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USAPD crime blotter 09/05/2014 16:44 USA Rec Center Theft of lost property second degree Unknown person with intent stole the victim’s wallet after it was lost.
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Getting a job after graduation: Tips for success By ANTHONY WHEELER Contributing Writer
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hether you’re a senior or a freshman, or somewhere in between, it’s highly likely that a job search is on your horizon. There are steps you can take now to increase the chance of a successful start to your career in the
future. Fortunately, the Career Services Center in Meisler Hall can help USA students skillfully approach the changing landscape. The CSC offers assistance by appointment and through walk-in appointments. The office also has online resources on its website, southalabama.edu/careerservices.
The following tips for job search preparation and skills will help set USA students apart from other applicants: Co-op, intern, volunteer or get a part-time job in your chosen field or a career field that interests you.
Use technology. Develop a network of information resources to provide notifications of job openings that may not be publicly advertised.
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Students should also consider joining professional associations. Membership can provide contacts and also indicates to potential employers your ongoing interest in and commitment to your chosen field.
Always do research about the job you desire. A good tip going into an interview is to be prepared by knowing about 80 percent of what will be expected of you on a daily basis and what skills the job requires.
The CSC advises students to learn to write an effective cover letter and resume. A good starting point is the CSC’s “Cover Letter Packet” and “Resume Development Guide.” Resume reviews are also offered by the CSC as well. Once you have a draft of your resume, take it to the CSC office and advisers will critique it.
Advisers encourage students to be sure to “dress for success” when going to a job interview. Remember to also hone your interview skills and gain confidence by participating in mock interviews. These are made available by appointment at the CSC. The center also has online resources, “Interview Essentials Packet” and “Dressing for Interviews.”
Use social media wisely. CareerBuilder.com surveyed companies to find out how hiring managers use social media to screen applicants. Among the reasons noted by employers for not hiring someone based on their social media content were provocative or inappropriate photos and information; evidence of alcohol or drug use; negative comments about previous employers; and discriminatory comments. On the other hand, many hiring managers found positive information on a candidate’s social media that led to a job offer. Examples cited were evidence of creativity and communication skills. The key is to use social media wisely and to your advantage.
If possible, the CSC personnel suggest students to attend seminars on job search techniques and skills. Luckily, such sessions are held by the CSC to help job seekers gain or enhance job-search skills. Students can list these seminars as training on their resumes. Generally offered in the spring semester, seminar topics include “Using Social Media in Your Job Search,” “Networking and Dining Etiquette,” and “Life After College.” These seminars are advertised in The Vanguard and a schedule can also be found online at the CSC website. In addition, an elective 3-credit-hour class, CP 450: The Job Campaign, is offered most semesters. It covers such topics as career exploration, setting goals, resume development, career correspondence, interview skills and job search strategies.
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planning to graduate within a year are strongly urged, to maximize their chances of landing a dream job, to begin strategizing early.
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South Alabama inaugurates third president Dr. Tony Waldrop By LAURA HAVARD Staff Reporter
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n Friday, Sept. 12, the University of South Alabama inaugurated its third president within its 51-year history. The Mitchell Center arena seated onlookers as they witnessed this momentous event. Dr. Tony G. Waldrop was selected in February to be president of the University by a selection committee panel. With an extensive background in administration, Waldrop seems to be the perfect fit for this university. Prior to coming to South Alabama, he had served four years as provost and executive vice president at the University of Central Florida. Waldrop is not only a successful administrator and professor, he is also a world record setter. In 1974, Waldrop broke the world record for the indoor mile with a three-minute, 55-second run. The president is a native of Columbus, North Carolina, and he is married to Dr. Julee B. Waldrop. They have two sons, Cabe and Dallas. Governor Robert J. Bentley of Alabama was unable to attend. However, he did send a proclamation that was read by Honorable Kenneth Simon, vice chairman of USA Board of Trustees. Other distinguished speakers included U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne; USA Trustee and Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson; Mobile County Commission President Connie Hudson; Dr. Julie Estis, president of the University’s Faculty Senate; Michael Diehl, president of the USA National Alumni Association; and Danielle Watson, president of the USA Student Government Association. Each showed their support of the new president and the venture that he is now embarking on. USA Board of Trustees Chair Pro Tempore, Dr. Steven Furr presided over
