Arts, Culture & Tech

October isn’t just for Halloween

Allison Reynolds

When people think of the month October, they almost always think first of Halloween. However, there is more to the spooky month than just tricks and treats. October is also…

The Virtuality of it All

Emily Curry

The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed almost every aspect of our lives. From our work to our school, to how we shop and where we eat, but few industries have…

Winthrop ghost stories: Johnson Hall

Chloe Wright

There’s a ghost in Johnson Hall! But don’t worry, she’s friendly. Her name is Caroline, named after Caroline Crawford, who was a beloved professor in Winthrop’s theatre and dance department.…

A preview of the Women’s Suffrage Cultural Event

Aerieal Laymon

On Oct. 8 at 11 a.m., the third event of the Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Series will take place on Zoom. This event focuses on Black women and the Suffrage…

Mask peer pressure

Jeb Bartlett

Mask mandates remain in effect around the country to aid in the fight against COVID-19, and college campuses are no exception. But what kind of pressures do students feel about…

Life on Venus

Shyanne Hamrick

Recent detections of a strange and pungent gas in Venus’s atmosphere have prompted astronomers to reconsider the possibility of life on Earth’s neighboring planet. On Sept. 14, an article was…

A new freshman experience

Aerieal Laymon

Unlike the upperclassmen at Winthrop University, the freshman class has yet to experience a normal fall semester. Despite all the obstacles, they are still striving to be great students. Even…

Artist Spotlight: Keeping art alive, online

Chloe Wright

For many artists, the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined or even halted their methods of work. Digital artist William Rivera, however, is not only sustaining his creativity, but is drawing even…

Upcoming releases to Disney+

Allison Reynolds

With the changing season normally comes season premieres of everyone’s favorite TV shows. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, many shows have had to pause production and fans have been left…

Coded concerts

David Botzer

The entertainment industry has taken a major blow as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis, as gatherings of any kind are to be avoided whenever possible. One could argue…