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.
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.
The inaugural Soda City Poetry Festival hosted workshops and panels that promoted the reading, writing and discussion of poetry. The festival was founded by the Poet Laureate of the City of Columbia, Jennifer Bartell Boykin, and funded by the Poet Laureate Fellowship granted by the Academy of American Poets and the Mellon Foundation.
Finding healthcare, clothes and jobs can be hard for transgender people. So can building community. However, some people are working to build community despite the many obstacles.
The University of South Carolina was honored as one of three colleges to win the 2024 Percussive Arts Society International Percussion Ensemble Competition. This marks USC's third win and makes it part of a distinguished group that has won the award three or more times.
Looking for something fresh for a summer picnic with a couple friends? Look no further than this sweet and refreshing cake featuring homemade whipped cream and your choice of fruit.
Bubblee Mixologist, a local event planning and bartending business in Columbia, hosted the Capital City Cocktail Competition on June 9. The event brought together bartenders and mixologists from the Southeast United States who showcased the creativity underlying cocktail-making culture.