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Members of USM's Tri Delta pose with author and podcaster Grace Valentine during Body image Week.

Sorority Hosts Body Image Week

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The Tri Delta sorority held its annual Body Image Week from Nov. 4-8, featuring a series of events promoting positive body image, self-acceptance, and mental well-being. Throughout the week, events were...

USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.

Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall

Micah Gibbs, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles fell to 1-8 on the season and 0-5 in Sun Belt Conference play after a 37-3 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday at Carlisle-Faulkner Field. Marshall (6-3, 4-1...

Winners of the "Three-Minute Thesis" Competition with Dr. Joe Paul.
Back Row left to right: Michael Oeth, Matt Martin, and Godspower Okeke. Front Row left to right: Dr. Joe Paul, Madeline Klubertanz, and Alyssa Sha.

USM Hosts “Three Minute Thesis” Competition

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The “Three Minute Thesis Competition” is an annual competition held for graduate students in Southern Miss. It is an academic research competition held by Southern Miss Graduate School. This year,...

A Southern Miss Powwow performer.

Southern Miss to Host Annual Powwow

Kennedy Newson, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The University of Southern Mississippi will host its annual Southern Miss Powwow on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Spirit Park. Organized by the Center for American Indian Research...

Artificial Intelligence Raises Concerns at Mississippi Universities

Artificial Intelligence Raises Concerns at Mississippi Universities

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | November 7, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common at universities across the country, benefiting students but also raising concerns about plagiarism and dependency. Several students at The University...

Madison Waters, a Medical Laboratory Science student at USM, studies samples through a microscope.

McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Still Under Investigation

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | November 7, 2024

People are starting to return to McDonald’s locations after the Colorado Department of Agriculture concludes that Quarter Pounders are not the cause of an E. coli outbreak. Thousands of McDonald’s...

A runner crosses the finish line of Kappa Delta's 1-mile color run.

Kappa Delta Sorority Hosts Annual Shamrock Run

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | November 6, 2024

The Kappa Delta sorority at the University of Southern Mississippi recently hosted its annual Shamrock and Run 5K, raising funds for Kids Hub Child Advocacy Center and Prevent Child Abuse America. The...

Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.

Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | November 6, 2024

Southern Miss senior Zayne Palomino, an accomplished track and field athlete, is gearing up for another record-breaking season. A standout in the high jump, Palomino clinched the Sun Belt Conference title...

Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement

Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | November 6, 2024

College students are questioning whether the legal age to purchase and consume alcohol in the United States should be changed, citing inconsistencies with other legal responsibilities granted at age 18. Currently,...

Bobby Rush smiles as he recounts his life experiences of playing the blues.

Blues Legend Bobby Rush Speaks at USM

Emily Blue, Multimedia Journalist | November 6, 2024

The Southern Miss School of Media and Communication recently hosted a live conversation with Bobby Rush, a three-time GRAMMY winner, Blues Hall of Famer, and 18-time Blues Music Award recipient. The event...

Documentary Encourages People to Vote

Documentary Encourages People to Vote

Emily Blue, Multimedia Journalist | November 5, 2024

A screening of the film Dying to Vote was held last night at USM, hosted by The Center for Human Rights, The Center for Community and Belonging, The College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of the...

USM's DeAntoni Gordon dunks in a recent game against Jackson State.

USM Basketball Rallies to Defeat Jackson State

Devin Witson, Multimedia Journalist | October 30, 2024

Southern Miss overcame a 19-point deficit to beat Jackson State 92-85 in overtime during an exhibition game on Monday night at Reed Green Coliseum. The Golden Eagles got off to a slow start, with Jackson...

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