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Writer looks into Confederate past Frye Gaillard explores his family’s involvement in the U.S. Civil War. Page 4

New minor in Jewish and holocaust studies A new minor is now available to USA students interested in Jewish and Holocaust studies. Page 5

SGA elections

Grace Newcombe (left) and Zorrya Kelley (right) at the candidate’s forum on March 19. Photo by Shannon Lundgren BY: RICHARD NARRAMORE | ASST. MANAGING EDITOR

Polls for the SGA 2018-19 elections open April 2 and close April 4. There will be runoffs for the position of SGA president, studentat-large and treasurer. SGA vice

president, attorney general and chief justice are unopposed. Zorrya Kelley and Grace Newcombe are SGA presidential candidates. Kelley’s platform consists of seven main points. First, Kelly said she wanted to increase school spirit

around campus and student participation at athletic events. Second, Kelley is focused on helping the community and wants to work closely with the Office of Community Engagement to help accomplish this. Kelley’s third point revolves around diversity at USA and she plans to make Passage USA and Global USA more incorporated around campus. Fourth, Kelley’s said she wants to focus on students and what they want. She said she wants to listen and get feedback from the student body so she can better serve their needs. Next, Kelley said she wanted to focus on SGA and ensuring it is running optimally and is open to all students interested. Sixth, Kelley said she wants to increase student awareness around campus by educating students Continued on page 3

Library fine amnesty BY: ELAINE RUSS | REPORTER

Marx Library is celebrating Fines Amnesty Week from April 8-14, 2018 as part of National Libraries Week. The amnesty week is to encourage students to use the library

and regain missing materials, said Dr. Angela Rand, head of circulation at Marx Library. “Fines Amnesty Week is one week of library fines forgiveness,” Rand said. “Fines and fees are forgiven when overdue materials are

returned, no matter how long they were overdue. So, if you checked out a book ten years ago, that will be the time to return the book, and you will be forgiven all the fines and fees.” Continued on page 4

USA wins against Appalachian State USA swept App state in a three game series at Stanky Field. Page 7

College sugar baby

Some students turn to untraditional means of paying the bills. Photo by Richard Narramore BY: KENYAN CARTER | REPORTER

To finance their college education, one University of South Alabama student attempted an unusual means of making money: seeking a sugar daddy. According to Merriam Webster dictionary, a sugar daddy is a rich, older man who gives money, gifts, etc., to someone in exchange for sex, friendship, etc. The person receiving the money is called a sugar baby. A sophomore student at USA became a sugar baby and came Continued on page 5

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SGA elections, continued about parking rules and safety resources, such as the Livesafe app. Lastly, Kelley said she wants to make students more knowledgeable about their resources and increase partnership between various student organization. Newcombe’s, the next SGA presidential candidate, platform consists of five main points. First, Newcombe said she wanted to focus on mental health by promoting the services provided by the Counseling and Service Center on campus. She also said she wants students to be better informed about mental health issues. Second, Newcombe said she wants to help students be prepared for the workforce after college by partnering with more businesses around Mobile. Third, Newcombe said she wants to focus on transportation by creating a more accurate Jagtran tracker with an ETA of the Jagtran. She said she also wants to partner with Uber to offer students a discount for using the service on and around campus. Fourth, Newcombe said she wants to create more accountability among SGA executives by creating a master plan. Newcombe said the master plan would help ensure SGA executives are fulfilling their campaign promises as much as possible. Fifth, Newcombe said she wanted to increase transparency by live streaming SGA meetings and alerting students when new legislation is passed. Newcombe also said she wants to work closely with the chief diver-

sity inclusion officer. SGA Vice President candidate Shaun Holloway, SGA Chief Justice candidate Jordan Griffin and SGA Attorney General candidate Broderick Morissette are unopposed for their seats. Holloway’s platform consists of three main points: communication, education and review. Holloway said communication would focus on making SGA’s social media a two-way street for dialogue between SGA and the student body. For education, Holloway wants to focus on training senators, justices and FYC members on writing bills, appropriations and answering student questions effectively. For review, Holloway said he wanted to look at the “Lowdown” and add an Ad Hoc section, allowing for positions to be more easily created when they are needed. Griffin said he wanted to maintain a good relationship with parking services and police chief Zeke Aull. Griffin also mentioned that he would ride with the ticket staff around campus to gain a better understanding of areas on campus that are problematic. Morissette focused on getting students more involved in political elections. Morissette said he wanted to help at least 200 students register to vote and get students involved in state and local elections. Morissette said he also wanted to bring a local legislator to campus to talk about their platforms. Payton Ford and Caleb Santa Cruz are the SGA treasurer candidates. Ford said she wanted to make

