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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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The banner advertising "Still Curious At 80!"

Curious George turns 80 at USM

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November 17, 2021
Changes to Nursing program promise to help students save time, money

Changes to Nursing program promise to help students save time, money

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November 3, 2021
Car gets booted

Southern Miss’s Parking and Transit Office explains how parking tickets work

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November 2, 2021
Forrest Gander reading from ‘Twice Again’ at the Visiting Writers Forum.

Forrest Gander explores ecological and personal loss in Visiting Writers forum

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October 27, 2021
Southern Miss football team huddles up

Southern Miss’s Sport Management program receives national accolades

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October 27, 2021
Center for Writers announces upcoming Visiting Writers series

Center for Writers announces upcoming Visiting Writers series

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October 20, 2021
Students, administration clash over zero tolerance sexual assault policy

Students, administration clash over zero tolerance sexual assault policy

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October 20, 2021
‘Squid Game’ isn’t afraid to show its teeth

‘Squid Game’ isn’t afraid to show its teeth

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
October 10, 2021
A snippet of the 2019 National Juried Painting Exhibition

Southern Miss hosts annual National Juried Painting Exhibition

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October 6, 2021
University President Rodney Bennett accepts Grand Marshal position for Homecoming.

Homecoming Committee names University President for Grand Marshal

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September 29, 2021
Jodi Kantor emphasizes importance of change at University Forum

Jodi Kantor emphasizes importance of change at University Forum

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 22, 2021
Eagle Dining introduces campus-wide updates

Eagle Dining introduces campus-wide updates

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 22, 2021
Hattiesburg feels impacts of Hurricane Ida

Hattiesburg feels impacts of Hurricane Ida

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 1, 2021
IHL says Southern Miss does not need to mandate vaccines

IHL says Southern Miss does not need to mandate vaccines

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 1, 2021
Golden Eagles encouraged to prep for impending Hurricane Ida

Golden Eagles encouraged to prep for impending Hurricane Ida

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
August 27, 2021
Steven Moser to retire as Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs next summer

Steven Moser to retire as Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs next summer

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
August 26, 2021
Photo courtesy of BBC

Vaccine incentive program comes amidst increasing concerns of Delta variant

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August 25, 2021
Social media shouldn’t be considered a public utility

Social media shouldn’t be considered a public utility

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
April 14, 2021
Pocket Museum shines a light on local art scene with Ink in the Alley

Pocket Museum shines a light on local art scene with Ink in the Alley

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
April 1, 2021
Harry and Meghan talk racism, abuse with Oprah

Harry and Meghan talk racism, abuse with Oprah

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
March 18, 2021
Daft Punk announces break up with “Epilogue”

Daft Punk announces break up with “Epilogue”

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
March 4, 2021
Photo from CNN

OPINION: The Capitol Riot shouldn’t be Congress’s main concern

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February 24, 2021
Photo by Marissa Haas

OPINION: Study apps to manage hectic spring semester

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February 10, 2021
Photo by Marissa Haas

“Fresh Girl” serves up reviews on Southern Miss food

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February 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of Parler.

Parler being taken offline is a double-edged sword

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January 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of IndieWire.

‘Bridgerton’ is fun at times, frustrating at others

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January 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of CNN.com

‘Ratatouille: The Musical’ is loving, but not perfect

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January 6, 2021
Photo by Brian Winters.

McCarty’s life, legacy honored with new statue

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October 13, 2020
Opinion: Carole Baskin’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance is underwhelming

Opinion: Carole Baskin’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ appearance is underwhelming

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 24, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Opinion: J.K. Rowling’s transphobia is on full display in her new novel

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September 24, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Kaufman’s ‘i’m thinking of ending things’ is missing something

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September 8, 2020
Photo by Bethany Morris.

Southern Miss Greek life goes online

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August 19, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

Southern Miss prepares a “Flight Path” to the fall semester

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August 15, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Possible TikTok ban is nonsense, but survivable

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August 14, 2020
Illustration by Derrick "DJ" Reed.

Netflix can’t ‘nonvertise’ its way to top

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
March 9, 2020
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