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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…

Winthrop students spend the day helping others

Matt Thrift

With classes at Winthrop University not being held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a number of students made the most of the day off by helping others. The Day…

Are meat diets the problem?

Savannah Scott

There is a growing community that is against eating meat and supporting the agricultural industry. As of 2018, about 8% of Americans are on a diet that cuts back on…

Rock Hill judge declines bond for prominent right-wing activist

Matt Thrift

Charges of kidnapping, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime were at the center of a court hearing for a…

A Spain-taneous Play

Beneshia Wadlington

Angela Coello Perez, a former Winthrop basketball player who recently graduated in December of 2019, has continued her career in a different country; Spain has been graced with Winthrop’s very…

Happy New Year: you aren’t grandfathered in

Savannah Scott

A new wave of tobacco products is being investigated. The use of electronic cigarettes has now led to the term “vaping epidemic.” As of Dec. 23 there have been…

Following Fitzgerald into 2020

Laura Munson

In the 1920s, the city of Paris was filled with American expatriates who used the city as an escape from prohibition, a place of inspiration and more. As the 2020s…

Jill Biden stops in S.C.

Matt Thrift

As the race for the White House rolls on, English professor Jill Biden made two local appearances campaigning for her husband Joe, who formerly served as a United States senator…