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USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
USM Music Ed Majors Face Heavy Demands
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
Hattiesburg Hosts Hub City Classic Car Show
April 16, 2025
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
GONZO247 Brings Vibrant Art to Hattiesburg
April 16, 2025
Hattiesburg Raising Cane’s Restaurant Leader Miles Underwood with the Golden Plush Puppy.
Local Restaurant Fundraiser Supports Animal Shelter
April 16, 2025
Students enjoying Drop the Mic in 2024.
Spirit of Southern Hosts Drop the Mic
April 16, 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
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
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
Album Listening Parties Boost Sales at Indie Record Stores
March 26, 2025
A music fan listens to Chappell Roan's “The Giver.”
Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” Brings Queer Representation to Country Music
March 19, 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
Jacee Fields
USM Golfer to Pursue FBI Career
April 16, 2025
Members of the USM Women's Golf Team pose with their awards after winning the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Invitational.
USM Women’s Golf Captures ULM Invitational Title
April 9, 2025
Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander.
Alabama Tops USM in Baseball 10-6
April 9, 2025
Joshua Moore races during the Mississippi 50.
Local Teacher Sets Records in Mississippi 50 Race
April 9, 2025
Haiden Lowery at a recent Southern Miss Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.
Haiden Lowery Builds USM Pickleball Community
April 9, 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 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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