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The murder of Miya Marcano

Sam Hyatt

Trigger warning – this article will discuss violent actions that were committed against a college student. Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student at Valencia College in Orlando, was reported…

Police Blotter 09/23′

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 23, the R/O (Reporting Officer) was dispatched to West Thomson in reference to an ex-boyfriend standing outside of the complainant’s room. Once on scene, the R/O was able…

2020 crime and security report released

Marley Bassett

Winthrop University released its annual crime and security report for the 2020 calendar year. This security report is mandated by law for any public or private higher education institution that…

Construction in Old Town brings repairs, development

Christian Smith

Construction dots Old Town with both repair and development projects. The majority of these projects are a part of the Knowledge Park action plan, which plans to “reinvent the original…

Murdaughs’ mysterious murders

Autumn Hawkins

The well-known Murdaugh family came into the national spotlight this year after their name became tied to multiple deaths. The Murdaugh family has been synonymous with court cases and…

The curious case of Osage orange

Autumn Hawkins

Generations of Winthrop students have been mystified by the softball-sized green spheres littering the ground outside of Joynes Hall. The Maclura pomifera tree, also known as the Osage orange,…

Public criticizes media for ignoring missing people of color

Taylor Sallenger

In light of the Gabby Petito missing person case gaining national attention, people are criticizing the media’s lack of coverage of missing people of color all over the nation. …

Quality of Winthrop’s residence halls in question

Sam Hyatt

Living in a dorm building is one of the experiences that all incoming students look forward to when coming to college. But sometimes, the living space does not meet expectations.…

COVID-19 booster shots are here but they’re not for everyone

Taylor Sallenger

Those over 65 years of age, those with medical conditions, those in long-term care facilities and those who work in a high-risk setting are all now eligible for COVID-19 booster…

Winthrop fares with COVID-19 for another semester

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop University students are starting another semester while following guidelines to slow the spread of Covid-19. Before classes started this fall, Winthrop made the decision to require masks in campus…