the evening’s ceremony. The audience rose to their feet as Furr placed the honorable medallion of presidency around Waldrop’s neck. Then, the president gave his address. Waldrop used his inaugural address as a means to facilitate his vision for the University. There were five different focuses with several strategies on how each would be completed successfully. Focus one is success to higher education and pathways to graduation. Academic advising, scholarships, improved mentoring and increased campus life and diversity are all strategies to making this focus successful. Focus two is graduate education and research and scholarly activity. The president’s third focal point is greater cultural understanding and global collaboration. He plans to achieve this by encouraging more students to study abroad and complete internships and creating scholarships for those who wish to travel abroad, and other means of success. Excellence in health care is the fourth focus point of administration. The fifth and final focal point is community engagement for faculty, staff and students. The president expressed that more involvement is the key to a successful university. He encourages faculty, staff and students alike to join and participate in more private, local, state and national organizations. The Department of Music had two ensembles performing for guests throughout the ceremony. The inauguration of Waldrop was a historical time for the University of South Alabama. “We should strive to have our graduates change the world,” Waldrop said in closing his address. “Together, we will succeed.” The inaugural celebration was completed by the three o’clock tolling of the Moulton Tower bells.
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Study abroad gives students a chance to explore By JENNA MUNDAY Staff Reporter
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he Office of International Education will be hosting a Study Abroad Fair Monday, Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will take place in the downstairs area of the Student Center, and everyone is encouraged to attend. They hope to help inform students and to encourage them to study abroad. Deciding to study abroad can be an exciting decision and with scholarships offered by the University of South Alabama, it can be an affordable, unforgettable experience that will also be a worthy investment for your career. Statistics show that 97 percent of study abroad students found employment within 12 months of graduation while only 49 percent of college graduates found employment in the same period. Students will be able to talk to members of the Office of International Education, to the University of South Alabama’s affiliate partners and to other students who have studied abroad. They will be there to answer any questions that students have about studying abroad and to provide information about different program options, scholarships that are available and the advantages of studying abroad. Anyone is eligible to further his or her education in another country and with new scholarship opportunities offered by the Office of International Education, studying abroad is now more affordable than ever.
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Fall Career Fair 10 a.m.-2p.m. Mitchell Center Globe
Kaaleey Re K Rect ctor or aand ndd Cou o rt r ne neyy Leew wiis at thee famo fa mous mo us P Par arkk Guuelll in in Bar arce celo lona lo naa,, Sp na Spai aiin n.. The Office of International Education has recently announced a new in-house scholarship that will award $100,000 to qualified students from USA who study abroad. This International Education Study Abroad Scholarship is exclusively offered through the University of South Alabama. “Previously, we had virtually nothing to personally give for scholarship funds,” Bri Altier, coordinator for the Office of International Education, said. “But now, with this new International Education Study Abroad Scholarship,
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we have tons of funds. We’re really excited about it.” In addition to these internal scholarships, there are also external scholarships and fellowships that are not directly offered by USA, but are still available to help fund study abroad programs. The University of South Alabama currently offers 800 different programs that are available in over 60 countries. These include 16 pre-approved program providers, seven exchange institutions and many USA faculty-led programs. Study Abroad programs at USA can range anywhere from 10 days to a full academic year. These programs are available year-round and offer students the opportunity to earn credits for graduation while visiting and experiencing the culture of another country. Currently, roughly 60-70 students from the University of South Alabama study abroad, but the Office of International Education is looking forward to increasing this number in the near future. “We really need to be sending around 200 students abroad to be nationally competitive with other universities,” Altier said. “But that’s what our goal is. With the initiation of the new scholarship, moving into Meisler Hall, getting the new online application system and having more affiliate partners, we’re taking necessary steps to try and raise those numbers.” To learn more about studying abroad and the programs that are available, you can stop by the new Office of International Education located in Meisler Hall, and you can attend the Study Abroad Fair that will take place in the Student Center Sept. 15. There will also be free popcorn and drinks, games and a raffle to win a $100 flight voucher, among other prizes and giveaways. Bring your Jag ID for the chance to win.
