Columbia's biggest Taylor Swift fans united to celebrate their love for the dynamic artist at The Senate last Friday. Put on by a Florida-based group, the night contained all things Swift, dancing, music, costumes, screaming and commiserating of past romance.
New-York based group Sandbox Percussion will perform USC alum Andy Akiho's "Seven Pillars," as part of the Southern Exposure New Music Series. Sandbox Percussion will captivate audiences in a one-of-a-kind percussion performance.
Study abroad experience took students out of the classroom to the dinner table. Find out what dishes are making the trip back to the U.S. this fall and what lessons they even taught the students.
Britney Spears has teamed up with Elton John for a reworking of some of his classic hits for a new dance track. Her first release since the end of her conservatorship is more than a comeback in the traditional sense – it is an inspiration to any of us hoping to triumph over adversity.
The Trustus Theater will host "At the Heart of it All," a production commemorating the life of their late co-founders, Jim and Kay Thigpen.
USC's Department of Theatre and Dance will be performing two plays with their own adaptations this fall: "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "Small Mouth Sounds."
Every year, a million deep purple birds descend on Lake Murray while migrating to Brazil. These birds can't survive without human involvement, though, prompting naturalist Zach Steinhauser to investigate the purple martin.
Columbia's hometown Comic Con show provides locals and visitors the chance to nerd out over their favorite geeky pleasures and to find a sense of unity and belonging.
Rap artist T-Pain will headline the annual Cockstock concert in October. The event will take place in the Colonial Life Arena on Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. and tickets for the 2000s rap icon are free for all students with a valid CarolinaCard.
Columbia's dining scene has seen a number of changes during the summer. New additions to the landscape include tacos, sushi and biscuits.
Locked amongst electronics and cables in Wheat Street is a supercomputer that whirs away computing answers to the University’s biggest questions. The computer, named Hyperion, is near six tons of high performance power. For the University, it is both a commodity and a necessity for research.
Summer 2022 trends such as the "clean girl aesthetic" and African waist beads may have brought people together on social media, but the popularization of these styles can be damaging to the communities where they originated. People looking to participate in these trends should first learn how cultural appropriation can become cultural appreciation.
This summer, Columbia was home to a variety of live music events and festivals. Our summer arts team recaps a few of the standout performances from the season.
Return to the movies this the semester at Columbia's most prominent independent theater, the Nickelodeon. Under new leadership, the Nick has returned to it's pre-COVID-19 routine and looks forward to a future focused on reestablishing their roots in surrounding communities.
Whether you're looking for a smaller, more intimate venue, like New Brookland Tavern, or somewhere that seats thousands, like Colonial Life, or maybe just somewhere in between, Columbia has many options to choose from.
Looking for a cool, retro addition to your closet? Here are five thrift spots in Columbia that are able to address all your vintage needs.
Whether you're looking for a smaller, more intimate venue, like New Brookland Tavern, or somewhere that seats thousands, like Colonial Life, Columbia has many options to choose from.
