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The student body were lined up in excitement, waiting for the food to be served.
SMAC hosts annual Crawfish Fest
April 23, 2024
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.
USM educates community on Israel-Palestine
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
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
Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.
Southern Miss clinches ULM series, but fails to sweep once again.
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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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
Alabamas 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 Centers 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 PRISMs 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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