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The voice of and for USM students

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The voice of and for USM students

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Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.

Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football

Andrew Baeuerle, Editorial Director | October 30, 2024

Black and gold runs deep in my veins. I am a third-generation Southern Miss student, and I even grew up just less than an hour from Hattiesburg. I’ve also joined the Student Eagle Club for what I can...

Where are the concerts?

Where are the concerts?

Andrew Baeuerle, Editorial Director of the Student Printz | October 15, 2024

Oct.15, 1975: 1,071 Southern Miss students attend Jerry Jeff Walker concert at Bennett Auditorium. Walker performs two sets which last from 8 p.m. to early the next morning. Walker and his “Lost Gonzo...

USM parking becoming a major issue among students

USM parking becoming a major issue among students

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff | March 29, 2023

The University of Southern Mississippi amongst its many pros has one major con that a lot of students would highly agree on. Where in the world do we park?  According to Assistant Vice President for...

Educate yourself on suicide awareness

Educate yourself on suicide awareness

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter | February 22, 2023

Opinion Did you know that suicide is the second most common reason for death among college students?  Sometimes those who seem to have it all together and everything seems to be promising in their...

Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo

Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo

Abigail Troth, Student Printz Executive Editor | February 22, 2023

OPINION The University of Southern Mississippi School of Psychology recently announced a fundraising initiative with a goal to meet Mississippi’s demand for mental health professionals who can diagnose...

Dr. Joe Paul at the official announcement of his presidency on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2022. | Loren Jones, Printz Executive Editor

Editorial: Dr. Joe Paul becomes 11th Southern Miss President, but why?

SM2 Staff | November 2, 2022

Excitement spread on campus as the University of Southern Mississippi named Dr. Joe Paul as the 11th president on Oct. 24. Students, faculty and administration expressed their joy at this announcement,...

The Wellness Center on the USM campus.

Editorial: It’s Time to Pay the Money Back

SM2 Staff | October 5, 2022

Welfare funds were created for families and/or people who cannot completely provide for themselves. For some, they may be the difference between being able to keep lights on or food in their kitchens. In...

Illustration by Alexandria Moore

Editorial: Support the arts, not losing teams

Finally, our anger toward its construction is justified. We know that the construction of a volleyball court can’t help those below the poverty line.
Chighizola makes goodness attractive

Chighizola makes goodness attractive

In 10 days, I will become a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. Over the past two weeks, I’ve had some time to reflect on my four years in college and have become very sentimental when...

The gold team takes the field for the spring game. 

Photo by: Makayla Puckett

Student athletes are underappreciated by student body

Makayla Puckett and Makayla Puckett | April 29, 2019

Picture this: an empty calendar. There are ten months’ worth of empty white squares awaiting potential plans. The options are endless for what events could pass the school year along. Now picture another...

The Lanie Diaries

The Lanie Diaries

Lanie Leach and Lanie Leach | November 9, 2018

Now that Halloween has come and gone, we have already begun to skip over Thanksgiving and have our eyes set on Christmas. Why is this, though? Why do the Christmas commercials start during late October?...

Serena Williams’ loss shows her humanity

Serena Williams’ loss shows her humanity

Alyssa Bass and Alyssa Bass | September 13, 2018

During the 2018 US Open on Sept. 8, the world watched as Serena Williams finally allowed herself to fall apart as she argued with the umpire about being coached from the stands, ultimately losing the Grand...

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