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The voice of and for USM students

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Pine Belt shows off its pride

Pine Belt shows off its pride

Brooke Parker and Brooke Parker | October 13, 2021

The City of Hattiesburg celebrated the seventh annual Pine Belt Pride last week, a week dedicated to bringing visibility to the LGBTQ+ community. Pine Belt Pride offers a unique opportunity for the LGBTQ+...

Photo by Kaylyn Jones.

Spectrum Center teaches queer black history, trans 101

Kaylyn Jones and Kaylyn Jones | February 20, 2020
Since 2014, the Spectrum Center is the only physical LBGTQ community center in the state of Mississippi. The center produces LGBTQ centric events like drag shows, learning programs and parades.
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Hattiesburg participates in national ‘Stop the Ban’ movement

Lillie Busch and Lillie Busch | May 22, 2019

The Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates participated in a ‘Stop the Ban’ rally on Tuesday, May 21, as a part of a nationwide movement protesting recent abortion legislation. According to New...

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Jack Hoda shines at Hattiesburg’s first amateur drag show

Karigan Teer and Karigan Teer | March 1, 2019

As senior English major Jack Hoda practiced his makeup for his first drag show, he pointed out a scar in his eyebrow that was impossible to cover up. “When I was a kid, I loved makeup and wearing...

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