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USC TRADITIONS Are you kidding!?! This is SEC football; of course there are traditions! SEC football means great games against Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, LSU, Mississippi and Mississippi State. And of course we always play our rival, Clemson! Although a lot of traditions do coincide with football, there are many other traditions that are unique to USC that does not revolve around athletics. Overview Official Nickname: Fighting Gamecocks (Shortened to ‘Gamecocks’ and ‘Cocks’) Colors: Garnet and Black Mascot: Cocky Cockaboose Railroad: The most unique form of tailgating Just behind the south end zone stands at Williams-Brice Stadium sit 22 real train cabooses, all of which have been renovated to the hilt to provide an almost luxurious tailgating experience. Each Cockaboose has a sun deck where fans grill out, party, and listen to music—for the most diehard Cocks fans. Stadium Nickname: “The Cockpit” 28
Alma Mater – We Hail Thee Carolina We hail thee, Carolina, and sing thy high praise With loyal devotion, remembering the days When proudly we sought thee, thy children to be: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Since pilgrims of learning, we entered thy walls And found dearest comrades in thy classic halls We’ve honored and loved thee as sons faithfully; Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Generations of sons have rejoiced to proclaim Thy watchword of service, thy beauty and fame; For ages to come shall their rallying cry be: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Fair shrine of high honor and truth, thou shalt still Blaze forth as a beacon, thy mission fulfill, And crowned by all hearts in a new jubilee: Here’s a health, Carolina, forever to thee! Singing the Alma Mater is one of the University of South Carolina’s most beloved traditions. You will hear the song played around campus, at university ceremonies, and especially at athletic events. When the song reaches “Here’s a health” students and alumni will raise their right arm, curve their fingers as if holding a drink, and offer a toast to Carolina. Fight Song – The Fighting Gamecocks Lead the Way Another song you will hear at USC athletic events is the fight song: Hey, Let’s give a cheer, Carolina is here, The Fighting Gamecocks lead the way. Who gives a care, If the going gets tough, And when it is rough, that’s when the ‘Cocks get going. Hail to our colors of garnet and Black, In Carolina pride have we. So, Go Gamecocks Go - FIGHT! Drive for the goal - FIGHT! USC will win today - GO COCKS! So, let’s give a cheer, Carolina is here. The Fighting Gamecocks All The Way! Chicken Finger Wednesday Chicken Finger Wednesday is one of USC students’ favorite meals and something they look forward to each week. The famous chicken fingers and curly fries can be purchased in the Grand Market Place on the first floor of the Russell House. There will probably be a line so follow and look for the crowds! 29
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Page 3 and 4: TABLE OF CONTENTS IX. Beyond Columi
Page 5 and 6: SOUTHC TO THE
Page 7 and 8: ABOUT SOUTH CAROLINA: The Palmetto
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Page 13 and 14: SOUTHERN FASHION Vera Bradley You w
Page 15 and 16: THE UNIVERSITY OF CSOUTH CAROLINA 1
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Page 19 and 20: Carolina Alert Every Friday around
Page 21 and 22: Libraries The Thomas Cooper Library
Page 23 and 24: Campus Recreation The University of
Page 25 and 26: The Daily Gamecock The Daily Gameco
Page 27: Carolinian Creed The Carolinian Cre
Page 31 and 32: BIGGEST RIVALRY: CLEMSON, OF COURSE
Page 33 and 34: NSE Sponsored Events Mark your cale
Page 35 and 36: Tailgating Tailgating is another bi
Page 37 and 38: 2012 Football Season Schedule 2012-
Page 39 and 40: Admit it, at your home institution
Page 41 and 42: The Health Center Staff Health care
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