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Make it real, make it funny

Laughs and quiet contemplation filled Dina’s Place as political cartoons and cartoonists took the stage for the third event in the News Literacy and Future of Journalism series on Oct.…

Earth Fare has a grand re-opening

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Earth Fare, the health food grocery located right across the street from Winthrop University remodeled the entire store for a grand re-opening on Oct. 13. The already-organic grocery store went…

New basketball assistant coach: Deborah Newkirk

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With the upcoming basketball season at Winthrop University, a new hire could bring a sense of team building with a dash of professional experience to the Winthrop Women’s Basketball team.…

Monster of the Week: Katherine Taylor, The Barmaid

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Junior English major Katherine Taylor is finishing up her first year at Scarowinds as the Fleet Street barmaid. Taylor said that as a barmaid she sells an elixir that stops…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year

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According to the History Channel, Halloween evolved from the Celtic holiday of Samhain. According to tradition, on the night of Oct. 31, Celts believe that the boundary between the worlds…

Horror movies, why so white?

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As a horror movie buff, I’ll watch any spooky flick from the trashy ones that get a negative ten percent on Rotten Tomatoes to the decent and critically-acclaimed. However, one…

Monster of the Week: Ashley Cooper, the merchant pirate

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With Halloween just days away, students are preparing their costumes, parties and spooky stories while others continue to daunt and terrify at Scarowinds theme park. Senior biology major, Ashley Cooper…

Breast cancer is not black and white

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Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in her lifetime, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Winthrop’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority invited three panelists to share…

Sport spotlight: Winthrop soccer kicks cancer

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The Winthrop women's soccer team teamed up with the community to “kick cancer” at their home game last weekend. The Lady Eagles wore pink to help spread awareness in honor…

Men’s and women’s soccer teams receive academic recognition

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Joey Soeder, along with the other Winthrop Eagles, have a lot to be proud of. The Winthrop men’s soccer player is cheering alongside his teammates, on both the men’s and…