Opinion

Money vs. construction

Sarah Delventhal

Upperclassmen have probably noticed the new signs in the dining areas DiGiorgio and Thomson that came as a result of the switch to Sodexo. Thurmond, which has been under construction…

Allyship and Pride: where is the line?

The LGBTQ+ community is vast, with a broad spectrum that can make nearly anyone feel included. However heterosexual people question where they fit in. Supporters of the movement have applied…

Two cents

Hi, I’m Shealy, and I like talking to people, hearing their opinions on pop culture, listening in about something minuscule that happened in their day and so much more! There…

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…

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…