This listicle names some of the top thrift vendors and stores around the Columbia area for students to discover their various styles. The stores and vendors listed provide a variety of items, including clothing, shoes, accessories and jewelry.
Pistachio baklava cheesecake is a great vanilla cheesecake that is simpler than it looks and may impress the fanciest of audiances.
The Q+ Honors Caucus is a student-run club created by Honors students to have a place that is accepting of all students at USC. They host social gatherings and educational seminars on Wednesdays at the Honors College.
Sakhar jams is a southern jam company with a mission to support South Carolina agriculture by helping out local farms year round. The company hopes to connect with community and offers seasonal jam flavors sold in local shops.
Moving back to school can be stressful. Listen to these chill tunes to kick back and relax.
Try out this quick and healthy breakfast that can save students time and money.
As Kailey Cunningham and Roger Caughman's relationship developed, so did their love of coffee and their Five Points food and beverage community. Now, they are selling coffee up the street from where they met.
Jonathan Vang has always loved to work outside, so he remodeled an empty building on Blossom Street to open a plant and produce shop. While the store opened in August, Vang is already looking to expand its offerings and remodel further.
Amy Smedberg, the creative force behind Revyved Records, transforms vinyl records into vibrant, music-inspired custom artworks. Smedberg’s work not only breathes new life into these records but also connects her with music enthusiasts, art lovers and students in the Columbia community.
The Columbia Museum of Art is adding tai chi to its slate of mindfulness programming. Yoga and tai chi instructors aim to emphasize accessibility and mobility through classes taught at the museum.
Bang Back Pinball Lounge hosts events and creates a space for everyone — including men, women and children, as well as experienced and inexperienced players. Employees said increased participation amongst women at the lounge matches national trends.
As nu-grunge begins to emerge onto the Columbia music scene, meet Deprived, the USC student band trying to make a name for themselves.
The Columbia Soda City Market is a staple weekly event where artisans can sell locally-made food, goods and art. For some artists, however, the market serves as a platform to elevate their work and share their voices with the community.
The Jasper Project and author Cassie Premo Steele built a program around Steele's book Beaver Girl to promote local literature and Congaree National Park. The program included a panel where Tameria Warren spoke about the park's rich history and encouraged locals to spend more time there.
It might be July, but Pride Month doesn't have to end with this playlist. Turn up the volume to match the sweltering heat with these summer pop hits featuring artists like Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Carly Rae Jepsen and MARINA.
All Good Books is one of the newest stores added to Columbia's local bookstore scene. The store aims to provide the community with a unique space to enjoy books as well as positively impact the area.
On June 10, the Lula Drake Wine Parlour won its first James Beard Award in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category. The honor showcases the years of work of head sommelier Tim Gardner, chefs, bartenders and servers and exemplifies Columbia's growth in the culinary industry.
