Is Trump inciting and protecting racism?
There is no doubt that racial tensions in America have been on the rise within the past few years. Three years ago President Donald Trump released his controversial campaign slogan,…
Keeping up with your boo from afar
Jay, my boyfriend, spent some time with me for a weekend before I moved back to college. We perused around Northwoods Mall in North Charleston, laughed together at some Twitch…
Winthrop as a safe space
Coming from the southern tourist town of Myrtle Beach, I did not have the highest expectations for friendliness towards the LGBTQ+ community when I started college. I expected to be…
Pros and cons of going greek
Greek life varies from campus to campus. Everyone who joins a chapter has their own experience. Just because your best friend joined a sorority doesn’t mean that you’ll love the…
Making the most of where you stay
Traditional Style: As a freshman, I lived in Wofford: one of the all-girls, traditional style dorms. At first, I was disappointed. I wanted to live in an apartment style dorm…
Not today, not anymore
Is drinking alcohol at a party going to hinder my academic success? Not anymore. Is this required program where students learn about alcohol, drugs and sexual assault really being seen…
23
Aug
More like #AbolishTrump
In light of recent immigration policies made by the Trump administration such as their “zero-tolerance” policy, the hashtag #AbolishICE has become popular among certain social media spheres. However, abolishing ICE…
04
Apr
McDentured servitude
Ronald McDonald is trapping people in terrible conditions To most, slavery/ indentured servitude and the fast-food industry may seem like they have no connection whatsoever, but I see some similarities.…
29
Mar
RIP Toys ‘R’ Us
Toys R’ Us begins liquidation with blowout sales I remember seeing commercials for Toys ‘R’ Us when I was younger and begging my parents to take me there. I remember…
29
Mar
MCU vs DCU
Two universes, countless superheroes, but who does it better? Marvel had a beautiful plan brewing when they made the first Iron Man movie. Fans and viewers saw it as just…