Clark Vilardebo

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Letter From the Editor: Farewell, Winthrop!

Letter From the Editor: Farewell, Winthrop!

Clark Vilardebo

By Clark Vilardebo Editor-in-Chief Editorial It’s hard to put into words how much my time here at Winthrop has shaped me, but I will do my damnedest. When I first…

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FOIAs, Discrimination, Retaliation: Winthrop’s Legal Suits Multiply

FOIAs, Discrimination, Retaliation: Winthrop’s Legal Suits Multiply

Clark Vilardebo

Former general counsel Todd Hagins is accusing the university of retaliation and not following Freedom of Information Act laws following his termination in September 2024, while Office of Student Affairs…

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“You Can Do Anything and You Don’t Have to Just Be Yourself In One Little Area”: ’Shameless’ Star, Winthrop Alumna Shanola Hampton Offers Advice To Incoming Students

“You Can Do Anything and You Don’t Have to Just Be Yourself In One Little Area”: ’Shameless’ Star, Winthrop Alumna Shanola Hampton Offers Advice To Incoming Students

Clark Vilardebo

Hampton also discussed a list of different topics, including how her time at Winthrop prepared her for leadership positions, noticeable changes around campus and her go-to struggle meal in college.…

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My Week at the U.S.-Mexico Border: May 27-30

My Week at the U.S.-Mexico Border: May 27-30

Clark Vilardebo

Day 4: May 27 This morning we had more time to relax and just lay around after the walk yesterday – something I took full advantage of. After participating in…

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My Week at the U.S.-Mexico Border: May 24-26

My Week at the U.S.-Mexico Border: May 24-26

Clark Vilardebo

If you told me 3 months ago that I would be going to visit the border wall and the U.S.-Mexico border, I would’ve said you are out of your mind.…

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Douglas, Arizona: The Most Important Border Town That Almost No One Knows About

Douglas, Arizona: The Most Important Border Town That Almost No One Knows About

Clark Vilardebo

Douglas, Arizona, may appear insignificant when you look at it from a map – but its history and relationship with their Mexican neighbor, Agua Prieta, prove it’s so much more.…

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One-on-One With a Retired Border Patrol Agent

One-on-One With a Retired Border Patrol Agent

Clark Vilardebo

Robb Victor, a Border Patrol agent for 22 years, talks about life in border patrol, standout moments during his career and his thoughts on the job. Summers in Arizona can…

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22nd Annual Migrant Trail Walk Brings in People Across the Nation

22nd Annual Migrant Trail Walk Brings in People Across the Nation

Clark Vilardebo

The 75 mile trek started in Sasabe, Arizona, on May 26 and ended in Tucson, Arizona, on June 1 with the goal of honoring those who died crossing the U.S.…

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RFK Jr.’s Comments on Autism Aren’t Just Wrong – They’re Deadly

RFK Jr.’s Comments on Autism Aren’t Just Wrong – They’re Deadly

Clark Vilardebo

When the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services is announcing a news conference, most people would assume it’s to go over something important. Perhaps a new scientific breakthrough,…

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Winthrop’s Model United Nations Program’s Strong Year Concludes with 49th Annual Winthrop University Model UN Conference

Winthrop’s Model United Nations Program’s Strong Year Concludes with 49th Annual Winthrop University Model UN Conference

Clark Vilardebo

After winning big at the Southern Regional Model United Nations in Charlotte, Winthrop hosted high schools across the south from April 2-4. Winthrop is known for being a politically…

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