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The Gamecocks for Israel student organization at USC held a rally on Dec. 7, 2023, to show support for Israel and call for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Members of the Jewish community in Columbia and allies gathered on Greene Street while Jewish students and community leaders gave speeches. Speakers included second-year international business student and president of Hillel at USC Casey Fitzgerald, Rabbi Sruly Epstein of Chabad at USC and Alpha Epsilon Pi President Bari Klarberg. The rally was interrupted by a group of pro-Palestine counter-protestors but quickly resumed after campus police and several members of the rally intervened.
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PHOTOS: Columbia's Jewish community gathers to show support for Israel

Dec. 7

The Gamecocks for Israel student organization at USC held a rally on Dec. 7, 2023, to show support for Israel and call for an end to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Members of the Jewish community in Columbia and allies gathered on Greene Street while Jewish students and community leaders gave speeches. Speakers included second-year international business student and president of Hillel at USC Casey Fitzgerald, Rabbi Sruly Epstein of Chabad at USC and Alpha Epsilon Pi President Bari Klarberg. The rally was interrupted by a group of pro-Palestine counter-protestors but quickly resumed after campus police and several members of the rally intervened.

Tiger Burn marks the start of rivalry week between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University with the burning of a giant wooden tiger. This year's tiger was constructed by students from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The tradition at South Carolina stems from the 1902 upset victory over Clemson where a drawing featuring a gamecock over a beaten tiger frustrated Clemson students, leading to an agreement from both universities to burn the poster. The 2023 Palmetto Bowl will take place on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Williams-Brice Stadium.
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PHOTOS: USC kicks off football rivalry week with annual Tiger Burn

Nov. 21, 2023

Tiger Burn marks the start of rivalry week between the University of South Carolina and Clemson University with the burning of a giant wooden tiger. This year's tiger was constructed by students from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. The tradition at South Carolina stems from the 1902 upset victory over Clemson where a drawing featuring a gamecock over a beaten tiger frustrated Clemson students, leading to an agreement from both universities to burn the poster. The 2023 Palmetto Bowl will take place on Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Williams-Brice Stadium.

Finnish DJ Darude performed a mix of music from his discography, including songs from his newest album, "Together," and his hit single "Sandstorm," at a pre-game concert at Gamecock Park. Once in the stadium, Darude visited the sidelines and student section, and he DJ'd during the Gamecocks' game against Kentucky. The musician's song was first played by South Carolina in a game against Ole Miss in 2009 and has since become a Gamecock tradition. 
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PHOTOS: 'Sandstorm' creator Darude performs at Gamecock Park ahead of Kentucky matchup

Nov. 19, 2023

Finnish DJ Darude performed a mix of music from his discography, including songs from his newest album, "Together," and his hit single "Sandstorm," at a pre-game concert at Gamecock Park. Once in the stadium, Darude visited the sidelines and student section, and he DJ'd during the Gamecocks' game against Kentucky. The musician's song was first played by South Carolina in a game against Ole Miss in 2009 and has since become a Gamecock tradition. 

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 17-14 at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023. The win was the Gamecocks' third in a row and puts the team one win away from the threshold for bowl eligibility with a record of 5-6 (3-5 SEC). Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler and fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette cemented their names in the school record books with standout performances in the victory.
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PHOTOS: Gamecocks one step closer to bowl eligibility after 17-14 win to Wildcats

Nov. 19, 2023

The South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 17-14 at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023. The win was the Gamecocks' third in a row and puts the team one win away from the threshold for bowl eligibility with a record of 5-6 (3-5 SEC). Redshirt senior quarterback Spencer Rattler and fifth-year wide receiver Xavier Legette cemented their names in the school record books with standout performances in the victory.

Members of Students for Socialism, the Arab Student Association, Dawah on Campus, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, held a walkout in support of Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Around 50 to 60 students, faculty and staff attended the event to raise awareness for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
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PHOTOS: Students, faculty, staff hold walkout for Palestine

Nov. 9, 2023

Members of Students for Socialism, the Arab Student Association, Dawah on Campus, Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace, held a walkout in support of Palestine on the Russell House Patio on Nov. 9, 2023. Around 50 to 60 students, faculty and staff attended the event to raise awareness for the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

South Carolina took on Jacksonville State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 4, 2023. The team from the Ohio Valley Conference kept a tight hold on South Carolina initially, with the latter leading 21-14 in the first half of the game. After several successful turnovers and a pick-six from sophomore linebacker Stone Blanton in the fourth quarter, South Carolina was able to take home a 38-28 victory. South Carolina leaves the game with a 3-6 record and will return with another home game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 11, 2023.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina football defeats Jacksonville State in close game

Nov. 4, 2023

South Carolina took on Jacksonville State at Williams-Brice Stadium on Nov. 4, 2023. The team from the Ohio Valley Conference kept a tight hold on South Carolina initially, with the latter leading 21-14 in the first half of the game. After several successful turnovers and a pick-six from sophomore linebacker Stone Blanton in the fourth quarter, South Carolina was able to take home a 38-28 victory. South Carolina leaves the game with a 3-6 record and will return with another home game against Vanderbilt on Nov. 11, 2023.

