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The cast of "Rhinoceros" takes a bow following its final show at Marsha R. Tatum Theatre.
USM Theatre Closes 2025-26 Season Opener “Rhinoceros”
October 15, 2025
Nila Griffin (Left) and Laura Stovall (Right) posing together in Scianna Hall.
USM Grad Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship
October 15, 2025
Guide to nature therapy.
Forest Therapy Workshop Brings Students Closer to Nature
October 15, 2025
Forrest General Hospital women and children's service building.
Infant Mortality Declared Public Health Emergency
October 15, 2025
A depiction of a plague doctor at the Pocket Museum.
Pocket Museum Unveils Exhibit on Historical Plague Remedies
October 15, 2025
Nila Griffin (Left) and Laura Stovall (Right) posing together in Scianna Hall.
USM Grad Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship
October 15, 2025
Comedian Gianmarco Soresi performing at Brewsky's.
Gianmarco Soresi Brings Laughs to Hattiesburg
October 1, 2025
Tom McDermott performs at a USM event sponsored by Established Artists and Recording Students (EARS).
Tom McDermott: Master of Ragtime and New Orleans Piano
October 1, 2025
Screen grab of the Historical Digital Walking Tour of Gulfport map that Graves created.
USM Student Creates Virtual Walking Tour of Gulfport History
September 24, 2025
Emily Kilgore stands proudly in front of the Polymer Science building.
USM Senior Turns Space Dreams into Polymer Career
September 17, 2025
More is Still More: Thrifting Doesn’t Excuse Overconsumption
October 15, 2025
Film Review: “Tron: Ares” Glitters, but Fails to Shine
October 15, 2025
A brochure featuring Restaurant Week.
Opinion: Local Gems: A Hattiesburg Restaurant Week Guide
October 8, 2025
Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.
Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film
October 1, 2025
Drawings from an art class exercise done by Jax Lofton.
Opinion: AI Art and the Myth of Progress
October 1, 2025
Representation of a scene of the movie Submarine.
Opinion: How ‘Submarine’ Redefined the Coming-of-Age Film
October 1, 2025
Sabrina Carpenter’s Career Growth Brings Popularity and Controversy
October 1, 2025
YouTube thumbnail for Black Pegasus' reaction to Gordon Lightfoot's "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald"
Opinion: YouTube Reactors Bring Classic Music Back
October 1, 2025
Film Review: One Battle After Another – A Relentless Thrill Ride
October 1, 2025
A person listening to music.
Students Find Connection Through Music
September 17, 2025
The Lady Golden Eagles against Lady Red Wolves.
Lady Golden Eagles Fall to Lady Red Wolves
October 15, 2025
USM Volleyball's Brynn Botkin celebrates during the team's recent match against the University of Louisiana.
USM Volleyball Defeats Louisiana
October 14, 2025
Southern Miss softball in action against Mississippi State University last year.
USM Softball Builds Foundation During Fall Ball Season
October 8, 2025
USM's Ultimate Frisbee team breaks the huddle with William Carey following a scrimmage between the two schools.
Henry Leads USM Ultimate Frisbee with Passion
October 8, 2025
USM Volleyball won 3-2 against Arkansas State.
USM Volleyball Wins Tight Match Against Arkansas State
October 6, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
October 9, 2025
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Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
October 8, 2025
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
Southern Miss Today 10.09.25
October 9, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
Southern Miss Today 10.08.25
October 8, 2025
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today (Open House Special) 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
Southern Miss Today 10.07.25
October 7, 2025
Southern Miss Today 10.06.25
Southern Miss Today 10.06.25
October 6, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
News You Need October 10, 2025
October 10, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
News You Need October 3, 2025
October 3, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
News You Need September 26, 2025
September 26, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
News You Need September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025
News You Need September 5, 2025
News You Need September 5, 2025
September 12, 2025
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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‘It’s not about hate’ Flag supporters protest recent events

‘It’s not about hate’ Flag supporters protest recent events

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 9, 2015
The University of Southern Mississippi removes the Mississippi State flag along with the University flag and replaces them with American flags on Oct 28, 2015. The University of Southern Mississippi becomes the second University in Mississippi to remove the flag from the campus.

SGA to vote on removal of state flag

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 5, 2015
NFL fines player for honoring father

NFL fines player for honoring father

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 19, 2015
USM alumna pens book on Katrina

USM alumna pens book on Katrina

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 5, 2015
Most binge-worthy shows on Netflix

Most binge-worthy shows on Netflix

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 17, 2015
Police and emergency medical services swarm to aid the female student struck by a vehicle at about 9:35 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 28.

Student struck by vehicle on Hardy Street

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 28, 2015
University of Southern Mississippi graduate student Laura Whitmore will spend 65 days aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Healy" as part of a research cruise to the North Pole.

