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President Joe Biden faces towards the end of a street after giving a speech in Rolling Fork, Mississippi on March 31, 2023.

President Biden Offers Support to Mississippi

April 3, 2023

As the sun rises on the razed city of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, the destruction left from the March 24 EF4 wedge tornado that leveled buildings, threw vehicles and killed thirteen residents comes to light....

“Never Been Afraid”: An Interview with Raylawni Branch

JaTerrica Wilson, SM2 Staff | February 25, 2023

Raylawni Branch, born in 1941, is one of the first Black students to enroll at The University of Southern Mississippi. Branch is a professional nursing educator as well as a US Air Force Reserve officer. Out...

The USM Volleyball Team plays a recent match at the Wellness Center on the Hattiesburg campus. | Sean Smith, SM2 Photo Editor

USM says it’s ‘deeply troubled’ by TANF funds used to build volleyball gym

SM2 Media Staff, reporter | November 3, 2022

The University of Southern Mississippi stated it was “deeply troubled” by the situation involving the volleyball gym that was built with welfare and TANF funds for needy families. In a statement released...

USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

Simeon Gates, SM2 reporter | September 14, 2022

As the Jackson water crisis continues, residents still struggle to access safe water sources. Seeing this, student Bethal Miles stepped up to help. Miles has collected over 200 cases of water to distribute...

Protesters gathered outside of U.S. Supreme Court

Anti-Abortion ban of U.S. Supreme Court’s effect on Mississippi

June 24, 2022
On Friday June 24, the United States Supreme Court voted in favor of overturning Roe vs. Wade. With new laws across the country slowly being integrated into societal norms, U.S. citizens are forced to come to terms that abortions will become illegal in most states.
Photo courtesy of legislature.ms.gov

Mississippi Anti-Critical Race Theory bill sets vague precedent for state history curriculum

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | March 27, 2022

The Student Printz Executive Editor Kyra Lampley and SM2 News Director Charlie Luttrell contributed to this report. As the ink dries on Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves’ signature of Senate Bill...

Bomb threats target 20 HBCUs during Black History Month

Bomb threats target 20 HBCUs during Black History Month

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | February 15, 2022

When people think of Black History Month, they think about those who have paved the way for African Americans to gain freedom. Currently, those freedoms are being tested as historically black colleges...

Southern Miss earns top ranking in state for online program

Southern Miss earns top ranking in state for online program

A’Darius McCormick and A’Darius McCormick | February 15, 2022

(Photo/Huey Turlich) Southern Miss’s online bachelor’s degree program stands above five universities in the state, including Mississippi State and William Carey.  In the national rankings...

Mississippi officially becomes 37th state to legalize medical cannabis

Mississippi officially becomes 37th state to legalize medical cannabis

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth | February 9, 2022

After a long-awaited process, Mississippi has officially become the 37th state in the nation to legalize medical cannabis.  The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB2095) was signed into law by...

MS State Legislature argues for removal of Critical Race Theory from schools

MS State Legislature argues for removal of Critical Race Theory from schools

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | February 9, 2022

The Mississippi State Legislature is under heavy criticism for recent efforts to pass legislation that could terminate the instruction of Critical Race Theory from schools across the state.  This...

Southern Miss community reacts to university president's resignation

Southern Miss community reacts to university president’s resignation

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | January 26, 2022

Executive Editor Kyra Lampley and SM2 News Director Charlie Luttrell contributed to this report. University President Rodney Bennett announced in an email last week to all students, faculty and staff...

Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi Facebook Page.

Message from the President

Rodney Bennett and Rodney Bennett | January 21, 2022

University of Southern Mississippi President Dr. Rodney Bennett sent this message to all students and faculty Jan. 21, 2022: Dear Southern Miss Family: As I approach my tenth year of service as...

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