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100

Which actor who played Luke Cage in the Netflix series graduate from USC in 1999?

Mike Colter

100

What year was USC founded?

1801

100

During the Civil War, what were the buildings on the Horseshoe used for?

Military facilities/hospitals

100

What year was University 101 first offered at USC?

1972

200

Which world figure visited USC in September 1987 and spoke at the President’s House?

Pope John Paul ii

200

The women’s basketball team won their first NCAA championship in what year?

2017

200

Built in 1805, which building is the oldest on the Horseshoe?

Rutledge

200

What was “Big Thursday”?

The old name for the Carolina/Clemson game – held during state fair week

300

Who was the first African American graduate of USC in 1965?

Henrie monteith

300

How and when did the Sandstorm tradition start?

9/24/09 when usc held #4 ole miss to 10 points


300

Which building is the newest on the Horseshoe, and served as the library between Caroliniana and Thomas Cooper?

McKissick

300

What was the Great Biscuit Rebellion, and when did it happen?

In 1852 Students dropped out to protest campus dining policies

400

Who was shot and killed in the infamous student duel in 1833?

James G. Adams was shot by a. Govan roach

400

What back-to-back years did the USC baseball team win national championships?

2010 and 2011

400

What can students purchase after earning 60 credit hours?

A Carolina Ring

400

In 1873, USC became the first southern state university to do what?

Admit and grant degrees to black students

500

Frances Gibbes made history by being _____? What year?

The first woman admitted to usc in 1895

500

The current version of Cocky first appeared in what year?

1980

500

What was placed on campus to honor Dr. Greener, and where is it located?

A statue outside of the library

500

Why did USC temporarily close in 1861?

A lack of students due to the civil war