Arts, Culture & Tech

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…

COVID prevention with technology

Aerieal Laymon

In order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, local restaurants and Winthrop Dining Services are utilizing technology. Technology has been a big part of how businesses are continuing to…

Remembering the artists you forgot

Jeb Bartlett

National One-Hit Wonder Day, and its 30th anniversary, will be observed on Friday, Sept. 25. The holiday was established in 1990 by music journalist Steve Rosen as a way to…

Artist Spotlight: Dancing with Hispanic heritage

David Botzer

Dance might not be the form that jumps to one’s mind when art is mentioned, but that doesn’t mean it is any less impressive than its fellow forms of art.…

And the Oscar goes to… who?

Chloe Wright

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Sept. 8 new guidelines for the nomination of their Best Picture category that will take effect in 2024 at the…

“Cuties”: child pornagraphy or raising awareness?

Allison Reynolds

Most people enjoy when movies, books, TV shows or songs cover subjects that are hard to talk about because these subjects are being brought to light and spreading awareness. “3…

Survival of the fittest: toad edition

Autumn Hawkins

Cane toads (Rhinella marina) were brought to Australia from the Americas in the 1930s. Their introduction to the Australian ecosystem was a shock to the local flora and fauna. The…

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies like 23andMe and Ancestry.com are trending genetic services that can unearth a lot about us, from our family history to our predispositions to certain illnesses. The…