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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
November 13, 2024
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
November 13, 2024
Traffic moves along Hardy Street near the Southern Miss campus.
Hattiesburg Releases Safe Roads Action Plan Draft
November 13, 2024
A Southern Miss Powwow performer.
Southern Miss to Host Annual Powwow
November 13, 2024
Prospective transfer students at a recent orientation.
Transfer Students Find Community at USM
November 12, 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
Hannah Scott Back
Hannah Scott Back: Mentor and Servant Leader
October 30, 2024
USM senior lecturer, Keltoum Rowland often reflects on how her upbringing in different countries motivated her embrace of different languages.
Keltoum Rowland: A Love for Travel, Language
October 23, 2024
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
October 2, 2024
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
November 13, 2024
Editor's Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
Editor’s Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
November 7, 2024
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
November 6, 2024
A Pay to Park sign on the USM Hattiesburg campus.
College is a big Deal, Parking Shouldn’t be
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.
Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football
October 30, 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
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
February 16, 2024
Graphic by Abigail Troth.
The Grammy Awards were just fine, and that’s it
February 7, 2024
USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.
Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall
November 13, 2024
Leah Williams
Leah Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing
November 13, 2024
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
November 7, 2024
Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.
Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season
November 6, 2024
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
November 12, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
November 12, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.11.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.11.2024
November 11, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
October 4, 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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All content by Brian Winters
University extends condolences to families, community members after plane crash

University extends condolences to families, community members after plane crash

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
May 5, 2021
Southern Miss student plans to bring back yearbook

Southern Miss student plans to bring back yearbook

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
April 23, 2021
Krispy Kreme offers a new reward for getting vaccinated

Krispy Kreme offers a new reward for getting vaccinated

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
April 1, 2021
Margaret MacMillan to Give Dale Center’s McCarthy Lecture March 29

Margaret MacMillan to Give Dale Center’s McCarthy Lecture March 29

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March 25, 2021
Pen Pal program offers the elderly connection despite COVID-19

Pen Pal program offers the elderly connection despite COVID-19

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
March 18, 2021
Southern Miss offers education majors Virtual Reality teaching experience

Southern Miss offers education majors Virtual Reality teaching experience

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March 11, 2021
Photo by Brian Winters.

Professor works to better explore Clyde Kennard’s legacy

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February 24, 2021
Career Services to host virtual career expo

Career Services to host virtual career expo

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February 22, 2021
Photo by Marissa Haas.

New F45 studio promises a safe way to lose weight

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February 18, 2021
Illustration by Erin Collins.

Cat Twitter offers a new Twitter experience

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January 27, 2021
Photo by Brian Winters.

Seymour’s Closet helps students put their best foot forward

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January 27, 2021
Photo courtesy of HAPA.

HAPA calls for local artists to showcase talent

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January 27, 2021
Photo by Brian Winters.

Southern Miss raises new Mississippi flag on campus

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January 12, 2021
Ted Jackson, Monday, December 16, 2019. Photo by Ana Paula Reichman

Pulitzer Prize Winner and USM Alumnus Ted Jackson to Visit Hattiesburg Nov. 14

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November 14, 2020
Photo courtesy of Eagle Dining.

Ms. Gloria retires from The Fresh Company after 29 years

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November 11, 2020
Photo courtesy of University of Southern Mississippi Jazz Band.

Little Big is theme for Southern Miss Jazz Lab Band’s Fall Concert

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November 5, 2020
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi Facebook Page.

Southern Miss defies national trends, reaches highest enrollment in six years

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November 4, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

[Photo] Medical Marijuana Campaign reflects on efforts provide compassionate care to suffering patients

Carter Lishen and Carter Lishen
October 29, 2020
Photo by Meghan Fuller.

Southern Miss gets condensed spring semester

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October 20, 2020
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Ocean Science and Engineering.

Southern Miss’ Unmanned Maritime Systems fourth class graduates

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October 9, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Southern Miss faculty offer public course on COVID-19

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September 30, 2020
Southern Miss Performing Arts gears up for new digital experiences

Southern Miss Performing Arts gears up for new digital experiences

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 30, 2020
Photo courtesy of the DuBard School for Language Disorders.

DuBard School to Offer Virtual Training Programs

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September 24, 2020
Photo courtesy of Southern Miss Theatre Department.

Southern Miss Theatre students win accolades at American College Festival

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September 24, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

‘Journey to Batuu’ adds an out-of-this-world experience to the ‘Sims’

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 23, 2020
Illustration by Erin Collins.

Facebook Live events should become more common

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 18, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Everbridge helps Southern Miss community with contact tracing

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September 18, 2020
Illustration by Erin Collins.

Theaters in Mississippi start opening up

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 17, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

HAPA unveils new mural in Downtown Hattiesburg

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 16, 2020
Chart courtesy of CDC.

Southern Miss administrators discuss contact tracing

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 10, 2020
Picture by Marissa Haas.

Sorority members voice concerns relating to COVID laxness

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
September 1, 2020
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.

Dixie Darlings face a name change

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of The University of Southern Mississippi.

