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.
Emmie Thompson and Abrianna Reaves are the next student body president and vice president. Hannah Augsbach Lamma is the next treasurer, and Cameron Eubanks is the next speaker of the student senate.
The Daily Gamecock partnered with SGTV to moderate the debate for Student Government executive candidates Wednesday night in the Russell House ballroom. Candidates discussed Student Government money allocation, transparency and inclusivity. Voting will open at 9 a.m. on Feb. 21.
Candidates for speaker of the student senate Cameron Eubanks and Jordan Vélez talked about their campaigns and their histories with Student Government. Both are focused on improving Student Government culture.
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.