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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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All content by Laurel Thrailkill
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed.

Protesting shelter-in-place puts others in danger

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
May 2, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Southern Miss student workers adjust to changes

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April 23, 2020
Photo by Charlie Luttrell.

Biden leads in Super Tuesday results

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March 9, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Southern Miss students share mixed views on Sen. Sanders

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March 6, 2020
Hattiesburg Mardi Gras parade. Photo by Bethany Morris.

Southern Miss students celebrate Mardi Gras

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
February 18, 2020
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed

Money shouldn’t matter on Valentine’s Day

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
February 11, 2020
Photo by Kailee Blackledge.

Students deserve more than Southern Station

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
January 28, 2020
Photo by Charlie Luttrell

Beyond Meat creates a buzz in Hattiesburg

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December 4, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Anti-vaxxers spread dangerous misinformation

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November 19, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Lady Antebellum’s ‘Ocean’ demonstrates growth

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November 19, 2019
Illustration by Klaria Holmes.

First-gen students face unique challenges

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November 12, 2019
Photo by Nya Rai.

Live music vital to Hattiesburg underground music scene

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
November 12, 2019
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Non-Christians in the Bible Belt feel alienated

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November 11, 2019
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed.

Students working full-time at a ​disadvantage

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
November 4, 2019
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed.

Millennials​ gain power in elections

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November 1, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Lack of ASL classes cause disconnect

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
October 25, 2019
Photo by Nya Rai.

Students should read instead of scroll

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October 20, 2019
Photo by Brian Winters.

Oath Pizza opens in Century Park Learning Center

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October 18, 2019
Photo by Brian Winters.

Hazing Prevention Week presents opportunity for growth

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October 4, 2019
iPhone 11 Pro: To buy or not to buy

iPhone 11 Pro: To buy or not to buy

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
September 29, 2019
Photo by Alexandria Moore.

Students possibly benefit from mental health days

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September 21, 2019
Photo by Charlie Luttrell.

Tragedies desensitize the public

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September 14, 2019
Photo by Alexandria Moore.

How to go green by living clean

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September 13, 2019
Photo by Nyaharika Rai

How to keep organized this semester

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill
September 4, 2019
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This or That: coffee

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April 12, 2019
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‘Pet Sematary’ revived for the big screen

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April 11, 2019
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‘The Act:’ Hulu’s new stranger-than-fiction true crime drama

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April 7, 2019
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‘Five Feet Apart’: the newest star-crossed romance

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April 1, 2019
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‘Captive State’ falls short of expectations

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March 24, 2019
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Daylight Savings should end

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March 21, 2019
Justice Cummins buys medicine from CVS vending machines located in Thad Cochran.

Union Complex adds CVS vending machines

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March 10, 2019
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Enjoying spring break on a budget

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March 9, 2019
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What Mardi Gras means to students

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March 6, 2019
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Southern Miss Theatre performs “Blues for an Alabama Sky”

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March 4, 2019
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This or That: Target

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March 3, 2019
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