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The American flag flies in Hattiesburg as the city remembers the 9/11 attack.

9/11: Remembering a Day Students Only Know Through History

Cadence Renfro | September 10, 2025

Twenty-four years ago on Sept. 11, 2001, a terrorist attack killed nearly 3,000 people, reshaping the nation and leaving a legacy that continues to be remembered by generations of students born after. On...

U.S. Flag outside of the USM Administration Building.

Executive Order Targets Flag Desecration

Stephani Perez-Munoz | September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump signed more than 200 executive orders, including one titled “Prosecuting Burning the American Flag” on Aug. 25. The executive order directs the attorney general to prosecute...

Florida Vaccine Move Sparks Debate in Mississippi

Zaria Gordon | September 10, 2025

Florida became the first state in the nation to remove school vaccination mandates on Sept. 4, a decision that has raised concern and questions from parents and educators nationwide. Dr. Joseph Ladapo,...

AI Drives Social Media Moderation

Rosainys Almonte | September 10, 2025

President Donald Trump's permanent ban from Twitter in January 2021 marked a turning point, as platforms increasingly rely on artificial intelligence for stricter moderation against violent content...

A message from Cracker Barrel on its website about the company returns to “Old Timer” Logo.

Cracker Barrel Returns to “Old Timer” Logo

Caden Robin | September 10, 2025

After reverting back to its original rebranding last week, Cracker Barrel’s logo controversy draws questions on the impacts of modernizing company logos. In mid-August, 2025, country-style diner, Cracker...

Southern Miss Center for International Education is located in the International building located behind the LAB.

USM International Community Concerned Over New Visa Rules

Sophia Vitrano | September 10, 2025

In August, new requirements for student visas were put in place to vet potential students’ social media for suspicious activities, including political activism, which can be perceived as terrorism. The...

Tariff Policies Lead to Higher Prices

Sophia Vitrano | August 27, 2025

President Donald Trump introduced new tariff policies this year in an effort to regulate imports and address trade practices, leading students and consumers to see higher prices at stores. The executive...

Rising Egg Prices Prompt Surge in Chicken Rentals

Rising Egg Prices Prompt Surge in Chicken Rentals

Devin Varnado | March 19, 2025

As the price of eggs continues to rise, some people are exploring the idea of raising their own chickens but are hesitant about the commitment. Rent The Chicken, a subscription-based service, offers a...

Gulf of Mexico Name Change Sparks Confusion

Stephani Perez-Munoz, Multimedia Journalist | February 12, 2025

The recent name change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America has sparked debate, drawing criticism and confusion from both domestic and international communities. This year, the United States...

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...

Boar’s Head deli meats being sold at a local Hattiesburg grocery store.

USM professor offers insight into listeria outbreak

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | September 11, 2024

At least nine deaths have been confirmed after the largest listeria outbreak since 2011, caused by dozens of health violations at a Boar's Head deli facility. A Boar's Head deli plant in Jarratt, Virginia,...

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