the turnaround time for appropriations (money allocated to student organizations) students around one-two weeks. Ford said she also wanted create an informational multi-series on how to become a student organization, how to do co-sponsorships and how to get appropriations step-by-step. Ford said she wanted to increase the supplemental travel grant (money allocated for student organizations that helps pay for travel expenses) to $750 and allow an additional student to travel on trips. Lastly, Ford said she hopes to implement a scholarship for students from SGA. Santa Cruz said his platform focused on two things: access and enhancement. For access, Santa Cruz said he wanted to increase the appropriations budget to $3,000 and increase the supplemental travel grant to $2,000. Santa Cruz said SGA has not reached their cap for appropriations over the past few years and believes pulling more money from the money allocated for appropriations will not be a problem. He also said he wanted to make it easier for new student organizations to get money by offering them $500 after their first semester on campus. Currently, a student organizations must be established three semester before receiving any money. Regarding enhancement, Santa Cruz said he wants to look at the appropriations process externally and internally. Santa Cruz said he wanted to train the appropriations committee and create a calendar

system to hold members accountable for tasks they have at hand and to keep them informed. Additionally he said he wanted to have more in-depth info sessions about appropriations and wants to have online resources to help with appropriations process. Lastly, Santa Cruz said he would solicit suggestions from the student body to the appropriations committee. Breanna Healey and Maniysha Marshall are running for SGA student-at-large. Healey’s platform focused on helping students become leaders. Healey said she wants to foster connections between staff and faculty, make the Student Organization Leadership Day (an event geared to help student organizations through different workshops) more interactive. Lastly, Healey said she wanted to increase diversity and campus morale. Marshall said she wants to communicate between students and faculty, staff, and leaders around campus. Marshall said she wanted to expand Jagroots, a mentor program that partners students with faculty and staff to help students make connections. Lastly, Marshall said she wants to make students more aware of their resources, such as appropriations. Students will be able to cast their votes April 2-4 via Jagmail. Polls close at 3 p.m. and the results of the election are scheduled to be announced at a call-out party at 5 p.m. at the Student Center.

(From left to right) Payton Ford, Caleb Santa Cruz, Shaun Holloway, Jordan Griffin, Broderick Morissette, Maniysha Marshall, Breanna Healy and Grace Newcombe and Zorrya Kelley. Photo by Shannon Lundgren

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fees.” In order to participate in Fines Amnesty Week, students have to come to the library’s circulation desk in person. The Marx Library is located at 5901 USA Dr. North. “All will be forgiven if you come to the library personally with your student ID card and ask to be forgiven,” Rand said. “You cannot phone it in or email us. You have to show up in the library to participate at Marx Library Circulation Desk on the Starbucks floor.” There are two reasons for the amnesty week, according to Rand.

“We want people to use the library, and we understand that if you have books checked out, you might not have the money to pay fines and fees,” said Rand. “It’s a barrier to people using the library. We try to break down barriers. In addition, we want our materials back, and patrons that would not usually use the library due to fees.” Do not expect Fines Amnesty Week at USA every year, according to Rand. “It’s a ‘once in a blue moon’ event,” Rand said. “Other libraries have them occasionally; it’s not an annual thing. It’s mostly in public libraries, though.”

It is easy for students to avoid late fees, according to Rand. “Turn your books in on time,” Rand said. “You can also renew your books at least once online or call in. You can also bring your books into the library to be renewed. When you’re done with them, put them in the book drop that is on second floor south side or the one in the parking lot outside the building. Alternately, you can come in, get a Starbucks and drop them off at the circulation desk.” When borrowing an e-book from the Marx Library, they have a limited check-out, but it mainly varies from vendor to vendor, according

to Rand. “We are happy when you come into the library with questions,” Rand said. “You are never bothering us. We are trained to answer questions related to what you’re wondering about and use the library’s resources. We are happy to help.” The Marx Library’s hours are Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. -12 a.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - midnight. The library’s hours are subject to change during finals week and over holidays.

