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.
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.
South Carolina and Clemson played their first-ever football game against each other in 1896, ushering in a tradition that remains a pivotal part of both school's athletic schedules each year. But the origins of the rivalry between both institutions go much deeper than that.
The Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The annual drive uses the South Carolina and Clemson rivalry to encourage people to donate blood, and students on the committee are hoping to beat Clemson in donations for the first time since 2017.
Student Government, USCPD and other USC departments came together to walk around campus to highlight safety concerns. Poor lighting and hazardous sidewalks were two of the issues brought forward during the walk in October.
Matthew Snyder, a graduate student at USC, lost power for two weeks due to Hurricane Helene. Without power, adequate water or means to prepare food, Snyder was forced to find alternatives. He continues to face issues at his residence even after power was restored.
Experts say that the worst effects of Hurricanes Helene and Milton were exacerbated by climate change. Hurricanes may continue to strengthen over time, while the per-season quantity decreases. These storms are only one of many phenomena affected by climate change.
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.
At its weekly meeting on Wednesday, USC's student senate introduced the new student body treasurer and passed six pieces of legislation.
The University of South Carolina received three awards this year for recent renovation projects across campus. The South Caroliniana Library, Longstreet Theatre and Campus Village were all highlighted as construction projects worthy of recognition.
A team of college students, including five USC students, won first place in IBM's Call for Code competition for designing an AI-powered audiobook app that helps young children learn to read. The group won a total of $10,000.
Most students are open to seeing change in Russell House as plans to take out parts of the bookstore for dining space have been approved. Despite most students having little to no prior knowledge of these plans, they anticipate these changes having an impact on future generations of students.
Student commuters are frustrated with on-campus parking, grappling with crowded garages and expensive passes. USC's Master Plan aims to provide a solution in the coming years.
At its weekly meeting on Wednesday, USC's student senate successfully passed six pieces of legislation and confirmed two new senators.
In the 2024 election, the greater Columbia area trended toward the Democrats, despite Republicans having a supermajority in both the House and Senate at the state level.
Residential life at Five Points and other areas surrounding USC has changed over time, with old problems being solved and new ones arising. Increasing student populations at USC have created new nuisances for existing residents, some said.
The Daily Gamecock surveyed 93 people to see if they were planning on voting or have voted in the 2024 election. More than 55 students interviewed said they had voted and felt motivated to cast their ballot.
