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Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
Blue Star Memorial Dedicated to USM
May 15, 2025
USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel
USM Student Reimagines Classic Tale in Debut Novel
May 15, 2025
UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School
UPD Responds to Suspicious Activity Near DuBard School
May 14, 2025
Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City
Punk Scene Thrives in the Hub City
May 14, 2025
USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee
USM Awards Honorary Doctorate to Clarence Magee
May 14, 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
Lee Corso
Opinion: The Lee Corso Effect
April 23, 2025
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
Stars for Beatles Biopics Revealed
April 23, 2025
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
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
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
USM Women’s Golf Earns NCAA Regional Bid
April 30, 2025
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
WNBA Draft Showcases Fashion, Branding
April 30, 2025
Members of the Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
USM Pickleball Tournament to Support Disaster Relief
April 23, 2025
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
USM Women’s Golf Crowned Sun Belt Champions
April 23, 2025
Football Announces Hiring of Eric Mathies
Football Announces Hiring of Eric Mathies
April 23, 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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A Golden Eagle Snow Day

A Golden Eagle Snow Day

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photo Editor
January 22, 2025
Parker Viator

Hattiesburg Native Stars as Buddy in Elf the Musical

Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist
December 4, 2024
USM students converse at the recent Student Involvement Fair on campus.

[Photo] Students turnout for involvement fair on campus

Ariana Sanders, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
USM students enjoying the Panda Express tasting event on campus.

[Photo] Panda Express treats USM students to tasty preview

Cristina Lee, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
Ed Young speaks to the Southern Miss community during the University Forum.

[Photo] Science Journalist Ed Yong Kicks Off University Forum

Suvi Lama, Multimedia Journalist
September 25, 2024
Friday Night at Spirit Park lit up into a blaze of glory as Seymour the Eagle burned a Southeastern Louisiana University shirt showing.

Photo Story: Screaming Eagles

Sarah Grace Meyn
September 17, 2024
Friday Night at Spirit Park lit up into a blaze of glory as Seymour the Eagle burned a Southeastern Louisiana University shirt showing.

The student body gathers on the corner of the street while waiting for The Pride of Mississippi to march down the street.

Photo Story: Painting of the Eagle Walk

Sarah Grace Meyn, Multimedia Journalist
September 11, 2024
Dr. Joe Paul, Mrs. Meg, and their lovely dog Cash pose for a photo in front of their home with all the International students who came to the lovely reception to honors the student's success this past year.

[Photo] USM president hosts international students

Nishrenika Pokhrel, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
A camera in the television studio, located in College Hall.

[Photo] SM2 caps off successful 2023-24 awards season

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
The student body were lined up in excitement, waiting for the food to be served.

SMAC hosts annual Crawfish Fest

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photojournalist
April 23, 2024
Emad Al-Turk spoke on the current war between Israel and Palestine on April 16.

No birthday party is a celebration without a piece of cake.

USM celebrates 114th birthday

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photojournalist
April 3, 2024
HubFest included a variety of activities and sights, such as the people who showed off their antique cars.

[Photo] Hattiesburg hosts annual Hub Fest

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist
April 1, 2024
Cash Money, USM’s resident therapy dog, made his grand entrance at Going Gold Day, greeting the community and providing smiles.

[Photo] Southern Miss celebrates Eagle Fest

Amaya Norman, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
The fashion show featured many stylish and daring looks.

[Photo] 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.

[Photo] Student Affairs increasing engagement through change

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

[Photo] USM presents the Association for Women Geoscientists meeting

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Kristen Radtke, a writer and illustrator known for her graphic novel “Seek You: A Journey Through American Loneliness,” visited USM.

[Photo] Radtke shares Journey Through American Loneliness

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

[Photo] SMAC hosts VR racing simulator

Raven Payne, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
The Back Door Coffeehouse held a comforting atmosphere of fellowship and love with the smell of coffee and the candlelit tables.

UBC hosts final Back Door Coffeehouse

Sarah Grace Meyn, SM2 Photojournalist
March 21, 2024
Residence Life hosted a booth where students could write down affirmations and sweet messages for fellow students to read to give them a sense of peace and love from USM.

Photo Story: SMAC hosts Mental Health Day for students

Sarah Grace Meyn, Photographer
February 28, 2024
A bassoon player enlightens the crowd with their performance at the concert.

[Photo] The City of Tomorrow performs at USM

Madalyn Sanders, Contributing Writer
February 28, 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.

[Photo] SMAC hosts Neon Skate Party

Raven Payne, Content Creator
February 7, 2024
The “Faces of Freedom Summer: The Photographs of Herbert Randall” exhibit is available for the Hattiesburg community to view in USM’s Gallery of Art and Design.

[Photo] Freedom Summer participant lectures at USM

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 7, 2024
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[Photo] USM installs new barriers in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
January 30, 2024
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visited the University of Southern Mississippi with a mission to endorse his campaign and encourage people to vote.

[Photo] Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits Southern Miss

Simeon Gates, 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.

[Photo] USM presents Fall Wellness Festival

Raven Payne, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
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