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Sandy Smith (center) stands beside her daughter Stephanie Smith (left) and Susanne Andrews (right), a organizer of the #StandingforStephen event. The event was a fundraiser held at the Capital Club for the family of Stephen Smith, an openly gay 19-year-old who was killed in what was declared an unsolved hit and run in 2015. Stephen’s case was reopened earlier this year “based upon information gathered during the course of the double murder investigation of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh,” according to a statement by SLED.

Fundraiser remembers hit-and-run victim connected to Murdaugh investigations, brings awareness to anti-LGBTQIA+ violence

By Stephen Pastis , Caleb Bozard and Amelia Farrell | Nov. 8, 2021

The Capital Club, a gay bar in Columbia, hosted the #StandingforStephenSmith event on Oct. 30. The event was held to honor and raise money for the family of Stephen Smith, a gay teen who was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run in Hampton County, South Carolina, in 2015. Smith's case has been reopened in connection with the Murdaugh family murder investigations.

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A framed picture of 2021-2022 Student Government leaders — Speaker of the House Morgiana McDevitt, Student Body President Alex Harrell, former treasurer Kate Turner and Vice President Emily Dengler.

Student body president position grows alongside university

By Haley Kathryn Capps | Nov. 8, 2021

Tradition of inscribed bricks on the Horseshoe is unique to USC alumni

By Hanna Schatteman | Nov. 8, 2021

"A Present Past" is an Italian fresco by USC alumna Taylor Tynes. It features Minerva, Aristotle, Plato and some characteristics personal to USC such as the pomegranate tree, the seal, a squirrel and more to pay homage to the history of this institution.

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Experts explain past of controversial names on USC campus

By Max White | Nov. 7, 2021

Experts explain the history of controversial figures in USC's past and why some people want certain names to be removed from buildings on campus.

Shirley Turner sits with her family. Turner is graduating with a bachelor's degree from USC in December 2021.

Mom of six, “Grammy” to all of USC, gives back to, builds community in all she does

By Kaitlyn McCue | Nov. 4, 2021

Before Shirley Turner planned to get her Ph.D. from USC, the "Grammy" of USC was a business consultant working with companies such as Disney and Sony. She ran a supply drive in India and even filed a sexual harassment lawsuit on behalf of over 20 employees against a company.

Student body treasurer nomination is announced; bill to establish secretary of disability services position passes

By Sophie Conrad | Nov. 4, 2021

Laney Quickel was nominated to assume the student body treasurer position by Student Body President Alex Harrell, and a bill to establish a secretary of disability services position was passed at the student senate session.

Thad Westbrook, chair of the presidential search committee for USC, addresses the faculty senate during its Wednesday meeting.

Faculty Senate discusses presidential candidate search, mental health, more

By Caitlin Sullivan | Nov. 3, 2021

The Faculty Senate met to discuss the ongoing search for presidential candidates, advanced technology initiatives, defining professional conduct and a possible future mental health task force.

COVID-19 on campus: USC reports 22 active COVID-19 cases

By Holly Poag | Nov. 2, 2021

The university's COVID-19 dashboard reports a total of 22 active COVID-19 cases. This is a decrease from 47 cases USC reported last week.

University introduces staff senate to support staff, advocate for mental health, more

By Anna Zelenski | Nov. 1, 2021

For the first time in USC's history, the school has introduced a new body of government: the staff senate.

Columbia mayoral candidates share policy, including COVID-19, community safety

By Max White and Arianna Bertolotti | Nov. 1, 2021

As the Columbia mayoral election comes closer, the four candidates share their goals. The election will be held Nov. 2.

A flyer on the door of Notre Dame professor Roy Scranton's "The Ethics of Climate Pessimism" event. Scranton said using fear in communicating about climate change promotes the most action, but that it should not be overly nihilistic or instill hopelessness.

Notre Dame professor discusses pessimism, use of fear to curb climate change

By Max White | Oct. 29, 2021

Writer and professor Roy Scranton explored the virtues of pessimism and the harms of optimism during a lecture on Friday as a part of the College of Arts and Sciences Climates Theme Semester.

A healthcare professional holds a vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on April 7, 2021.

University will begin providing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots immediately, according to email

By Caleb Bozard | Oct. 29, 2021

An email from the Student Health Center said the university will immediately be providing COVID-19 vaccine booster shots on campus to those eligible.

Student body treasurer announces she will step down; accessibility accommodations recommendation passes

By Caleb Bozard and Altasia Johnson | Oct. 28, 2021

Student Body Treasurer Kate Turner announced she will step down to study abroad next semester. Student senate discusses accessibility provisions.

Michelle Bryan sits in her favorite spot to work; an abandoned staircase on the far end of Wardlaw Building. Bryan recently took on a new role as the Associate VP in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion welcomes Michelle Bryan as new associate vice president

By Sydney Dunlap | The Daily Gamecock | Oct. 27, 2021

Michelle Bryan takes on a new role as Associate Vice President in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and hopes to make a more united and inclusive staff and student body.

Attendees of the Lighting the Way for Women Leaders event gathers together on the Horseshoe on Oct. 26, 2021.

Group lights candles on Horseshoe to call for more women in leadership positions at USC

By Addison Hinkle | Oct. 27, 2021

The Provost Advisory Committee for Women’s Initiatives aims to light the way to see more women in leadership positions at USC.

COVID-19 on campus: Dashboard reports an increase in cases to 47

By Holly Poag | Oct. 26, 2021

The university COVID-19 dashboard reports a total of 47 active COVID-19 cases, an increase since the 40 cases reported last Tuesday.

The University of South Carolina's Preston Residential College is home to many freshman.

Class of 2024 faced academic, social challenges created by COVID-19 during first year

By Caitlin Sullivan | Oct. 25, 2021

The class of 2024 began its college years in the fall of 2020. Facing these students were online classes, COVID-19 and the challenges of living with both.

Members of the University of South Carolina Academic Team with their first place trophy after winning the first in-person competition in two years in Durham, North Carolina, on Oct. 16.

USC's Academic Team wins first in-person tournament in two years, prepares for future competitions

By Caleb Bozard | Oct. 24, 2021

USC's Academic Team competes in trivia tournaments with other schools from around the nation. The team's recent win at a tournament in Durham, North Carolina, has memnbers excited for more competitions in the future.

A student looks at ties at the pop-up Carolina Closet on Greene Street. The pop-up was a part of Student Government's Key Week.

Student Government's Key Week offers pre-professional support for students

By Tyler Fedor | Oct. 24, 2021

Student Government's Key Week offered professional advice to current students last week.