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.
A team of college students, including five USC students, won first place in IBM's Call for Code competition for designing an AI-powered audiobook app that helps young children learn to read. The group won a total of $10,000.
Most students are open to seeing change in Russell House as plans to take out parts of the bookstore for dining space have been approved. Despite most students having little to no prior knowledge of these plans, they anticipate these changes having an impact on future generations of students.
Student commuters are frustrated with on-campus parking, grappling with crowded garages and expensive passes. USC's Master Plan aims to provide a solution in the coming years.
At its weekly meeting on Wednesday, USC's student senate successfully passed six pieces of legislation and confirmed two new senators.
In the 2024 election, the greater Columbia area trended toward the Democrats, despite Republicans having a supermajority in both the House and Senate at the state level.
Residential life at Five Points and other areas surrounding USC has changed over time, with old problems being solved and new ones arising. Increasing student populations at USC have created new nuisances for existing residents, some said.
The Daily Gamecock surveyed 93 people to see if they were planning on voting or have voted in the 2024 election. More than 55 students interviewed said they had voted and felt motivated to cast their ballot.
On the night of the presidential election, USC students spent their time doing a variety of things. Some treated it like any other night, while other watched with friends or attended other events.
Some USC students were unsure of who to vote for in the 2024 Presidential Election hours before the polls closed. Some said they felt like they didn't have enough information, while others said they had a hard time judging each candidate's character.
While the presidential election is the main thing in voters' minds, local elections are also happening. They are overshadowed by the presidential election even though some say they have the greatest direct effect on voters.
During its weekly Wednesday meeting, USC’s student senate passed multiple pieces of legislation, swore in new senators and announced the student body treasurer’s resignation.
Student Body Treasurer Jacob Vaught is stepping down from his role, citing a "change in personal and academic commitments."
Small businesses have been seeing more growth than big businesses this year. South Carolina's larger industries are dependent on big-ticket items, but high interest rates are hurting these industries.
Researchers at USC are finding ways to improve the safety of the batteries in our everyday devices, such as our cell phones and computers. Through months of hard work, the research team has been able to make progress through creating thermal and mathematical models.
USC graduate Marquis Webb started his own rideshare company in 2021 after his original postgraduate plans were disrupted by the pandemic. Three years later, he is taking his business to the next level with his new app "Kruze", which will be released in May of 2025.
USC's board of trustees approved renovations to Williams-Brice Stadium, Russell House and other areas of campus. The baseball field at Founder's Park was renamed after athletics director Ray Tanner.
