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DHEC widens monkeypox vaccine eligibility

Chase Duncan

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…

New interim academic provost named

Marley Bassett

Originally from Western New York, Peter Judge has made his home here at Winthrop for the past 22 years. Judge was originally the department chair of the philosophy and religious…

Walkway between DIGS and West Center closed until Friday

Chase Duncan

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”

Chase Duncan

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…

Alumni Spotlight – Jacob Sturgill

Sam Hyatt

Jacob Sturgill, alumnus of 2019, shared his nontraditional time as a student at Winthrop University. Sturgill’s freshman year at Winthrop University started in August of 2016 and graduated in December…

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

Chase Duncan

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…

York County bans sale of delta-8 products

Marley Bassett

York County enacted a ban on all sales of delta-8 THC products going into effect last Monday, Aug. 22. The statement from the York County Drug Enforcement Unit read that…

West Center pool remains closed for maintenance

Chase Duncan

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…

Winthrop convocation welcomes new freshman and 137th academic year

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University welcomed a new generation of freshmen students Monday morning as part of the annual convocation ceremony on the first day of the school’s 137th academic year. President Edward…

SAGE’s Transgender Week of Visibility success, with Starbucks and more

Ryan Lumbert

For its 2022 Transgender Week of Visibility, Winthrop's Sexuality and Gender Equality club partnered with the campus Starbucks through Sodexo to create Winthrop's exclusive, limited-time Pride & Joy drink: A…