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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…

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Election Season Profile: Winthrop’s College Democrats

Lanie Cauthen

October 31, 2024 College Democrats President and Vice President offer advice for voters ahead of Election Day. With the presidential election on the way, Winthrop’s College Democrats gear up…

South Carolina Performs First Execution in Over a Decade, with Five More Likely to Follow

Evi Houston

Following legal deliberations addressing expired lethal injection drugs and the legalization of a firing squad and electric chair, the state is prepared to administer capital punishment every five weeks if…

Hurricane Helene Wreaks Havoc Across Winthrop’s Campus

Zachary Bell

October 17, 2024 While Winthrop recovers from Hurricane Helene, students question the university’s response to the emergency. Facilities Management Associate Vice President James Grigg offers his perspective. On Sept. 26,…

Winthrop History Professor Eddie Lee Receives Prestigious Award from Governor Henry McMaster

Gabriela Griggs

October 1o, 2024 The Order of the Palmetto is the highest civilian honor achievable in the state of South Carolina. It is presented to South Carolinians in recognition of exceptional…

Superintendent Announces Controversial Partnership with PragerU

Zachary Bell

October 10, 2024 State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver recently announced that teachers in S.C. public schools will have the option to incorporate material from PragerU into their classrooms. The…

Demolition Update: One Down, One More To Go

Evi Houston

James Grigg, Associate Vice President of Winthrop’s Facilities Management, speaks on the demolition of Wofford and Richardson Hall. October 10, 2024 Facilities Management began tearing down Richardson Hall in late…

A/C issues in Rutledge Continue to Impact the Learning Environment of its Students

Omar Woods

Professors have had to move classes to McLaurin Hall due to the hot temperatures, with many still waiting to get back September 19, 2024 Winthrop’s HVAC system is showing its…