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Dan Cook

@DanCookSC

@UofSC director of editorial content, musician (@ASpotontheHill), father, husband, politics & media junkie, @FreeTimesSC veteran.

 Columbia, SC
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Joined August 2012
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Your baby is going to break the internet. She's beautiful ... congratulations to both of you!
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When she’s not on her Harley, Kay Andrea is exploring the role women have played in motorcycle culture. 🏍️ The Ph.D. student has also built a community for female motorcyclists to connect and develop confidence. sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2026/02/k…
Kicks on Route 66

Kicks on Route 66

When she’s not riding her Harley, Karan “Kay” Andrea explores the role women have played in motorcycle culture. The first-year Ph.D. student has also built a community where female motorcyclists can...

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Features inspiring teachers with @UofSC degrees from @wjkeenan (@RichlandOne) and @IrmoElem (@LexRich5Schools) @UofSCEducation @UofSC_CAS
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@UofSC16 Sep 2025
On this month's Inside Carolina, meet two inspiring USC alumni: Alyssa Powers, a fifth-grade teacher helping college students gain hands-on experience in her classroom, and X’avier Douglas, a high school teacher who helps his students overcome their fear of math.
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Come as you are. Leave as you're #MeantToBe.
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Overheard at work: "I'm a DDRC fanboy." @yesevamoore @ChrisTrainorSC @SteveBenjaminSC @CityofColumbia
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"Like sitting on the side of a mountain for 45 minutes." That's how a friend described listening to my new album, "Overtones." I'd love to know what you think, too: aspotonthehill.bandcamp.com/…
Overtones, by A Spot on the Hill

Overtones, by A Spot on the Hill

11 track album

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“An utterly beguiling work with true beauty and soul pouring out.” That's what ambient artist and producer Ian Hawgood had to say about my last record. My new one, "Overtones," is now available for pre-order: aspotonthehill.bandcamp.com/…
Overtones, by A Spot on the Hill

Overtones, by A Spot on the Hill

11 track album

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No big deal ... just Michael Stipe speaking at @UofSC on March 19. sc.edu/study/colleges_school…
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Public service announcement: Your social media feed is not your therapist.
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It's finally here: @TheCarolinaBand plays the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade next week. @UofSC has lots of Gamecocks in NYC year-round, too, including @EvaPilgrim and more: sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/11/g…
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How to get less bang for the buck: The United States as a case study in how to do a health care system wrong. visualcapitalist.com/life-ex… via @visualcap
Charted: Life Expectancy vs. Health Spending Per Capita

Charted: Life Expectancy vs. Health Spending Per Capita

America’s per capita health spend is now past $12,500, but for what gains? A quick comparison with its peers.

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The Molinaroli family includes generations of @UofSC engineering graduates. The family is dedicated to educating tomorrow's workforce and advancing South Carolina's economy.
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Officially announced by @MichaelAmiridis: the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/u…
Introducing USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Introducing USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

The University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing has a new name that reflects the vision and generosity of generations of the Molinaroli family. The official name, the University...

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Officially announced by @MichaelAmiridis: the USC Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/06/u…
Introducing USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

Introducing USC’s Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing

The University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing has a new name that reflects the vision and generosity of generations of the Molinaroli family. The official name, the University...

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Huge turnout for @UofSC announcement at @UofSC_CEC
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Replying to @SCHonorsCollege @USCJan
Congratulations!
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Sad #SouthCarolina news
News19 WLTX (@WLTX) profile pictureNews19 WLTX@WLTX9 May 2024
Fire destroys UFO Welcome Center in Bowman wltx.com/article/news/local/…
A fire destroys UFO Welcome Center in Orangeburg County

A fire destroys UFO Welcome Center in Orangeburg County

Early Thursday morning, Bowman lost its UFO Welcome Center.

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Two Pulitzer winners used AI in their reporting — not for writing, but for data research and analysis. #Pulitzer niemanlab.org/2024/05/for-th…
For the first time, two Pulitzer winners disclosed using AI in their reporting

For the first time, two Pulitzer winners disclosed using AI in their reporting

Awarded investigative stories are increasingly relying on machine learning, whether covering Chicago police negligence or Israeli weapons in Gaza

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No big deal ... just @UofSC_CAS professor Claire Jiménez is a finalist for a PEN/Faulkner award. She'll be speaking at the Open Book series on April 10. penfaulkner.org/2024/02/05/w…
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The Greenville, SC, area is home to more than 28,000 @UofSC alumni. As @GamecockWBB heads to the Upstate, here's a look at #GreenvilleGamecocks making an impact. sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/02/g…
Gamecock Nation

Gamecock Nation

If you studied at the University of South Carolina and are now living and working in the Upstate, you might sometimes feel like you’re alone as a Gamecock. But the truth is that the Greenville area...

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The bad news: S.C. suffers from high rates of stroke. The good news: @UofSC is well positioned to help. sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2024/02/i… @UofSC @UofSCHealth @UofSCSOMC @UofSCProvost @USCResearch @USCArnoldSchool @UofSCNursing @UofSC_CAS
Improving care in the Stroke Belt

Improving care in the Stroke Belt

As the state’s flagship institution, the University of South Carolina is well has many strengths in both research and treatment of stroke and aphasia — a common consequence of stroke characterized by...

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