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Southern Miss students walk near the residence halls on campus.

Finals and Dorm Move-Out Frustrate Students

Stephani Perez-Munoz | December 13, 2024

As the fall semester nears an end, students at The University of Southern Mississippi say they feel overwhelmed by the combined pressure of exams and the dorm move-out process. Students must vacate their...

FSL staff and advisors, along with President Joe Paul, celebrate the office's graduating seniors.

USM Fraternity and Sorority Life Seniors Celebrate Graduation

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | December 13, 2024

The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at the University of Southern Mississippi held its second annual Senior Sip and Send-Off on Monday, Dec. 2, at the Ogletree House, celebrating fraternity and...

Naomi Anderson, a graduating kinesiotherapy student, finishes up last-minute studying in the library.

USM Students Prepare for Graduation

Elisha Williams | December 11, 2024

Soaring through the streets of Hattiesburg with caps in hand, graduating students at the University of Southern Mississippi are racing to complete final to-dos before commencement day. With more than 1,300...

Hattiesburg Mayor Tobby Barker addressed the Southern Miss community during the university's annual tree lighting ceremony.

USM Hosts Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Briana McGinty | December 6, 2024

Bringing students and the community to the front lawn of the Administration Building to celebrate Christmas cheer together, a towering 16-foot Leyland cypress draped in hundreds of twinkling lights and...

The "Secret Service" performs during “Train Like an Alpha.”

Alpha Phi Alpha Hosts “Train Like an Alpha”

Ariana Sanders | December 4, 2024

The Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at The University of Southern Mississippi held its annual “Train Like an Alpha” event last week, featuring female participants showcasing their...

Employees of the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center include Whitney Argenbright, Joshua Wilson, Nichole Cyprian, and Sarah Grace Meyn.

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center to launch in January

Joshua Wilson | December 4, 2024

The University of Southern Mississippi, in conjunction with the Scripps Howard Foundation, will soon launch a unique project aimed at advancing community journalism and building up media literacy across...

Members of Chi Omega at the "Pie A Chi" event.

Chi Omega Hosts ‘Pie a Chi’ Fundraiser

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | November 25, 2024

The Chi Omega Sorority at the University of Southern Mississippi held its first-ever "Pie a Chi" fundraiser on Monday, Nov. 11, to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Jackson. The event, which allowed...

Dr. Candice Salyers, a USM professor and director of the Southern Miss Women’s Center, speaks to Queens Uplifted.

Queens Uplifted Hosts Discussion on Campus Security

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Queens Uplifted, a student organization at The University of Southern Mississippi, held a “big sister” session on Nov. 13 to discuss security concerns faced by women on campus. The organization aims...

Carl White, Mr. Southern Miss 2024

Involvement to Inspiration: White’s Journey to Becoming Mr. Southern Miss

Kiera Fox, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Carl White’s journey to becoming Mr. Southern Miss is the result of years of building a strong reputation through his involvement on campus. Growing up in Madison, he sought more meaningful contributions...

Julie Hammond’s ballet class at the USM High School Dance Day.

USM Hosts High School Dancers

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Performing and Visual Arts hosted their bi-annual High School Dance Day event on Friday, November 15th. The day allowed high school students from Mississippi...

Southern Miss students walk near the residence halls on campus.

Freshman Residency Rule Sparks Mixed Reactions

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

As the semester nears an end, some Southern Miss students are expressing mixed feelings about the school’s on-campus residency requirement for freshmen. While there are exceptions to the requirement—such...

Dr. Jessica B. Harris, a renowned historian and educator on African American culture and cuisine, spoke to students and community members during the 50th University Forum event at Bennett Auditorium on Nov. 12.

Harris Highlights African American Impact on U.S. Cuisine

Haley Shepherd, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Dr. Jessica B. Harris, a renowned historian and educator on African American culture and cuisine, spoke to students and community members during the 50th University Forum event at Bennett Auditorium on...

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