The TEDxCongaree Vista event took place in the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on March 14. The theme of the event was ChangeMakers, honoring those in the community driving for change.
The women of Alpha Gamma Delta held the third annual Singing for Sami dance competition Wednesday to spread rideshare awareness in honor of sister Samantha Josephson.
USC's student senate passed recommendations to re-evaluate whether first-year students can park in campus garages and to add composting bins to all university dining halls.
A downtown Columbia building will house an office for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a 10-year lease signed in October, a decision that surprised city and state officials. The lack of transparency and prior communication has raised concerns among University of South Carolina students for their safety and the safety of the campus long-term.
Cole Rotondo is elected as the next student body president; Rotondo ran against candidate Emma Strickland in a run-off election.
The University of South Carolina prepares to distribute up to $20.5 million annually to student-athletes under a new NCAA settlement, as state lawmakers quickly advance legislation that would allow the university to withhold details of those payments from the public. The discourse follows a Richland County lawsuit, after being denied those records ignited longstanding governmental transparency debates.
On Feb. 28, South Carolina's hands-free driving law full went into full effect. The USC community expresses their opinions on how they may be affected.
A bill is being proposed that would potentially require local law enforcement to collaborate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. was honored as he lay in state at the South Carolina State House, drawing crowds of mourners from across the state and beyond. The ceremony marked a historic moment, as Jackson became only the second Black individual to receive the honor at the Capitol.
Members of the elections commission and Constitutional Council discuss the recent increase in election violations after having none on record from 2021-2024.
Courtney Tkacs reflects on her time as USC's student body president during her State of the Student Body address.
The senate passed several recommendations, including adding parking parameters to the Horizon Garage and adjusting professional certification support for students in the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.
Student body election results were announced, with Myron Harris being elected as vice president, Ashley Reynolds being elected as treasurer and Kiki D'Apolito being elected as speaker of the senate. There will be a run-off election next week for president between Cole Rotondo and Emma Strickland.
Political Converse is a 100% student-run organization at USC that encourages students to engage in political conversation to find common ground while exposing students to a variety of viewpoints spanning across the political spectrum.
The Daily Gamecock asked 40 USC students their thoughts on older politicians regarding representation, effectiveness, age and term limits.
Power provider Santee Cooper approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Brookfield Asset Management to repurpose two unfinished nuclear units just 30 miles outside of Columbia. Following trends in a need for power, these plants are proposed to be adapted to be AI datacenters.
As of October. 2, a measles outbreak occurred in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There have been over 900 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared.
