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While much of Mississippi has stumbled in addressing the opioid crisis, Hattiesburg has emerged as a model of what responsible and transparent spending can look like.
Hattiesburg Sets Standard for Opioid Fund Spending
October 8, 2025
A Hattiesburg Fire Department truck.
Hattiesburg Fire Department Launches New Alert System
October 8, 2025
USM Speech and Debate members at the Tournament.
USM Speech and Debate Team Hosts Tournament
October 8, 2025
Students working on coding while also drawing
Students Balance Passion and Practicality in Career Paths
October 8, 2025
TRIO is located in Room 109 on the first floor of Cook Library.
USM Programs Support First-Generation College Students
October 8, 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
USM softball player Maddie Moody continues to make an impact on the Hattiesburg community.
USM’s Moody Making Impact Beyond the Field
September 10, 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
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
Opinion: Love, Fear, and a Dog
September 24, 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
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
USM Volleyball recently defeated ULM in three straight sets.
USM Volleyball Sweeps ULM in Straight Sets
September 29, 2025
USM running back Jeffery Pittman rushes down field during a recent game against Jacksonville State.
USM Football Defeats Jacksonville State 42-25
September 29, 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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All content by Mary Sergeant
Graduates Encouraged to Stay Involved

Graduates Encouraged to Stay Involved

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 30, 2015
SMAC to Host Annual Crawfish Festival

SMAC to Host Annual Crawfish Festival

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 23, 2015
SAE to Benefit Civitan Camp with CiviJam

SAE to Benefit Civitan Camp with CiviJam

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 16, 2015
Meat-free Diets Have Their Ups and Downs

Meat-free Diets Have Their Ups and Downs

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 12, 2015

Students Bridge the Experience Gap

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 9, 2015
College Women Talk Post-Grad Job Hunt

College Women Talk Post-Grad Job Hunt

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 2, 2015
Maintaining one’s sanity during senior year can be tough. With impending full-time job interviews, capstone class projects and work, it can be difficult to find time to recharge and hang out with friends.

Student Shares Senior Struggles, Strife, Stress

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 25, 2015
Junior Ryan Vo pumps out his last few reps at the Payne Center as he works on his gym etiquette Tuesday afternoon.- Aaron J. Stewart/Archive

Eagle Strong Emphasizes Interval Training

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 22, 2015
Student Competes in 'The Voice,' Pursues Music Career

Student Competes in ‘The Voice,’ Pursues Music Career

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 18, 2015
Mental health issues like anxiety or depression can affect student's schoolwork, and can be identified with screenings by the MSU Counseling Center. The Center will be hosting free screening at different locations around campus on Thursday. Lauren Wood/The State News

Avoid Midterm Blues, Enjoy Spring Break

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 5, 2015
Students Share Atypical Spring Break Plans

Students Share Atypical Spring Break Plans

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 26, 2015

USM Holds Forum for Administrative Finalist

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 26, 2015
SMAC Introduces Weeklong Festivity

SMAC Introduces Weeklong Festivity

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 22, 2015
Senior Hannah Roberts will be at the Ogletree House Sunday afternoon hosting a "Princess for Pages" event. “Pages of Love" is a non-profit book donation program that she has been working on for the past ten years. -Printz Archive

Miss USM Starts Non-Profit for Book Donation

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 19, 2015

Seize the Season on a Budget

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 12, 2015
Grammys' Performances Memorable, Awards Disenchant

Grammys’ Performances Memorable, Awards Disenchant

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 9, 2015
Size 22 model inspires, yet health is skeptical

Size 22 model inspires, yet health is skeptical

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 1, 2015
The University of Southern Mississippi offers an opportunity for students to study abroad to 14 different partner universities, including France, Germany, England and more. Students can spend either a semester or year abroad and the program allows for international students to study at USM as well. -Morgan Covington

Students Benefit from Experiences Abroad

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
January 26, 2015
Festival Line-ups Receive Mixed Reviews

Festival Line-ups Receive Mixed Reviews

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
January 22, 2015
Marijuana Legalization Gains Ballot Numbers

Marijuana Legalization Gains Ballot Numbers

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
January 15, 2015
Make the Most of Your 'Roaring 20s'

Make the Most of Your ‘Roaring 20s’

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
January 15, 2015
Guitarist and vocalist, Samuel Williams, engages the audience at the Thirsty Hippo Thursday night.- Mary Sergeant/Printz

The Weeks return to the Hub City

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
December 4, 2014
Southern Miss observes World AIDS Day

Southern Miss observes World AIDS Day

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
December 1, 2014

Delta Sigma Theta hosts ‘Spirit of Giving’ week

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 24, 2014
Yearbook to discontinue after 79 volumes

Yearbook to discontinue after 79 volumes

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 20, 2014

Pie-A-Professor fundraiser to benefit physics outreach

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 20, 2014
Same-sex marriage lawsuit continues

Same-sex marriage lawsuit continues

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 13, 2014

Maynard’s death sparks dialogue

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 13, 2014

Cut winter weight gain with these tips

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 10, 2014

Cleanse social media to better health

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 6, 2014

Guide to college life part IV: Live for the unexpected

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
November 3, 2014
Source: Human Rights Campaign, ProCon.org In the U.S., 32 states have legal same-sex marriage and 18 states prohibit it. Mississippi constitutionally bans same-sex marriage. - Infographic by Cody Bass

Non-profit, couples file lawsuit against Mississippi

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 30, 2014

Marijuana legalization progresses

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 27, 2014

Pride band prepares for its trip to Ireland

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 27, 2014

The deep South: fall activities a gas tank away

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 24, 2014
Gulf Coast acquires program for student-veterans

