Social justice activist pushes for truth, equality
At the peak of Social Justice Month, educator and activist DeRay McKesson advocated for hope, equity and truth to an audience in Russell House Theater Monday evening.
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At the peak of Social Justice Month, educator and activist DeRay McKesson advocated for hope, equity and truth to an audience in Russell House Theater Monday evening.
The "State of Activism in the United States" will be discussed by Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson on Monday in the Russell House Theater at 8 p.m. The keynote address will kick off the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs' Social Justice Month.
The South Carolina House voted Wednesday to approve the "Tucker Hipps Transparency Act," according to WYFF4. The bill, named after the Clemson University student who died in 2014 while participating in a fraternity event, will require colleges to post information regarding violations by fraternities and sororities.
At the Buchheit Family Lecture, journalist Walter "Robby" Robinson, portrayed by actor Michael Keaton in the Academy Award winning film, ‘Spotlight,' discussed the vital role investigative reporting must continue to play in journalism.
With the 108th session of Student Government officially beginning after the inauguration of its new members, the executives are focused on the future and the fulfillment of their campaign promises.
The Pat Conroy Retrospective Collection, currently on display in the Ernest F. Hollings Special Collections Library, contains many of the works by its late namesake, a popular author known for his connection to the Lowcountry. The exhibit will remain open until March 31, and portions will be moved to the front of Thomas Cooper Library in mid-April.
Sexual assault survivors and supporters of awareness gathered with the Office of Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention & Prevention to design T-shirts for their 2016 Clothesline Project on Tuesday. Participants paint T-shirts to commemorate their own experiences or those of their friends and family, and all of the shirts will be unveiled on Greene Street as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month on April 18.
A former University of South Carolina teacher has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and improper disposal of methamphetamine waste.
The 17th annual World Night, hosted by the International Students Association, will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Russell House Ballroom.
Journalist Walter "Robby" Robinson will discuss the importance of investigative journalism and the effect of the movie "Spotlight" at the annual Buchheit Family Lecture. The presentation is called "Investigative Reporting: How Hollywood Came to Celebrate What Newsrooms Believe is No Longer Worth the Cost" and will be hosted in the auditorium of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Whether it was a service trip or a vacation with the family, students spend their spring breaks in all sorts of exciting ways. The Daily Gamecock asked to get students' stories from their breaks. Here are a few of the submissions.
The Gamecock women's basketball team will host an NCAA selection show party on Monday night as they await their seeding in the tournament. Doors will open to the Colonial Life Arena at 5:45 p.m., and the selection show starts at 7 p.m.
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With a whole week to participate in service missions, head out on road trips with friends or just lounge beside a backyard pool, it's easy to lose track of what's going on in the community. The Daily Gamecock has you covered with a helpful recap of all the big news from in and around Columbia and the nation over spring break 2016.
Monday, March 14
The USC chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity has been reinstated after USC and the national fraternity came to an agreement that shortened the chapter's sentence for hazing and alcohol violations.
As part of the SEC Compact, USC is sending a group of students to partner with Habitat for Humanity in Marion County, Alabama. Second-year biology student David Tran will be leading the service trip.
After an intense campaign, Michael Parks was elected student body president for 2016-2017 term.
The last meeting of the 107th student senate Wednesday evening inspired some sentimentality.
For most students, spring break means rest, beach time or spending time with family. For third-year public health student Karlye Stackhouse and many other students, spring break means giving.