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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
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An unexplainable season by Southern Miss

An unexplainable season by Southern Miss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 21, 2016
USM wins Western Division crown, 58-24

USM wins Western Division crown, 58-24

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 30, 2015
Old Dominion Monarchs Brandon Simmons (27) tackles Southern Miss Golden Eagle Jalen Richard (30) during the last home game of the 2015 season for the Golden Eagles on Nov 21. The Golden Eagles came back to win 56-31.

USM battles La. Tech for Western Division crown

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 23, 2015
Freshmen help lead Lady Eagles

Freshmen help lead Lady Eagles

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 16, 2015
Jackson eases in after transfer

Jackson eases in after transfer

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 12, 2015
Jewett-Giles favorite to run the point

Jewett-Giles favorite to run the point

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 12, 2015
Southern Miss Wide Receiver Mike Thomas looks towards a referee after being tackled and scoring the Golden Eagles' first touchdown against the University of Texas El Paso in Hattiesburg, Ms on Oct 31, 2015. The Golden Eagles won over the Miners 34-13 after a one hour and 27 minute weather delay at the start of the fourth quarter. Courtland Wells/Student Printz

USM bowl eligible for first time since 2011

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November 2, 2015

Golden Eagles stymie UTEP, 34-13

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October 31, 2015
Sep 12, 2015; Lubbock, TX, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders defensive safety Tevin Madison (20) attempts to run down University of Texas at El Paso running back Aaron Jones (29) in the first half at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Pressure on quarterback key for USM

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 29, 2015
Becky McMullan(22) sprints past Caitlin Donavon(27), a Charlotte 49ers defender, on Oct 10, 2015. The Golden Eagles bested the 49ers 1-0. Fadi Shahin/Student Printz

Soccer splits with UTSA and UTEP

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 19, 2015
Newcomer Antoine makes early impact

Newcomer Antoine makes early impact

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 15, 2015
Oct 3, 2015; Huntington, WV, USA; Marshall Thundering Herd tight end Ryan Yurachek (85) carries the ball during the third quarter against the Old Dominion Monarchs at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-USA TODAY Sports

USM looks to avoid hype against Marshall

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 8, 2015
Golden Eagles struggle mightily in 3-1 loss

Golden Eagles struggle mightily in 3-1 loss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 27, 2015
Keys to upsetting Nebraska

Keys to upsetting Nebraska

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 24, 2015
USM volleyball off to record-setting pace

USM volleyball off to record-setting pace

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 10, 2015

Eagles drop season-opener 34-16 versus Bulldogs

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 6, 2015
Depth will impact Golden Eagle defense early

Depth will impact Golden Eagle defense early

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Monken’s loyalty huge for Julian Allen

Monken’s loyalty huge for Julian Allen

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Coach Todd Monken giving instructions to Jalen Richard at practice on August 20, 2015

Why Year Three is the Year for Monken

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 3, 2015
Southern Miss defender Devin McGee takes a ball upfield during the game played against University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Hattiesburg on Sunday afternoon. Mary Alice Weeks/Student Printz

Lady Eagles have disappointing weekend

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 31, 2015
Hayward and Purdue back to lead Golden Eagles

Hayward and Purdue back to lead Golden Eagles

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 24, 2015
Junior Chase Scott hits a home run last Saturday afternoon before the rain delay against Florida Atlantic at Pete Taylor Park. The Golden Eagles played against UTSA this weekend winning the last game and loosing the first two.-Susan Broadbirdge/Printz

USM Powerful Offense Not Enough in Series Loss to UTSA

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 27, 2015

Lady Eagles Save Best Outing for Conference Tourney

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April 22, 2015

Men’s Tennis Drops Final Match to South Alabama, 5-2

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 12, 2015

Golden Eagles Sweep Rival Ole Miss

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April 8, 2015
Men's Team Places Into Top 10

Men’s Team Places Into Top 10

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
April 1, 2015
Historic Season Ends in Elite Eight

Historic Season Ends in Elite Eight

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 29, 2015
Sophomore Brittanny Dinkins celebrates by the student section as the Lady Eagles win in the WNIT Sweet 16 as they beat Eastern Michigan Wednesday night in the Reed Green Coliseum.

