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A photographic featuring Scarlett Johansson in Jurassic World: Rebirth, David Corenswet in Superman, and Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.

Blockbusters, breakouts: Reviewing summer’s biggest films

The summer 2025 movie season delivered a wide spectrum of blockbusters, from superhero reboots and animated experiments, to franchise finales and unexpected originals. Some titles, such as "Jurassic World: Rebirth," stumbled under the weight of formula and nostalgia. Others, including James Gunn’s "Superman," Zach Cregger’s "Weapons" and the animated "K-Pop Demon Hunters," showcased the creative spark that defined the strongest offerings. Together, these films reflected both the limits of Hollywood’s reliance on familiar properties and the audience’s growing appetite for bold new directions.


Student Body President Courtney Tkacs (center) cuts a ceremonial ribbon commemorating the opening of Garnet Station on Aug. 14, 2025, alongside University President Michael Amiridis (left) and Carolina Food Co. District Manager Clete Myers (right). Garnet Station is a new "all-you-care-to-eat" dining hall in the first floor of Russell House, next to the bookstore.

USC opens new Russell House dining facility

On Aug.14, the university officially unveiled Garnet Station, a brand-new dining facility added to Russell House as part of larger renovations. The event included a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring various speakers.


On April 3 at Feathered Nest, this booth shows all kinds of home decorations, including pots, flowers and Easter decorations for customers.

New Cayce thrift, antique shop not your 'typical bright box retail' shop

On March 8, thrift and antique shop Feathered Nest opened in Cayce, providing a wide array of items for its customers. Vendors and the owner of the shop emphasized the uniqueness of the shop, as well as the treasure hunt that goes into finding the best items for each vendor to represent the shop and ultimately create the most potential sales.


Playlist: Pre-finals crashout

A crashout prevention playlist. Songs to help students get through the end of the school year while they grapple with approaching deadlines and a summer break that can't seem to come fast enough. Indie, alternative and dream-pop tunes provide a much-needed sense of calm.