Opinion

Letter from the editor: Students can’t take accountability and responsibility if Winthrop isn’t transparent

Savannah Scott

As the upcoming school year is approaching and students are coming back to campus there are a lot of unknowns, fears and excitement. But most importantly there is a pandemic. …

Face masks: choice vs. public health

Mary Hicks

Republicans and Democrats have increasingly polarized views on many issues these days, even when it comes to face masks. During dramatically trying times such as this, it is no surprise…

Paying for college during COVID-19

Mary Hicks

When it comes to higher education, many students end up paying at least a small amount out of pocket each semester, due to FAFSA only giving them a portion of…

The future is female

Autumn Hawkins

Sen. Kamala Harris was named the running mate of Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden on Aug. 11, 2020. Born to Indian and Jamaican parents, Harris has simultaneously become the first…

Movie theaters: becoming a thing of the past

Mary Hicks

It was just the beginning of this year that we still had the option of hopping in our cars and heading out for fun nights filled with friends, popcorn and…

Winthrop Declassified: Online Classes 101

Beneshia Wadlington

The unfortunate news of Winthrop University transitioning to remote instruction for the remainder of the semester has a lot of students panicking about how this will affect classes, especially those…

It’s my money and I need it now

Katelyn Miller

As we transition to remote instruction for the rest of the semester, trying to remain financially stable gets more difficult. Students have now been informed that they will be refunded…

The predatory nature of Twitter philanthropy

Victoria Howard

Do a search on Twitter for “RT and I’ll send you $” and you can find hundreds of accounts offering free money, no contest, no questions asked. Do a little…

The impact of the coronavirus

Sarah Delventhal

As the coronavirus is starting to be detected in the U.S. it has left many wondering what impact it will have. As of Saturday, Mar. 7, there have been no…

Bounce back

Beneshia Wadlington

The grades are in and the interims are out. On Monday, March 2, Winthrop students received their interim grades. Many students were excited to see their accomplishments — while others…