coronavirus

Vaccine incentive program comes amidst increasing concerns of Delta variant

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy | August 25, 2021

Photo Courtesy of BBC A new incentive program from the University of Southern Mississippi could lead fully vaccinated students to win big prizes. Said program, however, also reflects the state’s...

First phase of reopening should include food courts, construction, farm businesses

Dipin Subedi and Dipin Subedi | May 7, 2020

Stores that offer services for food cultivation, farming, livestock and fishing should be able to resume their service in the preliminary phase of reopening.

Raising minimum wage isn’t just nice, it’s necessary

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | May 1, 2020

Now that COVID-19 has shown the importance of essential workers to everyday life, there couldn’t be a more appropriate time to raise the minimum wage.

Mississippi artists share hope during COVID-19

Bethany Morris and Bethany Morris | April 28, 2020

While the spring is usually filled with concerts, festivals and markets for fans to attend, the pandemic has unfortunately put that all on hold.

Fear mongering is more contagious than virus

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | April 24, 2020

In the current pandemic, it is now more difficult than ever to not succumb to fear and paranoia.

Southern Miss student workers adjust to changes

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | April 23, 2020

When Southern Miss announced in February that on-campus classes would be held remotely through the end of the semester due to COVID-19 concerns, it wasn’t that surprising. What was less obvious was what would happen to Southern Miss’ on-campus student workers.

Pine Belt community unites to create masks

William Lowery and William Lowery | April 22, 2020

For example, JMH Graphics of Oak Grove is allowing local businesses and everyday folk alike to make use of their leftover materials to make masks.

LIVE gives life to local musicians, closed venues

Brian Winters and Brian Winters | April 21, 2020

LIVE: From a Safe Distance, offers bands the chance to still perform for audiences through live streaming. The live streams give musicians a chance to perform for their fans again, and for fans to watch a live show from the safety of their homes.

Peripheral sports in danger during COVID-19

Michael Mapp and Michael Mapp | April 21, 2020

2020 is a bad year for sports. It’s a bad year for anything other than “Call of Duty: Warzone” and Joe Exotic. But sports are especially taking a hit.

COVID-19 changes the work landscape

Earl Stoudemire and Earl Stoudemire | April 16, 2020

Many students pursue internships in their junior or senior year to help gain valuable experience in the workfield. However, many of these opportunities have been put on pause this year due to COVID-19.

We should be turning to billionaires to save us

Dipin Subedi and Dipin Subedi | April 16, 2020

Billionaires, previously assumed to be hoarding riches without regard for those struggling, are now suddenly seen as messiahs for the poor.

Advocates raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | April 16, 2020

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Southern Miss organizations are participating in SAAM to raise awareness and provide education about the dangers of sexual violence throughout Hattiesburg.