August 22, 2011 | Vol. 49 No. 4
“If It Matters to the USA Family, It Matters to Us.”
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Hundreds of students and parents navigated the Mitchell Center concourse to learn about student organizations and then made their way to the annual student welcoming banquet
Students Flock to a Successful Jagfest By Cassie Fambro Editor-In-Chief
JagFest began with a faculty-studded move-in experience for incoming freshmen, returning students and their parents. University of South Alabama President Gordon Moulton even lent a hand and mingled with parents. Other faculty members including Assistant Dean of Arts and Sciences Bob Coleman lugged in everything from comforters to chairs in an effort to welcome students to the
campus. The University of South Alabama Police Department (USAPD) attempted to streamline the move-in process and saw success. USAPD took to the parking lots to ask residents to move their cars from directly in front of the dorms so that an airport-style system could be enacted. Ryan Tarver, a freshman in physical therapy, appreciated the efficiency. “There were a lot of people, but it moved very fast.
People [from the university] were out there helping everyone move in. I brought up only two of my own bags and I was done!” Jagfest then moved on to the Mitchell Center where over 50 student organizations gathered to solicit new student involvement and spread awareness about their goals. Graduate Assistant with the Office of Campus Involvement Nick Lawkis called the campus organization fair “a great success.” President of the Geology Club Ron Schindler See JAGFEST pg. 11
Grove Taking Stronger Security Steps By Matt Weaver Senior Reporter
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Move-In Day! See page. 13
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In preparation for the fall semester, the University of South Alabama Police Department has hired additional personnel to keep incoming students safe, especially those living near the Grove Housing Complex. “We’ve hired an additional officer, primarily for The Grove,” Chief of Police Zeke Aull said. “A large part of our problems have involved The
Grove over the past few years and we’re hoping this improves living conditions for our Grove students.” The plan is part of USAPD’s Officer Housing Program which provides police a presence at the student dorms. Officers are patrolling on foot and interacting with the student body, essentially becoming a part of the community. The program will also expand The Grove’s police checkpoints with an officer continually manning the facility’s front gate.
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“We’ve received positive reviews from The Grove,” Aull said. “We weren’t sure if we would because we’ve never been this hands-on before. It’s made them feel more secure.” Corey Bable, a sophomore communications major, is one such student. “I’m a little concerned about crime,” Bable said. “But I’m confident that our campus security is doing everything to improve safety.” See GROVE pg. 18