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Many banned books share similar reasons for being challenged: sexual themes, profanity, portrayals of racism or the inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters
“Banned Book Club” Defends Freedom to Read
October 22, 2025
USM 2025 Homecoming Court.
‘There’s No Place like Homecoming’ Brings Golden Eagles Together
October 22, 2025
Library staff member Kelly Eubanks is doing work at her desk, with a sign displaying future changes.
Federal Funding Cuts Force Changes at Hattiesburg Library
October 22, 2025
The Writing Center fall 2025 weekly hours.
USM Writing Center Offers Students Free Support
October 22, 2025
Eagle's Nest Food Pantry is located in the R.C. Cook University Union.
Eagle’s Nest Food Pantry Helps Fight Food Insecurity
October 22, 2025
Dr. Tammy Greer standing by the Medicine Wheel Garden on USM campus
Medicine Wheel Garden Blooms with Perseverance and Heritage
October 22, 2025
USM Student Finds Confidence Through Gender Transition
October 22, 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
Opinion: Waylon Jennings’ “Songbird” Brings the Outlaw Back to Life
October 22, 2025
Chasing Enough: What Success Means to Each of Us
October 22, 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
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
Lady Golden Eagle Soccer Senior Spotlight
October 23, 2025
Southern Miss continued its strong start in Sun Belt Conference play with a recent 22-10 win over Louisiana.
USM Football Defeats Louisiana
October 22, 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
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
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 10.09.25
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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“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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