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The voice of and for USM students

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Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.

Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film

Sambhav Pyakurel | October 1, 2025

Coming-of-age movies have been around forever. These are the kinds of films people turn to as comfort movies. Think “The Breakfast Club”, “10 Things I Hate About You”, or “Mean Girls.” They're...

Drawings from an art class exercise done by Jax Lofton.

Opinion: AI Art and the Myth of Progress

Suvi Lama | October 1, 2025

Two weeks ago, when the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum posted an AI-generated poster for its Taylor Swift dance weekend, community members voiced concerns. Rather than engaging in meaningful discourse, the...

YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"

Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back

Andrew Baeuerle | October 1, 2025

Any of my friends can tell you I’m always telling them to “look up this song” or “check this one out,” and that’s only because I want to share what I’m interested in. Lately, I’ve spent...

Opinion: Love, Fear, and a Dog

Cadence Renfro | September 24, 2025

I never thought I could be afraid of a dog—until the day I watched one attack someone. I grew up around dogs in the homes of my extended family. Most were sweet, and a few had tempers but were still...

Opinion: Waffle House – Democracy Served with Hash Browns

Suvi Lama | September 24, 2025

On any Sunday morning in Waffle Houses across the South, you’ll witness American democracy in action. Often, a romanticized version of democracy is presented, but Waffle House, with all its charm, is...

At USM, Football Wins While Campus Culture Loses

Suvi Lama | September 17, 2025

Saturday night at 10 p.m. as Southern Miss celebrated a 38-22 victory over Appalachian State, Hattiesburg revealed the fault lines of campus identity. At Brewsky's, Greek life toasted another football...

A person listening to music.

Students Find Connection Through Music

Sambhav Pyakurel | September 17, 2025

Music has become a comfort zone for students, offering relief and focus amid the chaos of daily life. Whether commuting, studying, or taking a break between classes, many turn to music as their companion. “I...

Opinion: Golden Eagle Athletics: Tradition, Challenges, and the Pursuit of Excellence

Gabe Calhoun | September 10, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi has a long and illustrious athletic history, with programs ranging from track and field, softball, and baseball to basketball, tennis, and football. Grit, perseverance,...

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...

Opinion: Golden Eagles Show Grit, but Discipline Must Improve

Cameron Johnson | September 3, 2025

College football is alive again in the Hub City, and with it comes both excitement and questions for Southern Miss fans. After the season opener at The Rock, one thing is clear: the Golden Eagles have...

Discomfort, Delusions, and Dumb Luck: Three Years In

Suvi Lama | September 3, 2025

By the third week of the semester, the veneer of new beginnings has already worn thin. My meal plan is dwindling, my ambitious 8 a.m. class has revealed itself as a terrible miscalculation, and the “ideal...

Opinion: Rewards and Realities of Studying Abroad

Haley Shepherd | August 27, 2025

Lots of people talk about traveling the world and studying abroad in college. But talking about it is easier than actually stepping onto the plane. It can be scary traveling somewhere new when you don’t...

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