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The voice of and for USM students

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RISE's inaugural group of Student Partners.

USM’s RISE selects student partners

Neta Nnabuenyi, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Seven students have been selected to help fellow students more smoothly integrate into academic and social lives. Six undergraduate students and one graduate student were named the first “Student Partners”...

Dr. Ery Shin, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, was recently recognized at the Mississippi Book Festiva for her novel, “Spring on the Peninsula.”

Shin’s international upbringing motivates novel

Haley Shepherd, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

Kai is a 30-year-old man living in Seoul, South Korea. After being dumped by his long-time partner, he struggles with moving on and learning to find happiness in a life filled with unhappiness. Some of...

StratCom guest speakers, organizers, and attendees.

USM alumni featured during StratCom Week

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

The Southern Miss School of Media and Communication recently held its Strategic Communication Week on the Hattiesburg campus, where various communication professionals spoke to students about career paths,...

USM ESports coaches, Jeff Hughes and Joseph Blackwell standing in the ESports arena.

USM ESports team ready for new season

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | October 2, 2024

The Southern Miss ESports players are gearing up with new equipment and partnerships for upcoming tournaments and events for the gaming season. The Southern Miss ESports team is preparing for another...

USM's Rodrigues Clark rushes between defenders in a recent game against Jacksonville State.

USM Football falls to Jacksonville State

Devin Witson, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

Looking to bounce back after a loss at home to the USF Bulls, the Golden Eagles traveled away for their Week 4 matchup against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, where they lost 44-7 in a game that saw...

Director of the event, Cloé Knight, holds a milkshake made by members of the chapter.

USM sorority holds milkshake fundraising event on campus

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

Phi Mu, a sorority at The University of Southern Mississippi, recently hosted their annual Milkshakes for Miracles fundraising event to help raise money for the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital,...

John Cox (center) does play-by-play announcing at recent Southern Miss sporting event.

The Voice of the Golden Eagles achieves milestone

Devin Witson, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

John Cox, the legendary voice of the Golden Eagles, recently achieved a career milestone when he called his 500th career USM football game. And the six-time Mississippi Sportscaster of the Year and longtime...

Ed Young speaks to the Southern Miss community during the University Forum.

Science Journalist Ed Yong Kicks Off University Forum

Suvi Lama, Multimedia Journalist | September 25, 2024

Science journalist Ed Yong captivated audiences at Bennett Auditorium on September 17, 2024, as part of the Honors Forum speaker series. The event began at 6:30 P.M., where Yong explored the fascinating...

Southern Miss student athletes benefiting from NIL

Southern Miss student athletes benefiting from NIL

Devin Witson, Multimedia Journalist | September 18, 2024

Since 2021, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policy has allowed collegiate athletes to be compensated for legal use of their name, image, and likeness. Whether it be through their play on the field or popularity,...

Deedee performing with his band, MSPAINT.

Local band performs to aid Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund

Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | September 18, 2024

Hundreds of students and local residents recently crowded The Fat Cat, a bar in downtown Hattiesburg to show their support for local bands and for Palestine at the Hattiesburg World Benefit Concert. Residents...

DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.

DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond

Kennedy Newson, MultiMedia Journalist | September 11, 2024

The humid night air was hot, sweaty, and thick from the rain earlier that day. But Spirit Park on the Southern Miss campus was filled with incoming freshmen, Greek-letter affiliates, and a variety of other...

Melinda Lowery and the newest campus therapy dog, Sunday.

Lowery instrumental with bringing therapy dogs to USM campus

Clare Cole, Multimedia Journalist | September 11, 2024

Cash Money is a name that has brought so much joy to students on the Southern Miss campus, but the person behind it all is Melina Lowery. Since 2021, students grew familiar with seeing Cash’s friendly...

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