Communication Department to screen American Civil War film BY: RACHEL SULLIVAN | REPORTER

The University of South Alabama’s Department of Communication will premiere a film based on the book Journey to the Wilderness: War, Memory and a Southern Family’s Civil War Letter written by the USA writer in residence Frye Gaillard. The film is scheduled to premiere on Thursday April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Marx Library Auditorium. “Journey to the Wilderness tells the story of Gaillard’s uneasy relationship with his family’s Confederate past, his personal and professional journey during the Civil Rights era and his quest to learn the unvarnished truth about what the American Civil War was really like for his ancestors,” said Dr. Steven Trout, co-chair of the USA Center for the Study of War and Memory and chairman of the English department. Gaillard’s book was first published in 2015. Dr. James Aucoin, chairman of the Department of Communication, approached Gaillard two years ago to apply for a

grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation to create a film based on the book. The film was directed and produced by Emmywinning Mike Letcher from the Tuscaloosa-based Dragonfly Public Media, an independent production partnership, and filmed by Emmywinning cinematographer Preston Sullivan of the Alabama Center for Public Television. Gaillard gives much credit to the faculty involved for the success of this project. “Dr. Aucoin from the Department of Communication, who originally had the idea for the film, applied for and received a grant from the Alabama Humanities Foundation,” Gaillard said. “Oncampus support came from the President’s Office, the USA Center for the Study of War and Memory, co-chaired by Dr. Steven Trout in the English Dept and Dr. Susan McCready in Foreign Languages and the Departments of English, History and Communication. Dr. Richard Ward of Communication and Dr. Trout, Aucoin and Mc-

Cready offered feedback on content and technical advice.” For Gaillard, this film is a tool to emphasize the importance of the American Civil War in the nation’s history, even today with the debate surrounding Confederate monuments. “It couldn’t be more timely,” Trout said. “The book and film are a part of my career that have been very meaningful,” Gaillard said. “We hope people who see it will be moved to reflect on the difficulties of our past, including the shadows of slavery and war, and how we can move forward together with unity and understanding.” Gaillard has begun discussing with the Alabama Public Television to air the film. He hopes to make an announcement soon. The film is scheduled to premiere on Thursday, April 5 in the Marx Library Auditorium at 6 p.m. President Waldrop plans to attend, as well as Mike Letcher and Frye Gaillard, who will hold a question and answer panel following the film.

A Confederate monument stands in Jasper, Alabama. Photo by Richard Narramore

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College sugar baby, continued Continued from page 1

forward with her experience. To protect the student’s anonymity, she will be called Madison. “I knew there were people who were willing to shed some money,” Madison said. “So, I wanted to take advantage of that.” Madison created an account on a website last year which matches would-be sugar daddies with sugar babies. In her profile description, she stated she only preferred a companionship and mentor-like relationship but no sexual intimacy.

“One of my friends made $2,000 off of just a date,” Madison said. “So I figured ‘why not?’” Madison matched and met with a wealthy man in his mid-sixties. After texting for two days, They met up at a coffee shop. “He was really smart and laid back,” Madison said. “He told me he was a sugar daddy because he wanted to be around youthful energy. He told me he travels a lot for his job.” Madison said the meeting was very casual.

“We were outside and in the public, so I wasn’t really nervous,” She said. The sugar daddy did offer to take things further during the date, but Madison declined. “He asked me to travel with him, and that he would pay for me to go shopping around,” Madison said. “I said I couldn’t, because school is my priority and I knew that meant we’d have to get sexual, which wasn’t what I wanted.” Madison and the sugar daddy stopped contacting each other af-

terwards, but she states he did give her $50 for meeting him. Madison said she personally wouldn’t seek a sugar daddy again because few of them are strictly looking for friendship, but acknowledges it’s a quick and easy way to make money. “If you’re considering being a sugar baby, always do your meetings in public places during the daytime,” Madison said. “Know what you want going in because these guys are older and you don’t want to get taken advantage of.”

