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Labor shortage creates problems

Marley Bassett

Across the country, labor shortages have become some of the most pressing issues. These shortages are a result of increased unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many minimum wage workers…

Health clinic offers free services to those who qualify

Marley Bassett

York County Free Health Clinic is a local health care provider located near Winthrop’s campus on Cherry Road. The clinic provides free health services to those who qualify in the…

Kevin Sheppard Sr. begins as new Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard began as Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer on Nov. 1. Sheppard was a Title IX Investigator at the University of South Carolina for the last eight…

Fresh Check Day raises mental health awareness on Winthrop’s campus

Mari Pressley

Winthrop Fresh Check Day welcomed students to learn more about their mental health through stations covering topics like body image, sexual assault and being aware of one’s drinking. In addition,…

This week in American politics

Taylor Sallenger

President Joe Biden and other global leaders are planning on signing a global tax deal that will include a 15% tax minimum that applies to multinational corporations that earn more…

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Club Profile: Her Campus

Sam Hyatt

Her Campus was created by three women with the goal “to create an online magazine dedicated to and focused on empowering college women,” according to the Her Campus 2021-2022 Handbook. …

Police Blotter 10/22

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 22, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was conducting stationary patrol at the intersection of Columbia Avenue and Alumni Drive when he observed the subject vehicle disregard the stop sign…

$2.58 million granted for ABC Project’s rural arts education research

Christian Smith

The Arts in Basic Curriculum (ABC) Project, a 35-year effort between Winthrop University, the South Carolina Arts Commission and the South Carolina Department of Education, will begin a five-year case…

Police Blotter 10/07-10/11

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 7, Sgt. Geralds and the R/O (Reporting Officer) responded to Courtyard at Winthrop in reference to a victim, who wished to speak to an officer. The victim stated…

New Title IX Coordinator announced

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard Sr. has been hired as the ADA Compliance officer as well as the Title IX Coordinator, a position previously held by Vice President and Chief of Staff of…