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Southern Miss defies national trends, reaches highest enrollment in six years

Brian Winters and Brian Winters | November 4, 2020
The University of Southern Mississippi announced enrollment numbers for the Fall 2020 semester, with a total enrollment at its highest level since 2014.
Photo by Charlie Luttrell.

Students participate in No Shave November

Meghan Fuller and Meghan Fuller | November 21, 2019
Each year, many take part in No Shave November by growing out their facial hair in order to raise cancer awareness, and many go as far as to make bets in order to raise money for the cause.
Jasmine Taylor is one of the many financially independent students on campus. Photo by Earl Stoudemire.

Financial struggles bring gritty times for students

Earl Stoudemire and Earl Stoudemire | November 15, 2019
low-income students, it can be difficult to focus that much on school due to their financial situations forcing many of them to work full-time. Likewise, other low-income students find it difficult to focus on classwork due to stress about having to take out student loans.
Illustration by Alexandria Moore.

Queer students navigate dating scene

Kara Lowe and Kara Lowe | November 15, 2019
People within the LGBTQ community face many challenges every day. One challenge that many LGBTQ people face is with dating.
Margaret Matteson

Students mourn deceased peers at vigil

Alyssa Bass and Alyssa Bass | November 28, 2018

As the Christmas tree was being lit outside the Lucas Administration Building Tuesday night, more than 30 students huddled together at Shoemaker Square with candles in hand to pray and share memories of...

Halloween 2018 Photo Gallery

Halloween 2018 Photo Gallery

Hannah Beaver and Hannah Beaver | October 31, 2018

Photos by: Ben Roark, Ashlyn Levins and Hannah Beaver

Mayor Toby Barker visits with students over coffee

Mayor Toby Barker visits with students over coffee

Ashlyn Levins and Ashlyn Levins | October 26, 2018

Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker visited with Southern Miss students during his office hours Oct. 18. Barker came to Starbucks in Cook Library to give students the chance to speak with him. Barker said...

Southern Miss students showcase talents

Southern Miss students showcase talents

Marissa Haas and Marissa Haas | October 26, 2018

As part of the 2018 Southern Miss Homecoming Week festivities, Southern Miss Activities Council hosted the annual USM Has Talent talent show in Bennett Auditorium on Oct. 17. Students came to the talent...

Students suffer under business model of education

Students suffer under business model of education

Marissa Haas and Marissa Haas | October 17, 2018

Following a cut in state and federal funding to the education budget, Southern Miss has been forced to find ways to cut costs while trying to maintain a high academic standard. However, even though students...

"Suit Up" event helps students dress for success

“Suit Up” event helps students dress for success

William Lowery and William Lowery | September 25, 2018

On Sunday, Sept. 23, students flocked to JCPenney from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to attend the “Suit Up” event to shop for business attire at a discounted price. The event is part of a nationwide campaign...

Jane Jones practices her French and reflects on her time studying  abroad last summer.

Jane Jones: not your average undergrad

Kori Miles and Kori Miles | September 19, 2018

Knitting and sewing, naps and nursing homes, crosswords and canes, these are the things commonly associated with people who have surpassed the age 65. Well, 80 year-old Jane Jones is not your average Joe. Jones...

Southern Miss SGA introduces The Varsity.

SGA launches a new way to volunteer

Caleb McCluskey and Caleb McCluskey | September 6, 2018

More than 70 students have signed up to volunteer for upcoming events with the Student Government Association through their new sub-branch Varsity. Varsity is a volunteer-based group focused on helping...

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