Dates to Know on Campus: Feb. 1-7
By Mary Ramsey | Jan. 31, 2016Important things happening this week range from the deadline to apply for May graduation to the Carolina Movie Fest launch.
Important things happening this week range from the deadline to apply for May graduation to the Carolina Movie Fest launch.
The University of South Carolina Police Department issued a crime bulletin Sunday afternoon via the Carolina Alert system following an incident of sexual assault. According to the bulletin, the victim reports having been sexually assaulted by an armed assailant near the corner of Barnwell Street and Gibbes Court at approximately 3:30 a.m. Columbia police have charged a suspect in connection with the assault.
Police have been seen at the Hub following reports of a female student's death. The Daily Gamecock will keep readers updated as more information surfaces.
USC Dance Marathon set its 2016 goal at $600,199. Registration is open until Feb. 22, and the main event takes place on Feb. 27.
Campus safety is essential and necessitates participation from many different groups. While USC is a relatively safe area, it is still important to be aware of the dangers and the precautions.
USC is generally a safe campus, but it is always best to be prepared for a dangerous situation. Here are nine ways to stay safe and feel secure on campus.
Student senate is considering the addition of a fourth executive position for Student Government: speaker for the student senate.
South Caroliniana Library visual materials archivist Beth Bilderback gave a presentation on the Library's vast architectural collection as part of the 175th anniversary celebration of the facility.
Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin spoke about the triumphs of the city in the past several years and the plans he has for investment in the future at his 2016 State of the City address Tuesday evening.
Internships give students an extra edge that appeals to employers. The Career Center and Study Abroad Office offer channels through which students can find internships that suit their schedules and goals.
Legendary "Godfather" actor dies at 94, Cleveland police officers fired for fatal 2012 incident and suspect identified in shooting near Dorn VA Hospital.
Despite recent headlines about shifting momentum in Iowa and New Hampshire, both Democratic and Republican front-runners Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump still show comfortable leads in the upcoming South Carolina primaries.
Say goodbye to "shag nights." Jillian's, the Columbia hotspot for dancing, music and games, abruptly closed its doors on Monday, January 22.
Today in brief: A local man has been charged with attempted murder of a Richland County deputy, the Citadel punished 14 cadets for controversial photos and responded with new measures to increase diversity, and a new South Carolina House bill would give select school employees the ability to carry guns during school hours.
The Tunnel of Awareness, open until Wednesday, allows students to visually experience the ongoing diversity issues at USC.
Gov. Nikki Haley declared Jan. 24 to Jan. 30 to be South Carolina's "School Choice Week." It is recognized nationwide to spread awareness about the importance of education opportunity.
The University of South Carolina chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, which has been on campus for more than 100 years, was officially closed by the national ATO organization on Jan. 5.