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Donzaleigh Abernathy during the Armstrong-Branch Lecture Series.

Donzaleigh Abernathy calls for love amidst a world of hate

Abigail Troth, Executive Editor | March 20, 2023

With a message of anti-violence and love, Donzaleigh Abernathy came to the University of Southern Mississippi for the 30th Annual Armstrong-Branch Lecture Series. Donzaleigh Abernathy is the daughter...

Frances Lee.

Politics Expert, USM alumna to present for University Forum

David Tisdale, University Communications | November 9, 2022

Dr. Frances Lee, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University and a 1991 University of Southern Mississippi (USM) alumna, will present “Congressional Policymaking in a Fiercely Competitive...

Generation Action member Kayla Barnes | Photo: Simeon Gates

USM Generation Action Gathers to Write Letter to President Joe Paul

Abigail Troth, SM2 Reporter | September 21, 2022

The Christian protestors have unfortunately become a familiar face on campus. They gather around Shoemaker Square, screaming homophobic, racist, transphobic and other forms of hate speech in the name of...

Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Organizations providing an outlet for student activism

Simeon Gates, SM2 Reporter | September 21, 2022

In these unprecedented times, some student organizations have stepped up to make a difference. MS Votes aims to make voting accessible to young people. Students for Human Rights looks to revamp its...

Local animal education group brings display to campus

Local animal education group brings display to campus

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | April 27, 2022

Students at USM had the chance to meet a new reptilian friend on the way to class last Wednesday thanks to a local wildlife education and awareness group. Life’s Wild Adventures traveled to the USM...

Cadet Julianna Vaughn, Alpha Flight Commander, standing in the cadet lounge in McLemore Hall 04-21-2022

Air Force ROTC: not your average group on campus

Garret Grove and Garret Grove | April 27, 2022

At 6 o’clock on a Monday morning, the average college student is asleep. Even if one is awake, they most likely have not left their dorm, their apartment or even their bed at that time in the morning.  If...

A student waves a Pride flag last semester as protestors preach anti-LGBTQ sentiments. (Photo/Sarah Kofman)

Student essay gains significance amid recent events against the LGBTQIA community

Garret Grove and Garret Grove | February 23, 2022

The University of Southern Mississippi is known for its sense of inclusivity. However, past and recent events this school year targeting the LGBTQIA+ community has many concerned about how open the Hattiesburg...

University community reacts to anonymous anti-LGBTQ flyers on campus

University community reacts to anonymous anti-LGBTQ flyers on campus

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | February 3, 2022

News Director Charlie Luttrell and SM2 reporter Garret Grove contributed to this report. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, students were displeased to find a nearly 30-page anonymous flyer stuck to their cars’...

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