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Should the US continue to build space infrastructure?

Sam Hyatt

After the failed SpaceX attempt to set 49 Starlink satellites into orbit on Thursday, Feb. 3, is it worth putting more infrastructure into space just for it to later become…

Meet Dr. Neal Weaver, Winthrop presidential candidate

Taylor Sallenger

Dr. Neal Weaver made his public debut as a presidential candidate for Winthrop University on Thursday in Dina’s Place with his wife Kristi Weaver by his side. When answering…

Musical movies 2022

Gabriel Corbin

2021 was an interesting year when it came to movies. Even though some movies like the hit “In the Heights” rose to prominence, others, such as the “Dear Evan Hansen”…

US and other countries impose diplomatic boycott

Marley Bassett

Amid the backdrop of the 2022 Winter Olympics which are being held in Beijing, China this year, several North American and European countries are having a diplomatic boycott of the…

Presidential finalists introduced to Winthrop community

Bryn Eddy

Edward Serna from the University of Maine Farmington, Martin Roth from the University of Charleston in West Virginia and Neal Weaver from Georgia Southwestern State University were announced as finalists…

CSL approves new education student organization

Chase Duncan

The Winthrop University Council of Student Leaders approved the chartering of a university chapter for the South Carolina Education Association, a nonprofit education advocacy organization aimed at supporting education majors.…

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to escalate

Spencer Horton

Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have continued to escalate after diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Russia failed to bring an end to the crisis. What started in 2014…

This week in American politics

Taylor Sallenger

Supreme Court judge Justice Stephen G. Breyer announced his retirement last week. This comes at a deliberate time before midterm elections where democrats are expected to lose their majority in…

A review of “Capital is Dead” by Mckenzie Wark

Ryan Lumbert

In the 1980s, western capital owners moved to defeat the rising labor movements in the United States and Europe through the process of globalization, the opening up of global trade…

The effects of the cold winter months

Mari Pressley

During peak winter season, the snow and low temperatures are often enjoyed by many. However, when the novelty of the winter season wears off, some are left feeling blue. …