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Innovation hub to advance work in energy distribution with federal recognition

By Lauren Larsen | Feb. 19

South Carolina's Nexus for Advanced Resilient Energy was recognized as an innovation hub in October, giving it an opportunity to recieve more funding from the federal government. The entity works in creating more effecient ways to store and distribute energy. The hope is that through phase two of its application process, it will be able to recieve money that can help SC Nexus explore new projects.

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'Don't weigh me' initiative aims to increase conversations about inclusive healthcare

By Simone Meyer | Nov. 20

'You'll remember it for the rest of your life': Gamecock Hockey Club opens new doors with game at Charlotte venue

By Will Miller | Nov. 19

Analysis: South Carolina women's basketball secures longest win streak in school history following win over Clemson

By Sydney Thompson | Nov. 20

Column: South Carolina's star-studded defensive front will lead it to victory in the Palmetto Bowl

By AJ Mann | Nov. 24

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The Student Government executive candidates for student body president, vice president, speaker of the senate and treasuer answer questions during the Student Government debate on Feb. 14, 2024. From left to right sits Patton Byars, Courtney Tkacs, Maura Hamilton and Jacob Vaught, all of whom run uncontested.

Student Government executive panel: Candidates discuss platforms, running unopposed

By Marley Bassett | Feb. 15

Student senate passes 3 pieces of legislation, refers 3 others to committees

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 15

A sign for Midlands Technical College stands on Rosewood Drive on Feb. 6, 2024. The University of South Carolina will now grant 30 hours of core course credit to transfer students from the state's 16 technical colleges.

Technical college transfer students guaranteed credit for core classes at USC, Clemson

By McKayla Walcott | Feb. 15

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The main entrance to the old Booker T. Washington High School stands on the University of South Carolina campus on Jan. 26, 2024. The school was the largest black high school in South Carolina before closing in 1974.

Renovations to historic Booker T. Washington showcase civil rights history of the city, state

By Emma Davisson | Feb. 13

With over $6 million in grants from The National Parks Service, the Booker T. Washington auditorium is being renovated to make way for the Center for Civil Rights History and Research. New exhibits, classrooms and meeting spaces will display the civil rights history of the university and state.

A picture of the outside of Russell House, USC's student union, on Feb. 2, 2024. The USC board of trustees proposed a plan to tear down the building and construct a new one, which would begin in summer of 2025.

Administration says Russell House is too small, can't fulfill students' needs

By Emmy Ribero | Feb. 12

Proposals for a new student union were presented to the board of trustees on Jan. 20. Administration said Russell House needs updates to accommodate USC's growing student population.

Meet the 2024 Student Government executive candidates

By Kate Robins | Feb. 12

The Daily Gamecock and SGTV sat down with each of the candidates for Student Government executive positions to get a look into their campaigns. Some are looking to improve infrastructure and Wi-Fi, while others want to increase Student Government's communication with the student body. Students will have from 9 a.m. on Feb. 20 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 21 to cast their votes.

Student Body President candidate Patton Byars stands outside of USC's School of Journalism and Mass Communications for a posed photo on Feb. 9, 2024. Byars is running on a ballot with current student body member Courtney Tkacs for president and vice president, respectively.

Lone student body president candidate wants to focus on student experience, infrastructure concerns

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 12

Third-year political science student Patton Byars is looking to address issues surrounding Wi-Fi, infrastructure, safety and student experience if he is elected studeny body president. Patton who has served at the chief of staff for Student Body Presidents Emmie Thompson and Reedy Newton, is the only person running for the position.

Student Republicans differ on preferred presidential candidate as GOP primary approaches

By Nat Campbell | Feb. 11

Student republican groups support different candidates in the South Carolina GOP primary.

A portrait of the candidate for student body vice president, Courtney Tkacs, outside of USC's School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Feb. 9, 2024. Tkacs plans to run on the same campaign as presidential candidate Patton Byars, focusing on infrastructure, safety, Wi-Fi and student experience.

Sole vice president candidate seeks to improve student experience, communicate Student Government initiatives

By Emmy Ribero | Feb. 11

Student body vice president candidate Courtney Tkacs looks to address student concerns with infrastructure, safety and Wi-Fi as well as improve communication with students about Student Government initiatives. She said she wants to ensure that all students feel represented by their Student Government.

