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Campus RECognitions
Permission to BE COCKY! Here, we proudly showcase the remarkable accomplishments,
accolades, and RECognitions earned by our outstanding students, innovative programs,
and dedicated teams.
South Carolina men's club hockey claims 1st national championship, aims to expand
game across southern states
"The University of South Carolina's men’s club hockey team captured its first championship
title at the Amateur Athletic Union College Hockey National Tournament, which took
place from March 6 to 13 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.."
"It's been on our bucket list for a long time, as a team, and this year with the group
we had, we definitely knew we had the teammates and the guys to do it. So going in,
we were all bought in, that was our final goal." Dylan Greeley
Student Affairs and Academic Support Welcomes New Campus Recreation Director
“His extensive knowledge and expertise make him a perfect fit to lead our campus
recreation department.”
With over three decades of campus recreation experience, Walcyzk is dedicated to fostering
a holistic experience that will enhance USC’s existing recreational offerings through
education, innovation and social connections.
Students should play pickleball to expand their physical, social boundaries
Pickleball has recently garnered immense popularity in the U.S. The sport attracts
people with its methodical movements and various health benefits. College students
should take up pickleball in their free time to help expand their social circles and
have fun while exercising
The number of players has grown by 159% from 2019 to 2022, with approximately 8.9
million in the country.
The sport can help college students achieve their personal fitness goals, whether
it be burning more calories throughout the day or building their muscular strength
as a whole.
Game On: Leveraging sports, play, and physical activity to combat the mental health
crisis
When discussing the mental health crisis, particularly at the post-secondary level,
an increasingly common refrain is that ‘we can’t counsel our way out of the problem.’
This acknowledgement is necessary: the American Council on Education has noted, “[d]espite
the approximate doubling in mental health service use during the past 10 to 15 years,
the rise in distress continues unabated—far outpacing increases in service use—and
there are persistent inequities.”
Women's Club Soccer makes program history with 1st national tournament appearance
After the final whistle blew and the Gamecocks had lost in the regional final, the
team learned that it was bound for nationals — the first time in the club's history.
The team secured a third undefeated regular season with a clean 3-0-1 record and also finished as the No. 5 team in its region.
“I just feel like we’re more hungry than anything,” Clune said. “We got a taste of like, 'OK, we actually are a good team in the region,' and
now we’re wanting to prove it more.”
Carolina Women’s Club Ice Hockey team prepares for inaugural season despite start-up
roadblocks: 'It's long overdue'
Despite the hurdles, the women’s club hockey team opened up its inaugural season with
a 2-1 win over the U-19 South Carolina Lady Warriors.
The women's club hockey team will continue its inaugural season with its first out-of-state
matchup against High Point University in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Sunday, Nov.
12, at 9:45 a.m.
Gamecock Water Polo Club sees rise in numbers after moving to competitive league
The water polo club is competing in a league for the first time since the it's revival
and will have a shot at winning a Southeast Division Championship on Oct. 22 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
“It's super exciting. I mean, it's just everything we could dream for,” Windham said. “There's still stuff
to look forward to. We're still working towards getting that natty, working towards
winning the Southeastern Conference.”
Cock Hockey finishes 22nd season with series sweeps, new jerseys, broken records
With rivalry sweeps, a growing fanbase and a new look on the ice, the South Carolina
men's club ice hockey team's 22nd season represented the culmination of multiple years
of hard work and growth.
As this year's group of seniors went from passing out pamphlets in front of Russell
House as freshmen to now selling out home games and realizing the completion of a
four-year jersey project, the team also achieved a 29-3-1 in Division II of the College
Hockey Federation. The season also featured a handful of series sweeps, included multiple
victories over each of Tennessee, Georgia and Clemson.
South Carolina men's club lacrosse looking to build off previous success, shrug off
sluggish start
The South Carolina men's club lacrosse team is looking to rally and turn its season
around after a shaky 2-7 start, as it strives for its third consecutive championship
title.
Gamecock lacrosse won its first Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association National Championship
in 2019. The team then followed with another championship victory in 2022, but due
to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 and 2021 championships were canceled, meaning that
the Gamecocks were back-to-back champions.
Club sports athletes discuss the positive mental health impacts of playing
While students at USC chose to join club sports teams for a variety of reasons, several
club athletes agree that joining an athletic club has been beneficial for their mental
health.
“It's nice to have two hours, three hours at a time blocked off in my day to just
dedicate to playing a sport,” Josie Steed, a first-year women’s club rugby player,
said. “I think that's really good for my mental health to be having a community of
people where we all have a shared goal, and we can just rely on each other.”
Intramurals offer students social outlet and stress relief
As students face daily stressors and anxiety in college, some turn to intramural sports to
help curb the mental health struggles that come with everyday life on campus.
Playing an intramural sport creates opportunities for students to get outside and
exercise. According to the Cleveland Clinic, exposure to sunshine not only leads to
the production of vitamin D within the body, but also serotonin, a neurotransmitter
that makes the human body feel good when released. Exercise then releases endorphins,
which aids in promoting well-being, according to the Mayo Clinic.