Music is considered a universal language — not only for entertainment but for therapeutic purposes as well. Students in USC’s School of Music’s commercial music ensemble class said they have found comfort in performing and playing music as an outlet for creative therapy.
FILE — Junior guard Meechie Johnson high-fives his teammates after being subbed out during their scrimmage against Mars Hill on Nov. 22, 2023. The Gamecocks defeated the Lions 80-41.
A photo of a patron at Affairs, a bar located at 712 Huger St., sits in the “To tell the secret of my nights and days" exhibit. The photo is among multiple photos of the "camp drag shows" held at Affairs that are now on display until late January 2024.
The book "When Men Meet" is displayed alongside other books highlighting queer identities in the “To tell the secret of my nights and days” exhibit. The collection of books, newspapers, photos and magazines in the Thomas Cooper Library is open until January 2024.
The women’s lacrosse club takes a break during practice on Jan. 24, 2023. The club was preparing to play its next game against Auburn on Jan. 28, 2023.
Luxx Noir London talks to the crowd to open the event. She co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would.
Though the event was interrupted by a fire alarm after a few sets, Luxx Noir London co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would. London is a former competitor on "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Medusa Chaos walks down the runway during the Birdcage drag show. The show on April 12, 2023, was the 25th edition put on by IRIS.
Dorae Saunders finishes her set on April 12, 2023, which included several songs and outfit changes. Saunders works at The Capital Club and regularly performs in Columbia.
Susu Serenity dances during her performance on April 12, 2023. The Birdcage drag show event was celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The annual Birdcage drag show was hosted by Carolina Productions and IRIS on April 12, 2023. Co-host Ebony Would helped the show celebrate its 25th year.