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Media students try to stay positive about post-grad future

William Lowery and William Lowery | May 9, 2020
Over 1.3 million students across the country prepare for graduation, the biggest challenge they face is finding work in light of the COVID-19 epidemic.
Photo by Bethany Morris.

Thrifted Gold: dreaming of denim

Bethany Morris and Bethany Morris | February 28, 2020
I can’t think of anything more classic that screams Americana style than denim. Denim has been a fashion staple since it was first designed as laborers’ workwear on the farms and mines of America's Western states in the late 19th-century.
Illustration by Lillie Busch.

Students talk unconventional families

Kara Lowe and Kara Lowe | February 21, 2020
What a traditional American family looks like is a married man and woman with two and a half kids. Maybe the traditional family has a white picket fence as well. However, this is not always the case. Three college students opened up about how different their lives are due to their families not being so traditional.
D&D offers community distraction from stress

D&D offers community distraction from stress

Brian Winters and Brian Winters | February 20, 2020
Among college students, Dungeons & Dragons has become an outlet for creativity and a stress reliever.
Hattiesburg Mardi Gras parade. Photo by Bethany Morris.

Southern Miss students celebrate Mardi Gras

Laurel Thrailkill and Laurel Thrailkill | February 18, 2020
When New Orleans was established in 1718, Mardi Gras was celebrated not with elaborate parades and bead-throwing, but with elegant balls and parties. Though times have changed since the 1700s, annual celebrations of Mardi Gras are still going strong in many areas of the U.S.
Photo by Brain Winters.

Students talk breakups and moving on

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | February 11, 2020
For many, Valentine’s Day can inspire memories of joy with their loved ones. For others, the holiday only reminds them of the heartbreak they’ve experienced in past relationships.
Photo by Brian Winters.

Women talk birth control, side effects

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | February 10, 2020
Shopping for birth control is reminiscent of flipping through a catalog: the pill, the arm implant, the IUD, the patch and prayers.
Photo by Nya Rai.

Southern Miss students battle sleep deprivation

Kara Lowe and Kara Lowe | February 6, 2020
Some people do not realize how beneficial sleep can be until they are deprived of it. As people grow older, the amount of stress in their lives develops, and some find it hard to fit sleep into their busy schedules.
Photo by Bethany Morris.

Thrifted Gold: Planting roots in the new year

Bethany Morris and Bethany Morris | January 29, 2020

The beginning of the year always brings the need for change and a bit of refreshing. What’s more refreshing to your living space than adding a bit of greenery and bright pops of floral colors?  Revive...

Anna Cochran poses with her tiny house. Photo by Meghan Fuller.

Hattiesburg locals choose less, not a mess

Kara Lowe and Kara Lowe | January 28, 2020
As a society, Americans rely too much on possessions. Whether it is a fancy car, their favorite latte every day, or even just sentimental possessions, many individuals obsess about consuming. For others, minimalism offers an opportunity to be surrounded by only the things that spark joy and or what they absolutely need to survive.
Photo by Brian Winters.

Cassettes gain popularity in Hattiesburg

Ashlyn Levins and Ashlyn Levins | January 22, 2020
Picture this: it’s the middle of summer break. You and your friends hop on your bikes and ride to the mall. You grab an Orange Julius and head for the arcade, but suddenly stop when a music store’s sign catches your eye: “There’s a revolution.”
Photo by Kailee Blackledge

Painted rocks brighten strangers’ days

Kara Lowe and Kara Lowe | January 21, 2020
When thinking of unexpected treasures, painted rocks do not come to mind, except for Jackie Hickman.
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