Editorial

Human trafficking in South Carolina

Wren Brooke

In observation of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on January the 11th, the South Carolina Attorney General released the state’s annual report on human trafficking for 2020 — but is…

The feminine fight: why Women’s History Month and feminism should accurately portray female-identifying people

Autumn Hawkins

In this era of increasing diversity, the topic of being “politically correct” has become a buzzword in modern politics. Many politicians and civilians alike have ridiculed what they refer…

SC hate crime bill — what wins, your religious freedom or my safety?

Wren Brooke

On March 16, gay and transgender people were added back to the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act, just five days after being removed. But in return, stalking, harassment and…

‘The Talk’s lesson on racism

Sam Hyatt

Many watch the show ‘The Talk’ because of their willingness to discuss numerous topics that concern politics, celebrity gossip and major issues in the country such as sexism and racism. …

If frontline workers are heroes, why don’t they get paid like heroes?

Wren Brooke

‘Frontline workers are heroes.’ Since the COVID-19 pandemic started, that message has made its way into posters, TV advertisements and even billboards — yet frontline workers have seen almost…

Wellness days not so popular among students

Allison Reynolds

Because of COVID-19, instead of having a spring break this semester, Winthrop University has given its students wellness days. This announcement was made in an email from university president George…

Oprah’s shocking interview with Prince Harry & Meghan

Sam Hyatt

On Sunday March 7, many curious viewers tuned in to CBS, which aired an exclusive program of Oprah Winfrey interviewing former Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan…

The senior graduation experience during Covid

Jada Strong

At the start of Covid-19 last year, everything was shut down. The circumstances were filled with questions without answers, and hard sacrifices that had to be made. Everyone went into…

Cuomo doesn’t care about consent

Autumn Hawkins

New York’s governor, Andrew Cuomo, has recently been accused of interacting inappropriately with one of his female assistants, causing another politician to fall into the critical light of their actions…

Repealing mask mandates—a step forward or backward?

Wren Brooke

South Carolina governor Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Friday, March 5, reversing the mandatory mask order in state buildings and other public buildings, including businesses such as restaurants. …