Arts, Culture & Tech

America’s silent healthcare problem

In America, infant and maternal mortality is much higher than any other westernized, developed country. However, the problem proves to be even more troubling when race is added to the…

Undergraduates explore research opportunities

Savannah Scott

There are over 10 to the power of 10 nonillion bacteriophages in the world, and only three thousand of these have been discovered. But what are bacteriophages? Bacteriophages are viruses…

“Shazam!” spoiler-free film review

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Since the DC Extended Universe was conceived, it has been trying too hard to do what the Marvel Cinematic Universe has already accomplished. With “Shazam!”, DC has finally given us…

Down with plastic

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In Davao City, Philippines, a young, emaciated whale was found to be vomiting blood, having trouble swimming and ultimately looked like it would die soon. The whale did eventually die…

Changing the conductor

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Just as classes, semesters and grades change, so do the faculty and staff at Winthrop University. With these changes come new leaders with new experiences and those experiences can help…

Preview of “In The Red and Brown Water”

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Every student can relate to questioning whether or not they made the right choice in their major, class schedule and even in their personal lives. Everyone has to make choices…

Artist Spotlight: “Just do it”

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“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…