USC student killed in overnight shooting, Columbia police say
By Caitlin Dee | Aug. 26, 2023Nicholas Donofrio, a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student, was fatally shot overnight in the Rosewood area early Saturday morning.
Nicholas Donofrio, a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student, was fatally shot overnight in the Rosewood area early Saturday morning.
USC Student Government ran out of funds from the student activity fee to pay for student organizations' events. They consider inflation and an uptick in funding requests to blame as they consider several approaches to safeguard against running out early in the future.
The return of two fraternities to Greek Village next semester means that two sororities are on their way out. One of those, Alpha Gamma Delta, already has plans for a new meeting place as it looks to get back to Greek Village in the near future.
The board of trustees said the Horseshoe will be the location for a statue honoring USC's first admitted Black students since reconstruction in a meeting on Friday. The university also held a ceremony for the renaming of 650 Lincoln to Celia Dial Saxon Hall, a Columbia civil rights activist and educator.
The faculty senate continued debate on faculty voting rights Wednesday. However, faculty members raised concerns that expanding who can vote on proposals could result in uncompensated work.
On Tuesday night, students gathered in support of and in opposition to Conservative speaker Laura Loomer, who was hosted by the student group Uncensored America to give a speech on censorship.
University administrators reflect on their first academic years at USC, citing what proved challenging, what they are proud of and future goals.
In January, USC changed its logo from "UofSC" back to "USC," causing conversations throughout campus about the new look. The change was the second in four years for the university, which may mean that more change could be on the horizon in the future.
Infrastructure has changed in a multitude of ways over the last four years, including renovations to Russell House and LeConte College as well as the addition of the new Campus Village.
Climate change is causing long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns in South Carolina. It affects multiple different areas in South Carolina, including the economy and natural ecosystems.
Four years after her death, USC student Samantha Josephson has inspired education at USC and a federal act known as "Sami's Law." These actions work to increase safety for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies.
Going to USC has become more expensive, but it's still a worthwhile investment according to economists.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council has been working to expand its reach over campus with recent revisions to its bylaws and through events like "Stroll-Off." Through these activities, NPHC is hoping to see more unity among fraternities and sororities in the future.
Student senators passed a wave of legislation combating racism and discrimination at the end of the 114th student senate term. Some of the legislation focused on the university, and some of it focused on state and national politics.
Longstreet Theatre is undergoing renovations to its exterior on the east and north sides. The renovations are focused on the wood trim and terracotta, which require upkeep every couple decades.
The Party of Socialism and Liberation held a rally on Greene Street to call for anti-fascism in light of a perceived threat received on April 3 at an interest meeting in Russell House.
In the month of March, two driver-pedestrian related collisions occurred at USC. Now, USC spokesperson Jeff Stensland and Columbia Police Department Traffic Safety Unit Sgt. Robert Uhall said students should make sure they take the proper safety precautions when walking around campus.
