Column: Home sweet home
The Carolina family on campus is real. And I didn’t quite realize it until I flew back to New York for fall break.
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The Carolina family on campus is real. And I didn’t quite realize it until I flew back to New York for fall break.
An Atlanta restaurant scene staple, Tin Lizzy's Taqueria and Cantina opened its a new location in the Vista Monday night. Established in 2005 by four college friends, Tin Lizzy’s friendly neighborhood vibe catapulted it to regional success, with nine other locations in Georgia. Columbia is Tin Lizzy's first foray into another state.
On Monday, the Feminist Collective staged a die-in on the Pickens Street bridge. The event was designed to draw attention to domestic violence in the state. South Carolina has the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation. One of the most public cases of domestic violence nationwide took place on university grounds this February, when USC professor Raja Fayad was murdered in his office by his ex-wife.
Riding on the tail of the Georgia O’Keeffe: Her Carolina Story exhibit, the Columbia Museum of Art’s newest exhibit showcases approximately 30 works of art by women across the state of South Carolina.
Stepping into Williams-Brice Stadium before a game, you notice a few things.
Historically, homecoming is an event or week of events that aims to unify alumni and current students to foster a sense of school pride.
In 1963, nine years after Brown v. Board and 93 after the ratification of the 14th Amendment and the guarantee of equal legal protections regardless of race, the University of South Carolina finally desegregated.
It’s OK to admit it — Halloween is just as exciting for us now as it was when we were kids, and that’s why USC celebrates it all week long. For those of you zealously awaiting this thrilling week and looking for an excuse to wear your costume, Boo at The Zoo is the perfect event to get you in the holiday spirit.
Nestled between the free cabs and your favorite late-night hangouts comes a new fast food option that will revolutionize the “Freshman 15.”
“Our long national nightmare is over.”
Heart of the South, a new regional Super Smash Bros. tournament, was held in Columbia this weekend. The tournament drew more than a hundred players to compete with a pot over a thousand dollars. Students contributed to the organization of the event.
Super Smash Bros., a Nintendo-made fighting game originally intended for casual play, showed its competitive side Saturday as professional players gathered for Heart of The South tournament.
On Friday, country superstar Brad Paisley graced Columbia with his musical talents and stunning good looks when he performed for the opening of the university’s brand new alumni center.
Of course, the Head Ball Coach is well-known throughout the landscape of college football. Some know him as a Heisman winner, some as a national championship winner, some as a pioneer that helped make the SEC the elite conference that it is today, but to us here in South Carolina, he's known as something different.
As the Boil Water Advisory lifted from Columbia, the South Carolina State Fair opened to the public. A longstanding tradition in South Carolina, the fair is the largest event in the state. Despite operating for 176 years, no one could have predicted floodwaters quite as treacherous as the ones from the fall.
At the University of South Carolina, we hired a man.
Monday evening, Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier became former Head Ball Coach Steve Spurrier.
Super Smash Bros. pandemonium is sweeping the Columbia area like never before. On Oct. 17, Columbia will host the inaugural play off in the Heart of the South tournament series, a tourney geared towards competitive gameplay of the mega popular Super Smash Bros. Melee and Wii U titles.
As flood waters in and around Columbia continue to recede, both the campus and the city have begun the process of recovery. With the state preparing to enter day 13 of state emergency operations, the South Carolina Emergency Response Team has lowered their operational status from OPCON 1 to OPCON 3. OPCON 3 is the third lowest of the five possible operation levels, according to The State.
As a contemporary funk disc jockey, 25-year-old GRiZ has spent his music career working hard to “give up the good for the great.” Born as Grant Kwiecinski, GRiZ has traveled all over the world to deliver his authentic blend of futuristic electronic fused with traditional funk and soul music. GRiZ will be performing for local fans at Music Farm Columbia on Oct. 16 at 9 p.m.