Faculty Recital Piano vs. Viola: A Romantic Duel. 7:30 p.m. Laidlaw Performing Arts Center $5 for USA Students
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Apple unveils specs for iPhone 6, Apple Watch By JENNA MUNDAY Staff Reporter
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n Sept. 9, iPhone lovers everywhere tuned into Apple Live to see the highly anticipated iPhone 6 for themselves. But, viewers got more than they bargained for. Apple announced that they would not only be releasing the iPhone 6, but that they would also release the iPhone 6 Plus and the Apple Watch. Information about IOS 8 and OS X Yosemite was also released at the keynote event. The Apple Watch is the first ever “smartwatch” that Apple has produced and it can do everything from counting your steps to sending and receiving messages: all from the convenient location of your wrist. According to Apple, the watch also includes a built-in heartbeat reader, which can send your own heartbeat to friends so they can see it. While this is an interesting concept, the real question is: why would you want to? But, the Apple Watch does offer some useful features. When you travel, the Apple Watch is designed to automatically adjust to the timezone, saving you the trouble of changing it yourself. It can also detect your lifestyle and exercise habits and suggest personalized daily fitness goals for you. While most watches feature a regular button on the side for changing the time, the Apple Watch features the Digital Crown. This serves as a home button, in case you don’t want to touch the Retina display, a way to access Siri and a way to scroll through the many apps that are available on the watch. The Apple Watch will come in three collections: Apple Watch, Apple Sport and Apple Watch Edition. Prices will start at $349 but don’t start saving your money just yet; the Apple Watch isn’t expected to release until early 2015. Rumors have been circulating about the
new iPhone for a while, but nobody knew for sure what the new iPhone would feature until they tuned in for the keynote event. One key improvement to the iPhones 6 and 6 Plus is the Retina HD displays. This will improve the screens of the phones and give them better visibility outdoors, among other perks. However, visibility may not be an issue with these new iPhones, as both models feature larger screens than their predecessors. The iPhone 6 stands at 5.44 inches tall with a 4.7-inch display while the 6 Plus is even taller at 6.22 inches and has a display of 5.5 inches. Apple announced that both the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus will have Touch ID, a feature first introduced in the iPhone 5S, along with the Apple Pay system. This will allow users to pay in-stores through their iPhone by selecting “Apple Pay” and then by placing their finger on the Touch ID. Both models will include the A8 chip, which will result in higher performance and longer battery life, a popular issue with iPhones. As for prices, Apple announced that the iPhone 6 starts at $199 and goes to $299 and $399. The $299 model is now 64 gigabytes instead of 32, and the $399 model now has 128 gigabytes of storage built in. The iPhone 6 Plus starts at $299 with a two-year contract for 16 gigabytes, and is $399 for 64 gigabytes and $499 for 128 gigabytes. While some are jumping at the chance to order the new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, others aren’t so sure. “I’m not interested in anything new from Apple,” BMD major Anna Pool said. “I’m content with the phone I have now, I don’t want to spend a lot of money on the newest thing from them.” Preorders for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus began Friday, Sept. 12. Both phones are available in silver, gold and space gray and will be available for purchase Sept. 19.
