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Matthew Lee
“More than my disability”
May 17, 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
May 16, 2023
The University of Southern Mississippi will have a new course called African Politics & Culture, to be offered in the fall 2023 semester.
Learn more about Africa, enroll in a new course this fall
May 9, 2023
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
Aug 6, 2017; London, United Kingdom; Tori Bowie (USA) takes a victory lap with United States flag after winning the womens 100m in 10.85 during the IAAF World Championships in Athletics at London Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Former Southern Miss track star and Olympic champion Tori Bowie dies at 32
May 3, 2023
Matthew Lee
“More than my disability”
May 17, 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
May 16, 2023
The University of Southern Mississippi will have a new course called African Politics & Culture, to be offered in the fall 2023 semester.
Learn more about Africa, enroll in a new course this fall
May 9, 2023
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
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 sued for allegedly retaliating against a professor
April 26, 2023
Southern Miss Greek life held its 2018 sorority bid day.
Searching for sisterhood: Bid Day 2018
September 12, 2018
Alpha Chi Omega hosts Red Carnation Gala
Alpha Chi Omega hosts Red Carnation Gala
April 18, 2018
This years EagleTHON was a huge success amongst students. Photo: Hannah Beaver
EagleThon raises money for Blair E. Batson
February 20, 2018
Alpha Chi Omega raises domestic violence awareness
Alpha Chi Omega raises domestic violence awareness
February 6, 2018
Harvard sorority girls ask that you #HearHerHarvard
Harvard sorority girls ask that you #HearHerHarvard
January 30, 2018
Graphic by Kathleen Hetherington.
“Borderlands 3” wows fans as one of 2019’s best
October 1, 2019
Graphic by Lillie Busch
“Fortnite” video game dominates Mississippi
September 4, 2019
McGrone dissects the ‘worst’ qualities of great PS4 games
McGrone dissects the ‘worst’ qualities of great PS4 games
April 24, 2019
New college football video game to launch in 2020
New college football video game to launch in 2020
May 1, 2018
Father-son relationship explored in ‘God of War’
Father-son relationship explored in ‘God of War’
April 24, 2018
Matthew Lee
“More than my disability”
May 17, 2023
SAPAs calendar of events during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
USM’s SAPA bringing change to campus during SAAM
April 12, 2023
A Cinderella Story of the Ages: How Southern Miss Mens basketball completed one of biggest turnarounds in NCAA basketball history
A ‘Cinderella’ Story of the Ages: How Southern Miss Men’s basketball completed one of biggest turnarounds in NCAA basketball history
April 12, 2023
The Turtle Creek Mall in West Hattiesburg is evacuated after an 18-year-old was shot near the food court Saturday afternoon.
Terror at the mall: Student recalls shooting
March 8, 2023
Raylawni Branch, one of USMs first African American students in 1965 talks to SMTV recently about her experiences.
“Never Been Afraid”: An Interview with Raylawni Branch
February 25, 2023
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
November 16, 2022
No-shave November in full swing
No-shave November in full swing
November 16, 2022
Oakland Raiders former punter Ray Guy walks the red carpet prior to the 2014 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium.
Southern Miss Legendary Punter & NFL Hall of Famer Ray Guy Passes at 73
November 3, 2022
President Joe Biden.
Federal Court blocks student loan forgiveness act from moving forward
November 2, 2022
Flyer for National Dropout Prevention Month. | Courtesy of National Dropout Prevention Center.
