New South Carolina Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati shakes hands with USC President Michael Amiridis after a press conference at The Zone on Dec. 5, 2024. Donati is interested in better engaging with the student body and driving revenue.
Various clothes hang on racks at Pannerpete Vintage on Dec. 4, 2024. The store features various second-hand vintage clothing.
FILE — Senior forward Sania Feagin performs a layup at the game against Coppin State on Nov. 14, 2024. Feagin had 3 rebounds and scored 4 points.
A wooden tiger statue sits behind metal gates before Tiger Burn at Blatt Field on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue is built by students from the College of Engineering.
A young girl sits on her dad's shoulders as they walk around Blatt Field during Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Various students and Gamecock fans attended the annual rivalry week kick-off event.
Student workers from Gamecock Entertainment place glowsticks and stickers on a table before Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Attendees could grab a glow stick and soda before heading out to the field.
Cocky stands on stage next to South Carolina alumni DJ Zay Pola at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. DJ Zay Pola provided music for the event.
A Columbia Fire Department firefighter puts out the fire after the burning of the tiger statue at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. The statue took several minutes to fully ignite.
The head of a wooden tiger statue burns at Tiger Burn on Nov. 20, 2024. Tiger Burn is an annual event that takes place during rivalry week leading up to the annual South Carolina and Clemson football game.
FILE - Senior guard Te-Hina Paopao dribbles the ball during the game against Coppin State on Nov. 14, 2024.