their seeding at the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships in 2014. For those interested in becoming part of the team, Morrow says he will hold tryouts at some point after the team plays in Georgia this month. “Be on the lookout for information for upcoming tryouts if you think you have what it takes to be on the team,” said Morrow, who added that there will be flyers all over campus as well as a campuswide

email sent out. In the various tournaments they’ve played, USA’s disc golf team has competed against Alabama, LSU, Georgia Tech and many other smaller schools. Tennessee Tech won the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships earlier this year. According to Morrow, Mobile has become a hotbed for disc golf in the United States. South Alabama is one of the few schools in the nation to feature a full 18-hole disc golf course on campus. The course was opened in 2004 with funds from USA’s Student Government Association and the Department of Campus Recreation. The USA Department of Campus Recreation and

the Mobile Area Disc Golf Association worked together to form South’s disc golf team in early 2012. Apart from the course on USA’s campus, there are also disc golf courses at Medal Of Honor Park, Langan Park, Baker High School and many more locations. “There are well over 100 holes of disc golf within the city limits of Mobile,” Morrow said. According to senior Jonathan Davis, a theater major at USA, South Alabama’s course is one of the best. “Overall, South is definitely one of the better courses in Mobile in my opinion. It’s a good workout and I usually play with a group of people that I can walk and talk with… it’s also not as expensive as real

golf,” Davis said. Disc golf and Frisbee are completely different sports. Frisbee discs have a wide diameter and the edges are rounded. Frisbees will not fly as far or as fast as a disc, either. “A disc golf disc has a beveled edge that helps the disc to cut through the wind to help it go faster, and it has a smaller diameter,” Morrow said. There are many retailers of disc golf equipment in Mobile. The USA Bookstore, Rick’s Sporting Goods, The Outdoor Exchange and Academy Sports all sell everything needed to start playing. Fortunately, Mobile also has many courses to choose from. For more information on disc golf in Mobile, visit www.madga.org.

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