National Dropout Prevention Month
October 26, 2022
USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine
USM history faculty reacts to war in Ukraine
March 23, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Lies, Hubris, and Imperial Overreach: Vladimir Putins Ill-Advised War in Ukraine
Letter to the Editor: Lies, Hubris, and Imperial Overreach: Vladimir Putin’s Ill-Advised War in Ukraine
March 2, 2022
International students at USM request more involvement from university
International students at USM request more involvement from university
January 26, 2022
International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID
International student talks university life pre- and post-COVID
December 1, 2021
Annual International Education Week helps student express culture
Annual International Education Week helps student express culture
November 17, 2021
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
The minimum wage increase that took place on January 1, 2015 will put more money in the pockets of minimum wage workers, including college-aged workers.-Michael Kavitz
Saving Money as a College Student
November 9, 2022
Southern Miss gets the big hit, eliminates Auburn 7-2 to keep season alive
Southern Miss gets the big hit, eliminates Auburn 7-2 to keep season alive
June 3, 2023
Southern Miss drops opening round of the Auburn Regional in 4-2 decision against Samford
Southern Miss drops opening round of the Auburn Regional in 4-2 decision against Samford
June 2, 2023
Final thoughts and predictions for the Auburn Regional
Final thoughts and predictions for the Auburn Regional
June 1, 2023
Southern Miss set to compete in the Auburn Regional
Southern Miss set to compete in the Auburn Regional
May 29, 2023
Southern Miss wins the 2023 Sun Belt Championship
Southern Miss wins the 2023 Sun Belt Championship
May 28, 2023
Sun Belt Baseball Tournament in-depth Preview and Predictions
Sun Belt Baseball Tournament in-depth Preview and Predictions
May 23, 2023
Sun Belt Tournament Preview & Predictions by the 4th Street Sports Show
Sun Belt Tournament Preview & Predictions by the 4th Street Sports Show
March 3, 2023
USM Basketball’s historic turnaround turned Jay Ladner into Hattiesburg’s favorite son.
USM Basketball’s historic turnaround turned Jay Ladner into Hattiesburg’s favorite son.
February 15, 2023
2023 Southern Miss baseball preview: Golden Eagles eye Omaha after historic 2022 season
2023 Southern Miss baseball preview: Golden Eagles eye Omaha after historic 2022 season
February 6, 2023
QB Ty Keyes (#5) getting instruction from Head Coach Will Hall.
Season Predictions from the 4th Street Sports Show Staff
September 1, 2022
Golden Eagles perform at Southern Miss pro day
Golden Eagles perform at Southern Miss pro day
March 27, 2023
Southern Miss shows off talent in spring scrimmage
Southern Miss shows off talent in spring scrimmage
March 25, 2023
Breaking down Southern Miss Footballs 2023 schedule release
Breaking down Southern Miss Football’s 2023 schedule release
February 24, 2023
Southern Miss defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong set to be on-field coach at Alabama, will leave Southern Miss after two seasons
Southern Miss defensive coordinator Austin Armstrong set to be on-field coach at Alabama, will leave Southern Miss after two seasons
January 13, 2023
Southern Miss QB Trey Lowe announces he has entered the transfer portal
Southern Miss QB Trey Lowe announces he has entered the transfer portal
December 22, 2022
Southern Miss gets the big hit, eliminates Auburn 7-2 to keep season alive
Southern Miss gets the big hit, eliminates Auburn 7-2 to keep season alive
June 3, 2023
Southern Miss drops opening round of the Auburn Regional in 4-2 decision against Samford
Southern Miss drops opening round of the Auburn Regional in 4-2 decision against Samford
June 2, 2023
Final thoughts and predictions for the Auburn Regional
Final thoughts and predictions for the Auburn Regional
June 1, 2023
Southern Miss set to compete in the Auburn Regional
Southern Miss set to compete in the Auburn Regional
May 29, 2023
Southern Miss wins the 2023 Sun Belt Championship
Southern Miss wins the 2023 Sun Belt Championship
May 28, 2023
A Cinderella Story of the Ages: How Southern Miss Mens basketball completed one of biggest turnarounds in NCAA basketball history
A ‘Cinderella’ Story of the Ages: How Southern Miss Men’s basketball completed one of biggest turnarounds in NCAA basketball history
April 12, 2023
Southern Miss ends remarkable season with NIT loss to UAB 88-60
Southern Miss ends remarkable season with NIT loss to UAB 88-60
March 14, 2023
Texas State overpowers Southern Miss 85-57, ends Lady Eagles’ title hopes
Texas State overpowers Southern Miss 85-57, ends Lady Eagles’ title hopes
March 5, 2023
Southern Miss collapses late against South Alabama, knocked out of Sun Belt tournament.
Southern Miss collapses late against South Alabama, knocked out of Sun Belt tournament.
