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Police Blotter – Dec. 3
On Dec. 3, the Reporting Officer (R/O) responded to a dorm in Richardson Hall in reference to a female who was unconscious and unresponsive. Once on scene, the R/O met…
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Jan
Betty White passes at 99 years old
Just days away from her 100th birthday, actress and comedian Betty White passed away during the morning hours of Dec. 31, 2021. The actress was said to have suffered from…
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Dec
Paxton announces Winthrop Track and Field schedule
The Winthrop men’s and women’s track and field teams will begin their seasons this Friday and Saturday as the Eagles compete in the Appalachian State Invitational. Head coach Ben…
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Dec
New and improved Starbucks on campus
Since the beginning of the fall semester, Winthrop’s Starbucks has been serving students at a temporary kiosk on the ground floor of DiGiorgio Campus Center. While renovations were being conducted…
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Dec
Cool technology to buy as gifts for Christmas
As the holiday season approaches, it can be stressful trying to find the best gifts for your friends and family or, sometimes, even finding a gift for yourself. Thankfully, similar…
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Dec
This week in American politics
Vice President Kamala Harris became the first woman to temporarily hold presidential powers on Nov. 19. This move came about after President Joe Biden transferred his powers while he was…
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Dec
Investigation on Phelps Hall sexual assault still active and ongoing
A Winthrop student was sexually assaulted in the morning hours of Nov. 16 in Phelps Hall and the investigation is still active and ongoing. The Johnsonian contacted Yearta on Monday,…
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Nov
WUPD asks for help in identifying suspect from Tuesday’s Phelps Hall assault
Interim Chief of Police Charles S. Yearta asked the Winthrop community via email for help in identifying the man who sexually assaulted a student in Phelps Hall on Tuesday, Nov.…
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Investigation on Tuesday’s sexual assault in Phelps is active and ongoing
A sexual assault against a Winthrop University student that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 16 in Phelps Hall was reported to the Winthrop University Police Department on Nov.…