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19Nov

By Lanie CauthenNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Touring Tillman’s Haunted Halls

Written By Lanie Cauthen Arts and Culture Spooks and spectres were the subject of Winthrop’s Ghost Tours – sponsored by the Student Alumni Council. Students toured Tillman Hall, one of the most notoriously haunted buildings on campus, and learned about some of the building’s most famous ghosts. “I feel like I'm a firm believer that Tillman is very haunted,” Ghost tour guide Bree Jefford said. “Just being in there for a lot of time, I'm like, ‘there's some things there, but i really enjoyed it. Overall, I had a lot of fun and I'm going to do it again next year most likely.” Actors stationed throughout the building explained the story behind some of the most famous ghosts. One of the most popular haunted tales of Tillman are the st...

19Nov

By Kit CrosbyNo Comments

Feature, Picture Story

Winthrop Fashion Club Serves Up Screams

Photos By: Kit Crosby Written By: Lanie Cauthen Photo Story With outfits ranging from movie characters to fantasy creatures, Winthrop’s Fashion Club members modeled a haunted runway at their Halloween fashion show. The event, a partnership with DSU, featured looks styled and modeled by the fashion club. Attendees dressed in costumes got to walk the runway as well. “There were a lot of moving parts to this event, so special thanks to DSU for collaborating with us on the event.” Fashion Club president Isaiah Henry said.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized

19Nov

By Emma AdkinsNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized

Written By Emma Adkins Special Report Early on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, a 26-year-old man allegedly vandalized The King Center in Atlanta, GA, which honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Officers of the Atlanta Police Department responded to a call at 4:30 a.m. of reports of unusual activity at the memorial. Once on the scene, they claim they found the suspect Brent Jones urinating in the reflection pool that surrounds both King’s and his wife Coretta Scott King’s crypts and stomping on the memorials' “Eternal Flame”. The authorities claim there was significant damage – estimated to cost $3,000. Jones was charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree, criminal trespass, public indecency and obstruction of law enforcement. Members...

19Nov

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Feature, News

The Government Is Shut Down. Now What?

The government shutdown is now the longest in history, but what does that mean for America? Written By Meghan Miglorie & Markus Bontempo News Many Americans are unsettled by the Government shutdown that began on October 1st of this year. This was a direct result of a partisan failure to resolve a clashing budget deadlock among lawmakers. This has left up to 750,000 employees on an unpaid leave of absence. This shutdown has affected 3 large groups that make up government affiliated funding. Discretionary Programs, Mandatory Programs, as well as Federal employers and employees. The American Administration has a limited choice in what is funded at this time. All funding for varying government programs and agencies is decided by President Donald Trump, essentially pic...

Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?

19Nov

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Feature, News

Ceasefire in Gaza: Will Trump’s 20-Point Plan Provide Lasting Stability?

Since violence broke out in 2023, the world has watched in horror as atrocities have unfolded in the Gaza Strip. Many anxiously hope that President Trump's 20-point plan will finally put an end in sight. Written By Meghan Miglorie News In recent months there has been an acceptance between Hamas and Israel to find a peace agreement, this includes an exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and an ultimate withdrawal of the Israeli military from the Gaza Strip. Announced on September 29th of this year, the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan is the newest attempt at putting an end to the catastrophic conflict amongst Hamas and Israeli efforts. This decision was agreed upon alongside Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanya...