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A triptych mural sits on Millwood Avenue on Sept. 16, 2025. The mural was created by Karl Zurfluh, Brandon Donahue and Cedric Umoja.

Hidden gems: 5 murals to find in Columbia

Columbia's walls are covered in murals. While they can be easy to overlook, each of them has a distinct style representative of the different parts of Columbia. These five murals are perfect for art-lovers and those looking to learn more about Columbia's rich history.


On Sept. 20, 2025, a group of people gathered on the horseshoe to compete in USC's Performative Male Contest. Twenty-two contestants put forward their best foot with their Labubus, tote bags and matcha, despite the inclement weather. The event was organized by third-year supply chain operations and management student Morgan Thomas, who was inspired by similar events on social media. After rounds of competing, first-year jazz studies major Santi Balagtas was crowned winner of the event.

'Performative male' contest comes to USC

On Friday night, a large crowd came to the Horseshoe to witness USC's very own performative male contest. Whether they brought matcha, a Labubu or a vinyl record in their tote bags, contestants came prepared.


A photographic featuring "Hollow Knight: Silksong" protagonist Hornet. The game was released on Sept. 4, 2025.

Review: 'Hollow Knight: Silksong' threads acrobatic combat, agony into a dazzling tapestry

After over eight years of anticipation, "Hollow Knight: Silksong" delivers a bold, uncompromising sequel that sharpens everything fans loved about the original. Team Cherry’s latest masterpiece pairs punishingly precise combat with breathtakingly vibrant environments, weaving a rich narrative through Hornet’s journey in Pharloom. Its relentless difficulty may test even seasoned players, but the game’s fluid mechanics, expansive world and compelling character writing make the long wait worthwhile.