Campus News

Infrastructure issues plague Winthrop

Christian Smith

Throughout August and September, issues such as Wi-Fi connection problems in Phelps Hall and The Courtyard, the lack of hot water in Thomson, pipe leaks in The Courtyard and a…

Staff shortage on campus and Rock Hill

Sam Hyatt

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a continuous shortage of items and staff for various places in every community. Unfortunately, Winthrop Dining Services is experiencing the…

My Ride offers free transportation for students

Jada Strong

Many students may not be aware of the benefits of the free, fixed-route bus system that runs through Winthrop’s campus, My Ride Rock Hill. If you reside on campus, there…

Winthrop Bridge Program introduces Meta-Majors

Mari Pressley

Winthrop has expanded its collaboration with York Technical College with the introduction of Meta-Majors for students in its bridge program. While Meta-Majors group individual majors under a broader academic…

Winthrop ranks on US News Best Colleges list

Mari Pressley

Winthrop retained its highest ranking among public universities in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” guidebook for the second year. Recognized in other categories…

Chick-fil-A employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mari Pressley

A Chick-fil-A employee tested positive for COVID-19. As of Sept. 2, the staple restaurant, located in Markley’s at the Center, has been closed to prevent a further spread. Dining Services…

Police Blotter 9/4

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 4, Officer Carver and the R/O (Reporting Officer) were conducting patrol at the intersection of Cherry Road and Evergreen Lane in the city limits of Rock Hill. During…

Winthrop releases new school year budget

Marley Bassett

Winthrop University unveiled its 2021-2022 school year budget. The total budget amounts to $124.3 million and covers a variety of expenses, both required and not required for the school. The…

Winthrop students call attention to issues with disability services

Jada Strong

Diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy when she was 18 months old, sophomore mass communication major Ainsley McCarthy took to Instagram on Sept. 5 to share an informative and heartfelt…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Aug. 5, the R/O observed a gray Toyota Sienna driving 12 mph over the speed limit on Winthrop Alumni Drive. The speed limit on that road is 20 mph.…