File—A photo of the Horseshoe. The university announced the hiring of the vice president of student affairs and academic support and vice president of development positions in an email on July 28.

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USC hires J. Rex Tolliver as new vice president for student affairs

By Sydney Dunlap and Kate Robins | Jul. 28

On July 28, the university announced the hiring of J. Rex Tolliver as the vice president for student affairs and academic support and Michelle Dodenhoff as the vice president of development. Both are planning to start on Aug. 22, pending board approval on Aug. 19.

Ridge View power forward GG Jackson during a game against Fort Mill High School on Feb. 21, 2022. Jackson and the Blazers went on to defeat the Yellow Jackets 63-44 to advance to the Upper State Championship.

SPORTS

5-star recruit GG Jackson commits to South Carolina men's basketball program

By Jack Veltri | Jul. 27

A first-year student laughs while playing a game of rock paper scissors on the horseshoe during an orientation session on July 20, 2022. Before starting their first semester at USC, freshmen students attend a two-day program to introduce them to campus and college life.

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'I can tell people I'm Batman': Incoming freshmen share goals, worries for first year at USC

By Kate Robins | Jul. 27

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A picture of a sign that says 'The New Brookland Tavern' on July 25, 2022. The sign hangs above the entrance of the smallest and one of the oldest concert venues in Columbia.

Columbia's local music scene: 5 unique venues to get your live music fix

By Amanda Petty | Jul. 27

Cars drive down Gervais Street on July 26, 2022. South Carolina roads are know for being especially hazardous for drivers and pedestrians.

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By Max White | Jul. 27

FILE—The women's soccer team gathers in a group huddle during a game against Vanderbilt on Sept. 23, 2021. The Gamecocks won 1-0.

Preview: Women’s, men’s soccer programs hope to build off previous success in 2022

By Griffin Goodwyn | Jul. 27

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FILE—Redshirt senior wide receiver Dakereon Joyner jumps over with the ball against Charleston Southern University at Williams Brice Stadium on Sept. 7, 2019. The Gamecocks won 72-10 over the Buccaneers.

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Football seniors share college experiences, prepare for final season at South Carolina

By Jack Veltri | Jul. 27

The U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in 2020. (Graeme Sloan/Sipa USA/TNS)

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Column: The Supreme Court is dangerous, everyone needs to know about it

By Julia Goulet | Jul. 27

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Lamont Paris uses coaching experience to prepare for first year at South Carolina

By Langston Brooks | Jul. 27

Lamont Paris is looking to bring new life into Gamecock basketball through the transfer portal ahead of his first season as head coach.

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Column: How the recent EPA ruling will affect South Carolina

By Varsha Gowda | Jul. 27

FILE—The Gamecocks rush the field before kick off against Troy on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. South Carolina won the game 23-14.

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Preview: Gamecock football looks to continue improving in second year of Beamer era

By Nathan Baakko | Jul. 27