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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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[Photo] Southern Miss football player Marcus “MJ” Daniels fatally shot

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
June 12, 2024
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[Photo] Here are the 12 players that will make or break Southern Miss’s trip to Knoxville and a prediction.

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
May 31, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss earns hard fought sweep of Coastal Carolina

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
May 4, 2024
Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.

Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.

Dima Mixon and Jackson Kennedy
April 19, 2024
Matthew Russo smashes a 402-foot home run to walk-off Nicholls State 9-6.

[Photo] Russo walks off Nicholls with a three-run blast to complete Southern Miss rally

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
April 18, 2024
Ragini Navet makes a play on the field.

Navet named Sun Belt Women’s Golfer of the Week

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
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[Photo] Russo walks off Nicholls with a three-run blast to complete Southern Miss rally

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
April 16, 2024
Southern Miss pulled off a successful three-run seventh inning to defeat Southeastern Louisiana on April 9.

[Photo] Southern Miss uses a three-run seventh to pull away from SELA

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
April 11, 2024
Players cheered during the Southern Miss football spring game, holding high hopes for the next season.

[Photo] Southern Miss holds spring game

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
April 11, 2024
Southern Miss Lady Eagle Basketball Head Coach Joye Lee-McNelis has been named the recipient of the Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award by the United States Basketball Writers Association.

Lee-McNelis Earns Pat Summitt Most Courageous Award

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss uses a three run seventh to pull away from Southeastern Louisiana 5-1

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
April 9, 2024
Basketball season ends for Lady Eagles

Basketball season ends for Lady Eagles

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss earns big series win over Troy after 5-3 series finale win

Dima Mixon, Sports Writer
March 28, 2024
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[Photo] USM baseball gets series win over Indiana State

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
March 21, 2024
Southern Miss Women's Basketball rallies to beat UAB 79-74 in first round of NIT

Southern Miss Women’s Basketball rallies to beat UAB 79-74 in first round of NIT

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Writer
March 21, 2024
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[Photo] Stinson’s Grand Slam leads Indiana State to victory, denies Southern Miss sweep

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
March 3, 2024
Southern Miss pitcher JB Middleton reacts after striking out a Missouri State batter for a third out in the eighth inning of the third game of the weekend series.

USM baseball takes series over Missouri State

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Southern Miss’ Andre Curbelo managed to hold his own on the court against Louisiana.

USM men’s basketball takes down Louisiana

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss MBB vs Texas State

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
February 21, 2024
Jake Cook steps onto the mound to prepare a pitch at the opening weekend game against Marist.

[Photo] Golden Eagles baseball wins opening-weekend series

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
February 21, 2024
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[Photo] Andre Curbelo has career day in return to help Southern Miss edge Texas State 78-74

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
February 17, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss wins series against Marist to open 2024 campaign, but denied sweep.

Dima Mixon, Sports Director
February 16, 2024
Christian Ostrander walks off the field following Southern Miss winning the 2023 Sun Belt Baseball Championship.

2024 Southern Miss baseball preview: Golden Eagles enter new era in 2024

Dima Mixon and Jackson Kennedy
February 12, 2024
Southern Miss Basketball aims for home court dominance

Southern Miss Basketball aims for home court dominance

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Multimedia Journalist
February 7, 2024
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[Photo] Southern Miss Signs Sun Belt’s Top Recruiting Class, Fueling Optimism for a Strong 2024 Season

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
December 20, 2023
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[Photo] Southern Miss gives Mississippi State all they can handle, but comes up just a few plays short

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
November 18, 2023
Southern Miss loses seventh straight in thriller to Appalachian State

Southern Miss loses seventh straight in thriller to Appalachian State

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Writer
October 29, 2023
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[Photo] Southern Miss suffers worst conference loss in history to South Alabama 55-3.

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
October 17, 2023
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[Photo] Southern Miss Falls Short in Incredible Second-Half Comeback Bid, Losing 50-36 to Texas State

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
October 1, 2023
Southern Miss Baseball's New-Look Team Shines in Fall Scrimmage: What to Expect in the 2024 Season

Southern Miss Baseball’s New-Look Team Shines in Fall Scrimmage: What to Expect in the 2024 Season

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Content Creator
September 26, 2023
KENNEDY: Don't push the panic button on Southern Miss football just yet

KENNEDY: Don’t push the panic button on Southern Miss football just yet

Jackson Kennedy, Content Creator
September 16, 2023
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[Photo] Tulane rings Southern Miss’s Bell, 21-3

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
September 16, 2023
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[Photo] Southern Miss Suffers Blowout Loss to No. 4 Florida State 66-13

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
September 10, 2023
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[Photo] Billy Wiles Throws Three Touchdowns, Leads Southern Miss to 40-14 Victory Over Alcorn State

Dima Mixon, Executive Editor
September 3, 2023
Southern Miss Football's Offensive Revamp and Defensive Dominance: A Preview of the 2023 Season

Southern Miss Football’s Offensive Revamp and Defensive Dominance: A Preview of the 2023 Season

Jackson Kennedy, SM2 Content Creator
September 2, 2023
Game by Game Predictions for Southern Miss in 2023 from the 4th Street Sports Crew

Game by Game Predictions for Southern Miss in 2023 from the 4th Street Sports Crew

Dima Mixon and Jackson Kennedy
August 30, 2023
Holman Edwards in fall camp

Was the quarterback battle answered in Saturday’s scrimmage?

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Writer
August 13, 2023
Three takeaways from Sun Belt Media Days

Three takeaways from Sun Belt Media Days

Jackson Kennedy, Sports Writer
July 26, 2023
Christian Ostrander

“A very proud day for a very proud program.” Christian Ostrander officially named the school’s 14th baseball coach

Jackson Kennedy and Sean Smith
June 27, 2023
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