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USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
April 16, 2025
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Miles Underwood with the Golden Plush Puppy.
Local Restaurant Fundraiser Supports Animal Shelter
April 16, 2025
Students enjoying Drop the Mic in 2024.
Spirit of Southern Hosts Drop the Mic
April 16, 2025
Coastal Mississippi-based indie rock band SAINT SOCIAL recently performed their highly anticipated debut ticketed show at The Sanctuary in Biloxi.
SAINT SOCIAL Debuts First Ticketed Show in Biloxi
February 19, 2025
A Little Free Library is pictured outside of the Cook Library at the University of Southern Mississippi.
USM Senior Revitalizes Little Free Libraries
January 29, 2025
USM's Jose Mendez catches up on research.
Jose Mendez: A Student’s Journey to Construction Management Success
December 5, 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
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping
April 2, 2025
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
Album Review: Based on a True Story is Not Will Smith’s Shining Hour
April 2, 2025
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
Review: Tate McRae Releases Highly Anticipated Album
March 26, 2025
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
March 26, 2025
A music fan listens to Chappell Roan's “The Giver.”
Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” Brings Queer Representation to Country Music
March 19, 2025
USM student Alexander Starns is a member of the Anime Club and enjoys cosplaying.
USM Anime Club Kicks Off New Season
February 12, 2025
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator's New Album Gaining Traction
REVIEW: Tyler, the Creator’s New Album Gaining Traction
December 4, 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
Jacee Fields
USM Golfer to Pursue FBI Career
April 16, 2025
Members of the USM Women's Golf Team pose with their awards after winning the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Invitational.
USM Women’s Golf Captures ULM Invitational Title
April 9, 2025
Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander.
Alabama Tops USM in Baseball 10-6
April 9, 2025
Joshua Moore races during the Mississippi 50.
Local Teacher Sets Records in Mississippi 50 Race
April 9, 2025
Haiden Lowery at a recent Southern Miss Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
Haiden Lowery Builds USM Pickleball Community
April 9, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
Southern Miss Today 03.11.2025
March 11, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.27.2025
February 27, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.25.2025
February 25, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.20.2025
February 20, 2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
Southern Miss Today 02.18.2025
February 18, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
News You Need February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
News You Need February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
News You Need February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025
News You Need February 07, 2024
News You Need February 07, 2024
February 7, 2025
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
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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Food Hall to open in Hub City

Food Hall to open in Hub City

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Transfer Student Association holds graduation celebration

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Southern Miss alum inducted into AICP College of Fellows

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
The entrance to the Gulf Park campus.

USM’s School of Coastal Resilience undergoing change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 18, 2024
Students at USM were able to participate in the classic Blizzard of Bucks Game Show at the Joe Paul Student Theater. Students could participate in the game and earn up to $500.

SMAC hoat Blizzards of Buck Game Show

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
USM students were invited to learn lessons on financial stability to aid their future.

USM participates in National Financial Capability Month

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 11, 2024
There are many resources available for students and members of the community.

SAPA and MAPS callab for panel on abuse

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
Students could be seen dancing during IDEAL Women’s Week of Excellence disco party celebration.

IDEAL Women present Week of Excellence

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
The fashion show featured many stylish and daring looks.

Delta Sigma Theta flies through the decades

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Southern Miss Division of Student Affairs is working to hard to ensure the engagement and availability of resources for students.

Student Affairs increasing engagement through change

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
Students were invited to a picnic featuring fun activities for all.

First-generation and transfer students enjoy picnic

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The Association for Women Geoscientists hosted its inaugural meeting after starting the Mississippi chapter of the organization.

USM presents the Association for Women Geoscientists meeting

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Student Counseling Services offers a stress free evening

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
SMAC provided an afternoon of fun for students with VR racing headsets.

SMAC hosts VR racing simulator

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted the “Essence of Black” event for the Black community to learn about their history and culture.

AKAs host “Essence of Black” event for USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Theta Eta hosted their annual Miss Theta Eta Scholarship pageant, crowning Iyanna Amos.

Miss Theta Eta crowned at USM

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 28, 2024
Mbody was one of the many shops available at the IDEAL Women Black Business Expo.

IDEAL Women hosts Black Business Expo

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
At the AASO 7th Annual Cultural Legends Ball, students were treated to a fun evening of dancing and fellowship.

AASO hosts 7th Cultural Legends Ball

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
USM”s British Studies Program has existed for almost 50 years, and is now offering for students to join them for summer 2024.

British Studies Program offers information to students

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
February 14, 2024
Despite slipping and sliding in roller skates, USM students still gathered for an evening of food, photos, music, and fun provided by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Neon Skate Party

Raven Payne, Content Creator
February 7, 2024
Different hair care products were present at Lambda Theta’s Table Talk session on different ways to take care of hair.

Lambda Theta Chapter teaches students about hair care

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
USM students joined Sigma Gamma Rho in the Payne Center for an electric Zumba session.

Sigma Gamma Rho hosts Zumba Class for the community

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
January 31, 2024
RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

RISE benefits students with intellectual disabilities

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
December 2, 2023
Children gathered at the front of campus for an evening of candy, bouncy houses and costumes hosted by the Southern Miss Activities Council.

SMAC hosts Kids Halloween Carnival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
People at the Fall Wellness Festival gathered to enjoy food, fun, and furry friends like Cash Money the Therapy Dog.

USM presents Fall Wellness Festival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023

2023-24 EAGLE Scholars Program Cohort announced

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
USM Symphonic Winds with special guests Spirit of Southern and USM Jazztet perform at POPS in the Park.

Partners for the Arts hosts POPS in the Park

Raven Payne, Content Creator
October 10, 2023
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