Emma Edwards

Sep 18, 2024 | medium.com | Emma Edwards

This article was originally written in March 2024, ahead of World Autism Acceptance Week (2nd – 8th April 2024). If, like me, you happen to be autistic then you probably know how particularly important it is to look after your mental health and well-being – especially as the way our world works often doesn’t cater specifically to neurodivergent brains.

Jul 22, 2024 | dailygamecock.com | Emma Edwards

The new head coach of South Carolina softball is seeking to unite the team after bringing over four new coaches and six transfer players from her previous team, UNC Charlotte. On June 11, Ashley Chastain took the head coaching job at her alma mater after spending four years with Charlotte. The 49ers never finished below .500 in conference play and won 60% of their games each season during her tenure.

Jul 9, 2024 | dailygamecock.com | Emma Edwards

The Gamecock communityis used to supporting the school's NCAA Division I athletes. But only some hear about South Carolina’s club sports athletes chasing their own championships. This past school year, men’s hockey, women’s basketball and women’s soccer all pursued championships in their respective club sports, representing the Gamecocks across the country in the process.

Jun 11, 2024 | dailygamecock.com | Emma Edwards

The University of South Carolina board of trustees met on Tuesday afternoon to approve the contract of Paul Mainieri, who was hired as the head coach of South Carolina’s baseball team. Mainieri will earn a salary of $1.3 million each year through the 2029 season. His contract includes the opportunity to earn up to $240,000 in incentive-based compensation. Mainieri joins the staff after being retired from coaching for three years.

Jun 3, 2024 | dailygamecock.com | Emma Edwards |Sam Stroup

An up-and-down season for South Carolina baseball ended this past weekend, as the team went 1-2 in the Raleigh Regional of the NCAA Tournament and were eliminated from postseason play. The Gamecocks' failure to advance marked the second time it made the tournament but did not reach the Super Regional round in head coach Mark Kingston's tenure. In game one on Friday afternoon, the Gamecocks rallied to defeat No. 3 seed James Madison 8-7 in a memorable game to advance to the winners' bracket.