Arts, Culture & Tech

News Literacy and the Future of Journalism presents: “Spotlight”

Matt Thrift

In today’s increasingly hostile climate where the media’s credibility is frequently called in to question, it is important to remember the positive changes that journalists have helped to bring about.…

Exposing injustice through art

Savannah Scott

If you walk into the Rutledge Galleries you will see a giant interactive crossword puzzle, pastel wallpaper, and framed pieces of art that are all part of Kirsten Stolle’s work,…

The truth about wildlife preserves

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Less than an hour away from Winthrop University in Rockwell, North Carolina lies a wildlife preserve called Tiger World. Many flock to see a Timbavati white lion named Michael as…

ECU Symposium

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Did you know that there are skilled metalsmiths working here at Winthrop? Metalsmithing is a concentration in the Winthrop BFA and MFA programs. One of the students in the MFA…

91st Academy Awards summary

Dean of Students Office/Publications

For almost a century, the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, has been a staple in Hollywood. This year, the Oscars have some sure-fire surprises in their nominations across…

Artist Spotlight: Dave Frazier

Matt Thrift

Politics, art, culture and history have always been closely intertwined and influence one another in many ways. In particular, politics and art seem to intersect the most often. Dave Frazier,…

America’s beauties turned America’s dumpsites

Dean of Students Office/Publications

National Parks have been facing hardships such as trash pile up, understaffing, land destruction and safety hazards since the government shutdown. Since the government went into a partial shutdown on…

Artist Spotlight: Catalina Olvera

Dean of Students Office/Publications

A senior graphic design student at Winthrop University, was recently honored as the recipient of a scholarship from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) following the organization’s Giving Gala…

South Carolina Restaurant Week

With the school year back in session, most students at Winthrop University are back to eating meals on a budget. Those looking to get a exceptional meal while staying frugal…

Walking in their shoes

Dean of Students Office/Publications

When people learn the history of the Holocaust or read the literature of Holocaust survivors, it’s rare that they then actually get to see where these events took place. This…