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Dancing, parades and Cockfest escapades: A look back at USC homecoming through the years

Kappa Delta sorority women pose with the USC mascot, Cocky, during homecoming week in 1984.
Kappa Delta sorority women pose with the USC mascot, Cocky, during homecoming week in 1984. Courtesy of the University of South Carolina Digital Libraries
COLUMBIA, SC

While not all homecoming traditions have stood the test of time, some things at the University of South Carolina never change, from football game festivities to cheering on Cocky.

This year, USC is celebrating with a block party and tailgates, but what about back in the day?

The State took a look at Garnet and Black, the university’s yearbook from 1899 to 1994, and found photos from homecomings past that are snapshots of what it was like to celebrate as a USC student.

This story was originally published October 13, 2023 at 11:34 AM.

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Alexa Jurado is a news reporter for The State covering Lexington County and Richland County schools. She previously wrote about the University of South Carolina and contributes to this coverage. A Chicago suburbs native, Alexa graduated from Marquette University and previously wrote for publications in Illinois and Wisconsin. Her work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the Milwaukee Press Club and the South Carolina Press Association.
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