Traditions are the framework that bind all present and past Gamecocks together.

Three USC alumni reflect on their college experience and how it has shaped their career.

Cocky has tremendously changed and evolved over the past half-century and is a catalyst for the high-energy school spirit and culture in Columbia.

Tripping over the bricks on the USC Horseshoe is something it remains known for, but there are hundreds of years of traditions and student experiences that make it what it is.

As the USC campus has changed, so has the role of student body president. From the election of USC's first Black student body president in 1971 to the onset of a global pandemic in 2020, the office of student body president is always evolving.

USC's Horseshoe offers alumni the unique opportunity to have their name permanently engraved on the campus. Its historic tradition of having students lay the bricks of the Horseshoe might have lead to this opportunity for alumni. 

Soda City serves students — both producers and consumers. Whether you're looking to market yourself or participate in a community event, Soda City is the place to be.

The University of South Carolina's large student body might make it daunting to meet new people and find a niche. Within the Department of Theatre and Dance, traditions such as Circle Night and the shared knowledge of superstitions make students feel like they belong.

Dedicated Forever to Thee Kids, USC Dance Marathon remains one of the largest student-run philanthropic organization on campus and is much more than just the 14-hour Main Event.

USC has created an atmosphere that tolerates and encourages different beliefs and opinions regardless of their popularity. Regardless of our ideologies, protesting and speaking up are things we should do as a community.

The history of the President's House includes a kleptomaniac blue jay, panty raids in the Women's Quad and a student relieving himself in Mrs. Patricia Moore-Pastides' herb garden. It is also one of student protests, enslaved people and desegregation. 

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.