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A Step Backwards for Students with Disabilities: The Effects of DEI Removal

Mia Molfetta

As the Trump administration takes aim at DEI policies and programs, special education professors explain how this can hurt people with disabilities. On Jan. 21, President Donald Trump, on his…

Winthrop Trumpet Ensemble to Compete in National Trumpet Competition for the First Time

Evi Houston

Winthrop University’s trumpet ensemble is set to represent the state of South Carolina this March in the National Trumpet Competition at Texas Christian University (TCU). The group of seven…

Winthrop Students Protest Trump Administration Led ICE Raids in Charlotte

Kyan Feser

Winthrop organizations College Republicans, College Democrats and Latines Unidos discuss the ICE raids happening around the nation and Rock Hill area. Within days of inauguration, repeals on Biden-era legislation…

It’s Official: 2024 Was the Hottest Year on Record

Zachary Bell

Amid dramatic policy shifts from the White House, NASA confirms unprecedented global temperatures Global temperatures have reached a new high, according to a report from NASA. The Agency found that…

South Carolina Legislature Reconsiders Bill to Classify Abortion as Homicide and Ban the Practice at All Stages of Pregnancy

Evi Houston

The “South Carolina Prenatal Protection Act”, as explained by sponsor Josiah Magnuson, would notably redefine personhood in South Carolina law and provide no exceptions for rape or incest. Staff Writer…

Trump picks former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO for Education Secretary

Zachary Bell

What does Trump’s plan to cut the Department of Education mean for Winthrop students? President-elect Donald Trump selected Linda McMahon for Education Secretary. A vocal supporter of Trump, McMahon served…

Donald Trump Elected as the 47th President of the United States in a Sweeping Victory

Zachary Bell

Students, faculty, and alumni react to the former President’s return to power. November 14, 2024 Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. Trump has been re-elected…

Election Season Spotlight: Local Candidates

Gabriela Griggs

October 31, 2024 Get some background in the local candidates running for office in York County. With the 2024 presidential election soon coming to a close, it can be easy…

DSU Halts All Student Union Led Events Over Budgetary Concerns

Clark Vilardebo

October 31, 2024 DSU President, Ethel Sakyi, discusses the events that led up to the decision to pause all programing. Student unions play a large role in the college experience,…

Planning Begins for The Renovation of Winthrop’s Ida Jane Dacus Library

Evi Houston

October 31, 2024 Dacus Library Dean Jackie McFadden speaks of her hopes for the library, along with the requests of student patrons, including new study spaces, a cafe and an…