Exercise science student Clea Case talks to flight paramedic Eric Calhoun while sitting inside the helicopter on March 27, 2026, as part of the Gamecock Emergency Medical Students club meeting. The club was founded in the fall of 2024.
A LifeNet South Carolina Air Methods helicopter begins landing on one of the Strom outside fields. The helicopter was brought as part of the Gamecock Emergency Medical Students’ event on March 27, 2026.
First-year music student Bryce Vrtis concentrates on the sheet music while playing the clarinet. The band practiced Ecstatic Waters, which was put together by Steven Bryant.
FILE — Freshman outside hitter Victoria Hill (left) and senior outside hitter Alayna Johnson (right) high-five each other during practice before the Mississippi State match on Oct. 17, 2025, at Carolina Volleyball Center. The Gamecocks are 9-13 (3-9 SEC) on the season after defeating the No. 25 Florida Gators on Nov. 2, 2025.
Teammates take a moment to celebrate a point against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during one of their sets. The Gamecocks have averaged about 12 kills per set in the 2025 season.
Freshman setter Kaia Pixler prepares to set the ball during the Oct. 17, 2025, game against Mississippi State. The Gamecocks lost 3-0 at the Carolina Volleyball Center.
Sophomore libero Victoria Harris keeps her eye on the ball while the Bulldogs possess it during a portion of the set. Harris ranked sixth in the SEC for digs per set, at 4.04, and also ranked 14th nationally among Division I freshmen.
Junior middle Ava Leahy serves the ball during the Gamecocks’ first set against the Mississippi State Bulldogs. The game took place on Oct. 17, 2025, at 7 p.m.
2022 University of South Carolina Alumna Sophia Dow records the Stillhouse musical performance. Living in the Columbia area, she manages the largest sponsor of JerryFest: Loose Lucy’s, which brought the festival to Columbia and is now in its 33rd year of business.
