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Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Feb. 21, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was dispatched to Park Avenue and Stewart Avenue regarding a suspicious man leaving the area in a Toyota. The initial caller informed Winthrop…

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority suspended until 2025

Marley Bassett

The Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was suspended until February of 2025 for violating both the Winthrop University student code of conduct and the National College Panhellenic guidelines…

Russia invades Ukraine starting the largest conflict in Europe in decades

Taylor Sallenger

With the conflict between Russia and Ukraine growing each day, many Americans are wondering whether the country will or should get involved. There is the fear that Russia’s invasion…

SC Senate votes to ban holding a cellphone while driving

Bryn Eddy

The South Carolina Senate passed a bill last month that intends to ban South Carolina drivers from holding or touching a phone for any reason while driving. It has…

Former employees say Knowledge Perk created hostile work environment

Taylor Sallenger

Editor’s Note: Throughout this piece, ‘they’ and ‘them’ are used to refer to a singular person, not multiple people. Olivia Corby uses ‘they/them’ pronouns, and Emily O’Regan uses ‘she/they’ pronouns.…

Students shared experiences, gave suggestions at February Culinary Council

Christian Smith

Students at the Culinary Council on Feb. 23 voiced concerns with many Winthrop dining locations, emphasizing Mein Bowl and Tres Habaneros and noting changes in food preparation and quality. …

Winthrop sorority suspended until 2025

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop’s chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was charged with multiple violations to the 2021-2022 Student Conduct Code on Sunday, Jan. 27. The sorority is suspended for three years effective Feb.…

Cultural event held to discuss sexual assault

Marley Bassett

*TW: Mention of sexual assault* Winthrop University recently held a cultural event concerning sexual assault on college campuses. The event featured a screening of the 2015 documentary film “The…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Feb. 20, the R/O responded to the Parker Building to meet with the complainant in reference to damage of property. The complainant stated that the front driver’s window and…