College of Arts and Sciences to offer new minor BY: SHANNON LUNDGREN | EDITOR IN CHIEF

Beginning in the fall 2018 semester, the University of South Alabama College of Arts and Sciences will offer a new minor in Jewish and Holocaust Studies, according to JHS minor director, Dr. David Meola. The minor will draw from courses across a variety of disciplines, including history, philosophy, religion, political sciences, modern languages and communication. The new minor is being introduced as a result of student request, according to Meola. He hopes that offering the minor will help combat anti-Semitism and genocide, as well as provide a more complete picture of Jewish life and culture. “...Creating a program in Jewish and Holocaust studies is a way to give to our students the knowledge which can then be used to make positive change in the world,” Meola said. “I certainly do hope we get to ‘Never Again,’ but the work is hard, and this program is my contribution to that endeavor. With the rise of Antisemitism in American society and around the world, I can think of no better way to combat this scourge than to present pictures of real Jews, whose lives combat and contradict the

‘mythical Jews’ constructed by anti- an important part of the minor, it Semites and that ilk.” will not be the only part, according According to Dr. Christine to Meola. He also hopes students Rinne, director of USA’s internawill learn about all facets of Jewish tional studies program, the minor life and culture. To that end, Dr. will give students a better underRichard Ward’s Film Studies course standing of international society is offered as a part of the minor. and give According students to Ward, the tools students will to recoglearn about nize and Eastern Eurorespond pean Jewish to modern immigrants’ genocides. contribu“Genotion to the cides modern film continue industry. to happen The College (Rwanda, of Arts and Sudan, Sciences enand curcourages all rently the students who Jewish and Holocaust Studies is just one of many minors Rohingya are interested offered in the College of Arts and Sciences. Photo courtesy in Myan- of Shannon Lundgren in pursuing mar), and the minor to the international community must do so. respond to help stop them and pre“The most important factor in vent any more,” Rinne said. “The being successful in any degree Jewish and Holocaust Studies miprogram is the student’s interest nor is part of our continued efforts -- we all do well studying things we at South to offer students interdisenjoy,” Dr. Eric Loomis, associate ciplinary approaches to explore dean of the College of Arts and Scithe world around them, to better ences, said. “Since we enjoy it, our understand our global society.” effort usually translates into higher While genocide awareness will be grades, of course, but it also ex-

presses itself in good relationships with other students and professors, which can open new opportunities down the road.” The Jewish and Holocaust Studies minor isn’t the only new minor coming to the College of Arts and Sciences, according to Loomis. The College of Arts and Sciences plans to have a Native American Studies minor ready for the fall 2019 semester. Dr. Eleanor ter Horst, a professor offering courses accepted in the Jewish and Holocaust Studies minor, expressed gratitude the local Jewish community for its support of the minor. Jewish and Holocaust Studies professors are willing to speak to local groups and integrate them to public events, according to ter Horst. “Many of our affiliated faculty are willing to talk to community groups about topics related to Jewish Studies and the Holocaust,” ter Horst said. “We welcome all members of the Mobile community to public events, such as the Jewish Film Festival and public lectures on Jewish Studies and the Holocaust. Questions about the Jewish and Holocaust Studies Minor can be directed to Meola at dameola@ southalabama.edu.

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Student Spotlight: Tristen Higginbotham BY: MARISSA MASON | MANAGING EDITOR

Senior computer engineering and electrical engineering double major Tristen Higginbotham is one of the few women at the heart of engineering at the University of South Alabama. Classes in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are known to be predominantly male with women earning only about 18 percent of degrees in computer and information sciences and support services according to catalyst.org. “I have many opportunities as a woman in the STEM field; however, I do feel that I have to overcome first impressions very often,” Higginbotham said. “You aren’t given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to credibility no matter how many A’s you have on your transcript. I’ve been discouraged by it before, but I’ve learned to see it as an opportunity in itself.” Higginbotham has not let others’ preconceptions keep her from getting involved with the community. She has been involved in clubs such as Day Zero, the School of Computing’s cyber security club. “We focus not only on educating people on concepts and events in cybersecurity but competing as a way to develop and practice skills,” Higginbotham said. “Last year, I served as captain for our Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition team that knocked the three-time reigning national champions out of the national competition and placed fifth out of over 230 teams overall…. I am extremely proud of the dedication my fellow officers and members have to foster students’ interests in cybersecurity.” Higginbotham also helps with research at Shelby Hall and encourages other students to participate in research if they get the chance. “Getting involved in research has been my favorite part of my major,” Higginbotham said. “I spend a lot of time in class learning about bits and pieces of computer engineering, but it all comes together when

