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For many college students, 2020 was their first time voting in a presidential election. Due to the pandemic and other factors, many students had different experiences when it came to voting this election cycle.
Faculty and graduate students at USC have had to navigate new research complications because of the coronavirus. While some departments' research was largely able to continue when school shut down in March, other departments have had progress delayed entirely.
Following recent shootings at Granby Mills and RiversEdge, off-campus students say they have concerns.
Black Lives Matter South Carolina hosted a protest at the Statehouse Saturday afternoon. The protest comes following the recent verdict in the Breonna Taylor case, as protesters demanded justice for Taylor and launched a call to protect Black women.
Russell House's new traffic flow system has affected the entire building and the way students, especially those with disabilities, access it. These changes might not be subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act, an expert says.
The Carolina Socialists held a demonstration to protest the way the university is handling COVID cases. The protesters held a die-in in front of Presidents house on the Horseshoe.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Department of Student Life teamed up to host Queer Connections First Year Experience. Queer Connections is a virtual event that aims to help first-year LGBTQIA+ students adapt to college life.
The Racial Justice Network, along with other community and activist groups, hosted a march down Main Street on Saturday to call for police accountability.
Historic Columbia and the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network teamed up Wednesday to honor the achievements of women in Columbia.
Students have navigated loss during a pandemic that has distanced them from their loved ones, but they have also used quarantine to adapt and to tackle new ventures.