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Julia Brewer Daily poses with her newest novel, "The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch." | McKenzie Baird Photography

USM Alum, Author talks debut novel

Shannon Barbin, SM2 Reporter | October 19, 2022

Julia Brewer Daily, an award-winning author and Southern Miss alum, is scheduled to debut her new novel ‘The Fifth Daughter of Thorn Ranch’ on Nov. 1, 2022.  Daily is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana....

Southern Miss men's golf team celebrates after winning their first tournament of the year in September. | Courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics

Putter of Steel, Nerves of Steel

Jackson Powell, 4th Street Sports Reporter | October 19, 2022

On a sweltering Tuesday afternoon at the Squire Creek Country and Golf Club in Choudrant, Louisiana, the situation at hand could not have been simpler. The ball lay still on the long, smooth green and...

Participants pose for a photo before the Operation Pink 5K Run. | Ja'Terrica Wilson, SM2 Reporter

Operation Pink: Breast Cancer 5K Run

Ja'Terrica Wilson, SM2 Reporter | October 12, 2022

The Operation Pink: 5k Run was hosted by USM’s Kappa Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated Saturday behind Century Park North on the Hattiesburg Campus.  Jeremy Hyde, an undergraduate...

Eden on Earth: The journey from seed to garden

Eden on Earth: The journey from seed to garden

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | April 13, 2022

As the temperatures rise and the greenery emerges, spring fever ensues. At the forefront of satisfying this demand are local gardeners, who dedicate their time and lives to making your flowerbeds and...

Local children’s book author aims to inspire through reading

Local children’s book author aims to inspire through reading

Clarissa Henry and Clarissa Henry | February 28, 2022

“Breakin’ ankles on the court, makin’ A’s is my sport.” are the words written by a PTO board member, mother of two who has never spit a rhyme a day in her life. It's not her who is “breakin’...

"Easy is never my choice": Southern Miss soccer player reflects on life post-injury

“Easy is never my choice”: Southern Miss soccer player reflects on life post-injury

Charlie Luttrell and Charlie Luttrell | November 17, 2021

Patricia “PG” Gasparovicova, an international student from Slovakia, traveled to the United States last August expecting to begin her journey of playing soccer at Southern Miss. However, she has instead...

Cullen Deroche plays guitar on campus. Photo by Marissa Haas.

Political science major shares his music talents

Kaylyn Jones and Kaylyn Jones | January 29, 2020
Freshman Cullen Deroche is a hidden gem from Houma, Louisiana, majoring in political science at Southern Miss. Based on his political science major, it would be unlikely to believe he is also a talented musician.
Veronica Jackson and her youngest children Hannah and Karen, pose for picture at the fair. Photo Courtesy of Veronica Jackson.

Custodian shares day in the life

Earl Stoudemire and Earl Stoudemire | January 22, 2020
Veronica Jackson has been a custodian with the Physical Plant at Southern Miss since Feb.18, 2019. With Jackson focused on being a good employee, student and mother, she has set high goals for herself and others around her.

Specialist offers professional tips for LinkedIn

Nikki Smith and Nikki Smith | October 30, 2014

As college students and recent graduates venture out into the world and work toward careers in their desired fields, the one thing most are wondering is how to land that dream job. Forbes reported recruiters...

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