# SM2 The voice of and for USM students Page: Feed: --- ## [2026-27 USM Parking and Traffic Regulations](https://sm2media.com/38195/news/2026-27-usm-parking-and-traffic-regulations/) _2026-07-28_ ## [USM Hosts Hattiesburg Baseball Regional this Weekend](https://sm2media.com/38192/sports/usm-hosts-hattiesburg-baseball-regional-this-weekend/) _2026-05-29 · Caden Robin_ The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles are set to host the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional at Pete Taylor Park this weekend. After winning their third consecutive Sun Belt Conference championship, Southern Miss hopes to make a splash in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship. The Hattiesburg Regional begins Friday, May 29, with a game against... ## [Smith Earns Victory at Forrest County Boxing Event](https://sm2media.com/38189/sports/smith-earns-victory-at-forrest-county-boxing-event/) _2026-05-29 · Rolonda, Washington_ Melvin Smith Jr., known as “Tank,” is ranked among the top five USA Boxing champions in Mississippi and is gaining recognition in amateur boxing. Smith recently defeated another opponent at The Center at Forrest County. During a press conference before the event, Smith expressed confidence ahead of the match. “I am a three-time round champion... ## [Southern Miss Season Ends in Sun Belt Quarterfinal Loss to South Alabama](https://sm2media.com/38186/sports/southern-miss-season-ends-in-sun-belt-quarterfinal-loss-to-south-alabama/) _2026-05-11 · Bralon Slocum_ In the quarterfinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship on Thursday night in Lafayette, fourth-seeded Southern Miss Golden Eagles softball (33-24, 14-11 Sun Belt) was eliminated by fifth-seeded South Alabama Jaguars softball (29-25, 14-11 Sun Belt) in a 13-0 run-rule loss through five innings. South Alabama wasted no time taking control, scoring four runs in... ## [Pay raise brings relief, but not a solution for teacher shortage](https://sm2media.com/38180/news/pay-raise-brings-relief-but-not-a-solution-for-teacher-shortage/) _2026-05-06 · Kaelyn Fox-Thomas_ Teachers in Mississippi will see a $2,000 pay increase for the next school year. Starting July 1, public school teachers, attendance officers, psychologists, occupational therapists and assistant teachers in the state will receive these permanent pay raises. According to the National Education Association, Mississippi is one of the lowest-ranked states in the country when it... ## [Saxon Brown working hard on and off the track](https://sm2media.com/38177/sports/saxon-brown-working-hard-on-and-off-the-track/) _2026-05-06 · Alvia Walker_ At many universities, graduate school alone can feel like a full-time job. Add the demands of collegiate athletics, and the challenge becomes even greater. At the University of Southern Mississippi, one athlete is proving that it’s possible to excel in both arenas. While most graduate students focus primarily on research, coursework and deadlines, track and... ## [Beach volleyball boast individual honors](https://sm2media.com/38174/sports/beach-volleyball-boast-individual-honors/) _2026-05-06 · Caden Robin_ With the Beach Volleyball season officially closed, the Golden Eagles celebrate several of their players earning Sun Belt Conference Honors. Despite their defeat in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Tournament, the Golden Eagles still had plenty of success this season. Two duos for the Golden Eagles earned All-Conference honors and one transfer graduate student earned... ## [Student reacts to winning Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year at Talon Awards](https://sm2media.com/38171/news/student-reacts-to-winning-male-scholar-athlete-of-the-year-at-talon-awards/) _2026-05-06 · Kennedi Drake_ For Jeramie Posey, winning Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year is not just a personal achievement, it is a chance to be seen. The Southern Miss defensive lineman earned the honor at the Talon Awards, an annual ceremony recognizing athletic and academic excellence across all sports. But Posey said his first thought was not about the... ## [USM student overcomes health challenges](https://sm2media.com/38168/features/usm-student-overcomes-health-challenges/) _2026-05-06 · Kennedi Drake_ A University of Southern Mississippi student is working to change perceptions about disabilities while managing several health conditions of his own. Kaden Burkhalter says his college experience looks different from many of his peers, but he remains determined to succeed academically and socially. Burkhalter lives with multiple conditions, including Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, also known… ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/H9a3llqstLvZ) _2026-05-06 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [American Football back in business on “LP4”](https://sm2media.com/38165/opinion/review/american-football-back-in-business-on-lp4/) _2026-05-06 · Connor Whitecotton_ Midwest emo legends American Football released their fourth self-titled album, colloquially referred to as “LP4,” on May 1. The album is their first since their pseudo-hiatus following drummer Mark Lamos’ departure and return. The big album releases in the last few weeks haven’t exactly been happy-go-lucky, with acclaimed downers from Noah Kahan and Kacey Musgraves...