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Snowstorm Caused Disruptions to Local Restaurants

Snowstorm Caused Disruptions to Local Restaurants

Cadence Renfro | February 5, 2025

The recent snowstorm that hit Hattiesburg caused delivery delays to local restaurants, leading to Ed’s Burger Joint running out of several popular menu items. The snowstorm disrupted delivery routes,...

Starbursts are one of many candies to be affected by the ban

USM Community Reacts to Red Dye Ban

Rhishika Guragain, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of the synthetic dye FD&C Red No. 3, commonly known as Erythrosine, in food and ingested medications due to its potential cancer risk....

Avian Flu Triggers Surge in Egg Prices

Avian Flu Triggers Surge in Egg Prices

Devin Varnado, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

The price of eggs in the United States is expected to increase by 20%, with some estimates forecasting a nationwide average of $5 per dozen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). In December...

Dr. Vickie Reed tables in the Hub to educate the USM students.

USM Community Responds to State Health Report

Elisha Williams, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Mississippi’s Public Health Report Card has revealed critical health issues, including the nation’s highest firearm death rate and the lowest infant mortality rate. The report also emphasized ongoing...

Davy Goldsmith

Hattiesburg Zine Amplifies Diverse Voices

Elizabeth Claire Cadle, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Folded into black and white pages, the Hattiesburg Alternative zine offers a platform for writers to have their voices heard. Davy Goldsmith, 33, began working on the first edition of the Hattiesburg Alternative...

Tyler Jackson, a warehouse supervisor at the University of Southern Mississippi, created a nonprofit organization called #MeetYouThere to help Hattiesburg's homeless.

USM Employee Offers Hope for the Homeless

Briana McGinty, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

As temperatures dropped to dangerous levels, Tyler Jackson, a warehouse supervisor at the University of Southern Mississippi, knew the city’s homeless population faced a life-or-death struggle. With...

Loblolly Bakery Ranked Among Nation's Best

Loblolly Bakery Ranked Among Nation’s Best

Jacob Conner | February 5, 2025

Loblolly Bakery in Hattiesburg has been named one of the 22 best bakeries in the U.S. by The New York Times, a recognition that comes during one of the busiest seasons of the year. As the bakery enters...

Nazmul Hosen, a graduate student in the USM Department of Chemistry, works in the chemistry lab on campus.

USM Student Explores Chemical Detection

Nishrenika Pokhre, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Nazmul Hosen, a graduate student in the USM Department of Chemistry, exemplifies passion and dedication in his pursuit of scientific discovery. With a focus on interdisciplinary chemistry involving inorganic...

USM Hosts Community Connect Fair

Suvi Lama, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi held the USM Community Connect Fair on Thursday, Jan. 20, bringing students and community organizations together to promote collaboration, research, and volunteer...

Immigration Laws Could Impact International Students

Kaelyn Fox-Thomas, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Less than a month into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued several executive orders on immigration, including policies to increase visa restrictions and enforce mass deportations. These...

Students Weigh In on Contraception Bill Proposal

Hali Harrison, Multimedia journalist | February 5, 2025

A newly proposed bill, the “Contraception Begins at Erection Act,” has sparked conversation among students at The University of Southern Mississippi. If passed, the satirical legislation would impose...

USM Students Petition for More Security Cameras

Gabrielle Cox, Multimedia Journalist | February 5, 2025

Students living in Wilber Hall at the University of Southern Mississippi have launched a petition requesting security cameras in the back areas of the dormitory, following a string of bike thefts and vandalism....

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