Moffitt Health Center offers rapid antigen testing

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August 26, 2020
Photo courtesy of www.weather.com

Be cautious and prepared for this hurricane season

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 23, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

COVID-19 has a few good takeaways

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 21, 2020
Photo courtesy of Bryan Wiseman.

Southern Miss upgrades WiFi as new semester begins

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 21, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Southern Miss oyster hatchery receives $7.6 million grant from U.S. Treasury

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 21, 2020
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi.

Journalism professor discusses experience, gives advice to students

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 21, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Hattiesburg businesses discuss events, safety protocols

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August 15, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Move-In Day 2020 Photo Gallery

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August 14, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Students, faculty on returning to school amidst pandemic

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August 13, 2020
Photo courtesy of PlayStation Store

‘Fall Guys’ offers competitiveness, fun with friends

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 7, 2020
John Pendergrass with his collection of political memorabilia.

Political memorabilia receives new home in McCain Library

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
August 6, 2020
Dr. Olga Mavrodi conducts an analysis of COVID-19 tests at USM’s Accelerator Lab in the Center for Molecular and Cellular Biosciences. These tests produce results within 24 hours. l Courtesy of The University of Southern Miss

Moffitt Health Center offers 24-hour COVID-19 test

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August 4, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Student starts petition over Southern Miss Tuition

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August 2, 2020
President announces first three weeks to be online

President announces first three weeks to be online

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
July 28, 2020
Photo courtesy of Netflix.

‘Unsolved Mysteries’ gets a modern reboot

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July 20, 2020
Left: A Pearl River map turtle (Courtesy of Cris Hagen) Right: A Pascagoula map turtle (Courtesy of Grover Brown)

Two map turtles species move one step closer to Endangered Species Act protection in Mississippi, Louisiana

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
July 7, 2020
President announces August Commencement has been cancelled

President announces August Commencement has been cancelled

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
June 26, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

“Space Force” is out of this world

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June 7, 2020
Petal Protest on May 30, 2020. Photo by Meghan Fuller.

Petal BLM Protest May 2020 Photo Gallery

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
May 31, 2020
President announces modifications to Fall Semester

President announces modifications to Fall Semester

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
May 28, 2020
LIVE gives fans a way to watch their favorite bands perform. Photo by Brian Winters

LIVE gives life to local musicians, closed venues

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
April 21, 2020
‘Tiger King’ uncovers darkside of wildlife parks

‘Tiger King’ uncovers darkside of wildlife parks

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
April 9, 2020
Photo by William Lowery.

Students plan to stay productive despite isolation

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
April 9, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Biden’s delayed COVID-19 response is worrying

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
March 30, 2020
Illustration by Brian Winters.

Students fear lack of experience in switch to online learning

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
March 21, 2020
Photo courtesy of Office of the Provost.

Program leaders discuss university trip cancellations

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March 21, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

‘The Hunt’ is just satire

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
March 18, 2020
Awareness week brings attention to eating disorders

Awareness week brings attention to eating disorders

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
March 13, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch

Dropouts’ endorsements for Biden divide Democratic Party

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March 10, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Local coffee shops offer refuge for students

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
February 25, 2020
D&D offers community distraction from stress

D&D offers community distraction from stress

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
February 20, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch

2020 election should not be party-driven

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
February 10, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch

The Sims gives 20 years of memories

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February 3, 2020
Photo Courtesy of Product Magazine.

PRODUCT rewards students’ creative endeavors

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
January 29, 2020
Illustration by Kathleen Hetherington.

Charitable celebrities should expect backlash

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
January 22, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Valve announces new ‘Half-Life’ game

Brian Winters and Brian Winters
November 29, 2019
Photo by Charlie Luttrell.

Southern Miss suffers from petit larceny

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November 15, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

MCR announces reunion and ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’

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November 5, 2019
Photo by Caleb McCluskey

Tupelo Trump rally photo gallery

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November 3, 2019
Photo by Brian Winters.

Students believe their voice matters

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October 28, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

KFC releases new dating simulator

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October 11, 2019
Pro-Confederate style Mississippi flag protesters in front of Southern Miss. Photo by Caleb McCluskey.

Mississippi state flag redesign sparks debate

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October 9, 2019
Photo by Brian Winters.

Southern Miss becomes first state school to sell alcohol

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September 28, 2019
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Facebook plagues online dating

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September 28, 2019
Photo by Meghan Fuller

Another semester does not sound like hell

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September 5, 2019
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Southern Miss becomes first state school to sell alcohol

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August 26, 2019
Southern Miss reacts to Notre-Dame fire

Southern Miss reacts to Notre-Dame fire

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April 25, 2019
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Lead singer of Sleepyhead.

[Photo] Hub City Madness 2019 Photo Gallery

Margaret Matteson and Margaret Matteson
April 1, 2019
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[Photo] Ghosting: the good, the bad, the ugly

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March 31, 2019
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Community garden hosts garden party

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March 8, 2019
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[Photo] Sleep Awareness Week emphasizes health

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March 9, 2019
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[Photo] Saenger Theater hosts first pet parade

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March 4, 2019
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