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Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.

Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film

Sambhav Pyakurel | October 1, 2025

Coming-of-age movies have been around forever. These are the kinds of films people turn to as comfort movies. Think “The Breakfast Club”, “10 Things I Hate About You”, or “Mean Girls.” They're...

Sabrina Carpenter’s Career Growth Brings Popularity and Controversy

Sophia Vitrano | October 1, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter has become one of the most prominent pop stars of the mid-2020s, reaching new levels of popularity after the release of her 2024 album “Short n’ Sweet”. With chart-topping singles...

YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"

Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back

Andrew Baeuerle | October 1, 2025

Any of my friends can tell you I’m always telling them to “look up this song” or “check this one out,” and that’s only because I want to share what I’m interested in. Lately, I’ve spent...

Film Review: One Battle After Another – A Relentless Thrill Ride

Tyshun Hopson | October 1, 2025

Paul Thomas Anderson, you are truly a talent. This film honestly left me speechless. I didn’t expect a film like this to leave me so thoroughly entertained. For anyone reading this in hopes of gaining...

A person listening to music.

Students Find Connection Through Music

Sambhav Pyakurel | September 17, 2025

Music has become a comfort zone for students, offering relief and focus amid the chaos of daily life. Whether commuting, studying, or taking a break between classes, many turn to music as their companion. “I...

USM student Alexander Starns is a member of the Anime Club and enjoys cosplaying.

USM Anime Club Kicks Off New Season

Jaythan Comegys, Multimedia Journalist | February 12, 2025

The Southern Miss Anime Club is off to a strong start this semester with an exciting selection of anime shows for its members to enjoy. The USM Anime Club provides a space for anime enthusiasts to gather...

REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator's New Album Gaining Traction

REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s New Album Gaining Traction

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | December 4, 2024

Tyler, the Creator is taking off his mask for the world in his new hit album ‘Chromakopia’ as he shares his struggles of finding fulfillment. Rapper and producer Tyler Okonma, professionally known...

The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.

The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist | September 11, 2024

The SwitchYard is one of Hattiesburg’s most unique venues, and it is quickly rising in popularity among locals and college students. Located downtown, the venue offers an entertaining experience that...

DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.

DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond

Kennedy Newson, MultiMedia Journalist | September 11, 2024

The humid night air was hot, sweaty, and thick from the rain earlier that day. But Spirit Park on the Southern Miss campus was filled with incoming freshmen, Greek-letter affiliates, and a variety of other...

The Oscars were surprisingly good this year

The Oscars were surprisingly good this year

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief | March 21, 2024

I do not consider myself a film critic, by any means. I simply watch movies, hoping to find pure joy in what I’m watching on the screen. When I don’t enjoy the movie, I complain, never watch it again,...

Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl

Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief | February 16, 2024

When I first heard that Usher was going to be performing at Super Bowl LVIII, I was a little shocked. Maybe it was just me, but I thought that a halftime performance by Usher might have been much more...

Graphic by Abigail Troth.

The Grammy Awards were just fine, and that’s it

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief | February 7, 2024

The 66th Grammy Awards kicked off on Sunday, Feb. 4, pulling in millions of viewers across the nation. And it was just alright. There was nothing stellar about the ceremony, besides a few historical moments...

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