Arts, Culture & Tech

Alumni Spotlight – Michael Covil reflects on his time as WU Athletics fan

Sam Hyatt

Michael Covil, an alumni from the class of 2022, spent the majority of his time at Winthrop being involved and a fan of the athletic department at Winthrop. One of…

Behind ‘Pippin’: Winthrop “actors never cease to amaze”

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop theatre department students performed “Pippin” after attending rehearsals since February. The show is based on the book by Roger O. Hirson. The performances were held from Wednesday March 29,…

Celebrating community and reading at “Liberty Book Company”

Zoe Jenkins

Located across from Lee Wicker Hall on Oakland Avenue and nestled beside Wingbonz is a small business called Liberty Book Company. Liberty Book Co. is a new and used bookstore.…

Author Gwen Kirby shares valuable advice to aspiring writers.

Jada Strong

Gwen Kirby, an author and creative writing teacher at the University of the South in Sewanee Tennessee, held a reading at Whiton’s Auditorium this past Thursday to read one of…

‘Breaking Barriers for Waiting Children,’ advocating for better permanency in adoption from foster care

Zoe Jenkins

The month of March hosts multiple month-long awarenesses, some include by not limited to: Women’s History Month, National Reading Month, Disability Awareness Month and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. March also…

Alumni Spotlight – Corrine Whipple spent last years of college at home due to COVID-19

Sam Hyatt

Corrine Whipple, an alumni of the class of 2021, spent the last part of her time at Winthrop taking classes online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “I did not mind…

Restaurant review: Hobo’s

Ariannah Johnson

Do you want to try a new restaurant? Try Hobo's! For students who want to try different meals while staying on budget, Hobo’s is an affordable and convenient option, right…

Wind symphony and symphonic band present a new series

Jeremiah Williams

The Winthrop Wind Symphony conducted by Lorrie Crochet, and Winthrop Symphonic Band conducted by Douglas Presley filled the night with brass, wind and wizardry on February 23. The band and…

Gary Simrill was both a traditional and non-traditional student at Winthrop

Sam Hyatt

Gary Simrill, a former member of the South Carolina House of Representatives 46th district and Winthrop alumni, spent his time at Winthrop as both a traditional and non-traditional student due…

Student entrepreneur and influencer releases her own namesake perfume

Ainsley McCarthy

Jasmine Simone Williams, a junior integrated marketing communication major with over 2,000 Instagram followers and 200 subscribers on YouTube collaborated with custom fragrance company SCENTCRAFT to develop and launch a…