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Department chair wins Artist of the Year By MITCHELL KAHALLEY Life Editor
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ason Guynes, the chair of the Department of Visual Arts at the University of South Alabama, was awarded the Artist of the Year at the Greater Mobile Art Awards. The awards are presented to various artists, organizations and philanthropists who make significant contributions to the arts in Mobile and the surrounding areas. According to the Mobile Arts Council’s website, nominations for the awards are taken from the general public in spring and the winners are selected by a panel of representatives from the Greater Mobile cultural community. The website says that the total body of work and its impact on artistic discipline or effect on the community are the criteria for the awards. Guynes certainly fits that description. He currently has work featured in two shows at the Mobile Museum of Art, he’s teaching an art appreciation class and still performing all his duties as chair of the department. Whether or not you know it, you’ve seen Guynes work on campus. He, along with his students, painted the mural on the inside of Moulton Tower. Guynes said that the mural took two years to paint after a year of designing and discussion with former University President Gordon Moulton and his team of advisors. “We tried to take everybody into consideration we could. We tried to get as much input from all the constituencies as we could.” Guynes said. “Of course, it’s a mural and you can’t put everything in it, so you had to be careful, but I crammed a lot in it.” Guynes says that his biggest challenge is finding time to manage his three roles as the department chair, teaching classes as a member of the faculty and being a practicing artist. ‘“It gets pretty demanding. The beginning of any semester is just crazy. This one was kind of interesting in that I’m in a show, two shows in the museum now. That corresponded thankfully to the break between summer courses and fall classes starting.” Guynes’ drawings are featured in two shows at the Mobile Museum of Art. One show, “Paper” is a collection of works that use paper. Guynes contribution to this show are some of his drawings. The other show that features Guynes’ work is called “The Big Draw,” which is a collection of drawn wall murals made by three separate artists. Still, Guynes says that his duty as department chair keeps him busy near the
MITCHELL KAHALLEY beginning of the semester. “When the semester starts, I do nothing but chairperson stuff, but it slowly gets under control, everybody starts going to classes and we get all the problems worked out. Guynes says that this school year is an exciting one for the department. The department is currently in the process of applying to the state for an MFA program in creative technologies and practice. “We submit the formal proposal this November and we’re hoping it will be approved by the state. And the MFA is a terminal degree, so it’s an equivalent to a doctorate in our field.” If the proposal is accepted the department plans on beginning that program in the fall of 2015. Applying for this program shows the ambition of the art department as well as the University as a whole. It will just enhance the cultural experience of those in Mobile, which is why Guynes was awarded Artist of the Year. He loves being part of the growth of the University, and hopes that the state sees how great the department is. “We have a great art program, I’m so impressed with our program, our facilities, our faculty, everybody here. It’s just a really strong program. We have tons of students, incredibly talented students.”
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Quarterback Dak Prescott lead the Bulldogs as they recorded 514 yards of offense.
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Jaguars can’t tame the Bulldogs Mississippi State runs over Jags in front of record-breaking home crowd
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he South Alabama Jaguars couldn’t tame the Bulldogs in front of a school record-breaking crowd of 38,129 people Saturday as Mississippi State raced past the Jags with a 35-3 win. Quarterback Dak Prescott and the Bulldog offense racked up 514 yards of offense against the Jaguars. Prescott completed 13-of-21 passes for 201 yards and a touchdown and ran for a season-best 139 yard on 14 attempts, including a 40-yard touchdown run. "We did the things we needed to do to win today coming into a hostile environment on the road against a team that's picked to finish at the top of its conference," said Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen in the postgame interview. "That's a good football team we played today. I hope for them, their students and all
