Opinion

Miracle Park: a response to subtle ableism

Autumn Hawkins

In December of 2019, Rock Hill construction workers broke ground to create the nation’s first sports park designed for inclusivity: Miracle Park. Miracle Park is located off of Cherry…

Joe Biden’s first accomplishments in office

Sam Hyatt

On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America and has hit the ground running, making changes ever since. The Biden…

Is Britney Spears in a toxic situation?

Allison Reynolds

Britney Spears was one of the most popular singers of the 2000s. With hits such as ‘Toxic’ and ‘Baby One More Time,’ Spears quickly climbed the charts and became an…

The bare minimum (wage)

Autumn Hawkins

The current minimum wage of $7.25 is not enough to live comfortably and should be raised. In 2019, Congress passed the Raise the Wage Act, which would raise the…

Parking Permits: For our safety, or for lining pockets?

Wren Brooke

Parking is already a nightmare for anyone when it’s free, so is it fair for Winthrop Police to charge such high rates for it during this financially crushing COVID-19 era?…

Valentines and the other 364 days

Autumn Hawkins

Valentine’s Day is a commercialized way to celebrate being in a relationship, but whether or not the tradition is worth participating in, is the question. While Valentine’s Day is…

College during COVID

Sean Miller

College students from all over the nation have felt the impact that a pandemic has on higher education. Aside from feeling increased psychological strain, many feel they are literally being…

Was Trump the QAnon Messiah the internet believed?

Wren Brooke

Since the beginning of COVID-19’s spread through the U.S., many evangelical groups’ voices have adopted a strong pro-Trump slant, leading to a nearly propaganda-tier level of misinformation about the former…

Transitioning back to in-person classes

Sam Hyatt

This spring semester, students and professors are slowly beginning to transition back to attending classes in person rather than meeting virtually. Before students were allowed to move back into…

Rest in peace Larry King

Allison Reynolds

Famous radio and broadcast host Larry King, born November 19, 1933, passed away on Jan. 23. In 1978 King began gaining popularity and continued hosting until 2020. King’s…