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Mika Singh
Bollywood Star Mika Singh to Perform in Biloxi
November 8, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Raises Concerns at Mississippi Universities
Artificial Intelligence Raises Concerns at Mississippi Universities
November 7, 2024
Marcellus Washburn (Hutson Rollins) dances with one of the townspeople as the town is swept into a storm of new beginnings.
USM School of Music Performs The Music Man
November 7, 2024
Madison Waters, a Medical Laboratory Science student at USM, studies samples through a microscope.
McDonald’s E. coli Outbreak Still Under Investigation
November 7, 2024
Dr. Courtney Luckhardt, a professor of medieval history at Southern Miss, gives a Halloween lecture to the USM History Club.
USM History Club Hosts Halloween Lecture
November 7, 2024
Hannah Scott Back
Hannah Scott Back: Mentor and Servant Leader
October 30, 2024
USM senior lecturer, Keltoum Rowland often reflects on how her upbringing in different countries motivated her embrace of different languages.
Keltoum Rowland: A Love for Travel, Language
October 23, 2024
Dr. Ery Shin, an assistant professor at The University of Southern Mississippi, was recently recognized at the Mississippi Book Festiva for her novel, “Spring on the Peninsula.”
Shin’s international upbringing motivates novel
October 2, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The effects of eating disorders in students
The effects of eating disorders in students
April 4, 2024
Editor's Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
Editor’s Opinion: The Forgotten Mouth of Mississippi
November 7, 2024
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
Students Debate Lowering Alcohol Age Requirement
November 6, 2024
A Pay to Park sign on the USM Hattiesburg campus.
College is a big Deal, Parking Shouldn’t be
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.
Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football
October 30, 2024
The End of the Will Hall Era
The End of the Will Hall Era
October 23, 2024
The SwitchYard, located in downtown Hattiesburg.
The SwitchYard becoming a hit with college students
September 11, 2024
DJ Kujho at a recent Southern Miss event.
DJ Kujho continues to impact USM, Hattiesburg, and beyond
September 11, 2024
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
The Oscars were surprisingly good this year
March 21, 2024
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
Yeah, Usher electrified the Super Bowl
February 16, 2024
Graphic by Abigail Troth.
The Grammy Awards were just fine, and that’s it
February 7, 2024
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament
November 7, 2024
Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.
Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season
November 6, 2024
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule
October 30, 2024
Southern Miss fans display their frustration during USM's recent football game against Arkansas State.
Editor’s Opinion: The State of USM Football
October 30, 2024
Scott Berry
Berry Chosen for Sports Hall of Fame
October 30, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
News You Need October 25, 2024
November 4, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
News You Need October 18, 2024
October 21, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
News You Need October 04, 2024
October 21, 2024
News You Need: September 27, 2024
News You Need: September 27, 2024
October 9, 2024
News You Need: September 29, 2023
News You Need: September 29, 2023
October 5, 2023
The voice of and for USM students

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The voice of and for USM students

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Opinion: J.K. Rowling’s transphobia is on full display in her new novel

Mary Murphy and Mary Murphy | September 24, 2020
Ever since her June 10 essay explaining ‘Her Reasons for Speaking out on Sex and Gender Issues’ dropped on her website, fans and critics alike have rightly condemned J.K. Rowling for her transphobic views.
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Dear J.K. Rowling: ‘being’ gay is not enough

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | March 30, 2019

The “Harry Potter” franchise is known for many things: magic, great storytelling, complex characters and now, apparently, a gay icon. For context: in 2007, author J.K. Rowling announced to Carnegie...

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