March 4, 2023
Lady Eagles use strong second half to push past Arkansas State 79-72, advance to semifinals.
Lady Eagles use strong second half to push past Arkansas State 79-72, advance to semifinals.
March 3, 2023
City commemorates post 9/11
City commemorates post 9/11
September 11, 2014
Eagles take on Bulldogs
April 6, 2014
A C-USA flag flies above M. M. Roberts Stadium before the game in 2019.
Southern Miss at odds with Conference USA over early exit
February 17, 2022
Lina May leads the Golden Eagles with four Top 25 finishes in 2021. Photo Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics
Cross Country runner leads team in first season back from injury
November 10, 2021
The Southern Miss baseball team wins the 2019 Conference USA tournament in Biloxi, MS. Photo by: Makayla Puckett
USM sports through the decade
December 7, 2019
Southern Miss competes in Commodore Classic
Southern Miss competes in Commodore Classic
September 15, 2019
Pictured: Sandra Szpott Photo by: Andrew Abadie
Cross Country finishes season at NCAA Regional
November 14, 2018
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 6
March 6, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 5
February 26, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 4
February 20, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 3
February 15, 2023
News You Need, Season 2, Episode 2
February 6, 2023
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
Beloved campus therapy dog. Cash Money, has students at USM rallying for him to receive his degree.
Cash Money deserves his own honorary degree
April 26, 2023
End of semester on the horizon for USM students
End of semester on the horizon for USM students
April 26, 2023
Are TikTok filters ruining self-esteem?
Are TikTok filters ruining self-esteem?
March 29, 2023
USM parking becoming a major issue among students
USM parking becoming a major issue among students
March 29, 2023
Mississippi lawmakers propose anti-LGBTQ+ bills
Mississippi lawmakers propose anti-LGBTQ+ bills
March 8, 2023
Photo courtesy of the University of Southern Mississippi Facebook Page.
Letter to the Editor: Poverty.Homelessness.College Students
April 6, 2022
Letter to the Editor: USM, end the credit card processing fee
Letter to the Editor: USM, end the credit card processing fee
February 18, 2020
Response to Republicans release dull Nunes memo
Response to ‘Republicans release dull Nunes memo’
February 12, 2018
Letter to the Editor: We pay attention
Letter to the Editor: We pay attention
October 5, 2017
Open Letter to the USM Community
Open Letter to the USM Community
September 13, 2017
USM parking becoming a major issue among students
USM parking becoming a major issue among students
March 29, 2023
Educate yourself on suicide awareness
Educate yourself on suicide awareness
February 22, 2023
Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo
Autism Speaks and USM, a harmful duo
February 22, 2023
Dr. Joe Paul at the official announcement of his presidency on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2022. | Loren Jones, Printz Executive Editor
Editorial: Dr. Joe Paul becomes 11th Southern Miss President, but why?
November 2, 2022
The Wellness Center on the USM campus.
Editorial: It’s Time to Pay the Money Back
October 5, 2022
Cartoon by Darius Harris.
No More Cartoon
June 6, 2020
Cartoon by Darius Harris.
Critique Cartoon
February 25, 2020
Black History Month: The History Tour Begins Cartoon
Black History Month: The History Tour Begins Cartoon
February 12, 2020
Illustration by Darius Harris.
News: Before Black History Month Comic
February 4, 2020
Black History Month: Prequel Comic
Black History Month: Prequel Comic
January 28, 2020
Lana Del Rey Ranked: Born To Die – Blue Banisters
Lana Del Rey Ranked: Born To Die – Blue Banisters
March 9, 2022
The Batman shines as an excellent noir thriller
‘The Batman’ shines as an excellent noir thriller
March 8, 2022
Gunna’s ‘DS4EVER’ provides a well-needed trend to start 2022
Gunna’s ‘DS4EVER’ provides a well-needed trend to start 2022
January 19, 2022
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ hits home for many viewers
January 19, 2022
The Weeknd fails to deliver on ‘Dawn FM’
The Weeknd fails to deliver on ‘Dawn FM’
January 19, 2022

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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

Wade Taliancich, SM2 Contributor
May 3, 2023
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