USM grad student heads to Arctic waters

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 20, 2015
Southern Miss Football Media Day

Southern Miss Football Media Day

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 16, 2015
'Blackbird' Theater Release Slated for April 24

‘Blackbird’ Theater Release Slated for April 24

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 15, 2015
Emphasize Proper Form, Not Weight

Emphasize Proper Form, Not Weight

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 13, 2015
Jesus: More than a TV Character

Jesus: More than a TV Character

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 8, 2015

Grand Jury Indicts Nottis in Flamingo Case

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 5, 2015
Local, National SAE Chapters React to Latest News

Local, National SAE Chapters React to Latest News

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 2, 2015
Miss. Gov. Bans Texting While Driving

Miss. Gov. Bans Texting While Driving

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 26, 2015
Richard Mullin has been selected as Southern Miss' associate vice president of enrollment management and dean of admissions.- Susan Broadbridge

‘Admissions Geek’ Talks USM Enrollment

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 22, 2015

A Modest Proposal for SGA Senate

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 22, 2015
The Pride of Mississippi enjoyed a successful trip to Ireland over spring break, as they were awarded the title of Best Overall Band at Limerick International Band Championship on Sunday. The parade featured 1,100 musicians from Europe and the U.S. The following Tuesday, the Pride was awarded Best Adult Band at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. -Courtesy photo

The Pride Wins Major Awards in Ireland

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 18, 2015
ResLife Cuts RAs' Hours, Limits Employment

ResLife Cuts RAs’ Hours, Limits Employment

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 16, 2015
The Point Sur vessel USM purchased from the San Jose State University Research Foundation.

USM Buys Research Vessel from San Jose State

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 2, 2015
Tensions Brew in House of Cards Opener

Tensions Brew in House of Cards Opener

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 2, 2015

House Passes Plan to Nix Income Tax

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 2, 2015

Police Shooting of Homeless Man Reveals A Lot About America

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 1, 2015

State Dept. issues global travel caution

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
January 12, 2015
USM to adopt new eagle head design

USM to adopt new eagle head design

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 17, 2014

Cringe-worthy Halloween movies

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 31, 2014

‘Age of Ultron’ trailer leaked

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October 22, 2014

Activity courses add diversity to schedules

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 9, 2014
USM begins Union elevator installation

USM begins Union elevator installation

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 28, 2014
Learn to exercise proper gym etiquette

Learn to exercise proper gym etiquette

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 27, 2014
Bennett to be inaugurated Friday

Bennett to be inaugurated Friday

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 30, 2014

USM alumnus wins Jackson mayoral election

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 24, 2014

Miss. Law updates building codes

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
April 6, 2014
Senseless act mars Islamic Center

Senseless act mars Islamic Center

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 31, 2014

SXSW victim dies

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
March 20, 2014
Disney film becomes instant classic

Disney film becomes instant classic

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
January 23, 2014
Southern Miss quarterback Nick Mullens scrambles with the ball during the game against the UAB Blazers at Legion Field. Marvin Gentry/Contract Photographer

Mullens motivated for 2014 season

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
January 16, 2014
Louisville defeats Southern Miss handily, 69-38

Louisville defeats Southern Miss handily, 69-38

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
December 2, 2013

Early mistakes plague USM, fall 42-21

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 25, 2013

Nigerian forward thankful for opportunity

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 18, 2013

USM hosts FAU Saturday

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November 14, 2013

Eagles volleyball closes home schedule with win, loss

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
November 11, 2013

USM falls to Marshall 61-13

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November 4, 2013
Nearby hauntings at Deason Home in Ellisville

Nearby hauntings at Deason Home in Ellisville

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 31, 2013
Black and Gold fall baseball series continues on Halloween

Black and Gold fall baseball series continues on Halloween

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 31, 2013

Emotional moment caps off weekend for soccer

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 28, 2013
Mullens named starting QB

Mullens named starting QB

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October 23, 2013

Looking for scary? Don’t see “Carrie”

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 21, 2013
Southern Miss soccer loses to Rice at home

Southern Miss soccer loses to Rice at home

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 14, 2013
Southern Miss soccer ready for Rice

Southern Miss soccer ready for Rice

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 10, 2013
USM fails to end the streak

USM fails to end the streak

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 7, 2013
USM, FIU seek first win of 2013

USM, FIU seek first win of 2013

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
October 3, 2013

Volleyball and soccer stumble in conference play

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 30, 2013

Soccer and volleyball begin conference play

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September 26, 2013
Forensics Society brings home awards

Forensics Society brings home awards

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 23, 2013
Auburn defeats USM soccer in last non-conference match

Auburn defeats USM soccer in last non-conference match

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 23, 2013

USM soccer named co-champions at Mississippi State Tournament

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September 19, 2013
Golden Eagles fall on the road 24-3

Golden Eagles fall on the road 24-3

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 16, 2013

USM wins Big Daddy’s Invitational Tournament

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September 16, 2013

Fake injuries in football spark conversation

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
September 9, 2013

Golden Eagles soccer team plays big at home

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September 5, 2013
New season, familiar feeling as USM loses season-opener

New season, familiar feeling as USM loses season-opener

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 31, 2013

Rough first half for the Golden Eagles

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August 31, 2013

What happened last season

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August 29, 2013

Return of the Nasty Bunch

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August 29, 2013
Oak tree to be replaced in fall

Oak tree to be replaced in fall

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 26, 2013

Freshmen athletes shine in soccer season-opener

Alan Rawls and Alan Rawls
August 25, 2013
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