The Daily Gamecock

CJ Leathers


An interior screening room and lounge are set up for viewers to watch movies at the Babylon Kino on Jan. 29, 2025. David Axe is the owner of Babylon Kino.

Movie theatre Babylon Kino to foster local community for filmmakers, guests

An underground movie theatre called Babylon Kino opens its doors on Feb. 7 to the public with a showing of the 1988 film "Brain Damage." The theatre's owner and partners aim to establish personal connections with the customers and bring a home to Columbia for local filmmakers and videographers that's never been available before.

Various clothes hang on racks at Pannerpete Vintage on Dec. 4, 2024. The store features various second-hand vintage clothing.

Local clothing stores weigh in on fast fashion trends

The dangers of fast fashion and the toll it takes don't just affect the local communities and secondhand shops, but also impact national and global issues like the environmental harm that wasting textiles and clothing creates. Creating awareness towards the issue includes implementation within the education system for the youth, having a minimalistic mindset and having intention when shopping for clothing to prevent wasted pieces.

Five unique styles to stand out against crowds

Here are five unique styles that can gravitate eyes towards someone's style, while also bringing new connections to them. These styles vary from clothing, bags and simple, everyday items such as bottles and laptops.

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