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Swinging into spring semester

Laura Munson

One of WU’s newest organizations is bringing high energy, jazz-based dancing to the Student Activities Center. The Winthrop University Lindy Hoppers hold weekly swing dancing nights on Tuesday nights from…

A farewell but not a goodbye

Savannah Scott

Dr. Joseph Prus is not just the chair for the psychology department, he is also a friend, husband, father, role model and a support system for many. After this semester,…

‘I think the students need to know: he did not want to leave Winthrop’

Matt Thrift

George Hynd has been confirmed as Winthrop University’s interim president by the school’s Board of Trustees with only one opposing vote. Prior to voting Hynd in as interim president, the…

Preferred candidate for interim president announced

Anna Sharpe

George W. Hynd has been selected as the preferred candidate for the interim president of Winthrop University. If approved by the board of trustees on Friday, Hynd will serve from…

Connecting climate change and wildfires

Savannah Scott

The Australian fires have affected millions of animals and have killed over 30 people since they started in September, according to a recent article from Time magazine. But why are…

Memories of the Mamba

La J’ai Reed

Does a legend ever really die? Define legend. A legend is an individual that inspires. Kobe Bryant’s name stands prominently next to this term as a synonym. Kobe Bryant, the…

Still not equal under the Constitution

Matt Thrift

Nearly half a century ago, an amendment to the United States Constitution was introduced that would give equal protection under the Constitution to women — although as of right now,…

Screamin’ for Winthrop

Matthew Shealy

Although the 6,100 seat Winthrop Coliseum rarely reaches full capacity during basketball season, there is one section that is almost never empty. “We’re trying to elevate the gameday atmosphere,” said…

Byrnes renovations delayed by fire damage litigation

Laura Munson

In August 2018, a fire broke out on the roof of Byrnes Auditorium during construction on the building. Later that month, the auditorium closed for renovations that were projected to…