Arts, Culture & Tech

New sculpture in front of McLaurin Hall

Jada Strong

In the past few weeks, Winthrop professor of fine arts Shaun Cassidy and his students have begun a beautification initiative on campus, creating a new sculpture project for the outside…

2022 Oscars

Mari Pressley

The slap heard around the world sent social media into a 48-hour long frenzy. The infamous moment was when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face live on the…

Art history meets the future with virtual reality

Ryan Lumbert

In the last year, the Department of Fine Arts at Winthrop acquired an HTC Vive, one of the latest pieces of virtual reality hardware, with the goal of giving its…

US PIRG releases report on the fixability of tech products

Ryan Lumbert

A recent report released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group ranked several technology companies on the repairability of their products. Modeled after reports done by France under the European…

Professor Emeritus B. Michael Williams honored at tribute concert

Jada Strong

The late B. Michael Williams, professor emeritus of music and former percussion director at Winthrop University, was remembered with a memorial concert on April 2. He passed away in September…

Review of Pixar’s new film, ‘Turning Red’

Sam Hyatt

*Before reading this article, be aware that spoilers and major plots of the film will be discussed. If you have not watched the film, it may be best to wait…

Russia moves to disregard copyrights

Ryan Lumbert

As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, several countries and international corporations have implemented sanctions against Russia. Technological sanctions have included Apple suspending all of its product sales, as…

‘Menagerie,’ an upcoming art exhibit in Rutledge Building and McLaurin Hall featuring diverse artworks

Jada Strong

From April 4 to May 6, the Rutledge Gallery and Lewandowski Student Gallery will be featuring the 2022 BFA Senior Exhibition, “Menagerie.” This new exhibit will feature 18 senior BFA…

Arts, Culture & Tech

New sculpture in front of McLaurin Hall

2022 Oscars

Art history meets the future with virtual reality

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US PIRG releases report on the fixability of tech products

Professor Emeritus B. Michael Williams honored at tribute concert

Review of Pixar’s new film, ‘Turning Red’

Russia moves to disregard copyrights

‘Menagerie,’ an upcoming art exhibit in Rutledge Building and McLaurin Hall featuring diverse artworks