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Computer science professor breaks barriers

Those in the United States who have doctoral degrees make up less than two percent of the total population. African Americans who have doctoral degrees make up less than half…

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With websites and applications such as Tinder, Bumble, EHarmony, Ok Cupid and Match.com, it’s fair to say there are a lot of dating websites in this day and age. For…

Eagle of the Week: Bjorn Broman

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When it comes to athletes and their accomplishments, it is a remarkable feat to reach a milestone in their career that allows an athlete to be proud of their skills.…

Artist Spotlight: Madeline Willard

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For every production at Winthrop’s student theatre department, there is always a good director present to help guide the show and bring their vision to life. The next show coming…

“Us” spoiler-free film review

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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…

Empathy: the poet’s research

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“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…

“It’s just a small group of people”

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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…

Alita: Battle Angel review

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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…

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…

We want to live, not just survive

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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…