JagTalk

In this special episode of Jag Talk, host Jasmine Meriedy sits down with some of the Office of Student Media's graduating seniors — Laila Hazel, Ashley Lovelace, and Eric White Jr. They reflect on their journeys at Southern, share their thoughts on the moments that shaped them, and open up about the changes they hope to see on campus for future generations. Tune in for heartfelt stories, honest conversations, and a celebration of growth as they prepare to walk across the graduation stage.

Jagtalk is back! Join host Jasmine Meriedy and co-stars Jelisa, Jamie, and Austin as they spill all the tea from Spring Fest—crazy moments, epic wins, and unforgettable fun! Plus, they're sharing must-know tips to keep you safe and savvy this Spring Break. Don't miss it!

Join JagTalk host Jasmine Meriedy and co-stars Dani, Cameron, Javier as they spill all the tea on organization week from highlights Res-life, C100, and fashion week slays. Get the inside scoop springiest : what to wear, where to wear it, and how top show up just right. We're sharing our tips, expectations, and all the good vibes for the season. Make sure to follow us @southernu_osm!!!

This week on JagTalk, host Jasmine Meriedy sits down with Off The Record stars Eric White and Ashley Lovelace for an exclusive deep dive into their journey in sports ! From the inspiration behind their Emmy submission Plus, we're talking love in the sports world—because who doesn't love a little drama off the field? Don't miss this exciting episode—hit play now! And be sure to follow us @southernu_osm for more exclusive content! 

Join hosts Jasmine Meriedy, C'Niyah Rucker, and Jamison Walker as they dive into the SU elections, breaking down key races and what's at stake. Then, the spotlight shifts to the cast of A Southern Thing Vibra Hopkins, Isaiah Clay, and Lakeya Rubin as they give an inside look at the play and why you don't want to miss it! insight, and Southern charm—all in one episode! Follow @southernu_osm!

JagTalk is back and buzzing! Host Jasmine Meriedy and her lively co-stars Jelisa McNeary, Camron Haley, and Garell Robinson dive into the shifting energy on campus, the stress of midterms, and all the latest buzz—from celebrity couples to sports and even the latest hair news. Don't miss the laughs, the debates, and the real talk! make sure to follow us @southernu_osm!!!

Join JagTalk with host Jasmine Meriedy and co-stars Austin,Joseph (Pancake), Jabari for an exciting episode! They're talking about the real posibility of HBCUs losing funding and what it means for the future, diving into the fun of Mardi Gras celebrations, and breaking down the upcoming SU elections. it's a packed episode with big discussions you won't want to miss- tune in now! Make sure to follow us @southernu_osm!!

Join host Jasmine Meriedy and co-stars Alexia, Dani, and Sean on the Jag-Talk podcast as they explore the amazing impact Southern has had this year! From nursing breakthroughs to performing at the Super Bowl, they highlight the incredible accomplishments on campus and share how we can all make a difference. Tune in for an exciting conversation about our organizations that shape our community and how getting involved can create long lasting change! Make sure to follow @southernu_osm for more updates.

Tune in to JagTalk this week as host Jasmine Meriedy and co-stars Jamie Walker, Garell Robinson, and Austin Powe dive into their Valentine's Day plans, sharing hilarious stories and unique takes on love. They explore how social media has changed the way we celebrate this holiday, from the pressure of perfect posts to the rise of online romance. Don't miss this fun, candid conversation about love, tech, and everything in between! Make sure follow us @southernu_osm!!

Get ready for an epic conversation on JagTalk with host Jasmine Meriedy and her amazing co-stars Jelisa McNeary, Yazlynn Arceneaux, and C'Niyah Rucker! They're diving into all the jaw-dropping moments from the Grammys – from women making history to a Grammy-winning diss track that'll leave you speechless! Plus, don't miss the exclusive insight from Code Blue founder Justin Plummer and the 2025-2026 team captain Shalya Allen as they share their unforgettable journey of being part of Southern University's first-ever stomp and shake team. You won't want to miss this! Make sure to follow us @southernu_osm for more.

