Dating apps have become an increasingly popular way for college students to foster relationships with one another. While they may be a convenient way to meet new people, USC students have mixed reviews about how effective these apps are at forming genuine connections.
Folk music is as popular as ever — and for good reason. With its beautiful instrumentation and powerful lyrics, the genre instantly transports you to the countryside and makes all your worries melt away.
"Dune: Part Two" is a technical masterpiece with strong performances and a powerful narrative, even if it leaves a few things to be desired once the initial excitement wears off.
While social media has helped this genre rebound after years on the down-low, house still continues to grow even offline, garnering more and more new fans by the day.
Many college students use gaming as a way to unwind from their coursework. USC's Carolina Gamers Club meets every Friday to bring gaming-lovers across campus together and play games as a way to de-stress from their classes.
USC's Fashion Board members give insight into the spring fashion trends for 2024 including maxi skirts, textured clothing and statement jewelry pieces. They share that the way clothing is styled is just as important as the pieces themselves this season.
It seems every indie music artist on TikTok thinks they've written the new "song of the summer." Here are some cliche, catchy summer pop songs to get you in the mood for the warm weather.
USC Wind Ensemble's upcoming concert "Both Sides of the Channel" presents three pieces of music from prominent European composers. The team behind the concert said each piece is different from the other and features several unusual elements for the ensemble.
The Magnadoors, a band created by a USC alumnus, released its debut album, "Underground Heroes." The band's original rock album is composed of 13 songs with unique styles.
Come to the Koger Center to see SC Philharmonic’s performance of Mozart’s final work: "Requiem." With over 180 musicians on stage, the performance surpasses anything the Koger Center has put on this year. The concert is preceded by a wine tasting event.
Columbia's relocated Barnes & Noble is hoping to bring locals a fresh perspective on the store through its layout and displays. The hope is that the store, which opened on March 6, will be more personalized for community members, employees at the location said.
Five Points celebrated St. Patrick's Day with its 42nd annual festival, which brings in crowds from all over the Southeast. It featured its largest lineup of musicians, including Lawrence, The War and Treaty, Futurebirds, Sister Hazel and Conner Smith.
While it might not be receiving the same mainstream attention as it once has, the eccentric sound of hyperpop is still very much alive today. Reemerging in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, hyperpop has become a TikTok trend that's exposed many to over-the-top synth and intense autotune.
Many historic religious buildings in Columbia have stood against the test of time and have grown and expanded with the city. With the growth of these churches, their history has expanded as well. Members of some of Columbia's oldest churches shared that each of the church's structures help tell its story.
BOND, a student-led organization at USC, works to create a safe space for Black men to express themselves and talk about their experiences at a predominantly white institution. The organization holds a variety of events to create a brotherly bond between members and enhance their campus experience.
The team behind USC's newest concert venue, Live at the Underground, aims to provide local artists with a unique platform and USC students with a free high-quality listening experience.
Columbia's streets showcase an abundance of public art. Some are sculptures made out of repurposed material, while others are murals depict the values of that community. The artists behind these creations said the public displays help make art more accessible to the average person, forming a connection between the creator and its community.
