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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
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 11.11.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.11.2024
November 11, 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
Southern Miss Today 11.07.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.07.2024
November 7, 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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[Photo] 2017-2018 football predictions; what we expect

May 3, 2017
Southern Miss Elijah Parker (17) sacks Ragin' Cajun quarterback Anthony Jennings (11) at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss defensive back Picasso Nelson Jr. (13) tackles Ragin' Cajun running back Elijah McGuire (15) at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss linebacker Elijah Parker (17) and defensive back Devonta Foster (15) tackle Ragin' Cajun running back Elijah McGuire (15) at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss linebacker Paxton Schrimsher (30) tackles Ragin' Cajun wide receiver Jared Johnson (8) at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss wide receiver Korey Robertson hugs running back Ito Smith (25) after scoring a touch down against the Ragin' Cajuns at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss running back Ito Smith breaks free from a tackle to score a touch down against the Ragin' Cajuns at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss wide receiver Allenzae Staggers (15) runs the ball against the Ragin' Cajuns at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss defensive lineman Ja'Boore Poole (85) celebrates a successful tackle against the Ragin' Cajuns at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss defensive back Deshadrick Truly (8) dives to tackle Ragin' Cajun quarterback Jordan Davis (3) at the New Orleans Bowl on Dec. 17, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Southern Miss Cortez Edwards drives the ball against Mississippi College on Nov. 3, 2016 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

[Photo] Southern Miss survives double overtime scare, 96-95

Julius Kizzee and Julius Kizzee
November 3, 2016
Junior Stephany Purdue tips the ball over the net at the Southern Miss invitational on August 29, 2015.

LSU defeats USM, 45-10

LSU defeats USM, 45-10

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October 15, 2016
Black Lives Matter Protest 2016

Southern Miss defensive lineman Xavier Thigpen (32) tackles Troy quarterback Brandon Silvers (12) in Hattiesburg on September 17, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

[Photo] Troy outlasts Southern Miss’ rally, 37-31

Julius Kizzee and Julius Kizzee
September 17, 2016
USM rolls for comeback against Kentucky, 44-35

USM rolls for comeback against Kentucky, 44-35

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September 3, 2016
Southern Miss players celebrate after defensive lineman Xavier Thigpen recovers a fumble against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss Will Freeman (69) picks up place kicker Parker Shaunfield (21) after a successful field goal against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss running back George Payne runs against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss players sack Kentucky Wildcats quarter back Drew Barker (7) in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss wide receiver Allenzae Staggers catches a pass against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss defensive back Devonta Foster (15) tackles a Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss running back Ito Smith blocks a Kentucky Wildcat from tackling him in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss defensive lineman Dylan Bradley (94) tackles a Kentucky Wildcats running back in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier).

Southern Miss defensive lineman Dylan Bradley (94) celebrates after a successful tackle against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss defensive back Curtis Mikell (19) runs the ball against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss head coach Jay Hopson demanding a review for a play against the Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Southern Miss defensive back D'Nerius Antoine (12) tackles Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley "Boom" Williams in Lexington, Kentucky on September 3, 2016. (Student Printz/ Hunt Mercier)

Hayden Roberts pitches the ball against South Alabama at the Tallahassee Regional on June 5, 2016.

[Photo] South Alabama outlasts USM in Regional, 7-5

Julius Kizzee and Julius Kizzee
June 5, 2016
Head coach Scott Berry looks out at the field as the Golden Eagles prepare to bat at the Tallahassee Regional on June 4, 2016.

Southern Miss squanders momentum against FSU, 7-2

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June 4, 2016
Nick Dawson attempts to tag out a Florida State University player at the Tallahassee Regional on June 4, 2016.

USM blasts South Alabama at Tallahassee Regional

USM blasts South Alabama at Tallahassee Regional

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June 3, 2016
Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Baseball Wins C-USA Championship

Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Baseball Wins C-USA Championship

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May 29, 2016
Southern Miss Pro Day 2016

Southern Miss Pro Day 2016

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
March 24, 2016
Graffiti drawn and written within one of the bathrooms of Cook Library. University police were recently notified of offensive graffiti within one of the library bathrooms that conatined racial slurs and other offensive material.

[Photo] Erotica author celebrates sixth novel

Cam Bonelli and Cam Bonelli
February 22, 2016
Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Senior Courtland Wells hosted a photo exhibit of his photography on Saturday night in downtown Hattiesburg. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

[Photo] Photojournalism student opens first photography exhibit

Kendra Parks-Smith and Kendra Parks-Smith
February 15, 2016
Junior Rebecca Applewhite from Purvis, Mississippi shops for books for her kids at the Council on Community Reading and Literacy fair on Thursday Janurary 11, 2016.

[Photo] USM groups combat illiteracy with book sale

February 15, 2016
Students at The University of Southern Mississippi hold hands and stand in silence for students at The Univeristy of Missouri on Thursday afternoon.

[Photo] Mizzou can unite on grounds of race

Jessalyn Bisesi and Jessalyn Bisesi
November 16, 2015
Southern Miss defensive back Curtis Mikell returning a punt against Mississippi State in Hattiesburg on Saturday night.

[Photo] Eagles well on their way to bowl eligibility

October 29, 2015

Homecoming Decorations 2015

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October 18, 2015
Golden Eagles' head coach, Todd Monken applauds a successful play the team ran against North Texas Saturday night in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 3, 2015.

Southern Miss vs North Texas

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October 4, 2015
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