I get in the lab. It’s also helped me figure out what parts of my field are out there without having to commit to a job. Research is the best way to figure out what you like and don’t like in your field, develop skills in the areas you’re interested in, and then show off those skills with your work.” Higginbotham has surrounded herself with professors and students who share her interests and dedication to the field. She often draws from them for support and encouragement. “My research mentor, Dr. Andel, has played a huge role in my college career,” Higginbotham said. “Not only is he always pushing me towards opportunities he thinks will benefit my career, he has encouraged me to find and create my own. It’s an entirely different experience working with a professor rather than for them. I feel that by having the opportunity to give input on

which courses I take and projects I work on, my engineering degree is custom made by me for me!” Although Higginbotham is passionate about what she does, she admits it can be hard work. “Higher education can be pretty exhausting,” Higginbotham said. “You need to make sure you go into something you really love because it does come home with you no matter how hard you try to leave school at school.” Inspired by her professors and her knack for helping others, Higginbotham plans to get her doctorate degree and hopes to one day teach others. “I debated on going into education for a long time,” Higginbotham said. “Kids have the most creative minds and I’ve always found myself learning just as much as them when we work together. I still plan on teaching, just after graduate school!”

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The University of South Alabama baseball team swept Appalachian State University, in a three-game series at Stanky Field. The Jags picked up three wins to finish off spring break thanks to a strong outing from USA’s bullpen who surrendered only one run throughout the series. This was an important series for the Jags, who have struggled during March. They began by dropping a four-game series to then ranked No. 3 Texas Tech and went on to lose five of their next 11 games coming in to the App State series. Offense has been a large part of the Jaguars’ struggles this month. During February, they scored 10 runs in their two losses to Auburn and Indiana. However in March, they put together 27 runs for nine losses giving them a three run per game average when losing. This is a stark difference from their totals when winning, the Jags have scored 63 runs in the month of March when winning, giving them a seven run per game average. This is a difference which makes itself apparent when factoring in that the Jags are 9-1 when scoring seven runs or more. The series against App State illustrated this trend clearly with games one and three having an eight run

and five run difference respectively. In game one, the Jags pulled off a 9-1 win thanks to a four run first inning. Senior pitcher Will Eiland also picked up a career high four strikeouts, and pitched four and a half scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season. The Jags bucked the March trend in the first game of a doubleheader on March 31, scoring only two runs and riding a shut out performance from the Jaguar bullpen. In the final game of the series, the Jags pitching staff posted their second shut out this month, and the offense put together a three run first inning in the 5-0 win. “I thought we did a really nice job on the mound,” head coach Mark Calvi said about the pitching in the back-to-back shutouts. “[Tyler] Carr was okay in the first game, and (Zach) Greene was really good behind him. [Jared] Proctor with his first start – five innings and we got nine leadoff outs in the second game. That’s very important when you get your leadoff out and force them to get a couple of hits in an inning to score a run.” The Jags’ next series should be on the road against Coastal Carolina University on April 6-9. For more information about Jaguar baseball go to the Vanguard website, thevanguardusa.com or the Vanguard Facebook @thevanguardusa.

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Senior pitcher Tyler Carr picked up his fourth win on March 31, defeating the Appalachian State Mountaineers. Photo courtesy of USAJaguars.com BY: CHARLES HARRISON | SPORTS EDITOR

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South Alabama’s cricket team places No. 2 in Cricket National Championship

The USA cricket team poses for a team photo. Photo courtesy of Southalabama.edu

BY: HANNAH BLACKBURN | REPORTER

One of the world’s favorite pastimes, the sport of cricket is growing all across the world and has found another home at the University of South Alabama. Comprised of students as well as alumni the Jaguar Cricket Club made its mark on the pitch this season having finished No. 2 in the nation at the American College Cricket National Championships which took place in Ft. Lauderdale Florida. To get to the final match, the Jaguars defeated clubs from around the country including Yale, Harvard and Texas A&M. Dr. Dhananjay T. Tambe, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at USA and faculty advisor for the team was very proud of how well his team developed. “The Jag Cricket Club was an underdog, but through a series of upset victories earned total respect

for their skills, professionalism and being excellent ambassadors for the sport. Opposition teams, organizers and the umpires all were tremendously impressed by the [club].” The Jaguar Cricket Club also brought home a few souvenirs from the tournament. USA alumnus Muhammad Amjad received the Most Valuable Player award. Club captain and founder Neel Patel, who is majoring in business, received the award for best batsman and Sujal Patel received the best player ranking. The club was formed to give the USA community an opportunity to expand their horizons athletically and get involved in a sport that is known all over the world. For those who may have played the game, the club is also there to provide players with the tools needed to strengthen their skills. The goal is to promote, en-

