Former JSU football coach Don Salls dies at 101
Ashleigh Crouch, Correspondent
Former Jacksonville State head football coach and Alabama football player Don Salls died on Jan. 2, according to JSU.
Five Gamecocks reach double digits in road win against Eastern Kentucky
Jamerious Borden, Correspondent
The Jacksonville State women’s basketball team put up a spectacular season-high of 74 points as it knocked off Ohio Valley Conference opponent Eastern Kentucky 74-60 at Richmond, Ky. on Thursday, Jan. 7.
An in-depth look at Taylor Swift’s versatility in ‘Evermore’
Breanna Hill, Features Editor
Yet again, Taylor Swift has gone above and beyond to create another amazing, emotionally raw album named Evermore.
President-elect Joe Biden’s victory certified by Congress after pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol
Skyler Leathrum, Correspondent
The U.S. Congress convened on Jan. 6 to certify the results of the presidential election, but was interrupted by a mob of pro-Trump rioters who stormed the Capitol Building, delaying certification until the next morning.
Men’s basketball falls to Eastern Kentucky in overtime
Coley Birchfield, Correspondent
The Jacksonville State Gamecocks began the new calendar year with a 69-66 loss to Eastern Kentucky (10-2, 4-1 OVC) in an overtime thriller last Thursday, Jan. 7.
‘Cobra Kai’ finds second life on Netflix
Whitney Ervin, Correspondent
Netflix kicked off 2021 by dropping the third season of “The Karate Kid” spin off series “Cobra Kai.”
JSU implements revised COVID-19 restrictions for spring as Alabama distributes vaccine
Luke Reed, Correspondent
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the state and county, Jacksonville State University is implementing revised housing and student organization restrictions to combat the virus.
Hill: New year means a new beginning
Breanna Hill, Features Editor
As cliché as it may sound, a new year really does bring new beginnings. This year has been catastrophic and has affected every single person in some way or another.