The new Student Body President, Vice President and Speaker of the Student Senate gave their first addresses after being sworn in at the inauguration ceremony on March 24.
Out of 40 students surveyed by The Daily Gamecock, all felt safe on campus. However, many had concerns about walking alone, especially in Five Points.
A USC student died after a medical emergency at the Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center indoor pool.
Students, faculty and staff will be able to choose whether they want to wear masks in the classroom for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.
Students said they were excited for the return of spring break after it was replaced with scattered mental health days last year.
The spring semester means the USC mock trial team shifts into their competitive season and with that comes new opportunities for team members to get involved, gain leadership positions and step up their game.
USC spring transfer students can connect and find community on campus through student organizations.
The Carolina Beekeeping Club lost one of their beehives, but the club's leadership is looking forward to new bees and new events this spring.
The career center offers resources and advice for students as they search for jobs and internships during the spring semester.
Pi Alpha Phi is the first Asian-Interest Fraternity to establish a colony on USC's campus. With seven brothers, the fraternity has created a presence on campus and hopes to expand.
The A.C. Moore Herbarium has been around since 1907, and since then it has inspired countless students to start taking a deeper look at what plants surround them. They have numerous events and opportunities for student and public involvement.
Spring is back and plants and animals are returning, but as time passes, the climate is worsening and these species are getting closer to extinction.
The College of Engineering and Computing started a new summer program for its first-generation students. Students in the program were able to take an AIU course, participate in different activities and build strong friendships with one another.
The student body president election was called on March 2. The Newton-Porzio ticket has now won the student body president and vice president positions.
COVID-19 active cases decrease to 29 cases this week, continuing a downward trend.
Five of the 17 Colleges at USC are headed by an interim dean and have other positions temporarily filled within them. These deans and other temporary positions are providing fresh perspectives on ways to improve their school with many having experiences in their industry that provide them with insight.
Balancing school, work and a social life can lead to students feeling overwhelmed and burned out. Going to counseling sessions, tricking themselves into being productive and exercising are ways the students cope with their stress.
