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Rhyan Jones studies in the Cook Library. (Photo/Garret Grove)

Freshman preparedness for college further impacted by online learning

Garret Grove and Garret Grove | March 29, 2022

Amid an extended bout with online classes, many education experts and advocates were worried about the effects of online learning on high school graduates. With the freshman class of 2025, the effects...

USM's updated mask mandate takes effect

USM’s updated mask mandate takes effect

Southern Miss updated its COVID-19 protocols to reduce the requirement of face coverings in several spaces around each of the campuses on March 2.  A university-wide email announced that face...

USM updates mask mandate, COVID-19 protocols

USM updates mask mandate, COVID-19 protocols

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | February 28, 2022

The University of Southern Mississippi made revisions to its mask mandate, limiting it to just within instructional and health care settings only. The updated protocols will take effect immediately after...

Courtesy of The Joe Rogan Experience

The real reason Spotify is standing by Joe Rogan

Simeon Gates and Simeon Gates | February 7, 2022

Spotify has spent the past week embroiled in controversy around a push to remove ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ from its platform due to spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and the vaccine. The situation...

The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

Students express concern about semester during omicron surge

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | January 26, 2022

Students returned to in-person classes last Wednesday, Jan. 19. Combined with the anxiety of classes and assignments, students are again presented with the unknown of Covid-19 and the possibility of some...

Southern Miss students enter new school year among threat of omicron variant

Southern Miss students enter new school year among threat of omicron variant

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | January 19, 2022

With the rise of the omicron variant of COVID-19, it’s become clear that Southern Miss’ faculty and students will have to face a fifth semester of the virus. COVID-19 has impacted in-person learning...

Graphic by Alexandria Moore.

Prioritizing mental health is beneficial for all

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | December 1, 2021

Due to the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of mental health concerns among college students has been immeasurable.  For many, these past few years have been devastating. From ever pressing...

Study abroad adapts to traveling amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Study abroad adapts to traveling amidst COVID-19 restrictions

Photo Courtesy of Study Abroad The University of Southern Mississippi’s study abroad program returned this semester with new regulations after the COVID-19 pandemic created many travel restrictions...

The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

Faculty Senate passes vaccine mandate resolution, long-term impact to be determined

Garret Grove and Garret Grove | October 3, 2021

The Faculty Senate at the University of Southern Mississippi voted 33-5 to pass a vaccine mandate resolution on Oct. 1. The resolution serves as a testament of the senate’s firm stance against the...

The Pride of Southern Mississippi Marching Band on the football field.

The Pride marches back onto field, trumpets blaring

Scarlett Gully and Scarlett Gully | September 29, 2021

Although this past year has limited The Pride's ability to perform live, the marching band kicked off their 2021 football season at the Pride Preview in August. Since then, they have resumed performing,...

The Lucas Administration Building on an overcast day.

“A Bitter Disappointment”: IHL Decision Undercuts Faculty Push for Vaccine Mandate

Garret Grove and Garret Grove | September 29, 2021

The Faculty Senate of the University of Southern Mississippi will move forward on a vote in mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees on campus despite recent rulings from the Mississippi...

OPINION: People need to take mask mandates seriously

OPINION: People need to take mask mandates seriously

Kyra Lampley and Kyra Lampley | September 22, 2021

Imagine not being able to breathe. Your lungs fill with fluid, even as a million tubes seem to protrude from your body. And there’s just one thing you keep thinking to yourself: “If only I would have...

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