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First-gen students face unique challenges

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | November 12, 2019
First-generation college students are defined as students whose parents do not possess a four-year college degree. Every college student faces challenges, but there is a particularly unique set of challenges that comes with being a first-gen college student.
Illustration by Derrick DJ Reed.

Students working full-time at a ​disadvantage

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | November 4, 2019
Hard work is not a foreign concept to most college students. Homework, studying and attending classes is more than enough to fill their time. College students who work full-time jobs face a unique set of challenges, however.
South Miss hosts annual Pride Preview

South Miss hosts annual Pride Preview

Kori Miles and Kori Miles | September 2, 2018

On August 31st, USM's band the Pride of Mississippi, along with the Dixie Darlings and the Southern Miss cheerleaders provided a preview of their football halftime show on Centennial Lawn for friends,...

The Dangers, Health Risks of Binge Gymming

The Dangers, Health Risks of Binge Gymming

Karyn Lewis and Karyn Lewis | April 13, 2015

Freshman Keondre Cooley lifts weights at the Payne Center on the Southern Miss campus Friday afternoon as many other students work out daily to fit their schedules. -Susan Broadbridge/Printz MEN Andrew...

No Need to Deal with Depression Solo

No Need to Deal with Depression Solo

Yolanda Cruz and Yolanda Cruz | April 12, 2015

Depression is a common occurence among college students, although many do not seek the help they need or they feel uncomfortable seeking mental health care. Sometimes, the symptoms you feel are more than...

New Minor for Future Student Affair Leaders

J.D. Rimann and J.D. Rimann | April 12, 2015

For students considering adding a minor in the Fall of 2015, the options have just increased by one. The undergraduate minor in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership will be offered through...

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 74-72. Courtesy photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Fixing the One-and-Done Epidemic

Joshua Campbell and Joshua Campbell | April 8, 2015

New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center. The Suns defeated the Pelicans 74-72. Courtesy photo: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Every year, the top...

Unlikely Source Offers Women STEM Scholarship

Unlikely Source Offers Women STEM Scholarship

J.D. Rimann and J.D. Rimann | April 6, 2015

According to most statistics there is a significant gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields. The National Science Foundation reports this is especially true in...

The streets of Great Britain, taken during the British Studies Program 2014 by Kelley Joe Brumfield.

Study Abroad May Not Be One-Size-Fits-All

Emma Reeves and Emma Reeves | March 29, 2015

The streets of Great Britain, taken during the British Studies Program 2014 by Kelley Joe Brumfield. Emma Reeves - Printz Reporter Benefits of studying elsewhere go beyond just education A recent...

College Athletes Deserve Some Pay

Sydné Autry and Sydné Autry | March 29, 2015

Many students would agree that trying to stay afloat in college is hard enough without adding any extracurricular activities. From late night study sessions to 8 a.m. classes, obtaining at least four hours...

Lowering Voting Age Could Increase Turnout

Lowering Voting Age Could Increase Turnout

Chris Lee and Chris Lee | March 5, 2015

Many probably have heard about the historic referendum vote in Scotland that occurred in 2014 when the northern region of the United Kingdom voted to remain a part of the U.K. But, what one may not have...

Scott Hall welcomes students Jan. 9

Scott Hall welcomes students Jan. 9

Kathryn Miller and Kathryn Miller | January 9, 2015

Caption: An artist's rendering of Scott Hall, which is the most recent addition to the Century Park South residential complex. Photo from www.usm.edu Scott Hall, the most recent addition to the Century...

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