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.
Hundreds of students camped out for ESPN’s College GameDay late Friday night and early Saturday morning, hoping to make it on TV. But several people told The Daily Gamecock that what started as a "fun night," ended in poorly controlled crowds, injuries and sidewalks covered in trash.
A group of Columbia residents are banding together to save the city’s abandoned historic baseball stadium, which has hosted several national teams throughout its history. Some developers have been interested, but the future of the stadium is still uncertain.
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.
The student senate convened this Wednesday to discuss a funding request for an Uncensored America event featuring Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes, who are scheduled to host a roast of Kamala Harris. The meeting was extensive and included a vote to enhance safety measures related to the event.
USC President Michael Amiridis gave his state of the university address on Wednesday, highlighting university achievements over the past year.
One victim has been transported to an area hospital after a shooting at an off-campus student apartment Monday afternoon. It is unclear if the person is a student.
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.
USC's student senate holds its weekly senate session and passes one piece of legislation, tables two others and appoints six senators.
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.
As hurricane season reaches its peak, USC is preparing for the potential of a storm impacting students and campus. Faculty experts in emergency management, health, and hurricane science provide their perspectives on the situation.
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 new master plan for renovation, as well as new academic initiatives and contracts during its meeting on Friday. Some of the plans include adding a few masters program to the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing.