Lady Eagles Advance to Elite 8

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 26, 2015
Lady Eagles Advance to WNIT Quarterfinals

Lady Eagles Advance to WNIT Quarterfinals

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 22, 2015

Lady Eagles take care of Texas Southern, 79-69

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March 22, 2015
Senior Tamara Jones shoots against Western Kentucky during the Conference USA Championship on Saturday in Birmingham. The Lady Eagles lost but is now participating in the WNIT this Thursday in the Reed Green Coliseum. -Courtesy Photo Joe Harper

Lady Eagles Prepare for Texas Southern in WNIT

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 18, 2015

Lady Eagles Top UTEP on the Road, 66-60

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
March 2, 2015
Golden Eagles Losing Skid Increases to Three Games

Golden Eagles Losing Skid Increases to Three Games

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 22, 2015

Lady Eagles Should Not Look Past FIU

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 12, 2015

Lady Eagles shock Blue Raiders, 70-65 in overtime

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February 5, 2015
Lady Eagles Must Contain Jones & Parker

Lady Eagles Must Contain Jones & Parker

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 5, 2015
Thursday, Southern Miss Athletics revealed their plans to renovate the Reed Green Coliseum. The 50-year-old building can currently hold 8,000 people, however after renovations the building will be able to hold 6,600 to 7,000, depending on the renovations. -Courtesy photo

McGillis Proposes Reed Green Overhaul

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
February 2, 2015

Golden Eagles fall to Marshall 69-54

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February 1, 2015

Golden Eagles looking for second consecutive win

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 29, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX: Sports Writers’ Gut Feelings

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 29, 2015

Golden Eagles lose in nail biter

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 24, 2015
Junior Rasham Suarez dribbles the ball pass the UAB defense in last Saturday's home game. The Golden Eagles take on Rice this week in Houston. -Susan Broadbirdge/Printz

Golden Eagles Search for 1st Conference Win Against Rice

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 22, 2015

UTEP snaps Lady Eagles game win streak

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
January 12, 2015
USM drops final game 45-24 to UAB

USM drops final game 45-24 to UAB

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
December 1, 2014
CFP: Buckeyes, Ducks may be among final four

CFP: Buckeyes, Ducks may be among final four

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 20, 2014
Head coach Todd Monken speaks with his players during the last home game against Marshall. The Eagles head to San Antonio to play UTSA this Thursday in the hopes of becoming 4-7.

USM looking to improve in Thursday night matchup

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 13, 2014
USM looks to pull the upset against Marshall

USM looks to pull the upset against Marshall

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 6, 2014

Turnovers haunt Golden Eagles in loss

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 3, 2014

USM their own worst enemy in 35-14 loss to UTEP

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
November 2, 2014

Spriddle finishes third in Bulldog Invitational

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 23, 2014

Volleyball goes 1-1 on Florida road trip

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 20, 2014
USM team’s struggles continue in Louisiana tourney

USM team’s struggles continue in Louisiana tourney

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 9, 2014
Predicting the 2014 College Football Playoff

Predicting the 2014 College Football Playoff

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
October 2, 2014
USM opens conference play with win

USM opens conference play with win

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 25, 2014

How Roger Goodell is slowly killing the NFL

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September 18, 2014
Golden Eagles face longtime rival Alabama

Golden Eagles face longtime rival Alabama

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 11, 2014
Crayton makes history with his courage

Crayton makes history with his courage

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
September 4, 2014
A game 24 years in the making

A game 24 years in the making

Jacob Kemp and Jacob Kemp
August 27, 2014
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