USC students memorialized the loss of Nate Baker in a collision with a truck at the intersection of Assembly and Blossom streets. The story reached national attention after the driver was found to be an undocumented migrant. The Daily Gamecock spoke to 21 students who shared concerns about the safety of the intersection for pedestrians.
A USC student has died after a collision with a truck on Assembly and Blossom streets. Police have charged the driver of the truck.
USC will implement mobile CarolinaCards for students, faculty and staff in 2026. After a pilot program in the spring of 2026, the cards will be made available to everyone. The mobile cards are not mandatory, but will provide access to everything the physical cards provide.
USC's board of trustees discussed finances and made multiple approvals in its meeting on March 17. Student Body President Patton Byars was recognized for his time on the board, and USC President Michael Amiridis gave a president's report.
The University of South Carolina and its student population heavily impacts the economy in the State of South Carolina. From consumer shopping to housing, student's roles in the state's economy is imperative to its growth.
USC's board of trustees met to discuss issues pertaining to the university system and to approve a resolution on compliance with non-discrimination. Multiple faculty members gave updates on programs and initiatives the university has taken.
Advocates for the University of South Carolina gathered at the Statehouse to express how the university benefits the state on Carolina Day. Students advocated for student issues to their hometown representatives, and resolutions were read to lawmakers.
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 Daily Gamecock, The Minaret and The Paladin collaborated on a story about the experiences of each school's students during 2024's busy hurricane season. We spoke with students about their ordeals and faculty experts about why the storms were so damaging.
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.
Columbia police surround the scene of the accident at the intersection of Assembly and Blossom streets on April 2, 2025. The student’s motorcycle remains standing on the street.
University of South Carolina President Michael Amiridis waves to the South Carolina Senate at the Statehouse on Feb. 11, 2025. Amiridis, USC students and faculty visited the Statehouse as part of the annual Carolina Day.
The outside of the Olympia Mills parking lot with water on Sept. 30, 2024. The Congaree River began to rise after Hurricane Helene, causing flooding in the parking lot.