Connor Brandenburg

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“Wolfwalkers” movie review

Connor Brandenburg

Animation studios of the past and present like Studio Ghibli or Pixar have defined the mainstream animation industry for years, but Irish animation studio Cartoon Saloon has made a name…

“We Are Who We Are” Show Review

Connor Brandenburg

With HBO’s newest series, “We Are Who We Are,” director Luca Guadagnino returns to his dramatic roots after his 2018 adaptation of the Italian horror film “Suspiria.” Instead of staying…

Why “nones” are becoming numerous

Connor Brandenburg

The rise of religious “nones” signifies the decline of religious affiliates in the United States and sparks interest in what is at the heart of this change. Religious affiliation…

Facebook Addresses Concerns over the 2020 Election, but will it help?

Connor Brandenburg

Recently Facebook has been working to put strategies in place to avoid the possibility of further interference in America’s elections. Facebook has announced their plan to refuse political advertising…

New Netflix Documentary Delves Deep Into Social Media

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Netflix’s urgent documentary “The Social Dilemma” addresses the serious side effects of online social interaction. By focusing on social media, an integral form of communication, especially during quarantine as…

Winthrop Student Council launches first Garnet Table Talk

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To help students adjust to their 2020 college experience, Winthrop’s student council created a monthly event called Garnet Table Talk where students are able to voice their concerns about their…

Shannon Barber, a social justice warrior

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Social activist and 2020 Winthrop University alumna, Shannon Dainiele Barber, passed away on June 16. She began attending Winthrop University in 2016 and majored in political science and minored in women’s and gender studies. “Shannon…