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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.
Palestinian Perspectives on Decades of Conflict Spotlighted at USM
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
Eid Festivities at Southern Miss Bring Cultures Together
Eid Festivities at Southern Miss Bring Cultures Together
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
Davis Gillespie (11) celebrates after his RBI-single in the bottom the seventh inning on March 15, 2024 - Dima Mixon
Southern Miss vs ULM series updates: Southern Miss uses a ten run third inning to roll past ULM in series opener.
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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All content by Shannon Barbin
Beloved campus therapy dog. Cash Money, has students at USM rallying for him to receive his degree.

Cash Money deserves his own honorary degree

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Opinion Writer
April 26, 2023
End of semester on the horizon for USM students

End of semester on the horizon for USM students

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
April 26, 2023

School of Media and Communication hosts “Diversity Talks” lecture

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
April 26, 2023
Are TikTok filters ruining self-esteem?

Are TikTok filters ruining self-esteem?

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023
USM parking becoming a major issue among students

USM parking becoming a major issue among students

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023
Mississippi lawmakers propose anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Mississippi lawmakers propose anti-LGBTQ+ bills

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
March 8, 2023
Educate yourself on suicide awareness

Educate yourself on suicide awareness

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
February 22, 2023
Photo courtesy of BBC

“Kraken” unleashed on campus

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
January 25, 2023
Chuck Scianna, USM alumnus and founder of oil drilling equipment company, speaks during the IHL search for the next president of the University of Southern Mississippi Oct. 3, 2022.

Scianna donates another $1 million

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Staff
January 24, 2023
USMs Center for Behavioral Health hosts fundraiser

USM’s Center for Behavioral Health hosts fundraiser

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
November 16, 2022
USM students showcase their work and talents at the Fall Repertory Dance Concert.

Fall Repertory Dance Concert’s USM debut

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
November 9, 2022

Trouble follows Disney’s new disability policy

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
November 9, 2022
Flyer for National Dropout Prevention Month. | Courtesy of National Dropout Prevention Center.

National Dropout Prevention Month

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
October 26, 2022
Julia Brewer Daily poses with her newest novel, The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch. | McKenzie Baird Photography

USM Alum, Author talks debut novel

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
October 19, 2022
Megan Bucher (left) and Patricia Netto (right), two members of the Lighthouse Rescue Mission stand up for domestic violence. | Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter

Domestic Violence Awareness Month Is Here

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
October 12, 2022

Shatterproof Student Association Debuts to Educate and Promote Awareness for Addiction

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
October 5, 2022
Homecoming Queen Krystin Maddox and Homecoming King Kenneth Ellzey. | Photo: Shannon Barbin

Homecoming Court 2022

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter
September 28, 2022
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