Traditional Campus Events
USC History
Famous Figures
Other Facts
100

A yearly tradition before that kicks off rival week where Clemson's mascot gets set on fire

What is tiger burn?

100

The year that USC was founded

What is 1801?

100

USC's first and only Heisman winner

Who is George Rogers?

100

This song became a sports game staple after being played at a 2009 home game against Ole Miss

What is Sandstorm?

200

When the Russel House serves its famous chicken fingers and mashed potatoes weekly

What is chicken finger Wednesday?

200

The university's original name

What is South Carolina College?

200

The first USC president who served from 1804-1820

Who is Johnathon Maxcy?

200

The last line of the alma mater where students raise their hands as if to offer a toast

What is "Here's a health Carolina, forever to thee"

300

An annual event before the first night of classes that serves as a kickoff to the falls semester

What is First Night Carolina?

300

The first building built on USC's campus

What is Rutledge?

300

A successful businesswoman who graduated from USC and was the first women profiled on the cover of Fortune magazine

Who is Darla Moore?

300

The conference USC was in before the SEC

What is the ACC?