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A celebration of Black music history creates upcoming bachelors in music for fall semester.

Ariannah Johnson

The accomplishments and achievements of Blacks are honored during Black History Month. A Celebration of Black Music History took place at The Edge in DIGS on Thursday, Feb. 16. Black…

WU WBB surges to win five of six games

Maliik Cooper

Winthrop women’s basketball has picked up their play as of late. Starting with a win against Presbyterian on January 28, Winthrop ran off a tally of five wins in their…

Police Blotter

Marley Bassett

Vehicle theft goes haywire An officer observed a vehicle that did not have a license plate on and then observed the driver of the vehicle pull into a driveway and…

“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

Marley Bassett

I was looking through old newspapers from our vast archives to find ones to display at our 100th anniversary celebration and I began to think about the legacy of The…

Why should we have diversity in the literature we are reading?

Sam Hyatt

As Black history month comes to an end, it is important to remember that we should continue seeking out literature by Black authors and adding diversity to what we are…

Allyship in action creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ student-athletes

Maliik Cooper

This past Sunday, the Big South conference hosted a Zoom meeting with the intention of ensuring that every Big South institution is a place where LGBTQ+ athletes feel comfortable being…

Popular DSU event “Fun Stuffed” returns with success this Valentine’s Day

Zoe Jenkins

For many people, stuffed animals can be a symbol of nostalgia. Stuffed animals remind us of the comfortable squeeze our childhood selves needed when we were stressed, lonely, or just…

Meet Todd Hagins

Ainsley McCarthy

Todd Hagins, a former federal prosecutor, joined President Serna’s office on February 16 as the university’s chief legal representative and advisor. From providing legal advice to the university to…

WU honors the ballroom scene: “It’s Not a Dance. It’s a Ball”

Mari Pressley

DSU (DiGiorgio Student Union) hosted its first ever ball on Saturday night. The International Legend Ball commentated by ballroom legend, “Big Mama” hosted both ballroom pros from houses like The…

Black history month block party celebrates and uplifts the Black community

Jada Strong

On February 18, First Calvary Baptist Church held their annual black history month celebration event. However, the organizers put together a block party at the church instead due to unforeseen…