In this exciting episode of JagTalk, host Jasmine Meriedy and her co-hosts, Darrien Reddit, Vibra Hopkins, and Laila Hazel, discuss the rare but memorable snow days in Baton Rouge and preview the upcoming spring events at Southern University. The episode also features a special guest, Jacauri Jones, president of the Rho Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, who shares his experiences as a student leader and the challenges and rewards of making an impact on campus and in the community. Tune in for an inspiring and fun conversation, and don't forget to follow us on Instagram @southernu_osm for more!

Tune in with the new host of JagTalk Jasmine Meriedy and her costars Laila, Jelisa, and Yaz as they discuss being a celebrity when you go home, Bayou classic, and new transition in leadership. Follow us @southernu_osm for more Jagtalk

Welcome to Jag-Talk Episode 11 ! Today we were able to have 80th SGA president Kennedy Orr join host Laila Simone to discuss what inspires her leadership style, Spring 2025, and what has been the most challenging aspect of her role on campus. We then were able to discuss with Cam, Jelisa, and C'Niyah to discuss finals and the upcoming Bayou Classic. (Follow @southernu_osm on Instagram for more updates)

Are elections fair, Grammys rigged, and HBCUs rising? join the conversation with 801 Street Talk host Jasmine and her co-stars Jabari, Ari, and Jaime. To keep up with Jagtalk podcast follow us @southernu_osm.

Welcome to episode nine of Jagtalk Podcast! In this week's episode, we invited editor in chief of Ego Magazine Kynedi Sharee to discuss the vision between her and partner Jaymes who will be taking over next semester. The theme of this semesters release was "The Year of the Black Man" created to exude the multiple layers of black men. Join in on the discussion as we also discuss the recent election results and campaign season! Keep up on Instagram @southernu_osm.

Welcome to episode eight of Jag-Talk Podcast, Jelisa, Austin, and Kynedi sit down with host Laila Simone to discuss the recent burning of voting boxes, recent presidential rallies, and the arrest of 32 year old rapper, Lil Durk. Join us in this discussion and follow us @southerrnu_osm for more Jag-talk updates.

Welcome to episode seven of Jag-Talk Podcast, a special guest and podcast host @fax.koolaid joined us on the discussion. Homecoming is about enjoying one another whether you are an alum, visitor, or current student. Join host Laila, host of 801 Street Talk Jasmine, and Texas Southern Podcast host/Journalism student to discuss homecoming and why we are so unique! Follow us on Instagram to stay caught up with the latest @southernu_osm.

Welcome to Jag-Talk Episode six ! Darrien, Jasmine, Joseph and Laila discuss the highlights of homecoming week so far. Rapper Gloria recently released her album titled "Glorious" and took the headlining spot for this years concert. Join in on the conversation and stay updated by following us on instagram @southernu_osm.

Welcome to Jag-Talk Podcast Episode five! 801 Street Talk host Jasmine Meriedy took over this week along with C'Niya, Jelisa, and Yazmine where they discussed midterm week, reflecting on last week's tragic loss, and rising housing concerns. To stay connected, follow us on Instagram @southernu_osm. New episodes every Friday !

Welcome to episode four of Jag-Talk, join us as we discuss the excitement of our homecoming concert lineup and share the latest updates on recent campus developments. Explore these thoughts with Laila, Taylor, and Jasmine! Stay updated by following us on Instagram @southernu_osm.

Welcome to Jag-Talk Episode 3, our official sports podcast powered by the Office of Student Media titled "Off the Record" joined us this week. Together, we dive into our school's football team, current record, and what predictions have been made for the homecoming game. Join us in the discussion of whether or not rapper Lil Wayne should have been chosen for the Super Bowl halftime performance.

Join is in Episode 2 of Jag-talk Podcast as we dive into the latest buzz surrounding rapper Sean Diddy Combs recent arrest. Plus, we discussed recent leadership updates within the Office of Student Media and our thoughts on the official homecoming theme "They Not Like Us". Stay connected with Jag-Talk Podcast by following our Instagram @southernu_osm

Welcome to another exciting episode of Jag-Talk the podcast produced by the Southern University Office of Student Media. In this episode, we dive into the importance of college students voting, registrations resources, and social media influence on the election.  Join us as Laila, Ashley, Jasmine and Joseph share their insights on the importance of college students being more politically aware. Tune in to stay informed and inspired about what's happening on and around campus. Don't forget to follow @southernu_osm share, and leave us your feedback! Episode Highlights: • Importance of Voting in College  • Social media influence  • Do your research !  Catch us every Friday for new episodes and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates.

