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SM2 (sm2media.com) is a student-run news and media outlet at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. It describes itself as "the voice of and for USM students" and publishes campus news, sports coverage, opinion pieces, features, and podcasts aimed primarily at USM students, though anyone following the university or the Hattiesburg area can read it.
What SM2 Covers
The site organizes its work into a few clear sections, each with a distinct purpose:
| Section | What you'll find | Example from the site |
|---|---|---|
| News | Campus events, local developments, student life | Coverage of Southern Miss Homecoming 2026 and local Hattiesburg protests |
| Sports | Southern Miss teams and Sun Belt Conference play | Volleyball losses to Arkansas State; soccer's push for a Sun Belt tournament berth |
| Opinion | Reviews, columns, student perspectives | A film review of Pan's Labyrinth; commentary on campus traditions |
| Features | Student and alumni profiles | A USM student balancing school and restaurant ownership; an alumnus building a TV career |
| Podcasts | Daily audio briefings | "Southern Miss Today" episodes dated through October 2026 |
Articles carry bylines from student contributors and staff writers, with dates shown on each story.
Who It's For
SM2 is most useful if you fall into one of these groups:
- Current USM students who want to know what's happening on campus, from homecoming events to building demolitions and new local businesses.
- Prospective students and families looking for a student-eye view of campus life and the surrounding Hattiesburg community.
- Alumni and local residents who want Southern Miss sports results and university news in one place.
- Student journalists interested in seeing how a campus publication covers news, sports, and opinion.
How It's Run
SM2 presents itself as a student publication rather than an official university communications office—its tagline frames it as a voice for students. The site asks readers for contributions to help cover equipment and annual website hosting costs, and it lists Stripe as a payment platform for those contributions. Beyond that, the site does not publish details about its editorial structure, funding model, or submission policies, so if you want to write for it or advertise, you'd need to contact the outlet directly.
How to Use the Site
- Start with the section that matches your interest—News, Sports, Opinion, Features, or Podcasts—each has a "View All" link to browse the full archive.
- Check the "Trending Stories" list on the homepage for the most-read items, which is a quick way to catch up on what the campus is talking about.
- Use the podcast feed if you prefer a short daily summary over reading individual articles.
- Verify dates on stories before relying on them; the site mixes recent reporting with older features, and event details (like a restaurant opening date) can go stale.
What to Keep in Mind
SM2 is a student outlet, so coverage reflects student interests and perspectives rather than institutional announcements. For official university information—registration deadlines, policy changes, or emergency notices—check USM's own channels. For a sense of campus culture, student opinion, and Southern Miss athletics from a student viewpoint, SM2 is a reasonable starting point.