The voice of and for USM students

SM2
The cast of "Rhinoceros" takes a bow following its final show at Marsha R. Tatum Theatre.
USM Theatre Closes 2025-26 Season Opener “Rhinoceros”
October 15, 2025
Nila Griffin (Left) and Laura Stovall (Right) posing together in Scianna Hall.
USM Grad Students Earn Prestigious Scholarship
October 15, 2025
Guide to nature therapy.
Forest Therapy Workshop Brings Students Closer to Nature
October 15, 2025
Forrest General Hospital women and children's service building.
Infant Mortality Declared Public Health Emergency
October 15, 2025
A depiction of a plague doctor at the Pocket Museum.
Pocket Museum Unveils Exhibit on Historical Plague Remedies
October 15, 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
Screen grab of the Historical Digital Walking Tour of Gulfport map that Graves created.
USM Student Creates Virtual Walking Tour of Gulfport History
September 24, 2025
Emily Kilgore stands proudly in front of the Polymer Science building.
USM Senior Turns Space Dreams into Polymer Career
September 17, 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
Drawings from an art class exercise done by Jax Lofton.
Opinion: AI Art and the Myth of Progress
October 1, 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
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
USM's Ultimate Frisbee team breaks the huddle with William Carey following a scrimmage between the two schools.
Henry Leads USM Ultimate Frisbee with Passion
October 8, 2025
USM Volleyball won 3-2 against Arkansas State.
USM Volleyball Wins Tight Match Against Arkansas State
October 6, 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
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
The voice of and for USM students

SM2
All content by Lillie Busch
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Seniors honored by social media posts, but not helped

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
May 5, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Fear mongering is more contagious than virus

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
April 24, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

The Strokes’ new album reflects unsure identity

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
April 15, 2020
Illustration by Emily Brinkman.

Selfishness runs rampant in coronavirus panic

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
April 1, 2020
Photo courtesy of Keltoum Rowland.

Study abroad group returns early with mixed emotions

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 18, 2020
Tony Stewart leads a qualifying heat at the Hattiesburg Speedway. Photo by Brian Winters

Speedway family discusses legacy

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 3, 2020
Illustration by Alexandria Moore

Southern Miss reacts to chorale return, coronavirus fear

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 3, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters.

Women talk birth control, side effects

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
February 10, 2020
African American Military History Museum honors Iola Williams

African American Military History Museum honors Iola Williams

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
February 5, 2020
Tommy Tee-Ray-Bergeron performs at Open Mic Comedy Night.

Open Mic Comedy Night contributes little humor

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
January 28, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Crocodile rock with Spotify’s new pet playlists

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
January 27, 2020
Garrett Stone discusses his film and senior project over coffee. Photo by Brian Winters

Student filmmaker talks post-production process

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
January 21, 2020
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Victoria’s Secret surrenders its wings

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
December 6, 2019
Anthony Washington tattoos Sissy Allen. Photo by Lillie Busch.

Independent tattoo artist discusses growth, community

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
December 4, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Funny fat friend trope loses appeal

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
December 3, 2019
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed.

‘Harriet’ sanctifies title character

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
November 18, 2019
Hillcrest cafeteria closing upsets residents

Hillcrest cafeteria closing upsets residents

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
November 13, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Kanye West uses religion as a prop

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
November 8, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

VSCO girls break trendsetter molds

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
November 7, 2019
Photo by Nyaharika Rai.

College students struggle to find employment

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 27, 2019
Fan fiction offers a valid form of storytelling

Fan fiction offers a valid form of storytelling

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 25, 2019
Southern Miss students listen to Parkland survivor, reflect on campus safety

Southern Miss students listen to Parkland survivor, reflect on campus safety

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 24, 2019
Graphic by Lillie Busch.

Slacktivism boosts egos, not donations

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 21, 2019
Graphic by Lillie Busch

Post Malone uncovers the dark side of Hollywood

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 16, 2019
Graphic by Design Team

Hattiestyle: Wardrobe Essentials

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 14, 2019
Photo by Bethany Morris

Transfer students finish in five

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
September 5, 2019
Illustration by Lillie Busch

College Football: A Survival Guide

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
August 30, 2019
Photo courtesy Sony

Tarantino shows white man’s fantasy in new film

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
August 7, 2019
Alyssa Bass

Hattiesburg participates in national ‘Stop the Ban’ movement

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
May 22, 2019
courtesy photo

This or That: tea

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
April 12, 2019
Brian Winters

Ghosting: the good, the bad, the ugly

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 31, 2019
courtesy photo

Dear J.K. Rowling: ‘being’ gay is not enough

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 30, 2019
courtesy photo

‘Captain Marvel’ shatters box office records

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 21, 2019
courtesy photo

Hozier welcomes us to ‘Wasteland, Baby!’

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 12, 2019
courtesy photo

Disney revives classics: a tale as old as time

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 4, 2019
courtesy photo

This or That: Walmart

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 3, 2019
Hritik Pathak

Hattiesburg community unites for the Big Event

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 1, 2019
courtesy photo

Which Mardi Gras is better?

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
March 1, 2019
courtesy photo

Shopping at Goodwill versus Salvation Army

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
February 23, 2019
courtesy photo

Which Harry Potter house is the best to date?

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
February 22, 2019
Shafer Center hosts underwear drive

Shafer Center hosts underwear drive

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch
February 21, 2019
Load More Stories
Donate to SM2