Greetings Jag-talk Nation and welcome to the final episode of Jag-talk Podcast. This episode was closed out by Vibra, Darrien, C'niyah and Laila. As we enter the end of the year the hottest topics such as side chat, summer, and the official ban of TikTok. So much more to come and you should join in on the discussion! To keep up with us throughout the summer follow @southenru_oam for more updates !

What is going on Jag-Talk Nation! As we approach finals week we must talk about what has been going on. Laila, Jasmine, Austin, and Jenysis all take a moment to reflect on their favorite moments throughout the year! From election week, to homecoming, to springiest we had an amazing time getting through the year. Lastly, a few pieces of advice were given to prepare for the upcoming finals! Make sure to keep up with Jag-talk podcast by following us on instagram @southernu_osm

Welcome Jag-Talk Nation to episode 10 hosted by Chris Williams ! Cast Members Joseph, Kam, Kyo and EJ discuss Angel Reese and her recent announcements to the public. Is the community being too rough with her reputation? Would claims of being bullied be mentioned if Clark didn't take victory ? Shouldn't women be compensated for playing as mothers, female cycle symptoms, etc. Follow @southernu_osm for more updates!

Greetings Jag-Talk Nation ! Welcoming the leaders of Ego Magazine to the mic to discuss their Spring 2024 release. Ego Magazine is produced by the Office of Student Media which includes a team of models, photographers, writers and more. Vibrant colors, beautiful melanated models, and creative inspiration filled pages that you DO NOT want to miss. The cast also covered a brief recap of Spring Fest and the highlights of the week ! To connect with the Ego team, follow @egomagezinesubr and @southernu_osm on instagram today.

Welcoming the Jaguar Activity Board to the mic this week ! Members Zion Ross (SGA) and Delaisha Davis (JAB) give the inside info on the planning and decision making for this years Spring fest! Please do not forget your clear bags and ID's for the upcoming events. Keep up with Jag-Talk by following us on instagram @southernu_osm

What's going on Jag-Talk Nation! We were blessed with the news that Jag-talk podcast is a 2x award winning podcast! Thank you to the College Media Association and the Office Of Student Media for supporting our students. On this episode, Kynedi, Taylor, Yasmine and host Laila Simone returning to the mic to discuss spring break, spring fest approaching, and post elections ! How do you feel about Tim Tok being shut down. Keep up with us by following us on instagram @southernu_osm !

To kick off women's history month, this weeks cast included Jasmine, Laila, Victoria, and Jelisa discussed a slippery situation with freshman housing. SGA hosted a mental health day to ease the day to day demands of being a college student. Did you spend your mental health day working, or did you relax? More hot topics to be discussed every week! Follow @southernu_osm for more updates.

Valentines Day has passed and the cast wants to know did you celebrate Valentines Day or Single Awareness Day. Joseph, EJ, Alexis, and Laila discussed Valentines Day scenarios such as giving a gift without receiving one in return or why women decide to take gifts without thinking about spoiling their significant other. Join in on the conversation and don't forget to follow us on instagram for updates @southernu_osm !

Mardi Gras has officially past and the cast gave tips on how to make it the best experience possible. Jasmine, Layla, Jabari, and Kynedi also covered their thoughts on the Grammy's. Did Jay-Z go too far during his speech? Follow @southern_osm to keep up with all of our recent updates !

In today's episode, we will be unpacking the Nicki vs. Megan beef that has swamped our phones over night! Join Vibra, Austin, and Jelissa as they dive into the sizzling debate: Did Nicki Minaj cross the line in the Megan Thee Stallion beef? Tune in for the spicy takes, housing application insights, and college vibes!

Welcome Back Jags to a fresh semester full of new content to come ! Jasmine, Joseph, Kameron, and Laila kick off the first episode with a lively discussion about Valentines Day on the rise, preview new exclusive content from the cast and more! Keep up with Jag-Talk on instagram @southernu_osm.

As fall semester is coming to a close Vibra, Pancake (Joseph), Kam and Laila sat down to discuss the 50th Bayou Classic, Thanksgiving, and the winter break. After 13 episodes the cast discussed finals and their game plan to get through. See you all in the Spring !

