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Crew member killed in prop gun misfiring on the set of ‘Rust’

Marshall Kuriakose

On Oct. 21, in Bonanza City, New Mexico, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, 42, was fatally shot, and director Joel Souza, 48, badly injured after actor Alec Baldwin discharged a firearm prop…

Alumni Spotlight: Marilyn Martin

Sam Hyatt

Marilyn Martin earned her undergraduate degree in business administration with a concentration in health administration in 2000 and then earned her Master of Business Administration in 2003; both degrees were…

A preview of ‘A Night of Musical Theatre’

Jada Strong

On Monday, Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Winthrop Opera Theatre is presenting “A Night of Musical Theatre,” a music concert showcasing several of Winthrop’s talented vocalists, in Barnes Recital Hall,…

A review of ‘Axiom’s End’

Emily Curry

We on Earth long for interaction with one another. Humankind is designed simply as a social species. Perhaps it is this mentality that drives us to look to the stars…

Spookiest traditions across the world, part 2

Marshall Kuriakose

Welcome back to part two of spookiest traditions across the world. This week, let’s take a look at some of the most interesting rituals people celebrate in Asia, Africa and…

Alumni Spotlight: Morgan Page

Sam Hyatt

Morgan Page graduated in December 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education. As a student at Winthrop, Page spent a great amount of time at either…

Accio controversy

Emily Curry

After nearly three years of waiting, the title of the next installment of the “Fantastic Beasts” franchise has finally been revealed. The Fantastic Beasts Twitter account announced on Sept. 22…

Will carbon removal plants make a difference?

Sam Hyatt

Frequently we are being updated and reminded of the climate crisis that the Earth is experiencing, and it often feels as if there is no action being taken in order…

Facebook under fire

Mari Pressley

Former Facebook data scientist Frances Haugen revealed insider information surrounding the social network’s disregard for harmful effects on children and amplification of misinformation in efforts to increase profits. “Haugen…

What is ‘Squid Game?’

Gabriel Corbin

Since its inception, Netflix has made a name for itself with the inclusion of foreign dramas that have brought an international culture to viewers worldwide. From shows like “Kingdom” to…