Opinion

Social media spreads the word

Victoria Howard

Since early November, bushfires have been ravishing the countryside of Australia, causing devastation that is hardly imaginable. According to recent reports through the BBC, the fires have caused the death…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle leaving the Royal Family?

David Botzer

On Jan. 8, a statement was released from Buckingham Palace informing the world that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, had announced their decision to…

Pedophiles on display

Matt Thrift

Content warning: Discussion of sexual assault against children The North American Man/Boy Love Association is often regarded as a joke from the adult cartoon “South Park” but the organization —…

2020 trend predictor

Victoria Howard

In: Voting — No more sitting on the sidelines! If you’re eligible to vote for the first year, make sure that you are registered, do your research and sign up…

New year, new me

Victoria Howard

Every year we tell ourselves that we are going to make drastic changes in our lifestyles, in our actions, even in our mindset. We use resolutions to establish things we…

A look back at fall semester

Dean of Students Office/Publications

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…

Final exam tips for freshman

Beneshia Wadlington

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…