Arts, Culture & Tech

Charlotte’s ticket to Broadway

Though New York City is Broadway’s home, Charlotte has its own performing arts center that brings the wonder of Broadway to the Carolinas. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center hosts a variety…

Through the eyes of refugee children

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The eyes of the Syrian refugee children spoke of nothing more than joy and innocence during the opening ceremony of Tina Manley’s photography exhibit “Putting a Face on Syria: Hope…

REVIEW: “Crazy Rich Asians” revives romance

Anna Sharpe

Aug. 15 marked the highly anticipated release of romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians”. Based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan, “Crazy Rich Asians” follows Rachel Chu…

Artist Spotlight: CYAN

Savannah Scott

In the summer of 2016 two Winthrop alumni, Matthew Johnston and Joe Levi, moved in together. The two thought they would just be splitting rent, but the talented pair would…

McNair Scholars win big against top-tier schools

Dean of Students Office/Publications

This summer, three Winthrop students won awards at a national research conference for undergraduate and graduate students where schools such as Harvard University were also represented. Seniors Chandani Mitchell, Ta’Niss Robinson…

Welcome week recap: Comedians Morgan Jay and Chase Anthony

Q: Where’s your hometown? Morgan Jay: Mahwah, New Jersey Chase Anthony: Atlanta, Georgia and Minneapolis, Minnesota Q: What’s social media do you use far too much and what’s your handle…

Welcome week recap: Q&A with Leroy Sanchez

Spanish born and self-taught guitarist, Leroy Sanchez became a viral sensation known for his melodic voice and infinite charm. In his acoustic performance at Winthrop’s amphitheatre, he won the hearts…

Welcome week recap: Q&A with David Hall

In his show, “Cards Against Hypnosis”, David Hall stunned the audience as he was able to hypnotize a group of about 20 to do anything from dance backup for Beyoncé,…

Stealing the spotlight

“God, I hope I get it.” The iconic lyric from “A Chorus Line” may have been in the heads of many hopeful students this week, as the Theatre and Dance…

Review: The Night is Short, Walk on Girl

A college student sits down at a regal club and begins a drinking contest with an elderly loan shark. While they drink, the loan shark states how life is empty…