their fans buy in and they continue to give them that atmosphere the entire season and support their team that way as they push to go try to win a championship." Quarterback Brandon Bridge was 21-of-39 passing for 203 yards and two interceptions. Wide receiver Jereme Jones matched his career high of seven receptions for 76 yards. Defensively, Maleki Harris forced two fumbles and finished the contest with a career-best of 14 stops. Terrell Brigham and Davin Hawkins recorded nine stops each for the Jaguars. Theo Rich added two more for a loss and Brigham broke up two passes and recovered a Bulldog fumble. “When you play a team like this, you know how good they are on defense, and you have to make big plays, and we had a couple chances early and we didn’t make them,” said head coach Joey Jones. “You have to play great to beat them and I don’t
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think we played as great as we could have.” South Alabama’s lone scoring drive would come with 9:30 minutes to go in the first half. Aleem Sunanon made a 26-yard field goal after a 10 play, 71 yard drive to make the score 3-7 against the Bulldogs, but that is where the Jags would stay. South Alabama would be the first to attempt to get points on the board and take a 3-0 lead with a 31yard field goal in the first quarter, but it was blocked by Bulldog Preston Smith. Mississippi State would capitalize on the following drive with Prescott hitting Malcolm Johnson with a 15-yard touchdown. The Bulldogs answered the Jags lone field goal with a two-yard Josh Robinson touchdown run, going up 14-3 with seven minutes remaining
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in the first half. The Bulldogs added to their lead as Prescott lateraled the ball to Jameon Lewis, who threw back to the Bulldog quarterback for a 24-yard touchdown pass giving Mississippi State a 21-3 lead with 4:27 left. The Jaguars held possession for just seven seconds before Will Redmond intercepted Bridge’s pass that would result in another Robinson touchdown giving the Bulldogs a 28-3 lead that carried into the halftime break. Prescott would make the only second half score with a 40-yard touchdown run with just over seven minutes in the third quarter bringing the final score to 35-3. "We had opportunities that we didn't cash in on early and we've got to get that done," Coach Jones said. "I wish we had played a little better, but when you play SEC teams like that that are pretty darn good - you know, last year they beat Troy 62-7, they beat Rice, the Conference USA
champion, 41-7 - they're pretty darn good. To beat those guys you've got to play great and we didn't play great." "I know that this game does not define us despite the mishaps we had on offense, defense and special teams," Bridge said in the postgame interview. "We have two goals as a team: a conference championship and a bowl game. Those are still in our reach. This game doesn't define us. We can still accomplish our goals; the season starts tomorrow. We have eight conference games ahead of us." One light shined through the loss, the 38,000 fans that filled the stands, breaking the school record and becoming the second-highest Sun Belt Conference home game attendance. "What a great atmosphere," Jones said. "I want to thank our fans for coming out and supporting us. It's so exciting for our players and everyone involved with the university, and we are excited they came out. It was an atmosphere our kids will never forget.” USA will start conference play against Georgia Southern Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN3.
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Tennis By DREW SCELSI Sports Reporter
MEN: The South Alabama men’s tennis team performed well in the Southern Miss Invitational this weekend, picking up 20 total victories, 14 of those in singles. Four Jaguars went undefeated in the twoday tournament: senior Daniel Leitner, juniors Juan Troglia and Gerhard Gruindelingh and freshman Olivier Gingras each had five singles wins. Leitner and Gingras picked up a doubles win at the No. 2 spot Friday, and Leitner teamed up with Gruindelingh on Saturday to pick up two 8-5 wins in the No. 1 doubles spot. Troglia and Gingras added two wins (8-2, 8-4) on the No. 3 court on Saturday, and senior Manuel Belda and sophomore Quincy Olij added another doubles win (8-4) for the Jaguars. “Today was another long day, but the Jags did really well,” USA head coach Nick Brochu said. “I am very proud of the guys. It was really great to see them pulling out big wins, even when they were
tired and dehydrated at the end of a long tournament.”
WOMEN: The USA women’s team picked up five singles wins and three doubles wins on Friday and added another three wins on Saturday. On Friday, senior Mary Angela Martin (62, 6-4), junior Cinta Maria Papke (6-1, 6-4) and sophomore Laura Valkova (6-4, 6-3) won in straight sets, and sophomore Laura Matuskova picked up a win in three sets, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Sophomore Silvia Martinkova (6-3, 6-2) also won in straight sets. The Jaguars got doubles wins from Papke and Matuskova (8-1) and Valkova and Martin (8-2). Saturday, Martin (4-6, 6-4, 6-1) and Valkova (6-2, 7-6 (7-4)) both picked up wins, and will face each other in the A Draw final. Papke reached the B Draw final with a 6-3, 6-4 win. Play was suspended during the doubles matches, with both Valkova and Martin, and Papke and Matuskova, leading their respective matches.
