Columbia police said in a press release Wednesday that the death of a 20-year-old USC student on Saturday was deemed justifiable under the Protection of Person and Property Act, a law allowing citizens to defend themselves from intruders in their home.
Nicholas Donofrio, a 20-year-old University of South Carolina student, was fatally shot overnight in the Rosewood area early Saturday morning.
USC announced in early August that TikTok would no longer be supported on university Wi-Fi, making a few exceptions for research and educational purposes. The change comes eight months after Gov. Henry McMaster called for a ban on TikTok access on government-owned devices.
The USC board of trustees met on Friday to discuss new plans for a brain health hub, student advocacy office and head baseball coach Mark Kingston's salary.
When a gay USC professor was doxxed, USC was completely silent. Now, the USC faculty senate has paved the way for the university to take a stand while protecting stakeholders' free speech.
USC Student Government ran out of funds from the student activity fee to pay for student organizations' events. They consider inflation and an uptick in funding requests to blame as they consider several approaches to safeguard against running out early in the future.
The return of two fraternities to Greek Village next semester means that two sororities are on their way out. One of those, Alpha Gamma Delta, already has plans for a new meeting place as it looks to get back to Greek Village in the near future.
The board of trustees said the Horseshoe will be the location for a statue honoring USC's first admitted Black students since reconstruction in a meeting on Friday. The university also held a ceremony for the renaming of 650 Lincoln to Celia Dial Saxon Hall, a Columbia civil rights activist and educator.
The faculty senate continued debate on faculty voting rights Wednesday. However, faculty members raised concerns that expanding who can vote on proposals could result in uncompensated work.
On Tuesday night, students gathered in support of and in opposition to Conservative speaker Laura Loomer, who was hosted by the student group Uncensored America to give a speech on censorship.
University administrators reflect on their first academic years at USC, citing what proved challenging, what they are proud of and future goals.
In January, USC changed its logo from "UofSC" back to "USC," causing conversations throughout campus about the new look. The change was the second in four years for the university, which may mean that more change could be on the horizon in the future.
Infrastructure has changed in a multitude of ways over the last four years, including renovations to Russell House and LeConte College as well as the addition of the new Campus Village.
Climate change is causing long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns in South Carolina. It affects multiple different areas in South Carolina, including the economy and natural ecosystems.
Four years after her death, USC student Samantha Josephson has inspired education at USC and a federal act known as "Sami's Law." These actions work to increase safety for passengers and drivers of ride-sharing companies.
Going to USC has become more expensive, but it's still a worthwhile investment according to economists.
The National Pan-Hellenic Council has been working to expand its reach over campus with recent revisions to its bylaws and through events like "Stroll-Off." Through these activities, NPHC is hoping to see more unity among fraternities and sororities in the future.