Gulf Coast acquires program for student-veterans

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 23, 2014

Guide to college life part III: Pinch pennies to maximize fun

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 20, 2014

SGA announces Homecoming election winners

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 13, 2014

Guide to college life part II: Socialize and get involved

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 13, 2014

Group pushes for legalization of marijuana

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 9, 2014
Feminist club promotes gender equality

Feminist club promotes gender equality

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 9, 2014
Housing plans crucial for freshmen

Housing plans crucial for freshmen

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 9, 2014
Guide to college life part I: Healthy college living requires small changes

Guide to college life part I: Healthy college living requires small changes

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 6, 2014
My first pumpkin spice latte experience

My first pumpkin spice latte experience

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 3, 2014

University offers community for recovering addicts

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
October 2, 2014
Learn to say ‘no’ once in a while

Learn to say ‘no’ once in a while

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 29, 2014
Hattiesburg offers unique shopping experience

Hattiesburg offers unique shopping experience

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 25, 2014

My single girl guide to not being single

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 25, 2014
Urban Outfitters clothing stunt raises eyebrows

Urban Outfitters clothing stunt raises eyebrows

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 23, 2014
Student volunteers with African missions

Student volunteers with African missions

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 22, 2014
Dating in college: a whole new ballgame

Dating in college: a whole new ballgame

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 17, 2014
Colleges compete in donation challenge

Colleges compete in donation challenge

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 15, 2014

Surviving 12 hours without social media

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 15, 2014
Hattiesburg offers unique places for date night

Hattiesburg offers unique places for date night

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 11, 2014

Students: think before you send

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 11, 2014
Hattiesburg, Gulf Park campuses pose similarities

Hattiesburg, Gulf Park campuses pose similarities

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 8, 2014
Domenicos Gelato Bar opened August 29th next door to Bianchis Pizzatia in downtwn Hattiesburg. They offer 18 falovors from chocolate and vanilla to nutella and peanut butter. | Photo by Mary Sergeant

New gelato bar opens downtown

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 8, 2014
USM celebrates post-tornado ceremony

USM celebrates post-tornado ceremony

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 5, 2014
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[Photo] Value of liberal arts degrees questioned

Johnathan Parr and Johnathan Parr
September 4, 2014

Students reap benefits of low gas prices

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 4, 2014
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[Photo] USM front fountain progresses

Susan Broadbridge and Susan Broadbridge
September 4, 2014

Students shocked by ‘Dating Naked’

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
September 2, 2014
Cedric Burnside kept the audience swinging and dancing with his bluesy tunes Friday night. This grandson of R.L. Burnside has become a regular player at The Thirsty Hippo in Downtown Hattiesburg. | Photo by Mary Sergeant

[Photo] A night out with Cedric Burnside

Noé Cugny and Noé Cugny
September 1, 2014

Is ALS ice bucket challenge more helpful or harmful?

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
August 28, 2014
New university initiative encourages campus-wide health

New university initiative encourages campus-wide health

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
August 28, 2014
In an effort to avoid the Freshman 15 and Sophomore 25, students make time to work out at the Payne Center despite their busy schedules.

Have no fear for college weight gain

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
August 26, 2014
Downtown Hattiesburg is one of the many areas students go to for entertainment such as festivals and concerts that take place throughout the year.

[Photo] Hattiesburg ranks among top 10 college towns

Mary Beth Wolverton and Mary Beth Wolverton
August 25, 2014
Two of the three new residence halls in the Century Park South complex are now open and home to approximately 500 students. The third hall will contain a new student health clinic that will open for the spring semester of January 2015. | Jessica King/ Printz Photographer

Campus revamped: the construction continues

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
August 21, 2014

Freshmen essentials for college survival

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
August 21, 2014
Talent Show

[Photo] ISIL militants execute journalist

Nikki Smith and Nikki Smith
August 20, 2014

Bennett inaugurated as 10th president

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
May 4, 2014
Therese Gratia; senior; is awaiting her acceptance into the Peace Corp.

[Photo] Graduating seniors look ahead to a new chapter

April 24, 2014
Therese Gratia; senior; is awaiting her acceptance into the Peace Corp.

Graduating seniors look ahead to a new chapter

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 24, 2014
Fame, fortune: Is Miley in over her head?

Fame, fortune: Is Miley in over her head?

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 21, 2014
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Fraternity hosts football camp

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
April 14, 2014
Taco Bell

[Photo] Your move, McDonald’s

Allison Edwards and Allison Edwards
April 10, 2014
Eagle Ice

[Photo] Students to launch Eagle Ice

Destiny Reynolds and Destiny Reynolds
April 10, 2014
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[Photo] Is Hattiesburg a typical college town?

Mary Beth Wolverton and Mary Beth Wolverton
April 6, 2014
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[Photo] The Lanie Diaries: Freshman Year

January 23, 2018
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[Photo] Value of tattoos overlooked

April 3, 2014
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Hubfest enlivens the ‘Burg

Hubfest enlivens the ‘Burg

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 31, 2014
Residence halls

[Photo] New buildings honor alumni’s legacy

Ardan Thornhill and Ardan Thornhill
March 31, 2014
My first experience at BUKU

My first experience at BUKU

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 26, 2014
Spring Break Do’s and Don’ts

Spring Break Do’s and Don’ts

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
March 6, 2014
Pardi Gras: the good, the bad, the ugly

Pardi Gras: the good, the bad, the ugly

Mary Sergeant and Mary Sergeant
February 27, 2014
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