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Members of USM's Tri Delta pose with author and podcaster Grace Valentine during Body image Week.
Sorority Hosts Body Image Week
November 13, 2024
Winners of the "Three-Minute Thesis" Competition with Dr. Joe Paul. Back Row left to right: Michael Oeth, Matt Martin, and Godspower Okeke. Front Row left to right: Dr. Joe Paul, Madeline Klubertanz, and Alyssa Sha.
USM Hosts “Three Minute Thesis” Competition
November 13, 2024
Traffic moves along Hardy Street near the Southern Miss campus.
Hattiesburg Releases Safe Roads Action Plan Draft
November 13, 2024
A Southern Miss Powwow performer.
Southern Miss to Host Annual Powwow
November 13, 2024
Prospective transfer students at a recent orientation.
Transfer Students Find Community at USM
November 12, 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
Hannah Scott Back
Hannah Scott Back: Mentor and Servant Leader
October 30, 2024
USM senior lecturer, Keltoum Rowland often reflects on how her upbringing in different countries motivated her embrace of different languages.
Keltoum Rowland: A Love for Travel, Language
October 23, 2024
Dr. Ery Shin, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, was recently recognized at the Mississippi Book Festiva for her novel, “Spring on the Peninsula.”
Shin’s international upbringing motivates novel
October 2, 2024
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
Movie Review: Transformers One is a Breath of Fresh Air
November 13, 2024
Editor's Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
Editor’s Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
November 7, 2024
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
November 6, 2024
A Pay to Park sign on the USM Hattiesburg campus.
College is a big Deal, Parking Shouldn’t be
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.
Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football
October 30, 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
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
USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.
Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall
November 13, 2024
Leah Williams
Leah Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing
November 13, 2024
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
November 7, 2024
Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.
Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season
November 6, 2024
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
November 19, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.19.2024
November 19, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.18.2024
November 18, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.14.2024
November 14, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.13.2024
November 13, 2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
Southern Miss Today 11.12.2024
November 12, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
News You Need November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
News You Need November 8, 2024
November 8, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
October 4, 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 camera in the television studio, located in College Hall.

SM2 caps off successful 2023-24 awards season

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
USM seniors preparing for life after graduation

USM seniors preparing for life after graduation

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
May 2, 2024
The Mississippi state flag.

Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 25, 2024
People gather in the streets to protest.

The right to protest in Mississippi is in jeopardy

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 25, 2024
The 4th Street Parking Garage became the scene of a police standoff after an armed individual entered the premises.

Police capture armed individual in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates and Bethal Miles
April 6, 2024
For Trans Visibility Day, Hattiesburg’s own Spectrum Center made sure to celebrate.

The Spectrum Center celebrates Trans Day of Visibility

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
The fate of the abortion pill rests with the Supreme Court

The fate of the abortion pill rests with the Supreme Court

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
April 4, 2024
Students from a variety of disciplines showcased their art at the showcase.

Students showcase skills at annual show

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
School of Humanities celebrates Women’s History Month

School of Humanities celebrates Women’s History Month

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 31, 2024
Why some young people are sitting out the 2024 election

Why some young people are sitting out the 2024 election

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Alabama's IVF ruling strikes a nerve in post-Roe America

Alabama’s IVF ruling strikes a nerve in post-Roe America

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
March 21, 2024
Medicaid expansion remains a hot topic

Medicaid expansion remains a hot topic

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
Graduate students, faculty and staff have continued their fight for fair pay at USM.

The push for fair pay at USM continues

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 21, 2024
USM’s Strategic Plan Survey was unveiled for the community to participate in.

USM reveals its strategic plan survey

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
February 14, 2024
New streamlined FAFSA runs into bugs and delays

New streamlined FAFSA runs into bugs and delays

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
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.

Freedom Summer participant lectures at USM

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

USM installs new barriers in 4th Street Parking Garage

Simeon Gates, Multimedia Journalist
January 30, 2024

Fall 2023 semester full of ups and downs

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
November 30, 2023
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visited the University of Southern Mississippi with a mission to endorse his campaign and encourage people to vote.

Gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley visits Southern Miss

Simeon Gates, SM2 Content Creator
November 6, 2023
Øystein Baadsvik

International tuba star performs at USM

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 26, 2023

USM’s NAACP hosts voter info panel

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 5, 2023

American Red Cross facing national blood shortage

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
October 5, 2023

Law School fair lets students explore options

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
September 26, 2023
SMAC hosts Mental Health Day at Spirit Park

SMAC hosts Mental Health Day at Spirit Park

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
September 19, 2023
Paul outlines yearly priorities

Paul outlines yearly priorities

Simeon Gates, Content Creator
August 31, 2023
Lance Nail listens to a member of the audience speak during a provost candidate forum in Joe Paul Student Theater on April 18, 2023.

Nail selected as USM’s next provost

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
May 16, 2023

Nail sued for allegedly retaliating against a professor

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
April 26, 2023
Lance Nail

Provost Finalist’s Past Exposed by Twitter Thread

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
April 6, 2023
Eddie Holloway during the presentation of colors before the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ecumenical and Scholarship Breakfast on Monday morning, January 17, 2023, at the Thad Chochran Center ballroom.

Eddie Holloway comes out of retirement for Interim role

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023

Enrollment declines: Paul’s administration has a plan

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 29, 2023
USM Walks ‘Out of Darkness’ for Suicide Prevention

USM Walks ‘Out of Darkness’ for Suicide Prevention

Simeon Gates, SM2 Staff
March 8, 2023
Keynote speaker Kelsey Rushing Jr. delivers remarks during the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Ecumenical and Scholarship Breakfast on Monday morning at the Thad Chochran Center's ballroom.

Southern Miss Celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
January 18, 2023
The Wellness Center on the USM campus.

Faculty Senate blindsided by USM statement on Volleyball Gym Welfare Scandal

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
November 9, 2022
Experience Joy, Pain, and Family with "The Addams Family"

Experience Joy, Pain, and Family with “The Addams Family”

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
November 2, 2022
Courtesy of the International Dyslexia Association.

National Dyslexia Awareness Month

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 26, 2022

Southern Miss Powwow Returns

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 12, 2022
Learning and Laughter at PRISM's Human Library Event

Learning and Laughter at PRISM’s Human Library Event

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
October 5, 2022

The Best Places to Study on Campus

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
September 28, 2022
Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter
September 21, 2022
USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

USM Student Collects Bottled Water for Jackson Residents

Simeon Gates, SM2 reporter
September 14, 2022
Student Research Showcase provides opportunities for faculty and undergraduates

Student Research Showcase provides opportunities for faculty and undergraduates

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
April 13, 2022
USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine

USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
March 23, 2022
Courtesy of The Joe Rogan Experience

The real reason Spotify is standing by Joe Rogan

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates
February 7, 2022
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