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RISE's inaugural group of Student Partners.
USM’s RISE selects student partners
October 2, 2024
Faculty ombud unveils new website
October 2, 2024
USM students express concerns over gun laws
October 2, 2024
Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más recently opened in Hattiesburg, offering a unique fusion of traditional and Latin-inspired ice cream flavors.
Lupita’s Ice Cream y Más Blends Tradition and Flavor
October 2, 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
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
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 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
The unbelievably believable rational paradox of life
The unbelievably believable rational paradox of life
May 2, 2024
The Neuroscience of Inaction: Action > Talk
The Neuroscience of Inaction: Action > Talk
May 2, 2024
The Mississippi state flag.
Mississippi declares April Confederate Heritage Month
April 25, 2024
“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
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 ESports coaches, Jeff Hughes and Joseph Blackwell standing in the ESports arena.
USM ESports team ready for new season
October 2, 2024
USM basketball players practice.
Southern Miss Men’s Basketball releases schedule
September 25, 2024
USM's Melyia Grayson greets kids before a game.
Southern Miss Women’s Basketball releases 2024-25 season schedule
September 25, 2024
USM's Rodrigues Clark rushes between defenders in a recent game against Jacksonville State.
USM Football falls to Jacksonville State
September 25, 2024
John Cox (center) does play-by-play announcing at recent Southern Miss sporting event.
The Voice of the Golden Eagles achieves milestone
September 25, 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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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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