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South Alabama soccer on four game win streak South Alabama defeats Mississippi State and Alabama A&M on the road to improve record to 6-2 By AARON POIROUX Sports Reporter
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he South Alabama Jaguars soccer team took on the Mississippi State Bulldogs in Starkville, Mississippi, last Friday, where freshman forward Charde Hannah recorded a brace to give South a 2-0 victory. During the match, the South Alabama offense outshot Mississippi State 16-14, but the Bulldogs led the Jags in attempts on goal 7-6. This win for the Jaguars marks their third win in a row, and the fifth win out of their last six games. “I thought we played very well tonight,” Jaguar head coach Graham Winkworth said to USAJaguars. com. “In the first half, Mississippi State came out very strong but we were very organized defensively. They did cause us a few problems, but once we made some adaptations in the second half, I thought we dealt with that a lot better. We worked a little harder on the attitude
side of defending in the second half; we were organized in the first half but we weren’t sharp on our attitude side of defending. We managed to win a couple of balls and were clinical in front of the goal, so I was very happy.” The first of Hannah’s two goals came at the 71:07 mark in the second half, when she found the net on a breakaway. She scored her second goal with 12 seconds left in regulation to put the game out of Mississippi State’s reach. Hannah’s brace is the first of her career. “She was excellent tonight,” Winkworth said about Hannah. “She had extra motivation playing close to home and had a lot of fans in the crowd. I was also pleased for her because she’s worked so hard since she’s been here; she didn’t come in quite as ready and we wanted her— and she knows it—but she’s had a wonderful attitude in getting herself physically fitter and tonight is the reward for that. It was nice to give her a hug at the end of the game and tell her congratulations because
she deserves it.” Sophomore goalkeeper Sarah Hay also put forth a standout performance during the match, when she made six saves and helped to secure South’s fifth shutout this season. Said Winkworth: “I was proud of Sarah as well because goalkeeping isn’t just about making saves; some of the strong teams out of the likes of the SEC put a lot of direct balls into the penalty area, so it’s also about playing crosses and being a commanding goalkeeper and I thought she did a wonderful job tonight.” After the win against Mississippi State, South’s record improved to 5-2 on the season. The Jags will take the field on Sunday at Alabama A&M to play the Bulldogs. The soccer team got its fourth straight win against the Alabama A&M Lady Bulldogs on Sunday in Normal, Alabama. After an early goal by A&M, the Jags bounced back to score six straight and defeat the Bulldogs 6-2.
“I was proud of the girls after going down a goal early,” USA head coach Graham Winkworth said to USAJaguars.com. “They showed a lot of character to come back and battle. A sign of a good team is to get a result when they’re not playing particularly well, so I was proud of the girls’ attitude there.” Alabama A&M’s Margaret Sesay drew first blood when she scored at the 17:54 mark. In the 35th minute, Chardé Hannah scored the first of South’s six goals. Afterwards, Sophie Haywood scored twice in a row, once in the 50th minute and once in the 53rd minute. Alyssa Prejic scored at the 77:30 mark off of an assist from Jordan Duncan. In the 78th minute, Duncan scored her own goal, and Rio Hardy scored South’s final goal at the 84:45 mark. Prejic’s strike is her first recorded goal as a Jaguar. “I was pleased with the girls that started the game; they all worked extremely hard,” Winkworth said. “There were a lot of changes and they had not had as much time to
practice as the others but they did well in a difficult environment. The girls that came off the bench today gave us a spark. Chardé got herself on the score sheet again, it was nice to see Jordan and Rio get on there as well and I was proud that Alyssa got her first collegiate goal from the left-back position.” This game marks the first time the Jags have had to rally to win a game. “We haven’t been behind all that much, other than about 10 minutes at the end of a game all year, so this was the first time we’ve really faced adversity so early in the game and obviously we responded really well,” Winkworth explained. “We got the equalizer and really took the game to them.” After the victory, South Alabama’s record improved to 6-2. This winning streak is the longest for the Jags since a seven-game streak in 2011. The Jaguars will take on North Florida on Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the Jaguar Classic.
Jags go 3-1 at Maroon Classic, sweep Mississippi State South defeats Mississippi State for the first time since 1987, surpasses 500 program wins
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contributed 30 assists. “I thought that Emily (Hundt) ran a pretty balanced offense,” head coach Amy Hendrichovsky said. “It made it more difficult for Mississippi State to defend us with us in system and her having three or four viable options on offense.
