Arts, Culture & Tech

Surefire Neighborhood Market Hopes to Return to Sunset Park

Lanie Cauthen

October 10, 2024 After a devastating fire on July 14, Surefire Neighborhood Market has begun their recovery process and hopes to make a strong comeback. “We're looking forward to…

23 Years Later: What September 11th On Winthrop University’s Campus Looks Like in 2024

Gabriela Griggs

September 19, 2024 The establishment of three brand new memorial events has brought forth a new air of unity across campus, allowing locals, students, and faculty to join in remembering…

Rehearsals Underway for Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse Play

Riley Brodie

September 19, 2024 This October, Winthrop Theater will open up the curtains to introduce their production of “Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse”. “Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse” is expected to be lively,…

First Cat Cafe in York County is a Purrfect Hangout Spot for Winthrop Students

Lanie Cauthen

September 5, 2024 Hang out with furry friends and enjoy coffee at the Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe – the first cat cafe in York County and only the fourth in…

Black student leaders lead the way at Winthrop, and these three women are planning to leave a lasting legacy

Mari Pressley

Rachel Griffin, Jaz Wilson and Kennedi Bates are three Winthrop students with one thing in common, they’re black women who serve in profound student leadership roles at Winthrop with the…

Behind closed doors: student beauty businesses are a hidden gem

Madison Martin-Sadler

Finding businesses that do hair around campus can be difficult. Anitya Berry, a sophomore art major, does hair in her dormitory at Lee Wicker. Berry shares the reason why she…

How Winthrop’s drag queens found themselves in their creativity

Jada Strong

Two close friends and students, theater major Emmanuel McDowell and business administration major Brandon Beck are also known as Azreil Starr and Rebecca Starrdust respectively. As their drag aliases, the…

Campus coffee chronicles: exploring the best fall drinks in town

Davyn Osborne

As the fall semester begins and the Winthrop campus fills with the rush and bustle of students, one constant source of comfort and vibrancy is visiting local coffee shops. A…

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse; an adventurous challenge to the film industry and animation

Ta'ni Miller

Smiling students lined up last weekend for the eight o’clock showing of a highly anticipated and groundbreaking film. Winthrop DSU coordinators were suited up in recognizable web suits, engaging with…

Balancing brushes and cleats

Davyn Osborne

Amidst the seemingly incompatible worlds of sports and creativity, a Winthrop junior defies the odds on both the canvas and the soccer field. Adelle Pruitt, a dual-discipline drawing and painting…