“All you need to do to join is come to practice.” - Neel Patel

courage and develop interest and knowledge [of cricket], according to their Facebook page. The season may be over this year,

but for those who missed out on the opportunity to join, the Jaguar Cricket Club will begin practicing in the fall semester before regional and national play begins. According to Patel, joining is the easiest part and encourages all interested to join. “All you need to do to join is come to practice,” Patel said. “Announcements are sent in the Daily Digest, and we practice at the batting cages in the West Mobile park which gives us the space we need. It’s also a great way to learn a new sport, and all are welcome.” This fall, be sure to read your Daily Digest to find out about the new season and how to join a successful and exciting sports club. Check out the Jaguar Cricket Club Facebook page @South Alabama Jaguars Cricket Club for more information.

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OPINION

9 Saving money as a college student BY: RACHEL GOODMAN | OPINION EDITOR

When I came to college my freshman year, I did not know the first thing about saving money. I had a job, but I was never really expected to make the money to support myself financially. When it was time to start supporting myself, I noticed my balance was hitting zero a lot sooner than it had been when my parents would transfer me $50 any time I was running low. I had two part time jobs, but somehow I was still living paycheck to paycheck. Over the past six months, I have put a lot of effort into taking control of my financial situation. The following are ten things that I have done to keep my bank account at around $500 instead of two or three fast food meals away from zero. 1. I made a budget. I always felt like a budget would mean that I could not buy the things I wanted to buy anymore. But after making a budget, I do not feel that restricted. If anything, now I feel more confident in my purchases, and know if I can afford things rather than praying my card does not get turned down at the register. I figured out the things I had to pay no matter what, put around 5 percent of my total income away for savings, and everything else is for my enjoyment. By saving a certain percentage of my income, I have a safety net for any emergency expenses. Having this safety net makes me more comfortable spending my money without fear of bottoming out from an unexpected crisis. 2. I cut back on eating out. It is so much easier to drive through somewhere, but the amount you spend on a chicken sandwich meal could be used to buy an entire rotisserie chicken from Wal-Mart. I learned how to make turkey

Electrical engineering junior Marissa Mason eschews dining out to prepare meals at home. Photo by Shelby Guidry

burgers and chicken alfredo. Having those two staples always available helps me resist the temptation of just picking up fast food. 3. I got a savings app. The app I use is called Acorn. Acorn is a savings account that is separate from your normal bank account, so you aren’t tempted every time you log in. It will also take the change from every purchase you make automatically if you set it up to do so. Acorn is special because it takes your money and invests it for you, so you can actually make a little bit of money instead of it just sitting there. I’ve made about $10 in the past month. 4. I order water when I do go

out to eat. This may seem like an insignificant thing, but most places charge around three dollars for a soda or tea and will only charge you for the cup, if at all, when you order a water. I have cut back on eating out significantly, but I still get fast food several times a week. The little expenses add up, so going with water saves me money. 5. I got rid of my online subscriptions. I had several subscriptions for websites and apps I was not using anymore. Cutting back on these helped me save a few dollars here and there. USA’s library also offers free access to documentaries and other educational media that

could offer entertainment in a pinch. 6. I got a credit card. Now, this might not be the best choice for everyone, so if you are someone who does not think they could resist the temptation of over spending then I don’t recommend this. My credit card gives me 4 percent back on gas and 3 percent back on food purchases, as long as I pay my bill on time. This has been a great way for me to save a little extra money. 7. I only buy what is on my shopping list. This helped me cut back on impulse buying. I used to not be able to walk out the store empty handed. Now, I typically have a rule of not buying anything that I have not written down on my shopping list. 8. I pack my lunch for work. This ties into cooking at home, but remembering to pack something takes extra effort, in my opinion. I also keep frozen meals in the fridge at work incase I forget to bring my lunch. 9. I keep the AC off when it is nice outside. Opening a window not only keeps the house cool without cost, but it fills your space with fresh air. 10. I buy things I use a lot in bulk. I used to buy the smallest and cheapest pack of toilet paper I could find, but now I buy the big 20-pack. Now I only have to buy toilet paper once every few months instead of every few weeks. If you or anyone you know has membership to a warehouse store, that is a great place to buy in bulk. I buy large packs of cleaning supplies and deodorant there. Making large purchases that will last a long time is better than frequent small ones. More trips to the store equals spending more money and more impulse buying.

