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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
UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School
UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School
May 14, 2025
Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City
Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City
May 14, 2025
USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee
USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee
May 14, 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 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
Football Announces Hiring of Eric Mathies
Football Announces Hiring of Eric Mathies
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
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Veterans present at the celebration stood and saluted during the presentation of the National Anthem.

African American Military History Museum celebrates 15 years

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
May 24, 2024

Serengeti Springs set to make a splash in Hattiesburg

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2024

Members of the USM community gather for pro-Palestine protest

Abigail Troth and Bethal Miles
May 7, 2024
College Hall is the home of the new Roy Howard Community Journalism Center.

Roy Howard Community Journalism Center coming to USM

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
May 2, 2024
The sign outside the Theatre and Dance building.

[Photo] Southern Miss Theatre enchants with Into the Woods

Suvi Lama, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
The Mississippi state flag.

[Photo] Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 25, 2024
John Green, beloved YA author, was the speaker at the final University Forum of the spring semester.

Famous author John Green graces USM

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
April 10, 2024
A candle burns in honor of the late Alex Motanya.

USM continues to remember Alex Motanya

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2024
Crowds flooded the streets for Hub Fest.

[Photo] Hattiesburg hosts annual Hub Fest

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist
April 1, 2024
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year

The Oscars were surprisingly good this year

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
March 21, 2024
The Code Blue stands are available for people across campus in case of an emergency.

Safety of women and queer students at USM coming into question

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl

Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 16, 2024
Graphic by Abigail Troth.

The Grammy Awards were just fine, and that’s it

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
US begins retaliatory strikes against Iranian forces

US begins retaliatory strikes against Iranian forces

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024
Cartoon by Abigail Troth.

Action Required…

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 4, 2024
May 15, 2021, around 150,000 people attend the March for Palestine protest at the Israeli Embassy.

Attempts being made to stop fighting in Gaza

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 2, 2024
Petra, Jordan.

US Troops killed in attack on Jordan

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
February 1, 2024
Audiences are slowly tuning out of awards ceremonies this awards season after issues of sexism and sheer boredom.

A historically lackluster awards season

Abigail Troth, Editor-in-Chief
January 30, 2024
Crime at USM: are students safe or endangered?

Crime at USM: are students safe or endangered?

Abigail Troth, SM2 Assignments Editor
November 30, 2023
The deafening silence from Student Counseling Services

The deafening silence from Student Counseling Services

Abigail Troth, Assignments Editor
October 10, 2023
Legendary singer and USM alum Jimmy Buffett stands at the sign on campus in his honor in 2018.

Legendary singer and USM alum Jimmy Buffett dies at 76

Abigail Troth, Assignments Editor
September 3, 2023
Screen Shot 2023-08-31 at 12.32.41 PM

Stay cool in the extreme heat

Abigail Troth, Assignments Editor
August 31, 2023

Nail arrives at USM for forum amidst student protest

Abigail Troth, SM2 Executive Editor
April 22, 2023
Roxane Gay is interviewed during her University Forum appearance on March 21, 2023.

Roxanne Gay arrives at USM for an evening of writing and hope

Abigail Troth, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023
Donzaleigh Abernathy during the Armstrong-Branch Lecture Series.

Donzaleigh Abernathy calls for love amidst a world of hate

Abigail Troth, Executive Editor
March 20, 2023
Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo

Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo

Abigail Troth, Student Printz Executive Editor
February 22, 2023
Dr. Talithia Williams presents "Communicating Data, Health, and Change" at the University Forum.

University Forum Honors Dr. Talithia Williams

Abigail Troth, Printz Executive Editor
February 14, 2023

Bennett Auditorium receives grant for repairs

Abigail Troth, SM2 Staff
January 25, 2023
water damage ceiling

Missy McGee speaking

Joe Paul speaking 2.0

Joe Paul

Bennett auditorium

Locals express concern with Serengeti Springs Waterpark

Abigail Troth, SM2 Staff
January 24, 2023
USM President Dr. Joe Paul and Co-Lin President Dr. Jane Hulon Sims sign the MOU.

USM partners with Copiah-Lincoln Community College to create smoother pathway to Honors College

Abigail Troth, SM2 Interim Executive Editor
November 16, 2022
The USM Volleyball Team plays a recent match at the Wellness Center on the Hattiesburg campus. | Sean Smith, SM2 Photo Editor

USM Campus Demands More Answers from Officials

Abigail Troth, SM2 Staff
November 9, 2022
L to R: Kendrick Thomas and Kyron Norwood. | Courtesy of Forrest County Sheriff's Office

UPD arrests 2 people for terrorizing Harkins Hall

Abigail Troth, SM2 Reporter
October 26, 2022
Laurel, Miss. train mural above the Scotsman Co. General Store | Photo: Abigail Troth

The Loblolly Festival’s Impact on Laurel

Abigail Troth, SM2 Reporter
October 5, 2022
Author G. Willow Wilson, Co-creator of the Marvel Comics character Kamala Khan of Ms. Marvel, speaks during a discussion on stage at the University's Honor Forum Tuesday, September 13 at Bennett Auditorium.

The Marvelous Co-Creator of Kamala Khan comes to USM

Abigail Troth, SM2 Reporter
September 21, 2022
Generation Action member Kayla Barnes | Photo: Simeon Gates

USM Generation Action Gathers to Write Letter to President Joe Paul

Abigail Troth, SM2 Reporter
September 21, 2022
A student waves a Pride flag last semester as protestors preach anti-LGBTQ sentiments. (Photo/Sarah Kofman)

Free Speech: At What Cost?

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
May 4, 2022
IFC & SAPA host ‘Walk A Mile in Her Shoes’

IFC & SAPA host ‘Walk A Mile in Her Shoes’

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
April 13, 2022
Hattiesburg Zoo's Renaissance Festival returns

Hattiesburg Zoo’s Renaissance Festival returns

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
March 6, 2022

Hattiesburg’s swans serve as reminder of city’s prominent art scene

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
February 28, 2022
Mississippi officially becomes 37th state to legalize medical cannabis

Mississippi officially becomes 37th state to legalize medical cannabis

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
February 9, 2022
Oct 29, 2016; Hattiesburg, MS, USA; The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Dixie Darlings march in a pre-game parade before the game between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Marshall Thundering Herd at M.M. Roberts Stadium.

The Dixie Darlings: Renaming a Legacy

Abigail Troth and Abigail Troth
January 31, 2022
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