March 20, 2023
A Flash From the Past
If you’ve been on campus recently, you’ve probably noticed some changes. Perhaps a parking lot got transformed into walkable green space where students recreate. Signs have new messages and new modern looks. That table where you and your friends grabbed dinner dozens of times has vanished. Though change is inevitable, it’s amazing to contextualize it against what has remained constant.
This photo series highlights vignettes of campus — and how they’ve changed (or haven’t!)
Two students walking into Preston Residential College together. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1989 — Caroliniana Library) 
A student diligently reads in the Thomas Cooper Library (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1990 — Caroliniana Library) 
Longstreet Theatre used to be a sciences building, the school gymnasium, and even held a State Senate session before becoming a home for USC Theatre performances. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1899 — Caroliniana Library) 
A sign adorning the front of Williams-Brice stadium, welcoming Gamecocks and opponents alike to the home venue of Gamecock football. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1993 — Caroliniana Library) 
A Homecoming parade float gets ready for its debut on the Horseshoe. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1988 — Caroliniana Library) 
Another fountain used to grace the space around the Humanities buildings at the modern-day location of Carolina Colloquium Café (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1994 — Caroliniana Library) 
Students watch a presentation in Russell House Theatre (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1992 — Caroliniana Library) 
Next to Woodrow College used to be a basketball court where students would play pick-up games. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1990 — Caroliniana Library) 
Although the mail center hasn’t changed much, perhaps the written letter may not be as popular. (Courtesy Garnet and Black Yearbook 1989 — Caroliniana Library)
