Month: March 2019

27

Mar

“Us” spoiler-free film review

Dean of Students Office/Publications

After the massive success of 2017’s “Get Out,” anticipations have been high for Oscar Winner Jordan Peele’s next addition to the horror genre. “Us” follows the story of a family…

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27

Mar

Shakespeare and Staunton

Special to the Johnsonian

Katie: The American Shakespeare Center is the jewel of Staunton, Virginia where each year, actors I’ve grown familiar with (and added on social media) put on plays during what is…

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27

Mar

Empathy: the poet’s research

Dean of Students Office/Publications

“I hope you leave out with something wonderful in your pockets,” National Book Award winner Nikky Finney said before beginning her first poem “Hurricane Beulah.”  The English department at Winthrop…

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27

Mar

“It’s just a small group of people”

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In America, there is a great divide between generations. My parents lived through 9/11; this was their generational disaster. The national reaction to 9/11 resulted in nationwide racism and fear…

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27

Mar

Alita: Battle Angel review

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Let’s face it: most American films that try to adapt a story from Japanese anime fall under scrutiny for condensing it into a story with no substance. However, a hope…

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27

Mar

Anti-vaxxers are lying to you

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The measles outbreak has spread across the states, and yet anti-vaxxers seem to be crying out even stronger that vaccinations will cause disorders such as autism. The anti-vaccination movement generally…

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27

Mar

We want to live, not just survive

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The call for a raised minimum wage has been argued over and over again, and yet we are still faced with people who think that working a full-time job should…

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20

Mar

A mouse with a meal plan

Anna Sharpe

 A mouse was spotted in Thomson cafeteria, raising student concerns about sanitation and cleanliness in the dining hall.  Beth Warnken, a sophomore English major, was eating in Thomson the day…

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20

Mar

Out with The Inn

Gweneshia Wadlington

 Winthrop University’s accommodations for visiting families and prospective students is shutting down after running for nearly 16 years.  Located in Joynes Hall is Winthrop’s motel, The Inn At Winthrop. Opened…

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