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Empathy: the poet’s research

“I hope you leave out with something wonderful in your pockets,” National Book Award winner Nikky Finney said before beginning her first poem “Hurricane Beulah.” The English department at Winthrop…

“It’s just a small group of people”

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In America, there is a great divide between generations. My parents lived through 9/11; this was their generational disaster. The national reaction to 9/11 resulted in nationwide racism and fear…

Alita: Battle Angel review

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Let’s face it: most American films that try to adapt a story from Japanese anime fall under scrutiny for condensing it into a story with no substance. However, a hope…

The measles outbreak has spread across the states, and yet anti-vaxxers seem to be crying out even stronger that vaccinations will cause disorders such as autism. The anti-vaccination movement generally…

We want to live, not just survive

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The call for a raised minimum wage has been argued over and over again, and yet we are still faced with people who think that working a full-time job should…

A mouse with a meal plan

Anna Sharpe

A mouse was spotted in Thomson cafeteria, raising student concerns about sanitation and cleanliness in the dining hall. Beth Warnken, a sophomore English major, was eating in Thomson the day…

Out with The Inn

Gweneshia Wadlington

Winthrop University’s accommodations for visiting families and prospective students is shutting down after running for nearly 16 years. Located in Joynes Hall is Winthrop’s motel, The Inn At Winthrop. Opened…

I like my breaks how I like my music: Alternative

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Most college students spend their spring breaks on the beach soaking up the rays to forget about the stresses of exams while listening to the latest Ariana Grande album, but…

Student organizes “Dog Pack” for Campus Walk residents

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Students’ furry friends can now make other furry friends due to the efforts of a student who founded a community walking group to allow dog owners to get together and…

Statewide school funding on the decline

Sarah Delventhal

South Carolina is ranked 44 in the nation in education, with many underfunded and underperforming schools. Laura Dawson Ullrich, an employee at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and a…