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The location for the newly approved STEM innovation and Research center is pictured on Jan. 15, 2025, on the corner of Greene and Main Streets. The innovation space will feature a common area and labs visible to the street. 

New STEM Innovation and Research Center approved

The board of trustees approved the first phase of a STEM Innovation and Research Center. The Innovation Center will house three floors of research space and two for an innovation space. The building is part of the USC Next Masterplan and will be located on the corner of Greene and Main Streets.


A sign honoring the 1960 Civil Rights sit-ins in Columbia, South Carolina, sits at the corner of Pickens and Taylor streets on Dec. 3, 2024. The monument commemorates the protests led by students against segregation in Columbia.

Columbia clears records of seven civil rights activists

The criminal records of seven Columbia civil rights activists were cleared in an expungement ceremony on Oct. 25. The men were convicted after participating in sit-in protests in 1960. Those convictions were overturned by the United States Supreme Court in 1964.


Chris and Dominique Crawford at their tailgate spot near the fraternity lots outside of Williams-Brice Stadium. The Crawfords hand out free hotdogs to students before every South Carolina home game.

USC couple’s tailgate tradition brings community together, one hot dog at a time

Chris and Dominique Crawford’s tailgate at the University of South Carolina has grown from a small gesture of sharing food into a beloved tradition. Since 2014, the couple has served over 1,000 hot dogs at each home game, creating a space for students to connect, feel safe and build lasting relationships. Their tailgate has become a vital part of the USC community, offering both nourishment and support on game days.


2024 Rivalry Series: Read more from the Tiger

The Daily Gamecock and the Tiger collaborated to create the first ever rivalry series that focuses on exploring the stories beyond South Carolina and Clemson meeting on the gridiron. In this first edition, both papers produced a variety of content, varying from what is at stake for each teams heading into the game, the history of the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry, how the rivalry has spread to other part of campus and more. 


States in the Southeast region experienced a variety of damages following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. While the storms may have pass through more than a month ago, students at different universities are still dealing with the aftermath of the storms. This gallery features photos from Greenville, South Carolina; Columbia, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida, that shows damages that each of these cities faced, while students are still naviagting getting back to normal.

Students are picking up the pieces after an intense hurricane season in the Southeast. Climate experts say it won’t be the last.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought devastating destruction to the Southeast during the 2024 hurricane season. Months later, students are still dealing with the aftermath of the hurricanes as they struggle to navigate the damage with other responsibilities. The Daily Gamecock collaborated with The Paladin and The Minaret to speak with students and climate experts across the Southeast region about the impacts the 2024 hurricane season and what it means for future tropical storms and hurricanes.