Members of the United Campus Workers union at the University of South Carolina held a speak-out event on the Russell House patio on Oct. 26, 2023. The workers union held the event to call for higher wages for university workers and encouraged attendees to sign the union's petition.
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PHOTOS: USC United Campus Workers union holds speak-out event

Oct. 26, 2023

Members of the United Campus Workers union at the University of South Carolina held a speak-out event on the Russell House patio on Oct. 26, 2023. The workers union held the event to call for higher wages for university workers and encouraged attendees to sign the union's petition.

The South Carolina State Fairgrounds debuted its 154th running of the annual state fair from Oct. 11 to Oct. 22, 2023. The fair featured carnival rides, concessions, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a circus and more. The CIRCUS at the Fair returned for its fourth consecutive tour at the South Carolina State Fair, holding daily shows at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. throughout the entirety of the fair. The circus featured new acts from Laser Man Gimi Fornaciari, diabolo artist Chu Chuan-Ho, cloud swing aerialist Susan Vidbel and others. Ringmaster Ian Garden, Renaldo the Clown and the aerial motorcycle duo Alex and Sofia Petrov returned for this year's circus. The cast featured a vast range of experience, with many of the artists and employees having previously worked for traveling shows on a national and international scale. The fair attracts an average of 400,000 visitors annually and employs locals as well as people from all over the United States and abroad. Both the circus and the state fair will return in October 2024.
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PHOTOS: South Carolina State Fair returns with familiar favorites, new acts

Oct. 23, 2023

The South Carolina State Fairgrounds debuted its 154th running of the annual state fair from Oct. 11 to Oct. 22, 2023. The fair featured carnival rides, concessions, live entertainment, a petting zoo, a circus and more. The CIRCUS at the Fair returned for its fourth consecutive tour at the South Carolina State Fair, holding daily shows at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. throughout the entirety of the fair. The circus featured new acts from Laser Man Gimi Fornaciari, diabolo artist Chu Chuan-Ho, cloud swing aerialist Susan Vidbel and others. Ringmaster Ian Garden, Renaldo the Clown and the aerial motorcycle duo Alex and Sofia Petrov returned for this year's circus. The cast featured a vast range of experience, with many of the artists and employees having previously worked for traveling shows on a national and international scale. The fair attracts an average of 400,000 visitors annually and employs locals as well as people from all over the United States and abroad. Both the circus and the state fair will return in October 2024.

USC students and members of the community gathered in the garden of the Anne Frank Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023, for a vigil in support of Israel. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.
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PHOTOS: USC Jewish community holds vigil for Israel

Oct. 18, 2023

USC students and members of the community gathered in the garden of the Anne Frank Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina on Oct. 17, 2023, for a vigil in support of Israel. The vigil was hosted by Gamecocks for Israel, Hillel at UofSC, Alpha Epsilon Pi, Chabad on Campus and the University of South Carolina.

The Free Palestine Emergency Demonstration, held in front of the South Carolina Statehouse, was organized by the North and South Carolina Party for Social Liberation and USC Students for Justice on Oct. 17, 2023. People from across the city and beyond gathered to show their support for the Palestinian cause through signs and chants. There were several speakers, including some students from the University of South Carolina who spoke on their beliefs about the violence occurring in the Middle East. The rally concluded with a march around the Statehouse and promises of a national march in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 4, 2023.
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PHOTOS: Participators of the Free Palestine Emergency Demonstration show support for Palestine

Oct. 17, 2023

The Free Palestine Emergency Demonstration, held in front of the South Carolina Statehouse, was organized by the North and South Carolina Party for Social Liberation and USC Students for Justice on Oct. 17, 2023. People from across the city and beyond gathered to show their support for the Palestinian cause through signs and chants. There were several speakers, including some students from the University of South Carolina who spoke on their beliefs about the violence occurring in the Middle East. The rally concluded with a march around the Statehouse and promises of a national march in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 4, 2023.

