As the election grows closer, so do voter registration deadlines. Some USC student organizations are stepping up to make sure students know what to do before they vote. Here's some of their best tips.
Hurricane Helene brought devastating effects to South Carolina. Torrential rain and high winds resulted in fallen trees, flooding and swidespread power outages. Many are still experiencing the effects and may continue to in the coming days.
USC Columbia campus students, faculty and staff are still facing some impact from Hurricane Helene. Here are some on ways to get assistance on campus.
A new student apartment complex, Gateway 737, has opened leasing for the fall of 2025. The complex is the latest project of USC's Development Foundation and will be managed by Holder Properties. Residents will move in starting in August of 2025.
USC received a record $309 million in external research awards for projects like Alzheimer's and stroke research, renewable energy development and more. The university hopes it will be used to "solve the problems of this state."
The USC chapter of Uncensored America hosted its controversial “roast” of Vice President Kamala Harris in Russell House on Wednesday. The event, which has gathered attention in the weeks leading up to it, drew a small crowd of protestors on Greene Street, while across campus, other students partook in a separate event.
Blatt Bonanza, a night of food, yard games and music, drew a crowd of over 1,000 students on Wednesday on Blatt Field. Many students were looking for ways to counter or avoid Uncensored America's "roast" of Vice President Kamala Harris, which happened around the same time.
Uncensored America is suing the university in response to Student Government denying funding for the organization's highly controversial event Wednesday evening and for "failure to be viewpoint neutral."
Many student organizations have signed a letter opposing the upcoming "roast" of Kamala Harris, hosted by Uncensored America, and are criticizing USC for allowing the event.
USC's student government collaborates with various administrative offices to improve student safety at football games by offering free water bottles and Uber discounts to prevent heat-related incidents and encourage safe transportation.
Kamala Harris took President Joe Biden's place as the Democratic Presidential nominee. Students say this could have major effects on the election, especially for younger voters.
A new student apartment complex is coming to Huger and Blossom Streets called VERVE. It will be open to students in Fall 2026.
South Carolina women's basketball junior forward Ashlyn Watkins was charged with kidnapping and first-degree assault and battery after an alleged incident at 650 Lincoln St. Saturday. According to arrest warrants obtained by The Daily Gamecock, Watkins "forcefully" grabbed the victim's face and pushed her.
After serving in law enforcement for over 30 years, Cayce Police Chief Chris Cowen is taking a position with the Joseph F. Rice School of Law. His new role as Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program will encompass a variety of different tasks, including ensuring professional development for executive police officers.
During the Fall 2024 semester, USC started a lunchtime shuttle service program to help reduce heavy foot traffic around popular lunchtimes. The Lunchtime Express will transport students between Campus Village and Russell House.
The state budget allocated $123.3 million to USC for this upcoming year. USC plans to use the money to freeze tuition and build a new building,
USC's board of trustees approved an updated master plan, USC Next. The plan outlines the university's vision for making changes to housing, Thomas Cooper Library and academic buildings.
