Arts, Culture & Tech

What is ‘Squid Game?’

Gabriel Corbin

Since its inception, Netflix has made a name for itself with the inclusion of foreign dramas that have brought an international culture to viewers worldwide. From shows like “Kingdom” to…

York County events from Oct. 13 to Oct. 31

David Botzer

More information for all the events listed here can be found at VisitYorkCounty.com/Events. Daily Ongoing “Fort Mill Scarecrow Crawl” until Oct. 30 - Throughout Downtown Fort Mill Oct.…

Nature vs. nurture

Emily Curry

Toxic masculinity has long plagued society. Both men and women suffer from harmful ideals such as “men don’t cry” or “boys will be boys.” In their collaborative exhibit Red Delta,…

Spookiest traditions across the world

Marshall Kuriakose

With Halloween coming up, people often think of October as a time for trick-or-treating or throwing spooky parties. However, there are many ways people across North America, South America and…

Amazon releases Astro, the home robot

Spencer Horton

Amazon introduced its new “household robot” Astro to the public on Sept. 28. It has left some people excited for the future of this new category of robotics, some frightened…

Amazon drivers face new issues

Spencer Horton

Amazon has implemented the use of A.I.-powered cameras to keep track of drivers and to make sure they are driving safely, but employees say they are getting penalized for things…

October calendar of arts, culture, and tech events

David Botzer

“ENIGMA” Ongoing until Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Lewandowski Student Gallery An exhibition featuring abstract artwork created by the department of fine arts first-year students in…

Disney sued for Marvel patents

Gabriel Corbin

Marvel Comics is known for creating some of the most iconic heroes, including Iron Man, Spider-Man and Black Widow, drawn by famous artists Stan Lee, Steve Ditko and Larry Lieber.…

How will Cowboy Bebop compare with other live-action adaptations?

Gabriel Corbin

A live-action adaptation of the hit anime series “Cowboy Bebop” will premiere on Netflix on Nov. 19. The series stars John Cho, Mustafa Shakir, Daniella Pineda, Elena Satine and Alex…

The world’s most magical celebration

Emily Curry

“May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and new knowledge to all who come to this happy place.” Fifty years ago, Walt Disney World opened its gates to the…