Writing | claudiachakamian

From national champion to WNBA to the newsroom: Allisha Gray's journey back to USC

April 15, 2018

After earning WNBA Rookie of the Year, former Gamecock Allisha Gray returned to Columbia to keep the promise she made to her parents a year ago: she was going to finish her degree.

Wilson leaves her mark on Gamecock community

March 28, 2018

Aj'a Wilson's career in the garnet and black is over, but her mark on South Carolina isn't going anywhere.

Hill picks up SEC, national honors

March 07, 2018

Adam Hill has started to develop as one of the top pitchers in the country, and has recently picked up a few honors to prove it.

Four-peat: Gamecocks win fourth straight SEC Tournament title

March 04, 2018

South Carolina women's basketball claims its fourth straight SEC tournament championship title after defeating Mississippi State.

Please reload

Stokes sends two deep in Gamecocks first win

February 17, 2018

After suffering a tough loss in the season opener, the South Carolina baseball team bounced back and hit three home runs to get its first win of the season.

Welcome to the Kingston era

February 14, 2018

Seven months after getting hired, head coach Mark Kingston has seen what his team can do during preseason and is finally ready for Opening Day.

Gamecocks build off of summer on Cape Cod

February 14, 2018

Three Gamecocks went north for the summer to play amongst the best players in college baseball to help them improve their skills before the upcoming season.

Please reload

2018 SCPA Award-Winning:

Best Sports Story--First Place

Gamecocks ink two to add to 2018 class

February 07, 2018

The 2018 National Signing Day brought the South Carolina football program 22 recruits, but due to the new early signing period, they inked just two players on Wednesday.

Trio of Gamecocks emerge as leaders

January 17, 2018

Head Coach Frank Martin is eager for his players to capitalize on the growth they displayed in Tuesday's win over Kentucky.

Moore than records: Skai Moore's legacy on the Gamecocks

January 15, 2018

With college football in the books and the NFL draft looming in the future, Skai Moore will be one of the many seniors who left their legacy on the program.

Please reload

Gamecocks advance to first College Cup in program history

November 28, 2017

The South Carolina women's soccer team made history as they advanced to their first College Cup in program history.

Please reload

Duane Notice ready to step up for senior season

November 03, 2016

I sat down with senior Duane Notice as he got ready for his final year, and the plans he wants to accomplish with this team.

Sports bring people together

October 02, 2016

I wrote a column about how sports have the power to bring people together during difficult times.

From Gamecock great to MLB All-Star

July 20, 2016

I had the chance to sit down and interview MLB player Jackie Bradley Jr. about his journey through the majors and his memories as a Gamecock.

Please reload