A student started a petition to save the College of Engineering and Computing's Makerspace following the announcement of its closure due to its declining student interest. Despite the attempt, it closed in December, and some students have been left without a creative outlet now that the equipment has been redistributed around the CEC.
Sustainable Carolina uses its six main project groups that focus on areas such as gardening and environmental justice to promote greener practices on campus. The organization is a student arm of USC's Office of Sustainability and leads events, spreads awareness and coordinates volunteer opportunities.
A Five Points house was destroyed in a fire around Sunday evening. There have been no reports of injured persons.
USC hosted its 25th annual Dance Marathon on Saturday, March 25, bringing in hundreds of participants to fundraise for the Prisma Health Children's Hospital.
Develop Carolina is a new program that will teach recent USC graduates the principles and techniques of philanthropy. The program will begin in June and last for six weeks.
According to Gamecock Recovery campus surveys, about 4% to 5% of USC students report being in recovery from substance abuse. According to the director of Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, many college students use addiction as a way to cope with other stressors in life.
Lobbyist and student Courtney McClain shares her activism journey and accomplishments as she plans to start a lobbyist group in the 2023 General Session.
This July, three USC students visited Rome to shadow veterinarians. Two of these students, Caroline Prentice and Kayla Floyd, share their experiences.
The Annual Mayor's Walk Against Domestic Violence featured local nonprofit organizations and survivors in hopes of raising awareness about domestic violence and educating citizens about resources to prevent and stop abuse.
Members of the student senate are introducing bills to determine how to properly fill vacant senate seats.
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department combats a fire as the fire engulfs a house on the corner of Pine Street and Pendleton Street on April 9, 2023. Trucks were on the scene of the blaze within 10 minutes of it starting and had it controlled within 20 minutes of their arrival.