South Carolina women's basketball team claimed the SEC regular season championship following its 73-63 victory over the Georgia Bulldogs at Colonial Life Arena on Feb. 26, 2023. The Gamecocks remain undefeated heading into the SEC tournament next week in Greenville, South Carolina.
For some members of the Columbia community, crystals have become a new tool to improving mental health. One shop, The Healing Bar, and its owner affirm that crystals and metaphysics serve as an emotional outlet and tool for improving mental health.
Alpha Kappa Psi, in collaboration with the Black Business Association and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the Darla Moore School of Business, hosted the "Being Black in the Workspace" event in the Russell House Ballroom on Feb. 20, 2023. Panelists from the organizations spoke on the challenges and biases that minorities face in the workplace, and the importance of incorporating diversity. Photos by: Dylan McCants
The Gamecock softball team winded up the weekend winning the last three games of the Carolina Classic, beating George Washington, Western Kentucky and Campbell. The Gamecocks had the largest lead against Western Kentucky, with sophomore outfielder Marissa Gonzalez hitting a grand slam and fifth-year outfielder Haley Simpson hitting an additional home run in the second inning. South Carolina found itself struggling to make much headway against Campbell, only beating it 2-1.
The South Carolina baseball team swept its season-opening series against UMass Lowell on Feb. 17, 18 and 19, 2023 at Founders Park. The Gamecocks outscored the River Hawks by a combined 49-5 score over the three games.
South Carolina NORML held a protest for reforming the state's cannabis laws on Feb. 17, 2023. The protest was held outside of the South Carolina Statehouse. where parodies of famous songs and calls of "free marijuana information" could be heard.
The Gamecocks beat the Florida Gators for the 15th consecutive time on Feb. 16, 2023. The Gamecocks came into the game strong, with senior guard Zia Cooke scoring 22 points and senior guard Brea Beal scoring 14 points. South Carolina improved its shooting game since last week's match against LSU, scoring 47.1% of its 3-point attempts and 50% of its field goal attempts. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 87-56.
The South Carolina softball team started it's home slate off with a 8-0, six-inning win against the College of Charleston at Carolina Softball Stadium at Beckham Field on Feb. 15, 2023. The Gamecocks had an aggressive offense and an ironclad defense, only allowing the Cougars three hits in the entire game. The Gamecocks move on to play East Tennessee State on Feb. 16, 2023.
The South Carolina women's basketball team dominated LSU on Feb. 12, 2023, winning 88-64. This victory is the 25th of the season for the Gamecocks and the first loss of the season for the Tigers. The Gamecocks are the only team to remain undefeated in the NCAA for women's basketball.
The South Carolina women's basketball team took on the Auburn Tigers on Feb. 9, 2023, beating them 83-48. This improves the Gamecocks to a 24-0 record overall and 11-0 in the SEC. The win also made program history, setting a program record with the first 30-game win streak in program history. The Gamecocks will return home and play No. 3 LSU on Feb. 12, 2023.
Fourth-year English student Syd Sandford is one of many in her generation that uses tattoos as a form of self expression. She carries on her skin a permanent collection of ink that ties her to family, friends and herself, that not only connect Sandford to her key life values, but help her love the woman she sees in the mirror each day. "I have beautiful pieces of art on me and I'm a carrier of those things, which just makes me inherently beautiful," Sandford said. "I may not really love how I look or my face or my hair, but like, I have these really cool pieces of art on me, and like, that’s just objectively cool." For Sandford, beauty is pain at the hands of an artist and tattoo gun, and a pain that is worth the stigma that comes with it.
Former President Donald Trump arrived for his first campaign trip at the South Carolina Statehouse on Jan. 28, 2023. Although the event was limited to 500 guests, this boundary — and the fence — did not stop Trump supporters from showing their adoration for the potential 2024 presidential candidate. Aside from a few verbal altercations between a Trump supporter and a trio of counter protestors, the day was peaceful. As the sun set over the Statehouse, people pulled out their phones and streamed Trump's message, experiencing the event in their own way — on the other side of the fence.
All around Columbia there are different healthy and affordable dining options for students. (In Order) SoundBites serves responsibly priced gourmet meals, Kairos gives a Mediterranean option to those looking to try something new, and Good Life Cafe offers those looking for a vegan friendly option.
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks 92-46 in a historic game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, on Jan. 22, 2023. Senior forward Aliyah Boston recorded her 73rd double-double, the most in Gamecock women's basketball history, and the Gamecocks are now 8-0 in the SEC, having defeated every opponent they've faced this season.
Students gathered for a protest against "racist culture" at USC on Jan. 20, 2023. The protest began at the McKissick Museum on the Horseshoe and ended on Greene Street with students rallying outside Russell House Student Union to share their experiences. Courtney McClain, a fourth-year broadcast journalism student and activist, organized the protest after a TikTok video of an individual claiming to be a USC student and repeatedly saying an anti-Black racial slur went viral last week. The university has confirmed that said individual is not a USC student.
Over the past few years, students have been advocating for the renaming of several campus buildings. The Heritage Act of 2000 was made in response to the Confederate buildings facing a potential renaming. The dilemma at hand is that the university is a state institution. If the school attempts to override the state legislature, it could lose its state funding. The main buildings in question are Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, Thomas Cooper Library, Blatt P.E. Center, Sims College and the Wade Hampton State Office Building.
The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team dominated South Carolina 85-42 on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks are now 0-2 in the SEC, having lost to Vanderbilt earlier in the week. Even with good performances from graduate forward Hayden Brown and sophomore guard Meechie Johnson to keep South Carolina competitive, the Volunteers controlled the ball for most of the game and held a hefty lead on the Gamecocks.
South Carolina started out the SEC season with a 76-34 win against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Gamecocks quickly took charge with a a 24-6 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. This game marks the team's first conference win of the season and its 13th win overall.
The Gamecocks defeated rival Clemson 31-30 in the Palmetto Bowl after a competitive game. The Palmetto Bowl marks the end of regular season for both teams and leads to the playoffs. The marked the first time the Gamecocks have beaten the Tigers since November 2013 and snapped Clemson's 40-game home winning streak.
