Arts, Culture & Tech

Artist Spotlight: “Just do it”

“Star Wars” sparked her passion for drawing. Ten years later, senior illustration major Lizzie Shepard is making her dream come true with her original comic “Hail to the Freaks.” She…

Winthrop hosts first farmer’s market

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From organic nut butters to local meats, Winthrop’s first farmers market encompassed vendors who had a little bit of everything for everyone’s preference. The farmers market was put on by…

Sodexo and sustainability

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Winthrop University used a grant of $25,000 from the City of Rock Hill to pay for a composter two years ago with the hopes of being able to compost food…

Junior Dance Choreography Showcase presents unifying themes

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“Dancing through life” may be the best way to get through it all. The Junior Dance Choreography Showcase is a yearly event that allows advanced dance students the chance to…

Winthrop goes to NashiCon 2019

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Even with the friends to talk about your favorite nerdy shows, it’s even better to get out and travel to a convention to meet new people, buy merchandise of your…

Mass communication builds study abroad program

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The Department of Mass Communication is adding a new study abroad school Centro Universitario in Seville, Spain. This is the sixth partner school for the department. In Seville, students will…

Computer science professor breaks barriers

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Those in the United States who have doctoral degrees make up less than two percent of the total population. African Americans who have doctoral degrees make up less than half…

Swipe safe

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With websites and applications such as Tinder, Bumble, EHarmony, Ok Cupid and Match.com, it’s fair to say there are a lot of dating websites in this day and age. For…

Artist Spotlight: Madeline Willard

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For every production at Winthrop’s student theatre department, there is always a good director present to help guide the show and bring their vision to life. The next show coming…

“Us” spoiler-free film review

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After the massive success of 2017’s “Get Out,” anticipations have been high for Oscar Winner Jordan Peele’s next addition to the horror genre. “Us” follows the story of a family…