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Playlist: Tunes to listen to while dreaming of the beach

By Kristin Dygert | March 27

As the last weeks of spring semester begin to wrap up, students are preparing for their last exams and papers before a couple months of freedom. While finals can be an overwhelming time for all, the idea of being on the sandy beaches with the sun on their skin can bring hope and promise to students facing an insurmountable amount of stress. These beachy tunes will be sure to help students relax so they can finish off the semester strong.

The exterior of Cool Beans Coffee Company in Columbia, South Carolina, on Oct. 14, 2023. Cool Beans is an independent coffee shop that has been serving customers since 1997.

7 study spots to help prepare you for finals season

By Kristin Dygert | Nov. 21

As the end of the year rolls around, it can be a high-stress time for a lot of us. The Thomas Cooper Library fills up fast, and students begin to lack motivation to study and finish the year out strong. To help keep things interesting, here are seven study spots in and around campus so students can change up their routine and prepare for finals.

Playlist: You’ve all heard of 'Brat' summer, now it's time for contemplative fall

By Kristin Dygert | Oct. 31

This playlist is perfect for students ready for a change in seasons, with songs focusing on lyrics that are meaningful and deep. As the weather starts to cool and leaves start to change, students can get ready for finals by putting on headphones and reflecting on this time in their lives.

Shelves of LGBTQIA+ literature inside Queer Haven Books in Columbia, South Carolina, on Sept. 28, 2024. The store offers a selection of reading material to support and represent the LGBTQIA+ community.

South Carolina's only LGBTQIA+ bookstore faces financial troubles, runs risk of being shut down

By Kristin Dygert | Oct. 6

Columbia's only queer bookstore, Queer Haven Books, offers a sense of community to queer people searching for a safe space. However, the store is facing serious financial troubles and may run the risk of losing that community. Customers told The Daily Gamecock they are scared of what this would do to those who rely on Queer Haven Books to feel welcomed and cherished.

Kristin Dygert

Playlist: Tunes to listen to while dreaming of the beach

7 study spots to help prepare you for finals season

Playlist: You’ve all heard of 'Brat' summer, now it's time for contemplative fall

South Carolina's only LGBTQIA+ bookstore faces financial troubles, runs risk of being shut down

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