EJ, Jenysis, Jelissa and Laila discuss the Young Thug case and the use of his lyrics as evince in his case. Will artist in future make music in fear that it can incriminate them? Is Black stage being misused? Is this unconstitutional? Listen to this deep discussion regarding Black celebrities and their experiences in the media.

Jasmine, Terren , La'Darius and Laila sit down and discuss the count down to Bayou Classic! Bayou Classic is full of music, good vibes, and a family experience. Question of the week: What was the best event you attended this semester?

Topics of the Week: In what ways do you feel attending college has benefited you? Major Keys to College ! Money talk

Homecoming is considered one of the largest events during the school year, which means there is a large amount of planning and effort that goes into making it happen. SGA President Brandon Horne and Ms. Nala Anderson of the Jaguar Activity Board took time to give insight on what it takes to plan behind the scenes. They also answered questions students had regarding the homecoming process. Laila and Austin shared what they enjoyed during homecoming week!

Tailgating, concerts, and comedy shows fill the bluff this homecoming season! Laila, Erin, Hayleigh, and Darrien discuss their favorite homecoming events and what they look forward to seeing this year. Cast member "Pancake" participates in the homecoming "hot seat game". Join us this homecoming weekend and enjoy.

Cast members Laila, Carl, Ashley and Kynedi sit down to discuss the transition from high school to college. From broken friendships to new environments, it can all be a bit overwhelming. This episode covers advice they had to share and information they wish they knew before entering college.

Procrastination is a common issue that all students face. Technology, laziness, and a low effort towards our studies all play a role in a students overall success in the classroom. New guests Layla and Joseph joined returners Taylor and Laila to discuss how to move beyond challenges and complete the goals necessary.

Welcome back Jags! The transition back to school has now begun. Welcome back week was full of activities and crazy events. This weeks cast Laila, Karah , Terren, and Austin sat down to discuss what they are most excited for this semester and welcome class of 27' to the bluff.

As Spring semester comes to an end Laila, Jenna, and DB sit down for the final episode of Jag-Talk. Memories from past episodes, expectations for next year, and our favorite events of the year !

Spring Break has ended and Laila, Kam, and Jazz gave a recap of this past Spring Fest ! Silent parties, bounce fest, and campaigns all went down. As the school year comes to a close final exam stress and summer is on the way, the cast discusses relationships in college during summer break.

Social media has become a full time job for many people via Instagram, Tik-Tok, Facebook etc. In this episode, Laila and Taylor sat down with social media influencer, college student, and business owner Karah Rainwater. She gave the audience advice about how to keep from burning out on social media, how to balance a social media career and college, and lastly advice on how to get started.

Before spring break begins, we must get through midterms. It is known that test anxiety and stress are common during this time. Laila, Austin, and Kam give the audience tips to get through midterms this semester. The cast also shared personal experiences both good and bad durning midterm arrival. Good Luck Jags!

DeBrandin sits down with Dr. Christy Garrison and graduate school student Leilonni Robinson to get a first person perspective on the graduate school experience for current Jags. They also shared FAQ's for undergrads looking to expand their academic resumes in the future.

In this weeks episode, Laila, Isaiah, and Kam touch on their opinions regarding students addressing complaints within Southern on social media. On campus Southern has gone viral in both a negative and positive light. From falling through the roof to bounce music being made in the union, Southern is watched by thousands. Should students have the freedom to release their on campus complaints on social media ? Social media has given us the power to address our issues in the eyes of the public. The voice we carry must be used with purpose.

This weeks episode covers the the importance of mental health in the Black community. It is important to understand the value of our mental health. There is a negative stigma towards the acknowledgement of mental health issues in the Black community for far too long. Students Laila, Jazmine, and Jenna break down tips and truths regarding the effects of college and their mental health. Developing yourself into a functioning adult is not easy as a college student, listen to this episode with an open mind and honest heart.

This weeks episode covered the theme of Black History month on the Bluff. The theme of this semester is "Black Love". Students Eric and Laila sat down with the creator. Darby Smith gave the audience the overall message she would like the students to gain over the countless events planned for our students. She took the time to break down the meaning behind her vision and dropped some great advice on how to survive college.