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The student body were lined up in excitement, waiting for the food to be served.
SMAC hosts annual Crawfish Fest
April 23, 2024
President Joe Paul poses with New York Times best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith at the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival.
USM hosts Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival
April 19, 2024
Emad Al-Turk spoke on the current war between Israel and Palestine on April 16.
USM educates community on Israel-Palestine
April 18, 2024
Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows
Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows
April 18, 2024
Photo from BSA New Year Celebration
Bangladeshi Student Association and Nepalese Student Association Celebrate New Year
April 18, 2024
The effects of eating disorders in students
The effects of eating disorders in students
April 4, 2024
Wes Shaffer, coordinator of PRISM, the LGBTQ center at the University of Southern Mississippi, and USM Ph.D. student.
Letter of identity: The Wes Shaffer story
May 3, 2023
Hattiesburg GeoTour provides fun and treasure
Hattiesburg GeoTour provides fun and treasure
March 29, 2023
A parade attendee tries to get the attention of people on floats as the floats drive by during Hattiesburgs Caerus Parade for Mardi Gras on Hardy Street on February 18, 2023.
Photos: Caerus Parade Floats by Campus
February 20, 2023
A bull rider falls to the ground after he was thrown off of his bull at the 37th Southern Miss Coca Cola Classic Rodeo on January 27th at the Forrest County Multipurpose Center.
Photos: Horsing around at the 37th annual USM-Coca Cola Rodeo
February 2, 2023
“We must be open to the ideology that this happiness we deserve must be earned.”
The Happiness Paradox: Everything is A Problem
April 11, 2024
The risks and dangers of idolization
The risks and dangers of idolization
April 4, 2024
Discipline Dilemma: What We Get Wrong About Discipline
Discipline Dilemma: What We Get Wrong About Discipline
April 4, 2024
Gratitude is often overlooked, but is enduring. Embrace it.
The silent weapon of gratitude
March 31, 2024
The Bifocal Lenses of Loneliness: Were Both The Problem
The Bifocal Lenses of Loneliness: We’re Both The Problem
March 21, 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
Cartoon by Abigail Troth.
Action Required…
February 4, 2024
Audiences are slowly tuning out of awards ceremonies this awards season after issues of sexism and sheer boredom.
A historically lackluster awards season
January 30, 2024
Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.
Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.
April 19, 2024
Matthew Russo smashes a 402-foot home run to walk-off Nicholls State 9-6.
Russo walks off Nicholls with a three-run blast to complete Southern Miss rally
April 18, 2024
Ragini Navet makes a play on the field.
Navet named Sun Belt Women’s Golfer of the Week
April 18, 2024
Southern Miss softball earns historic home sweep
Southern Miss softball earns historic home sweep
April 18, 2024
Southern Miss baseball loses series to Georgia State
Southern Miss baseball loses series to Georgia State
April 18, 2024
News You Need: September 29, 2023
News You Need: September 29, 2023
October 5, 2023
News You Need: September 22, 2023
News You Need: September 22, 2023
September 28, 2023
News You Need: September 15, 2023
News You Need: September 15, 2023
September 19, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 6
March 6, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 5
February 26, 2023
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Curious George turns 80 at USM

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
November 3, 2021
Car gets booted

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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
October 27, 2021
Southern Miss football team huddles up

Southern Miss’s Sport Management program receives national accolades

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
October 27, 2021
Center for Writers announces upcoming Visiting Writers series

Center for Writers announces upcoming Visiting Writers series

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

Students, administration clash over zero tolerance sexual assault policy

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

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

Homecoming Committee names University President for Grand Marshal

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
February 24, 2021
Photo by Marissa Haas

OPINION: Study apps to manage hectic spring semester

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
February 10, 2021
Photo by Marissa Haas

“Fresh Girl” serves up reviews on Southern Miss food

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
February 10, 2021
Photo courtesy of Parler.

Parler being taken offline is a double-edged sword

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
January 24, 2021
Photo courtesy of IndieWire.

‘Bridgerton’ is fun at times, frustrating at others

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
January 23, 2021
Photo courtesy of CNN.com

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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
January 6, 2021
Photo by Brian Winters.

McCarty’s life, legacy honored with new statue

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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

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

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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
September 8, 2020
Photo by Bethany Morris.

Southern Miss Greek life goes online

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
August 19, 2020
Photo by Brian Winters

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

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
August 15, 2020
Illustration by Marissa Haas.

Possible TikTok ban is nonsense, but survivable

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy
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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