On Wednesday, the student senate passed four pieces of legislation and postponed consideration of one. This included mental health initiatives, recognition of the Pro-Bono program at Joseph F. Rice Law School and more.
The USC chapter of Uncensored America hosted its controversial “roast” of Vice President Kamala Harris in Russell House on Wednesday. The event, which has gathered attention in the weeks leading up to it, drew a small crowd of protestors on Greene Street, while across campus, other students partook in a separate event.
Blatt Bonanza, a night of food, yard games and music, drew a crowd of over 1,000 students on Wednesday on Blatt Field. Many students were looking for ways to counter or avoid Uncensored America's "roast" of Vice President Kamala Harris, which happened around the same time.
A variety of groups headed to the Statehouse on Wednesday to speak out against the university for allowing student organization Uncensored America to hold a "roast" of Vice President Kamala Harris with two highly controversial figures. Speakers at the event called on the university to keep students safe.
Uncensored America is suing the university in response to Student Government denying funding for the organization's highly controversial event Wednesday evening and for "failure to be viewpoint neutral."
The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in higher eduction in March that still is now in the Senate. But some students told The Daily Gamecock that they believe the passing of the bill could do more harm than good.
Hundreds of students camped out for ESPN’s College GameDay late Friday night and early Saturday morning, hoping to make it on TV. But several people told The Daily Gamecock that what started as a "fun night," ended in poorly controlled crowds, injuries and sidewalks covered in trash.
A group of Columbia residents are banding together to save the city’s abandoned historic baseball stadium, which has hosted several national teams throughout its history. Some developers have been interested, but the future of the stadium is still uncertain.
Many student organizations have signed a letter opposing the upcoming "roast" of Kamala Harris, hosted by Uncensored America, and are criticizing USC for allowing the event.
The student senate convened this Wednesday to discuss a funding request for an Uncensored America event featuring Milo Yiannopoulos and Gavin McInnes, who are scheduled to host a roast of Kamala Harris. The meeting was extensive and included a vote to enhance safety measures related to the event.
USC President Michael Amiridis gave his state of the university address on Wednesday, highlighting university achievements over the past year.
One victim has been transported to an area hospital after a shooting at an off-campus student apartment Monday afternoon. It is unclear if the person is a student.
USC's student government collaborates with various administrative offices to improve student safety at football games by offering free water bottles and Uber discounts to prevent heat-related incidents and encourage safe transportation.
Kamala Harris took President Joe Biden's place as the Democratic Presidential nominee. Students say this could have major effects on the election, especially for younger voters.
USC's student senate holds its weekly senate session and passes one piece of legislation, tables two others and appoints six senators.
A new student apartment complex is coming to Huger and Blossom Streets called VERVE. It will be open to students in Fall 2026.
South Carolina women's basketball junior forward Ashlyn Watkins was charged with kidnapping and first-degree assault and battery after an alleged incident at 650 Lincoln St. Saturday. According to arrest warrants obtained by The Daily Gamecock, Watkins "forcefully" grabbed the victim's face and pushed her.
