Festival South 2025
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
May 19, 2025
An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.
Abandoned Hotel to Become Homeless Resource Center
May 19, 2025
Nail Art Trends Rooted in History
Nail Art Trends Rooted in History
May 19, 2025
Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
May 15, 2025
USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel
USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel
May 15, 2025
Coastal Mississippi-based indie rock band SAINT SOCIAL recently performed their highly anticipated debut ticketed show at The Sanctuary in Biloxi.
SAINT SOCIAL Debuts First Ticketed Show in Biloxi
February 19, 2025
A Little Free Library is pictured outside of the Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi.
USM Senior Revitalizes Little Free Libraries
January 29, 2025
USM's Jose Mendez catches up on research.
Jose Mendez: A Student’s Journey to Construction Management Success
December 5, 2024
Mika Singh
Bollywood Star Reflects on Musical Journey and Offers Advice
November 13, 2024
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
Boyette Relishes in Royalty
November 13, 2024
Lee Corso
Opinion: The Lee Corso Effect
April 23, 2025
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
April 23, 2025
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
April 2, 2025
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
April 2, 2025
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
March 26, 2025
USM student Alexander Starns is a member of the Anime Club and enjoys cosplaying.
USM Anime Club Kicks Off New Season
February 12, 2025
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator's New Album Gaining Traction
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s New Album Gaining Traction
December 4, 2024
The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.
The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students
September 11, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
March 21, 2024
USM Tops Texas State in Sun Belt Baseball Opener
USM Tops Texas State in Sun Belt Baseball Opener
May 22, 2025
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
April 30, 2025
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
April 30, 2025
Members of the Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
USM Pickleball Tournament to Support Disaster Relief
April 23, 2025
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
April 23, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
February 20, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
February 18, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
News You Need February 07, 2024
News You Need February 07, 2024
February 7, 2025
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
Breaking Story - USM hires Charles Huff
Breaking Story – USM hires Charles Huff
December 9, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 5
November 23, 2024
Breaking Story - Will Hall fired
Breaking Story – Will Hall fired
October 21, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 4
October 19, 2024
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
Hub City Game Day Season 1, Episode 3
October 5, 2024
Season 4, Ep. 3: Men’s basketball’s Austin Crowley and Assistant Coach Nick Williams join the show to talk all about Men’s Basketball.
January 23, 2023
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
Southern Miss Beach Volleyball joins Sun Belt as league adds sport
January 20, 2023
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
Season 4, Ep. 2: Heath Hinton of Big Gold Nation joins the show to talk Austin Armstrong news and recruiting, Update on basketball, and what we did over the break!
January 17, 2023
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 8
October 17, 2022
4th Street Sports Show, Season 3 – Episode 7
October 12, 2022
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
Trending Stories
1
An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.

Abandoned Hotel to Become Homeless Resource Center

2
An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.

Mississippi Hub Complex to Support Hattiesburg’s Unhoused

3
A local Hattiesburg thrift shop.

Thrifting Becomes Sustainable Alternatives for Shoppers

4
Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol

Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol

5
UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School

UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School

Sports
USM Tops Texas State in Sun Belt Baseball Opener
USM Tops Texas State in Sun Belt Baseball Opener
Micah Gibbs | May 22, 2025
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
Elena Melich Sanchez | April 30, 2025
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
Elisha Williams | April 30, 2025
Members of the Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
USM Pickleball Tournament to Support Disaster Relief
Jaythan Comegys | April 23, 2025
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
Elena Melich Sanchez | April 23, 2025
View All
News
Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
Mississippi Native Jamal Roberts Wins American Idol
Micah Gibbs | May 19, 2025

The 23rd season of American Idol has concluded, and Mississippi native Jamal...

An abandoned building on Highway 49 in Hattiesburg is being repurposed into the Mississippi Hub Complex.
Abandoned Hotel to Become Homeless Resource Center
Stephani Perez-Munoz | May 19, 2025

An abandoned hotel off Highway 49 is being transformed into a community resource...

Nail Art Trends Rooted in History
Nail Art Trends Rooted in History
Kayla Richardson | May 19, 2025

Forensic science major Athena Gunther made a decision last March that she says...

Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
Briana McGinty | May 15, 2025

A Blue Star Memorial marker was recently dedicated to The University of Southern...

View All
Opinion
Lee Corso
Opinion: The Lee Corso Effect
Andrew Baeuerle | April 23, 2025
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
Evan Baronich | April 23, 2025
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
Nishrenika, Pokhrel | April 2, 2025
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
Andrew Baeuerle | April 2, 2025
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
Evan Baronich | March 26, 2025
View All
Podcasts
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
Features
Coastal Mississippi-based indie rock band SAINT SOCIAL recently performed their highly anticipated debut ticketed show at The Sanctuary in Biloxi.
SAINT SOCIAL Debuts First Ticketed Show in Biloxi
Evan Baronich, Multimedia Journalist | February 19, 2025
A Little Free Library is pictured outside of the Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi.
USM Senior Revitalizes Little Free Libraries
Emily Rutland, Multimedia Journalist | January 29, 2025
USM's Jose Mendez catches up on research.
Jose Mendez: A Student’s Journey to Construction Management Success
Haley Shepherd, Multimedia Journalist | December 5, 2024
Mika Singh
Bollywood Star Reflects on Musical Journey and Offers Advice
Kennedy Newson, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024
View All
Arts & Entertainment
USM student Alexander Starns is a member of the Anime Club and enjoys cosplaying.
USM Anime Club Kicks Off New Season
Jaythan Comegys, Multimedia Journalist | February 12, 2025
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator's New Album Gaining Traction
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s New Album Gaining Traction
Kristen Kaylor, Multimedia Journalist | December 4, 2024
The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.
The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students
Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist | September 11, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
Kennedy Newson, MultiMedia Journalist | September 11, 2024
View All
Photo Gallery
Track and Field Photo Gallery
Track and Field Photo Gallery
Kelis Malone, Photographer | February 5, 2025
A Golden Eagle Snow Day
A Golden Eagle Snow Day
Sarah Grace Meyn, Photo Editor | January 22, 2025
The two viola players, Alejandro Lopez and Renata Andrade perform in sync.
Southern Mississippi Symphony Orchestra Premieres Opening Night
Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist | November 7, 2024
The School of Construction and Design hosted its annual career fair where students could attend, introduce, and network with potential employers. A variety of employers attended the event as the students brought resumes and impressed the attendees with their wit and skills for the upcoming job market.
School of Construction and Design Career Fair
October 23, 2024
View All
Donate to SM2