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From pirates to painting

Winthrop University’s Union of Student Artists took their annual Spring Break trip to Washington, DC. Their five-day trip included many stops to museums and to the sites of the capital…

“Captain Marvel” spoiler-free film review

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It took 21 films but it’s finally here; the first solo film with a female lead in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This film functions as a sort of buddy-cop adventure…

Manuscripts, armor and dragons

Matt Thrift

While most students choose a minor based off of what they are interested in or what they think may help them find a job after graduation, Winthrop University offers a…

Bards and Ballads at Winthrop

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Music has a way of influencing how jazz can move our minds and use lines from populate poetry to make new music and cause people to think. The music faculty…

Big money for a small prize

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Various organizations, from Psi Chi to The National Society of Leadership and Success, boast a long line of reasons to join their organizations. Community service, national or campus recognition and…

Breaking down the term “gamer”

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Heat tickled my cheeks and neck when someone told me once, “Oh, you’re a gamer? Does that mean you play ‘Fortnite?’” Now, I cannot deny the significant influence Fortnite had…

Is my social media…following me?

Beneshia Wadlington

Have you ever searched for something on your phone (obviously you have) like a shirt from your favorite store or customized bracelets? Have you ever found it funny that not…

“Treehouse”: an “ehh” horror movie

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If a new subgenre of cinema is going to be made, especially in response to societal trends, then “Treehouse” would’ve been the one to lead the charge. Unfortunately, it falls…

Art for the greater good

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The exhibition “Bespoke Objects” has been on display in the Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick since last December. It shows the work of Frankie Flood, a professor at Appalachian State University, and…

The PC master race prevails

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The Winthrop esports varsity team will be PC-only, according to Ken Halpin, the vice president of Winthrop Athletics. “The collegiate space has not included console gaming. Right now, our varsity…