Arts, Culture & Tech

A night at the opera

The Winthrop Opera Theatre hosted its annual showcase “A Night of Musical Theatre” to students and families on Oct. 29. The well-received program featured 90 minutes of the Winthrop Opera…

Artist Spotlight: Katelyn Arledge

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop Dance Theatre’s upcoming concert is a collection of works that have been choreographed by faculty and guest artists. It will include several styles and feature Winthrop Students. One of…

With the troubling events of today’s world, people would feel nervous about their interactions and their perception of reality. Numerous philosophies and religions, like Buddhism, seek to help people cope…

Earth Fare has a grand re-opening

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Earth Fare, the health food grocery located right across the street from Winthrop University remodeled the entire store for a grand re-opening on Oct. 13. The already-organic grocery store went…

Six spooky recommendations for Halloween

The Johnsonian

“Shaun of the Dead”: The tagline for this film describes it as a “romantic comedy with zombies,” and that’s probably the best descriptor. Shaun, as played by Simon Pegg, is…

Monster of the Week: Katherine Taylor, The Barmaid

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Junior English major Katherine Taylor is finishing up her first year at Scarowinds as the Fleet Street barmaid. Taylor said that as a barmaid she sells an elixir that stops…

Monster of the Week: Ashley Cooper, the merchant pirate

Dean of Students Office/Publications

With Halloween just days away, students are preparing their costumes, parties and spooky stories while others continue to daunt and terrify at Scarowinds theme park. Senior biology major, Ashley Cooper…

Lake Wylie Riversweep

Gabby Gardner

The 16th annual Riversweep took place on Saturday, Oct. 6. Over the years, participating in this event has allowed the Lake Wylie community to make progress in reducing the amount…

Reminiscing on the work and life of Paul Martyka

Dean of Students Office/Publications

With a passionate and unique way of teaching, a professor will be well remembered by their faculty and students during their tenure in college. Winthrop University Galleries hosted a panel…

Artist spotlight and review: Jo Pastel

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop offers its students many opportunities to showcase their talent. One of those chances came on Oct. 18 when DSU held a student spotlight concert. An eclectic mix of student…