Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley came to the Statehouse on Monday to officially sign onto the ballot for the Republican primary in February. She is currently polling second, trailing former President Donald Trump.
The United Campus Workers union at the University of South Carolina is calling for the university to raise its minimum wage for all workers, including contract workers and salaried workers. The union held a speak-out event on the Russell House patio Thursday to bring more attention to its mission. A variety of employees spoke at the event.
Columbia citizens, including homeless citizens and aid groups, are concerned that renovations to Finlay Park in downtown Columbia are causing harm to the homeless community. The park will be closed for two years amid growing disagreements on how to help the homeless population that live in the area.
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.
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.
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.
The Party for Socialism and Liberation held an event in Russell House Monday night when they said they received what was understood as a gun threat. However, the student said that the situation was a misunderstanding.
Student activists spoke on the steps of the Statehouse about issues they see on campus, including racism and mistreatment. Fourth-year broadcast journalism student and activist Courtney McClain said that the next step from this march is meeting with university administration.
For the first time in several years, Student Body President Reedy Newton delivered the State of the Student Body address in person. She discussed her administration's accomplishments and thanked the student body for the opportunity to serve.
Candidates for USC Student Government office say that the removal of spending limits for the election season did not really impact their spending, and that they generally agree with having campaign finance reforms. Multiple candidates, including Student Body President-Elect Emmie Thompson, said that the limits were rushed and include some loopholes.
The USC Graduate Student Association poses for a photo with President Amiridis after its meeting on Aug. 17, 2022. The GSA is group of graduate and professional students that advocates for the advancement of graduate students at the university.