All around Columbia there are different healthy and affordable dining options for students. (In Order) SoundBites serves responsibly priced gourmet meals, Kairos gives a Mediterranean option to those looking to try something new, and Good Life Cafe offers those looking for a vegan friendly option.
The South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks 92-46 in a historic game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, on Jan. 22, 2023. Senior forward Aliyah Boston recorded her 73rd double-double, the most in Gamecock women's basketball history, and the Gamecocks are now 8-0 in the SEC, having defeated every opponent they've faced this Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½.
Students gathered for a protest against "racist culture" at Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ on Jan. 20, 2023. The protest began at the McKissick Museum on the Horseshoe and ended on Greene Street with students rallying outside Russell House Student Union to share their experiences. Courtney McClain, a fourth-year broadcast journalism student and activist, organized the protest after a TikTok video of an individual claiming to be a Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ student and repeatedly saying an anti-Black racial slur went viral last week. The university has confirmed that said individual is not a Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ student.
Over the past few years, students have been advocating for the renaming of several campus buildings. The Heritage Act of 2000 was made in response to the Confederate buildings facing a potential renaming. The dilemma at hand is that the university is a state institution. If the school attempts to override the state legislature, it could lose its state funding. The main buildings in question are Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center, Thomas Cooper Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½, Blatt P.E. Center, Sims College and the Wade Hampton State Office Building.
The Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball team dominated South Carolina 85-42 on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2022. The Gamecocks are now 0-2 in the SEC, having lost to Vanderbilt earlier in the week. Even with good performances from graduate forward Hayden Brown and sophomore guard Meechie Johnson to keep South Carolina competitive, the Volunteers controlled the ball for most of the game and held a hefty lead on the Gamecocks.
South Carolina started out the SEC Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ with a 76-34 win against the Texas A&M Aggies. The Gamecocks quickly took charge with a a 24-6 lead in the first quarter and never looked back. This game marks the team's first conference win of the Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ and its 13th win overall.
The Gamecocks defeated rival Clemson 31-30 in the Palmetto Bowl after a competitive game. The Palmetto Bowl marks the end of regular Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ for both teams and leads to the playoffs. The marked the first time the Gamecocks have beaten the Tigers since November 2013 and snapped Clemson's 40-game home winning streak.
The University of South Carolina held its annual Tiger Burning ceremony at the Bluff Road Intermural Field on Nov. 21, 2022. The Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers constructed the 32.5-foot-tall Clemson Tiger statue that was burned in preparation for the Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½-Clemson Rivalry game on Nov. 26, 2022. This year’s festivities included performances from the South Carolina marching band, color guard, and cheer team. Vice president for student affairs and academic support J. Rex Tolliver and head football coach Shane Beamer made speeches on stage prior to lighting the flame. Photos by: Xavier Martin, Jaylen Anderson, Sydney Connor, and Esha Ahir
The Voyage of Life exhibition combines sculptures from Christopher Mahonski and Eli Kessler. These sculptures are created using a wide range of processes and techniques, like metal fabrication and woodworking. These processes are combined with biological specimens and geological forms to expose the tensions between ecological and socio-cultural developments. The exhibition is currently being shown from Oct. 24 to Nov. 29, 2022 in the McMaster Gallery at McMaster College. Photos: Sydney Conner and Hannah Flint
South Carolina upset No. 5 Tennessee 63-38 in the Gamecocks final home game of the Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ on Nov. 19, 2022. Fans flooded the field after the dominant victory that saw junior quarterback Spencer Rattler throw for a career high 438 yards and six touchdowns. With the win, the Gamecocks improve to 7-4 on the Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½.
The Marty & McGee and SEC Nation pregame show came to the Horseshoe on Nov. 19, 2022. The shows featured interviews with South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer, red shirt junior quarterback Spencer Rattler and other guests from across the SEC and from the University of South Carolina.
The South Carolina women's soccer team beat Wake Forest 2-0 in their first match of the NCAA Tournament. Junior forward Cat Barry and fifth year defender Jyllissa Harris scored both goals for the Gamecocks. Next week, South Carolina will travel to Durham, North Carolina, to take on Harvard on Nov. 18, 2022. Photos captured by Rachael Barkoff | Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½
The Gamecocks men's club volleyball team hosted a home tournament at Upward Star Volleyball Center on Nov. 12, 2022. Kennesaw State, University of Georgia, Coastal Carolina, University of Elon, College of Charleston, University of North Carolina Charlotte and Upward Star Club played the three Gamecocks club teams in pool and tournament play. The Gamecocks' three feature teams were the A team, the Garnet team and the Black team. The A team went 6-0 in pool play, but fell to the Star Club team in the Gold Bracket final. The Garnet team went 3-3 in pool play, and after a strong start against Coastal Carolina A, they fell just short in the first round of the Gold Bracket. As for the Black team, they went 5-1 in pool play, with their only loss being a split against Georgia A. In tournament play they saw a strong 25-20 win against UNCC A, but in a match against their own A team, fell short in a 2-0 match loss. Gamecock men's club volleyball see 3-5 tournaments in their Fall offÂ鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½, and compete in ECVA matches throughout the Spring.
South Carolina had an intense matchup with in-state rival Clemson on Friday Nov. 11, 2022. Senior guard Chico Carter secured the win for the Gamecocks with a buzzer beating shot to end the game. With the 60-58 win, South Carolina is now 2-0 in head coach Lamont Paris' first Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½.
In a highly anticipated matchup between rivals, the South Carolina club hockey team powered past a tough Clemson defense to pull out a nail-biting 5-4 victory. The game featured a number of stops from senior goalie Liam Gormley that played a crucial role keeping the Tigers at bay. Cock Hockey, a competitive club sport, has seen a growing popularity with students and hockey fans as its attendance continues to rise. Photos captured by Rachael Barkoff | Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½
The South Carolina men's basketball team started out their Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ with a 80-77 win against the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Nov. 8, 2022. The win is Lamont Paris' first as the head coach of the Gamecocks. Graduate student Hayden Brown and freshman forward GG Jackson helped catapult South Carolina to the Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ opening win. Photos by: Sam Schorr
The Gamecock women's basketball team achieved a landslide win against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.The Gamecocks started out strong with a 29-6 lead just after the first quarter of the game and ultimately won 101-31. Prior to the game, the players, coaching staff and team staff were awarded their NCAA National Championship rings from the 2021-2022 Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½. Photos by: Brodie Perry
"The South Carolina baseball team held a series of intrasquad scrimmages in preparation of its upcoming spring Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½. The Garnet and Black World Series saw the roster split into two teams for a best-of-three series in front of small crowds as the players look towards their Â鶹Сòòò½´«Ã½ beginning in February. The afternoon scrimmages were held on Nov. 2, 3 and 5 and featured both new and returning players.
The South Carolina volleyball team went up against Ole Miss during a weekend tournament from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2022. The Gamecocks began the weekend with a 3-1 loss after four hard-fought sets. The Gamecocks finished out the weekend with a 3-1 win against Rebels on Sunday Nov. 6, 2022. They lost the first set of the match but came back, winning the last three sets. Photos by: Nola Dixon and Xavier Martin
The Gamecock men's basketball team beat Mars Hill 80-41 in its scrimmage on Nov. 2, 2022. Standout players included junior guard Meechie Johnson, who dominated the night with his 16 point game. South Carolina's five star prospect, freshman forward GG Jackson, contributed 11 points to the team's victory.