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Six lovely recommendations for Valentine’s Day

Grosse Pointe Blank: If you’re looking for a romantic comedy with a bit of edge and action, then look no further than this 90’s classic. Martin Blank (John Cusack) is…

Eagles spread the love

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Feb. 14th is dreaded by many, whether someone is in a relationship or not. For those in relationships, there are the societal pressures of going all out to show someone…

Supreme memes

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When college students are in need of some break from endless amounts of classwork, surfing the internet for some quality memes can provide quite the escape. Meme accounts are pretty…

Arts & Culture spotlight: “Annie Get Your Gun”

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Classic Americana, the Wild West, outlaws and musical classics are some of the treats that are offered in the latest showcase in the Winthrop Musical Theatre. This upcoming show in…

News Literacy and the Future of Journalism presents: “Spotlight”

Matt Thrift

In today’s increasingly hostile climate where the media’s credibility is frequently called in to question, it is important to remember the positive changes that journalists have helped to bring about.…

Exposing injustice through art

Savannah Scott

If you walk into the Rutledge Galleries you will see a giant interactive crossword puzzle, pastel wallpaper, and framed pieces of art that are all part of Kirsten Stolle’s work,…

ECU Symposium

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Did you know that there are skilled metalsmiths working here at Winthrop? Metalsmithing is a concentration in the Winthrop BFA and MFA programs. One of the students in the MFA…

91st Academy Awards summary

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For almost a century, the Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, has been a staple in Hollywood. This year, the Oscars have some sure-fire surprises in their nominations across…

Artist Spotlight: Dave Frazier

Matt Thrift

Politics, art, culture and history have always been closely intertwined and influence one another in many ways. In particular, politics and art seem to intersect the most often. Dave Frazier,…

Artist Spotlight: Catalina Olvera

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A senior graphic design student at Winthrop University, was recently honored as the recipient of a scholarship from the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) following the organization’s Giving Gala…