Arts, Culture & Tech

Should the US continue to build space infrastructure?

Sam Hyatt

After the failed SpaceX attempt to set 49 Starlink satellites into orbit on Thursday, Feb. 3, is it worth putting more infrastructure into space just for it to later become…

Winthrop Music and Dance Departments Celebrate Black Composers

Mari Pressley

In the light of Black History Month, Winthrop Music and Dance will feature both string and dance students in a performance that is one of many in collaboration with the…

Where do the materials in our technology come from?

Sam Hyatt

In the last 20 years, technology has skyrocketed and invaded the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world. We use these devices every day, but do most…

Musical movies 2022

Gabriel Corbin

2021 was an interesting year when it came to movies. Even though some movies like the hit “In the Heights” rose to prominence, others, such as the “Dear Evan Hansen”…

Behind the scenes insight to the play ‘Pipeline’

Jada Strong

Winthrop had its opening night for the play, “Pipeline” written by Dominic Morisseau on Feb. 9. The play was directed by Kalaylah Chisolm, a senior theater performance major. This is…

Cody Clunan 14’ describes the culture of Winthrop as a transfer student

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop Alumni Cody Clunan shared details about his time as a transfer student after transferring from Tri County Tech to Winthrop University. “When I came to Winthrop, I was…

What is “Wordle?”

Gabriel Corbin

A new game has been taking over social media for the last few weeks because of its creative challenge and addictive gameplay. The “Wordle” game has become a hit sensation…

The importance of romance films

Jada Strong

The aspect of romance on the screen has always been a factor of what viewers consume in media in almost every form of entertainment. Whether the romance genre is enjoyable…

COVID’s impact on the Winthrop arts community

Mari Pressley

After the decade-defining COVID-19 Pandemic, the arts community has been navigating the many obstacles that the moment in history has placed in front of it. While students were both…

The importance and celebration of Black History Month

Jada Strong

Black History Month in February is a time for us to reflect on those who came before us and honor their legacy. Including people like Medgar Evers, Martin Luther King…