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Upcoming superhero movies in 2022

Sam Hyatt

In 2022 there will be numerous superhero movies appearing in theaters, “The Batman” being one of the earliest releases of the year. “The Batman” movie release has been one…

Calculators and monopolies

Ryan Lumbert

Despite arriving on the market nearly 20 years ago, Texas Instruments' TI-84 Plus is still the standard calculator for mathematics courses across the country. Boasting specs that make your grandpa's…

Tall Stories: A bookstore that has all the Sci-fi and fantasy books you can read

Jada Strong

Tall Stories, located at 164 Cherry Road, is a bookstore that specializes in mostly sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery genres. The store has collectible items and many signed books as well…

Rock Hill’s One Word Poetry Festival returns

Mari Pressley

The One Word Poetry Festival returns to Rock Hill with various events for Winthrop students to take advantage of. The five-day event will kick off with a creative writing…

Calendar of upcoming cultural events

Gabriel Corbin

March 9th 11:00 AM “Roots and Ramifications of 21st-Century Challenges to the Freedom to Read,” will be a 90-minute online lecture that discusses recent challenges to school library holdings…

How has the pandemic affected how people read?

Sam Hyatt

The debate surrounding the correct way to read a piece of literature, either by holding the physical book or using a device, is a topic that has plagued many avid…

Internet bots help and harm internet consumption

Jada Strong

Internet bots are something that we experience all the time on the internet, whether it is through automated emails or pop-up ads. Internet bots are everywhere, and we need to…

Invasion of privacy among smart home devices

Devyn Brown

When it comes to making home life easier, smart home devices like Amazon Alexa, Amazon Echo, Google Nest Hub or Samsung SmartThings Hub allow you to make and receive calls,…

Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Hingle

Sam Hyatt

Cynthia Hingle, an alumna from Winthrop University, was a first-generation student who gained both a bachelor's and master's degree from Winthrop in the early 2000s. “Being a first-generation college…