Defensively, we made some adjustments early and our players responded to those adjustments which put pressure on (MSU) to find ways to get kills.” South Alabama followed Thursday’s strong performance with another win on Friday, defeating Northwestern State in four sets, 25-22, 23-25, 25-15, 2515. Daniel posted another game of 14 kills and 14 digs, with Baker recording 34 digs and Savannah Stewart adding another 13 digs. Hundt had 45 assists for the Jags. “Abby (Baker) had a solid day defensively for us and at times kept the rally going for us,” Hendrichovky said. “She was really steady defensively for us today.” On Saturday, the Jaguars started the day with a 3-0 win over Nicholls State (25-17, 26-24, 2516), but lost to Memphis in three sets, 25-16, 25-16 and 25-17. Against Nicholls State, Mallory Moore and Nikki Gittens led the team with 13 and 11
kills, respectively. Both Emma Anderson and Hundt put up 18 assists, and Baker continued her strong defensive weekend with 13 digs. In the second match against Memphis, Jessica Lewis led the Jaguars with 13 kills and Baker posted 22 digs. “Coming into the nonconference portion of our schedule, I wanted us to find our identity and develop some chemistry, while improving each weekend,” Hendrichovsky said. “I think we accomplished that and built some confidence as we head into the start of conference play. “Our focus heading into this past weekend was on our team defense. In our three wins, we were able to hold our opponents to a low hitting percentage and we point-scored at a percentage that we had targeted coming into those matches.” Both Hundt and Gittens were named to the Maroon Classic alltournament squad.
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South Alabama had their first ever sellout in school histor y against Mississippi State.
Sellout crowd makes USA football program history By ALYSSA NEWTON Sports Editor
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ven with the outcome of the game on Saturday, JagNation still has a lot to celebrate. Saturday, September 13, 2014. will forever be a mark in South Alabama history as the first sell out home game in football program history with 38,129 screaming fans in Ladd’s stands. But this contest did not only make a South Alabama record but also has made it’s mark as the second-largest home crowd in Sun Belt Conference history. The highest attendance to date had been 26,783 recorded on September 5, 2009, against Hargrove Academy, the first game of the South Alabama football program. Not only were the stands filled with Jag and Bulldog fans, but fans said many sat along the concrete ramps or watched outside from tailgating tents. Something that is very new for South Alabama. Originally planned to open at 8 a.m., Ladd’s gates were opened at 6 a.m. due to the line of eagerly awaiting fans. Thousands of people filled the parking lot, parked in neighborhood yards and some were bussed in. It was an atmosphere that had never been seen before at Ladd for a South Alabama
football game. But with the good, also comes a little bad. Although the forecast called for a high chance of rain, the sky remained clear with very few clouds to be spotted in the sky. In many places this would be perfect football weather. But September in Mobile, Alabama is a different story. The temperature index reached the nineties and the fans began to feel the heat. There were 58 EMS calls during the game due to fans overheating, some even passing out. Complaints about concessions and service came pouring in via social media. Many upset with the wait for water and drinks in such weather conditions. Many fans said they waited 30 to 45 minutes for drinks. “Concessions at game are slow and nonexistent,” Twitter user Carl Pouncey tweeted to The Vanguard Sports account during the game. “Ppl leaving game for food and water.” South Alabama does not control or hire for concessions at South Alabama. The company Turner Foods handles all concessions. Through the good and the bad, fans who tailgated fought the heat and sat shoulder to shoulder with 38,000 other fans were all part of a monumental day in South Alabama football history. Something that will one day be a memory to cherish.
