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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...

Golden Pitch Idea final round Nov. 17-19

Golden Pitch Idea final round Nov. 17-19

Cullin Rogers, SM2 Reporter | October 19, 2022

The Golden Idea Pitch Competition is an annual event hosted by the Hatchery. The competition is designed to provide support, mentorship, and funding to students of the University of Southern Mississippi. This...

Fumes dumpster dives into local scene

Fumes dumpster dives into local scene

Seth Daspit and Seth Daspit | January 19, 2022

Photo Courtesy of Flip Poole Hattiesburg’s Fumes is more than just enraged vapor – they’re cohesive and consistent with genuine, fresh innovation to hardcore music in town. Vocalist Ash Smith...

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | January 19, 2022

Spider-Man is undoubtedly one of the most popular superheroes in the world and ‘No Way Home' proves that. The film captures viewers’ hearts, dropping jaws as the unexpected unfolds and for some, evoking...

A still from the new 'Dune' movie

‘Dune’ is great, even if I didn’t want it to be

Lohn Lenoir and Lohn Lenoir | November 17, 2021

Graphic by Joe Weishaar ‘Dune’... ‘Dune’... ‘Dune’. What can I say about ‘Dune’? It is a really good movie, but I wanted to dislike it.  Based on the sci-fi book of the same...

Summer Walker dives deep in ‘Still Over It’

Summer Walker dives deep in ‘Still Over It’

Cordaveon Carter and Cordaveon Carter | November 10, 2021

This past weekend, R&B singer Summer Walker released her third studio album, titled ‘Still Over It’. It’s a direct sequel to her previous album, ‘Over It’, and has been highly anticipated...

‘Squid Game’ isn’t afraid to show its teeth

‘Squid Game’ isn’t afraid to show its teeth

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy | October 10, 2021

The Korean drama ‘Squid Game’, first released Sept. 17, has quickly become one of the most popular shows Netflix has ever produced. Though at first seeming like a standard, if stylish, entry in the...

Southern Miss Wing company

Southern Wing Company hosts first ever karaoke night

A’Darius McCormick and A’Darius McCormick | September 29, 2021

Southern Wing Company hosted its first event on its third floor Tuesday evening, where all types of Southern Miss students got a chance to sing their favorite songs. Eagle Dining, the main operators...

A map overview of First Saturday

Downtown Hattiesburg announces First Saturday event series

Loren Jones and Loren Jones | September 29, 2021

Downtown Hattiesburg will begin its new First Saturday event series on Oct. 2, including various pop-up events, street markets, live music and activities.  The event series will happen monthly...

University President Rodney Bennett accepts Grand Marshal position for Homecoming.

Homecoming Committee names University President for Grand Marshal

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy | September 29, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously voted for University President Dr. Rodney Bennett to serve as this year’s Grand Marshal for the Homecoming parade. The Homecoming parade is one...

Drake looking sad at the bar

Split reactions on ‘Certified Lover Boy’

Koby Moore and Koby Moore | September 15, 2021

Cordaveon Carter ‘Certified Lover Boy’ has arrived and it was very underwhelming.  Drake’s sixth album was very highly anticipated and very hyped. It had features from huge artists like...

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