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2/1 - Theft of Article From Auto A suspect entered a vehicle in the Mitchell College of Business parking lot and removed a wallet and an iPod. The items were valued at $211. 2/2 - Burglary, 2nd Degree A resident at The Grove reported an attempted burglary...

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Dear Editor, You’re walking down that familiar path from your last class of the day to your dormitory. You pass by the old science building, past the familiar set of trees and benches, and then you see him: the man with a tail. You stare at him, wonderin...

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Dear Editor, Finding the right class with the teacher you want is an arduous task. Some students even choose to register for a class solely for fact that a certain professor is teaching it. This may have been the case for some students in my special topi...

By: Genny Roman

To say that Haiti is in distress is an understatement. After the recent earthquake, the Caribbean nation has undergone an almost apocalyptic-like change. Many report that Haiti looks as if it has suffered an endless barrage of bombs, and the most recent ...

By: Alex Whalen

I remember being really excited for the gay and lesbian community when President Barack Obama spoke of change and equal rights for gays. But his actions in this arena have been woefully inadequate. Sure, he signed non-discrimination legislation and the M...

By: Laci Gagliano

The recent events in Haiti have no doubt awakened a dormant sense of compassion in many people across the U.S. and around the world. As hundreds of thousands suffer in a country wrecked by poverty and the ruins of the place they call home, it’s only natu...

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The University of South Alabama’s switch to direct lending from the Department of Education is a step in the right direction. But before we give USA a standing ovation, we need to make mention that this is a federally mandated switch. Where USA and the F...

By: Justin Vicory

Given a breath of fresh air by an exchange between Justice Samuel Alito and President Barack Obama during the State of the Union Address, the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission represents a monumental pivot ...

By: Tory Albertson

In his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama listed four areas he felt would help us attain better economic health: “serious financial reform,” “encourage American innovation,” “export more goods,” and “invest in the skills and education of ...

By: Stephen Newhouse SPORTS REPORTER st2new@msn.com

Another Super Bowl Sunday is in the books and America will be waiting another 12 months for the best Sunday of the year. The pandemonium surrounding the NFL’s biggest game is immeasurable and this fanatic obsession should be worthy of another title – tha...

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Men’s Basketball Falls to Middle Tennessee Middle Tennessee used a 20-5 run over the closing minutes to defeat South Alabama 80-68 Saturday at the Mitchell Center. USA committed 15 turnovers, including three over a span of four possessions. The Jags had ...

By: Chris Stansbury SPORTS REPORTER cts802@jaguar1.usouthal.edu

Entering his 27th year as South Alabama baseball head coach, Steve Kittrell and his Jaguars are attempting to rebound from a losing 2009 season in which the Jags finished 25-30 and 13-16 in the Sun Belt. As the Jags look toward reclaiming the conference ...

By: Gabe Grimes STAFF WRITER gag701@jaguar1.usouthal.edu

THE MOLD SOLUTION Some people have to worry about their jobs being exported to a foreign country. Engineers now have to worry about losing their jobs to slime. According to an article in Science magazine’s ScienceNOW, a slime mold called Physarum po...

By: Kris Skoda STAFF WRITER toweliewantstogethigh@hotmail.com

What makes a cult classic a cult classic? By definition, a cult classic is a movie that didn’t make much money in theaters, but rung up huge sales and acclaim on DVD/VHS. Why people couldn’t just go see these movies in theaters, we may never know. In hon...

By: Laura Beth Calcote SENIOR REPORTER laurabethcalcote@gmail.com

The story is typical: The 20-something blonde girl is quarreling with her former best friend through Blackberry conversation, while shopping for a new handbag at Dolce&Gabbana. Or maybe the story is not so typical: The hillbilly woman with the wild hair ...

By: Alexa Coccaro STAFF WRITER amc903@jaguar1.usouthal.edu

J.D. Salinger, noted author of “Catcher in the Rye,” died Jan. 27 at the age of 91. Most readers associate Salinger and his most famous work with their adolescent years, a time when one usually stumbles upon Holden Caulfield and finds a close companion i...

By: Matt Weaver SPORTS EDITOR jmatthewweaver@aol.com

In fall 2006, the NBA introduced a new Cross Traxxion synthetic material basketball. The ball intended to provide novelty and cut the costs of manufacture, providing the game a brand new look and feel. Much like New Coke, another flawed concept, the synt...

By: Bradley Turner ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR BradTurner88@gmail.com

Editor’s Note: Although this column is typically 100 percent accurate and true, as previously stated in an editor’s note, this particular version of “Nothing Special” bends the truth a bit. Bradley Turner, while actually single, is...

By: Dr. Dye

Q: I get lightheaded sometimes when I do somewhat intense cardiovascular exercise. I don’t think it’s because I’m always pushing myself too hard. It makes me wonder if there could be something off-kilter with my breathing or heart. Is it all in my head? ...

By: Katie Turner STAFF WRITER asl662002@yahoo.com

In college, whether you care to admit it or not, we are all looking for love in some form or another. Human beings crave companionship, and what better place to find it than a college campus overflowing with people unknown? We are just faced with one pro...