Opinion

 Many courthouses around the nation, including the steps of the Supreme Court, erupted in protest in the wake of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision this summer. American women marched and chanted in opposition of what they alleged to be severe government intervention into private matters. Though the immediate aftermath was felt across the world- with Britain, France, and Germany’s leaders publicly condemning the decision-, the long-term effects of this decision are only beginning to surface.  “I feel that if you are not a woman, and you are not in that particular woman’s shoes you should not have the right to control whether or not she carries into the world a new life.” said Ivy Grenage, a former Winthrop History Education major.  Grenage’s sentiment is not unpopular in the ...

From heavy doors to small cubicles, the space in Winthrop University's Student Publications Office is difficult to navigate for students with accessibility needs. I have spent almost every day of my sophomore year thus far in the Student Publications office. I can choose from many desktops to work on assignments, and the serene environment has become a haven for myself and my other friends, some of which are on staff at the student newspaper. Though I did not join the Roddey McMillan Record (RMR) until a few weeks ago, I was convinced to apply by colleagues who saw my passion for writing and knew that I had stories to tell. I've always enjoyed the freedom that came with putting words on a page, but I have quickly come to learn that the publications office environment does not o...