Arts, Culture & Tech

A Showcase of Written Words

David Botzer

Later this month, Winthrop’s Creative Writing Program will be hosting a student reading, which will showcase some of the program’s most talented writers. Five of the student readers for the…

Weird and wonderful Winthrop treasures

Laura Munson

A quick stroll around campus reveals a variety of large, beautiful and often bizarre works of art. These sculptures of various mediums are a vital part of students’ walk to…

Theatre department is breaking the Shakespeare Stigma

Tea Franco

This story originally appeared at The Palmetto Report which can be found at palmettoreport.com Shakespeare is often a point of tension for many current and former students who had to…

Love scenes are safer than ever

The Johnsonian

Almost every actor has seen those burning questions on an audition form - “Are you willing to do a stage kiss?” “Are you comfortable with scenes of a sexual nature?”…

A toothbrush to give, smiles for all

Savannah Scott

Winthrop’s biology department is primarily focused on helping students go on to the pre-medical route, however, there is a new organization on campus for students seeking a slightly different career…

Black History Month celebrates black excellence and the impact African Americans have made in the world. The way this annual observance in February is celebrated varies, as individuals have different…

Amelie’s locks of love

David Botzer

One of the small charms of Rock Hill is the love locks outside of Amelie’s French Bakery & Cafe on East Main Street. This assortment of locks can be found…

“Sing a black girl’s song”

Laura Munson

The theatre department’s student works series for spring semester is kicking off with a poetic look at life in American society through the eyes of women of color. “For Colored…

Professors we love, who are in love

Victoria Howard

Love is in the air year-round at Winthrop. The university is the home to many professor couples, who have the opportunity to work alongside each other as they teach. Finding…

Self-Love for Valentine’s Day

Sarah Delventhal

*Trigger Warning: Talks about eating disorders, self-harm, mental health* The Health at Every Size organization is focused on ending weight discrimination and promoting self-love through healthy habits. “[It’s] an…