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Mahony’s contracts reveal 2020 departure

Anna Sharpe

President Dan Mahony’s contracts reveal that his last contract was set to expire in 2020, not 2019 as stated in a resolution from the Board of Trustees. Mahony’s contracts were…

Mahony steps down as president of Winthrop

Victoria Howard and Anna Sharpe

Winthrop president steps down, a new interim president to be named by the Board of Trustees Daniel F. Mahony, the 11th president of Winthrop University, has taken a job at…

The 84th Annual Tree Lighting

Dean of Students Office/Publications

For the past eighty-four years, the huge magnolia tree on campus has been lit for the holidays. The traditions started in 1935 and has continued to the current year, where…

A look back at fall semester

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Final exams are around the corner and a lot has happened at Winthrop University this semester. It’s easy to forget the numerous cultural events, sporting events and programs with exams…

In the shadows

Anna Sharpe

Campus safety is an issue that never really goes away. Even with the numerous security measures that Winthrop boasts—the WU Alert System, open forums, police escorts and blue-light call boxes…

News Editor’s Choice

Matt Thrift

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Homecoming Tailgate 2019: What’s New

Ann Marie Juarez

Tailgating at Winthrop has been a favorite tradition of Winthrop students and alumni for many years, though this year will see the annual homecoming tailgate undergoing some changes. Homecoming for…

How to make Homecoming sustainable

Dean of Students Office/Publications

With Winthrop Homecoming around the corner, students are getting ready to share in the homecoming experience and show their support for our athletes. However, tailgating tends to leave behind trash…

Winthrop Soccer makes the Big South Playoffs for the first time since 2015

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Sports seasons are changing from soccer to basketball with Homecoming Week in full swing at Winthrop University. Don’t lose focus on soccer just yet though. According to Winthrop Athletics, the…

A win for Winthrop

Savannah Scott

It was a victorious win for Winthrop’s Competitive Gaming Club. Five members from the club competed as an esports team playing “Super Smash Brothers.” The tournament is called the Collegiate…