On January 30, 2008, the newspaper completed 100 years of operation, which it marked with prizes, a special letterhead, historical headlines, and an alumni ball celebrating the milestone.

[1] In September 2023, the newspaper began publishing monthly print editions featuring a variety of timely content across the news, arts & culture, opinion, and sports sections.

It also produces special print editions six times per year, either highlighting top content from its website or dedicated to a designated theme.

In March 2006, The Daily Gamecock was recognized by the South Carolina Press Association for excellence for its coverage of Hurricane Katrina.

The current editor-in-chief, Kate Robins was appointed to the role on November 17, 2023, by the university's Board of Student Publications and Communications.