Rivalry week flares up with Tiger Burn
By Jacob Levin | 3:56pmUSC students prepare for the Clemson-Carolina game with the annual Tiger Burn, made possible by the work of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
USC students prepare for the Clemson-Carolina game with the annual Tiger Burn, made possible by the work of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
The United Campus Workers of South Carolina is one branch of a larger union across the Southeast. Its goal is to raise awareness for all employees on USC’s campus.
USC's student senate recommended launching its version of the Donations for Citations program, expanding and upgrading water bottle filling stations in older campus buildings and launching a study zone map of study spaces for students.
As the federal shutdown continues, USC organizations Gamecock CommUnity Shop and FoodShare South Carolina have stepped up to provide resources for students and Columbia residents in need of food.
USC researcher and philosopher Leah McClimans leads research efforts towards understanding the deeper parts of patient surveys and questionnaires. Data can be broken down for various intentions, by who asks the questions and the targeted demographic. (This second sentence sounds kind of weird - EL)
Charlotte, North Carolina, is attracting USC alumni with its industries, culture and proximity to USC. USC's College of Information and Communications and College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management are developing a sports media initiative based in Charlotte. The initiative will offer academic programs combining the business, media and management aspects of sports.
The JobSnap app is designed for users to provide or find various services, such as power-washing or rides to the airport.
USC's student senate passed recommendations to paint a mural in the Darla Moore School of Business tunnel, start a relationship with Coursicle for students to use and expand Student Advocacy's definition of immediate family for excused absences.
In February 2026, USC plans to host high schools throughout the state for its first Model UN competition. As the Model UN club begins to grow in members and skills, more opportunities to expand the club's outreach have unfolded.
National Ground Game, a PAC and student-centered organization, has made its way onto USC's campus. Its goal is to counter Turning Point USA on campus and around the nation. Currently, the group is on the Unfuck America Tour, hosting events across the US and posting to social media.
USC is launching a master mobility plan to address parking and transportation issues. The study will prioritize input from students, faculty and student organizations. A survey will be issued for the community to share their experiences.
Some of the top student organizations are adjusting to the new funding model put in place earlier this school year. Some like the change but say that funds are more competitive to get, while others say it's too early to see effects.
One month into the government shutdown, furloughed Washington Semester students are unsure if or when they will return to their internships. They're adjusting to a new curriculum while they grapple with uncertainty surrounding their jobs and finances.
Engineers Without Borders USC plans to take on multiple service projects both domestically and abroad. This includes a project based in Guatemala next spring aimed at combating erosion.
Paul Dans, architect of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 and a Republican challenger to Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, came to speak at a USC College Republicans event on Monday.
USC's Turning Point USA chapter has experienced growth in membership since the death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk in September. The chapter plans to do more tabling and bring more guest speakers to USC to spread its conservative message.
USC's board of trustees reviewed updates to property acquisition and development growth, and the SC Alumni Association presented its homecoming week alumni awards at Friday's board of trustees meeting.