OPINION Liquid lipstick face-off 10

Senior English major Rachel Goodman put Bumble’s Colorpop lipstick to the test. Photo by Rachel Goodman BY: RACHEL GOODMAN | OPINION EDITOR

I fell in love with lipstick as a sophomore in high school. One early morning, my mother pointed out that I was looking especially pale and could use some color on my face. She handed me her Wild Berry tube of CoverGirl Outlast as she drove me to school. I painted the pink liquid over my lips and suddenly I felt more confident. I thought my eyes popped more and my smile looked brighter. I got so many compliments and felt so good that day at school that I’ve worn lipstick almost every day since. My most recent lipstick-themed obsession is liquid lipstick. Liquid lipstick goes on wet like lip gloss, dries down matte. Matte lipsticks last much longer than regular lipsticks because they have zero shine, and become completely dry and adhere to the lips. I use it so much I’ve actually thrown my old tube lipsticks away.

One of the biggest names in liquid lipstick at the moment is Kylie Jenner. Kylie is the little sister of Kim Kardashian but she is not one to be overshadowed. Her makeup brand Kylie Cosmetics’ success has brought her personal net worth to over 40 million according to forbes. com. There has even been talk that Kylie Cosmetics is on track to be worth over a billion dollars in the next few years. Despite the brand’s success, many people have claimed the Kylie Jenner liquid lipsticks are just Colourpop Liquid lipsticks with new packaging, and an up-charge for using Jenner’s name. Colourpop is a more affordable makeup brand whose lipsticks are $6.50 a piece, much less than Kylie’s which are $17. So, are Kylie Cosmetics lipsticks just rebranded Colourpop? I did my best to find out. To compare these two liquid lipsticks, I found two similar colors. Posie K is a popular mauve by Kylie Cosmetics and Bumble is a nearly

Senior English major Rachel Goodman models Kylie Cosmetics’ Posie K lipstick. Photo by Rachel Goodman

identical shade by Colourpop that I used for comparison. On application, Posie K took about 10-15 seconds to fully dry down to a matte finish, where Bumble took a little over 30 seconds. When fully dry, both lipsticks had a similar matte finish. I personally felt that Kylie Cosmetics’ formula dried my lips out a little more and left them feeling more chapped after wearing it, but the application was more even than Colourpop’s. The first comparison the lipsticks faced was my water glass test. I feel that a good quality liquid lipstick should leave little to no residue when you drink out of a glass. I am happy to report that both lipsticks failed to leave a single smudge when I took a sip from my drink. At lunch, the lipsticks had to prove their wearability against the ultimate threat: a greasy piece of pizza. This test revealed the to be a true difference in quality between the two. While both lipsticks were broken down by the pizza grease,

Posie K fared much better than Bumble. Bumble bled off my lips until I looked like the Joker when it mixed with the grease. It also left a neonpink stain over my lips and the surrounding area when I tried to wipe it off. I hate when lipsticks stain my lips, and I see it as a marker of lower quality ingredients. Posie K faded evenly, and did not leave a stain when removed. My conclusion is that while some similarities exist between Kylie Cosmetics and Colourpop liquid lipsticks, it is not just the same product rebranded. While I am sure there is an additional markup for the use of Jenner’s name, I believe that the additional expense also goes towards making a higher quality product. Both were pretty, and both are lipsticks I would wear again, but I prefer Posie K over Bumble despite the up-charge because Posie K looked better on my lips and did not leave a stain when removed.

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100 Word Rant: You could say something BY: SHANNON LUNDGREN | EDITOR IN CHIEF

Eons ago, a former boss sexually harassed me in front of a crowd of male coworkers. In my shock, I laughed it off. Afterwards, a coworker took me aside and told me to report my boss. Fearing retaliation, I declined. “It’s your duty to prevent him from sexually harassing other women,” he said. The only thing that was worse than being sexually harassed was being told how to respond to it. He also witnessed the harassment. He could have reported it. Sexual harassment victims are not the only people who capable of speaking out against it. He could say something.