A posed photo of candidate for Student Body Speaker of the Senate, Maura Hamilton, outside of the USC school of Journalism and Mass Communications on Feb. 9, 2024. Hamilton’s campaign revolves around giving power to the students to drive change on campus.

Sole candidate for speaker of the student senate aspires to serve all students

By Marley Bassett | Feb. 11

Speaker of the student senate candidate Maura Hamilton aspires to serve all of the student body if she is elected.

Jacob Vaught, the candidate for study body treasurer, stands outside of USC's School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Feb. 9, 2024. Vaught is hoping to help influence change in the way finances are perceived by the student body.

Sole treasurer candidate to ease new financial codes transition if elected

By Win Hammond | Feb. 11

Jacob Vaught, the only candidate for treasurer, is hoping to make the process of requesting funds more transparent if relected. He said that his experience will help him adjust Student Government to its new finance codes that deal with allowcating money to student organizations.

A Grubhub robot crosses through the Russell House patio on Feb. 6, 2024. The robot delivered a Panera order to Close-Hipp.

USC launches autonomous Grubhub food delivery robots

By Colin Elam | Feb. 8

USC announced the launch of its autonomous food delivery robots in a press release on Feb. 1. The new service, which became available on Monday, is centered around enhancing the student experience and making on-campus dining locations more accessible.

Student senate passes 4 pieces of legislation, confirms 2 new constitutional council members

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 8

The student senate passed four pieces of legislation and confirmed two new constitutional council members at its weekly meeting on Wednesday. One of the legislations merged two bills into one through an omnibus vote, and the two pieces passed as one by a unanimous voice vote.

The four members of USC's Gamecock Consulting Club who took part in the international case competition in Bergen, Norway, pose for a photo on Oct. 3, 2023. (From left to right) fourth-year operations and supply chain student Jack Marshall, fourth-year marketing and operations and supply chain student Su Bin Park, fourth-year public health student Kavya Patchipulusu and third-year finance student Cameron Overton won the competition against 11 top business schools from around the world.

Gamecock Consulting Club members beat 11 international business schools in Norway case competition

By Kat Smith | Feb. 8

Four students from USC's Gamecock Consulting Club won an international case competition in Bergen, Norway, in October. The students said that having a team where everyone could trust and rely on each other's strengths was a key factor in their success.

A student senate candidate signs in before an information session held in Russell House on Feb. 6, 2024. Candidates were allowed to begin their campaigns as early as the conclusion of the mandatory meeting.

Executive Student Government elections mostly uncontested for 2024

By Emmy Ribero | Feb. 6

Student Government election season will look a little different in 2024. Most executive candidates are running uncontested, and this is the first year there will be spending limits on campaigns.

The University of South Carolina’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications on Feb. 4, 2024. The school plans to offer a new sports media major for students.

Board of trustees approves new engineering department, creation of 3 degrees

By Madelyn Cooper | Feb. 5

USC's board of trustees recently approved new academic initiatives. The new Department of Biomedical Engineering and its B.A. program alongside two new degrees within the CEC and CIC are pending final approval.

Student Body President Emmie Thompson addresses the USC student government body in her State of the Student Body address on Feb, 1, 2024. The event took place in Rutledge Chapel on the USC Horseshoe.

Student Body President Emmie Thompson discusses term successes, remaining goals at State of The Student Body Address

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 2

Uncover the key themes and initiatives addressed by Student Body President Emmie Thompson in the 2024 State of The Student Body address, shedding light on the university's ongoing commitment to progress and student welfare.

Student senate proposes fee increase, discusses potential student union

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 1

The student senate deliberated on various financial reform plans during its meeting on Wednesday. The plans included a proposed activity fee increase and discussion around construction for a potential new student union.

Special Olympics student organization fosters collegiate community engagement at USC

By Carrigan Woodson | Feb. 1

USC is creating connections between college students and community members with intellectual disabilities through its first Special Olympics club. The club aims to spread awareness and create a space where people can enjoy a variety of interests.