Where Comfort Meets Community
Complete the following saying with the correct residence hall.
"Who's the Best? ____ ____!"
Bates West
Looking at the list below, choose the course that is NOT offered at the University of South Carolina.
1. History of Magic
2. Anthropology of Magic and Religion
3. Witchcraft in the Ancient World
4. Science, Magic, and Religion
3. Witchcraft in the Ancient World
What year was the University of South Carolina founded?
1801
There are a number of locations off-campus that accept payment through your Carolina Card.
Name one of these locations.
East Bay Deli
Mai Poke
Palmetto Pig
CVS
Food Lion
The Corner Blend
Who is the head coach for the Gamecock Football team?
Shane Beamer
The Bates House dormitory was built in 1969. Construction of its co-ed sister dorm, Bates West, was finished in what year?
1974
Students at the University of South Carolina can enroll in 1-3 credit(s) cooking courses through the College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Using the list below, choose which cuisine course is NOT offered.
1. Tailgating 101
2. Craft Beer
3. Advanced Topics in Wine
4. Methodology of Mixology
4. Methodology of Mixology
In order to achieve national and international recognition in 1980s-1990s, the University of South Carolina brought this former President and this foreign dignitary to campus.
Name these two individuals.
President Ronald Reagan
Pope John Paul II
Artist in Question:
On the Darla Moore School of Business patio exists a sculpture created by Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman meant to convey movement and harmony within the top-ranked international business school.
True or False, this was the first addition of public art to the USC campus.
True, Leonardo created this sculpture back in 2014 to place on the Darla patio.
Renamed in 1972, our home stadium went from being called _______ to Williams Brice Stadium.
Previously known as Carolina Stadium
How many residence halls exist on the University of South Carolina campus?
29 residence halls
To promote physical fitness and mental wellness, the University of South Carolina has 1-3 credit courses in the Physical Education (PEDU) course catalog.
Looking at the following list, which course IS offered to USC students?
1. Basic Keelboat Sailing
2. Basics in Roller skating
3. Basic Shuffle Boarding
4. Synchronized Swimming
1. Basic Keelboat Sailing
Before being called the University of South Carolina, our college was originally called what?
South Carolina College
Something sinister lurks below:
Existing beneath South Quad lays an intricate system of tunnels, which were formerly used as maintenance tunnels. However reports came about that the tunnels were haunted, which caused their closure.
Is this story True or False?
TRUE!
One not-so-ghosty (and supposedly completely fictional, by the way) story on campus is the legend of the third-eye man. Dating back to 1949, a disfigured man with a third eye has been reported to be stalking through underground utility tunnels in the city, often referred to as the catacombs, even terrorizing students and spooking campus residents for years!
In 2007, what apparel company became the official outfitter of the South Carolina football team?
Under Armour
This website allows you to access your Resident Verification form, Housing details, Roommate Agreement form, among several other documents.
What is the name of that website?
My Housing Portal
The Film and Media Studies Program is devoted to the critical study of media – its many forms, industries, aesthetics, audiences and impacts on global culture.
Which regional film class is NOT offered at USC?
1. Gothic French Cinema
2. African-American Cinema
3. Hong Kong Action Cinema
4. Screening China
1. Gothic French Cinema
During the war years, female students were allowed to live traditionally male dormitories. However, as male students began to return to campus, the university built the first female residence hall.
What Horseshoe residence hall is this?
Wade Hampton College
"Weight" A Minute:
While walking past Davis College to get to their next class, USC students often pass by the Cocky Statue. Graduating seniors have even made it a traditional to touch Cocky's beak for luck in passing classes and being able to walk across the stage at Graduation.
Embodying the vibrant Carolina spirit, how much does the 6 foot bronze Cocky statue weigh?
5,773 pounds
In what year did South Carolina win their first bowl game?
South Carolina did not win a bowl game until 1995 in the Carquest Bowl against West Virginia.
Serving after hours, this staff member assists in keeping everyone safe, addressing any facilities concerns, and responding to any crisis situations.
What is the title of this staff member?
*100 points if you can say the phone number
RA On Duty
803-429-8850
While most students elect to take the Foreign Language Placement Exam, with high school backgrounds often in Spanish, French, or Latin, some Gamecocks choose to branch out and explore new languages for fun.
Looking at the list, which language course is NOT offered at USC?
1. Hebrew
2. Portuguese
3. Turkish
4. Swahili
3. Turkish
This Great Depression-era project originally began in what year?
The first brick of the Horseshoe was placed on Nov. 23, 1931.
On the third floor of Russell House, there is a walk-in barber shop available to students and faculty at the University of South Carolina.
What is the name of this barber shop?
Carolina Styles
South Carolina's sports teams are referred to as the Gamecocks in honor of this Revolutionary War hero, depicting his fierce fighting style.
What was the name of the brigadier general and future South Carolina senator who was called the "Carolina Gamecock?"
Thomas Sumter