The voice of and for USM students

SM2
USM student Hilawe Tibebe, points out trash at Hattiesburg Hall.
Students Question Trash Disposal Access at Hattiesburg Hall
September 3, 2025
A USM student staff member works on organizing a campus event.
Students, Staff Drive USM Campus Events
September 3, 2025
A screenshot of ChatGPT
USM Students and Faculty Navigate Role of AI
September 3, 2025
A Turtle Creek Mall sign displaying the mall’s youth policy.
Hattiesburg Curfew Prompts Discussion on Youth Support
September 3, 2025
USM Named to PTK Transfer Honor Roll
USM Named to PTK Transfer Honor Roll
September 3, 2025
USM Students Juggle Work and School
USM Students Juggle Work and School
September 3, 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
Opinion: Golden Eagles Show Grit, but Discipline Must Improve
September 3, 2025
Discomfort, Delusions, and Dumb Luck: Three Years In
September 3, 2025
Opinion: Rewards and Realities of Studying Abroad
August 27, 2025
Southern Miss fans display their frustration last season.
Opinion: USM Football Rebuild Could Spark a Turnaround
August 27, 2025
Lee Corso
Opinion: The Lee Corso Effect
April 23, 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
Opinion: Golden Eagles Show Grit, but Discipline Must Improve
September 3, 2025
USM Students Rally for Football Season
September 3, 2025
Former Athletes Stay Connected to Sports
September 3, 2025
USM football players celebrate after scoring a touchdown against Mississippi State University.
USM Football Falls to Mississippi State
September 3, 2025
USM Unveils Upgrades at M.M. Roberts Stadium
USM Unveils Upgrades at M.M. Roberts Stadium
September 3, 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

SM2
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
All content by Hunt Mercier
sports

[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

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
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 18, 2016
USM rolls for comeback against Kentucky, 44-35

USM rolls for comeback against Kentucky, 44-35

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
September 4, 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

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
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

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

Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Baseball Wins C-USA Championship

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
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

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
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

Hunt Mercier and Hunt Mercier
October 4, 2015
Load More Stories
Donate to SM2