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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...

Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 8, 2024

A day after leading Marshall to a 31-3 victory in the Sun Belt Championship, Charles Huff has been named the next head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. "As we started this search,...

College students gather inside Mo’Bay Beignet, located across from Southern Miss.

Local Coffee Shops Thrive in Hattiesburg

Emily Rutland | December 4, 2024

On Friday mornings, Grin Coffee Company is bustling. The barista brews the next order, recognizing a familiar face, and drizzles milk in wide arches into a warm cup of espresso. No one is taking their...

Material Developed that Could Reduce Climate Change

Material Developed that Could Reduce Climate Change

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist | December 4, 2024

Researchers at UC Berkeley have created an innovative material, COF-999, designed to capture carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. This breakthrough could contribute to cleaner air and play a vital...

USM's Chandler Pittman comes down with a catch against Troy University.

Golden Eagles End Football Season with a Loss

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 4, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ended their season with a 52-20 loss to Troy on Saturday, as the Trojans scored 21 points in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Southern Miss finished the season 1-11...

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...

USM running back Dreke Clark run between defenders.

Southern Miss Falls to USA on Senior Day

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 26, 2024

Southern Miss put up a strong start but couldn't maintain momentum, falling to South Alabama 35-14 on Senior Day in their final home game of the season. The Golden Eagles offense looked sharp early, with...

USM's Rodrigues "Dreke" Clark runs between Texas State defenders.

Texas State Dominates Southern Miss 58-3

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 21, 2024

Jordan McCloud threw four touchdown passes as Texas State amassed 703 yards of offense and scored on nine of 11 possessions to defeat Southern Miss 58-3 on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. McCloud, a transfer...

USM's Bryce Lofton in action against Jacksonville State.

Lofton Named Finalist for Ray Guy Award

Gabe Calhoun, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Southern Miss punter Bryce Lofton has been named a finalist for the prestigious Ray Guy Award, which recognizes the top collegiate punter in the nation. The award, named after NFL Hall of Famer and Southern...

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...

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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