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Hattiesburg Zoo Seeks Community Stories
April 23, 2025
USM Geology students at Red Bluff.
SGS Wraps up Semester with Rock Sale and Cookout
April 23, 2025
Students speak to employers at the City of Hattiesburg's recent Summer Job Fair.
Hattiesburg Hosts Summer Job Fair
April 23, 2025
The Wilgus Fitness and Wellness Trail is a place where USM students can walk, jog, skate, or cycle.
Outdoor Recreation Can Boost Student Mental Health
April 23, 2025
Students Seek Relief as Burnout Rises Ahead of Finals
Students Seek Relief as Burnout Rises Ahead of Finals
April 23, 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
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
Jacee Fields
USM Golfer to Pursue FBI Career
April 16, 2025
Members of the USM Women's Golf Team pose with their awards after winning the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Invitational.
USM Women’s Golf Captures ULM Invitational Title
April 9, 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

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The voice of and for USM students

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“More than my disability”

Garret Grove, SM2 Reporter
May 17, 2023
Mohamad S. Qatu from Eastern Michigan, left, and Farshad Fotouhi from Wayne State University are both finalists for the provost position at USM.

Two other provost candidates face scrutiny, USM pays consultants almost $87K

Garret Grove, SM2 Reporter
April 26, 2023

Man arrested, student temporarily detained following trespassing incident

Garret Grove and Charlie Luttrell
March 31, 2023
The Turtle Creek Mall in West Hattiesburg is evacuated after an 18-year-old was shot near the food court Saturday afternoon.

Terror at the mall: Student recalls shooting

Sean Smith and Garret Grove
March 8, 2023
Krewe of Caerus parade 2023 on Hardy Street in Hattiesburg Saturday, February 18, 2023.

[Photo] Photos: Caerus Parade Floats by Campus

February 20, 2023
Lou Rackoff

USM community mourns the death of beloved theatre professor

Garret Grove, SM2 Staff
February 8, 2023
The shelves at the Eagle Nest food pantry are bare as prices increase for food items. | Garret Grove, SM2

Campus food pantry affected by increased prices

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
October 19, 2022
Patrons of The Fresh wait for an Aramark epmployee as he fixes a plate on October 11, 2022. | Sean Smith, Photo Editor

Aramark Unresponsive to Workers’ Claims of Mistreatment

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
October 12, 2022
Kahla Myers, creator of "Seize the Seizure." | Photo: Garret Grove

Seize the Seizure

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
September 28, 2022

[Video] Bennett to USM: “A Special Place in My Heart”

Garret Grove, SMTV Executive Producer
September 1, 2022
Cadet Julianna Vaughn, Alpha Flight Commander, standing in the cadet lounge in McLemore Hall 04-21-2022

Air Force ROTC: not your average group on campus

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
April 27, 2022
Rhyan Jones studies in the Cook Library. (Photo/Garret Grove)

Freshman preparedness for college further impacted by online learning

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
March 29, 2022
University President Rodney Bennett speaks at the prayer breakfast. (Photo/Garret Grove)

Annual prayer breakfast focuses on community building, education

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
March 8, 2022
A student waves a Pride flag last semester as protestors preach anti-LGBTQ sentiments. (Photo/Sarah Kofman)

Student essay gains significance amid recent events against the LGBTQIA community

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 23, 2022
USM’s graduation rate ranks lower than national average, other IHL institutions

USM’s graduation rate ranks lower than national average, other IHL institutions

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 15, 2022
New social media minor prepares students for job market

New social media minor prepares students for job market

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 9, 2022
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi Facebook Page.

Statement of Concern, resolution passed by USM Faculty Senate

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
February 9, 2022
The Hatchery aspires to crack open ideas and inspiration at USM

The Hatchery aspires to crack open ideas and inspiration at USM

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
January 31, 2022
International students at USM request more involvement from university

International students at USM request more involvement from university

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
January 26, 2022
International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID

International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
December 1, 2021
Annual International Education Week helps student express culture

Annual International Education Week helps student express culture

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
November 17, 2021
IHL complies with Executive Order requiring public university employees to be vaccinated

IHL complies with Executive Order requiring public university employees to be vaccinated

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
November 1, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

USM’s MBA program receives accolades amidst significant growth

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
October 10, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

Faculty Senate passes vaccine mandate resolution, long-term impact to be determined

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
October 3, 2021
The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

“A Bitter Disappointment”: IHL Decision Undercuts Faculty Push for Vaccine Mandate

Garret Grove and Garret Grove
September 29, 2021
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