The four hosts of Equalitree, an environmental justice podcast that covers a variety of topics, discuss how they got started, their goals for the podcast and their plans for the future.The podcast, run by Sustainable Carolina's Environmental Justice team, spreads awareness of environmental issues in hopes of educating students who aren't in environmental fields.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison was the keynote speaker at the 25th annual King Day at the Dome, which coincides with the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
USC's student senate pushes for improvements in campus facilities, focusing on better gym cleaning standards and increased parking garage security.
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.
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 University of South Carolina will debut a late-night shuttle program during the spring semester of 2024. The shuttles will travel between Capstone, the Horseshoe, Blatt and 650 Lincoln.
President-Elect Donald Trump has talked about imposing tariffs when he gets into office, but what does this mean for the U.S. economy, especially here in South Carolina? Here's what experts at USC have to say.
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.
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.
