Night owls and early birds: Meet the people who work while USC sleeps
September 17, 2026, Hunter Mutherspaw
While campus sleeps, USC employees work behind the scenes to keep it safe, clean, stocked and ready for the day ahead. From police officers and custodial crews to bakers, shuttle staff, postal workers and locksmiths, their overnight and early-morning efforts support thousands of Gamecocks each day.