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OPINION
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California passes bill that will shed light on domestic abuse By JASON RUFFIN Contributing Writer
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he California State Senate recently passed the first bill of its kind to define what amounts to sexual consent in its state. The bill was in response to a problem that seems to be getting more prominent on college campuses, and that problem is sexual assault. According to the New York Times a White House task force recently found that nearly 20 percent of female college students have been sexually assaulted. That is nearly one in four women who attend college. The task force also found that only about 12 percent of these cases are actually reported due to fear of the case being made public. This means that 88 percent of victims are not getting the justice that they deserve, and their attackers are not being punished. The University of South Alabama’s
annual crime statistics, found on the police department’s website, showed only 10 reported incidents of sexual assault in 2012. Now being that the national average is around 18, not including the majority of cases that go unreported, I am not convinced that only 10 incidents of sexual assault happened to South students in 2012. Once again the problem being that most cases go unreported. In my view this is where universities can do more to improve. University staff need to work on reassuring students that their incidents will remain confidential, and that they are making the right choice by coming forward. The University can only do so much though, especially when it comes to prevention. Students also have a responsibility to stop these actions from ever taking place, since they are the ones most readily in a position to help. According to NPR.org, studies show
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that having friends who condone violence against women is a big factor in whether or not someone commits sexual assault. This is no different from what we have been hearing since middle school, and that is peer pressure can greatly influence one’s decisions. Realistically, I cannot picture anyone suggesting to anyone else that sexual assault is OK. It is however, much easier for me to picture a group of guys joking around and one of them taking it too far. This then plants the idea in their minds that sexual assault and similar behavior is acceptable. According to Time.com the bill that passed through the California State Senate recently shifts policy on what constitutes consensual sex. The bill defines sexual consent as the presence of a “yes” rather than the absence of a “no.” Some lawmakers have expressed worry that the bill is worded in such a way as to deny male students due process. The bill
defines consent as, “affirmative, conscious, and voluntary agreement to engage in sexual activity.” In my view, said definition wades into murky waters when it starts trying to describe what constitutes consent. Hopefully lawmakers will reword and retool the bill if needed because something has to be done, but it also shouldn’t be at the sacrifice of innocent people. There is no denying that both sexual and domestic violence are becoming prominent problems in our institutions. While I was watching Thursday night football I could not help but notice the Ray Rice scandal, and the NFL commissioners handling of it had taken center stage as if it were the halftime show. At first I admit, it annoyed me. All I wanted to do was watch the game but then I realized something. The first step in fixing any kind of problem, whether it be sexual assault or adding more parking on campus, is to talk about it, which is exactly what is happening now.
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effort! If you want to know what she really thinks of you, take a chance and talk to her in person! And I’m not talking about asking her if she did the homework over the weekend. Give her a sincere compliment or, dare I say it, ask her out on a date! If she rejects you, at least you can say you gave it a shot. Just remember, confidence is key. Sincerely, Whomever
Southern hospitality: Overcoming our greatest evil By GABRIEL GOLD-VUKSON gsg1101@jagmail
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oltaire declared the natural evils that threatened man to be the elements, disease, wild animals and the barren parts of the earth. Yet, in our 150 thousand year trial, we have overcome all of these natural threats, not with claws and fur, but with community and the use of our intellect. Therefore, the greatest evil we face is simple ignorance. With homes over our heads, medicine on the corners, animals kept to the forests and the cartography of the earth, why then do we still face “evil”? It is because we must all share in security from these dangers, and we do not. Individually we can stand on
our own two feet for only so long before we must lean our backs on one another to stay upright. If we deny our support to others, then we fall too. Over half a million people are homeless in the United States. There was one crime committed for every 18 people in the city of Mobile last year. One third of the world lives in poverty. One in seven households in the United States doesn’t have enough food. Preventable and treatable diseases like malaria still ravage and kill entire communities by the hundreds of thousands in Africa. Every 40 seconds, a person dies from suicide. Hundreds of thousands are being displaced, tortured and murdered, not just in the Middle East, but all over the world.
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How to procure himself subsistence and accommodation, and protect himself from evil, compromises the whole object and business of man. No man, by his own individual care and exertion, can secure himself from evil; he requires assistance. -Voltaire
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We cannot claim to be anywhere near supportive enough of each other, and we therefore cannot expect to see any changes in these circumstances. To know that someone is suffering ignores the truth—that there are people suffering beside us. It is not a problem of the third world but a problem in our backyards, and if we close our shutters, then it will become a problem in our homes. It is not enough to do no harm; harm still exists and there are those who cannot stop it are overcome by it and become it. A child who starves learns to steal, and a child’s meal is a small price to pay when compared to the cost of a stolen car, the staggering cost of incarceration or a funeral. It is easy to become complacent in a false sense of security, but the
wise know that our security is what we make of it, and if we do not contribute to it, then we will have none. Governments are not made from the paper laws are written on, but by the writers of those laws. If they are not influenced by us, as individuals, then who are they influenced by? If they do not protect all of us, then who do they protect? If our intellect has tamed the earth around us and created bits of security, then the continual lack of security is due to the continual lack of knowledge. Everyone has the ability to support another, with money, food, shelter, work or simply their voice. If one person is not lifting, another is falling. Join good causes, give what you can, vote and, most important, be educated.
JORDAN KNOX OPINION EDITOR kjk1103@jagmail.southalabama.edu
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