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the Florida Gators 41-39 in their fourth Southeastern Conference matchup of the season at Williams-Brice Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023. This loss puts the Gamecocks at 2-4 for the season.
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PHOTOS: Gamecock football falls to Florida

Oct. 15, 2023

The South Carolina Gamecocks lost to the Florida Gators 41-39 in their fourth Southeastern Conference matchup of the season at Williams-Brice Stadium on Oct. 14, 2023. This loss puts the Gamecocks at 2-4 for the season.

Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition hosted by USC Homecoming where student organizations pair up and perform for the chance to win. Hundreds of students and Greek life members crowded into the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Oct. 11, 2023, to witness students shimmy and shake across the stage to highly choreographed dances to songs such as "Sandstorm" by Darude and "Fake ID" by Big & Rich. Spurs and Struts is a beloved event that is viewed as a staple of Homecoming week events.Correction: A previous version of this article misidentified who participates in Spurs and Struts.
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PHOTOS: USC Homecoming's Spurs & Struts returns for another year

Oct. 11, 2023

Spurs and Struts is an annual dance competition hosted by USC Homecoming where student organizations pair up and perform for the chance to win. Hundreds of students and Greek life members crowded into the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center on Oct. 11, 2023, to witness students shimmy and shake across the stage to highly choreographed dances to songs such as "Sandstorm" by Darude and "Fake ID" by Big & Rich. Spurs and Struts is a beloved event that is viewed as a staple of Homecoming week events.Correction: A previous version of this article misidentified who participates in Spurs and Struts.

The Jonas Brothers performed The Tour at Colonial Life Arena on Oct. 10, 2023. Brothers Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas play over sixty of their songs from five of their albums during each night of their 12th tour together. The trio is set to perform over 70 concerts in the U.S., Europe and Australia through spring 2024.
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PHOTOS: The Tour by the Jonas Brothers comes to Colonial Life Arena

Oct. 11, 2023

The Jonas Brothers performed The Tour at Colonial Life Arena on Oct. 10, 2023. Brothers Kevin Jonas, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas play over sixty of their songs from five of their albums during each night of their 12th tour together. The trio is set to perform over 70 concerts in the U.S., Europe and Australia through spring 2024.

Students gathered on Greene Street to see COIN headline Cockstock on Oct. 6, 2023. The Third Floor opened the Carolina Productions event with a 30-minute set followed by an hour-long performance from COIN. The free concert had students jumping throughout the band's performance, and the night ended with COIN lead singer Chase Lawrence crowd-surfing. First-year student Ainsley Reed said the show provided a fun activity for a variety of students. "It's about the atmosphere," Reed said. "If you are a big fan, great. But I have never listened to a single one of their songs before today, and I am still super stoked to be here."
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PHOTOS: COIN performs at Carolina Productions' Cockstock

Oct. 7, 2023

Students gathered on Greene Street to see COIN headline Cockstock on Oct. 6, 2023. The Third Floor opened the Carolina Productions event with a 30-minute set followed by an hour-long performance from COIN. The free concert had students jumping throughout the band's performance, and the night ended with COIN lead singer Chase Lawrence crowd-surfing. First-year student Ainsley Reed said the show provided a fun activity for a variety of students. "It's about the atmosphere," Reed said. "If you are a big fan, great. But I have never listened to a single one of their songs before today, and I am still super stoked to be here."

The Gamecock women's soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over the LSU Tigers at Stone Stadium on Oct. 5, 2023. The match was the team's "Pink Out" game for Breast Cancer Awareness and two survivors were honored, one prior to the start of the match and one during halftime. The team is now 9-1-3 overall for the season.
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PHOTOS: Gamecock women's soccer shuts out LSU

Oct. 6, 2023

The Gamecock women's soccer team claimed a 1-0 victory over the LSU Tigers at Stone Stadium on Oct. 5, 2023. The match was the team's "Pink Out" game for Breast Cancer Awareness and two survivors were honored, one prior to the start of the match and one during halftime. The team is now 9-1-3 overall for the season.

The USC men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins on Oct. 3, 2023. The Gamecocks recognized the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Pink Out game. The team wore pink sweatbands at the match and honored a breast cancer survivor at halftime. The team is now 3-5-2 on the season.
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PHOTOS: Gamecock men's soccer earns shutout victory against Jacksonville

Oct. 4, 2023

The USC men's soccer team earned a 1-0 victory over the Jacksonville Dolphins on Oct. 3, 2023. The Gamecocks recognized the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Pink Out game. The team wore pink sweatbands at the match and honored a breast cancer survivor at halftime. The team is now 3-5-2 on the season.

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