Editorial

A look back at fall semester

Final exams are around the corner and a lot has happened at Winthrop University this semester. It’s easy to forget the numerous cultural events, sporting events and programs with exams…

Don’t forget self-care! Finals can be overwhelming. Take one day during the weekend before finals to mentally prepare. Don’t cram! You aren’t as likely to remember things if you’ve only been studying…

Ok, boomer

Matt Thrift

If you’ve spent any amount of time on social media in the last month, then it’s effectively guaranteed that you’ve heard the phrase “Ok, boomer.” The word “boomer” here refers…

The best movies for the best season

Victoria Howard

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: time for Hallmark and Lifetime Movies to play Christmas movies 24/7. Sitting by a fire in cozy pajamas while drinking hot cocoa…

#StopTheBanSC

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The decades-long controversy of pro-life versus pro-choice has been a large part of America’s social setting since the passing of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Conservative states have attempted to…

Social media is changing how we see politicians

Victoria Howard

Chances are, if you go to Winthrop, you are active on at least one form of social media. Whether it’s Twitter, Facebook or Snapchat, every day we open up our…

How to make Homecoming sustainable

Dean of Students Office/Publications

With Winthrop Homecoming around the corner, students are getting ready to share in the homecoming experience and show their support for our athletes. However, tailgating tends to leave behind trash…

What does it mean to be an Eagle?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

You should be riding the bus

Victoria Howard

The introduction of the My Ride bus system over the summer was met with positive reactions from students and residents of Rock Hill. During the first few months of the…

Republicans for student loan forgiveness?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

We typically associate student loan forgiveness with liberal politicians. All candidates running for the Democratic nomination have proposed some form of plan to forgive or reduce these debts. But there…