Student body treasurer resigns from position
By Marley Bassett | Oct. 30Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught is stepping down from his role, citing a "change in personal and academic commitments."
Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught is stepping down from his role, citing a "change in personal and academic commitments."
USC Student Body President Patton Byars and Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught discuss their accomplishments during the summer and their plans for their respective branches in the fall. They aim to have new initiatives and old programs feature prominently in the fall.
As South Carolina continues to see higher levels of teacher departures and vacancies, USC's College of Education and the South Carolina Department of Education seek to alleviate the issue. Some of the methods include assistance for new teachers, salary raises and expansion of valuable curriculum.
South Carolina Department of Education removed AP African American Studies from its 2024-2025 class roster. The move attracted controversy as critics felt students were lacking a vital part of their history education.
New developments in Five Points are looking to boost pedestrian safety and tourism in the area. These new developments include construction on Harden Street and the creation of a new parking deck.
The University of South Carolina's board of trustees approved the budget that will provide funds for the 2024-2025 academic year. Highlights include an increase in revenue and an in-state tuition freeze for the sixth year in a row.
All Good Books is one of the newest stores added to Columbia's local bookstore scene. The store aims to provide the community with a unique space to enjoy books as well as positively impact the area.
USC offers a new interdisciplinary certificate program for undergraduates to gain more job skill experience. Those wanting to participate in the program can earn certificates in digital studies, data analysis and visualization, project leadership and management, or strategic thinking and communication.
The Gamecock CommUnity store was opened in 2022 as a place for all members of the USC community to have access to basic needs including food, toiletries, school supplies and clothing.
Efforts have increased across South Carolina to ban DEI programs in the state's public colleges and universities as well as books considered "inappropriate" and containing "obscene materials" for K-12 students. The efforts come as many other states such as Alabama, Florida, Texas and Arkansas have enacted efforts to ban DEI initiatives and books in all public schools.