Chase Duncan, Author at My TJ Now

Winthrop Family Day brings students and families together on-campus

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Current Winthrop University students got the rare opportunity in-between studies to spend time with their family members on-campus as part of the school’s annual Family Day. Winthrop students and families…

Report of dead, abused cat in Margaret Nance Hall “unfounded”, says WUPD Chief Yearta

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An alleged criminal incident involving a dead, maimed cat found in a bag on the third floor of Margaret Nance Hall has been resolved as an unfounded claim knowingly made…

Alumnus Charles Yearta to become new Chief of Police

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Charles Yearta, the newly appointed Chief of Police at Winthrop University Police Department (WUPD), has over 15 years of service and is eager to continue his efforts for the safety…

UPDATED: Downed phone lines prevent attacked student from calling WUPD

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A Winthrop student was physically assaulted by a non-Winthrop affiliated stranger on Wednesday night while phone lines were down across campus, preventing students from calling the Winthrop University Police Department…

WU Starbucks closed after 5 student workers test positive for COVID-19

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Winthrop University’s Starbucks location was shut down Monday night for cleaning and sanitization after five student employees tested positive for COVID-19. The number of positive tested employees has risen to…

DHEC widens monkeypox vaccine eligibility

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The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has expanded vaccine eligibility for the monkeypox virus to include “any man who has sex with men [MSM] and any person receiving…

Walkway between DIGS and West Center closed until Friday

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The gravel walkway between the DiGiorgio Campus Center and the West Center has been blocked off for concrete pouring until “hopefully Friday”, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management James Grigg…

Vibes Juice Bar drink “Tropical Weight Loss” changed to “Tropical Smoothie”

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A smoothie blend called “Tropical Weight Loss” from the Vibes Juice Bar menu at Sodexo’s Markley’s dining facility is being renamed to “Tropical Smoothie” after being added to the menu…

Markley’s and Eagle Eatery gain new dining facilities and upgrades

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Winthrop University Dining Services Markley’s at the Center and the Eagle Eatery in Thomson Hall have received new dining facilities and upgrades since the Spring 2022 semester. Triple G’s Garnet…

West Center pool remains closed for maintenance

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The West Center pool will remain temporarily closed for water level related maintenance after being shut down for cleaning in February 2022 due to a wild deer breaking and entering…