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BOT approves resolution for new degrees

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University’s board of trustees approved resolutions to establish three new academic degrees at a board meeting earlier this month. The resolutions will be submitted to the Commision of Higher…

Winthrop engages first-generation students

Mari Pressley

Winthrop University’s Division of Student Affairs hosted the second annual First-Generation College Students Celebration Week which aimed to engage first-generation students with approximately one-third of Winthrop students identifying as first-generation…

York County’s CROP Hunger walk

Sarah Hassler

Hunger is one of the greatest injustices facing the world today. According to Feedingamerica.org, there are about 600,440 people who are struggling with hunger in South Carolina. Of those 600,440,…

How the WUPD vets officer candidates

Chase Duncan

Last month, former Winthrop University Police Department officer Charles Price was terminated from his position and arrested for over 51 criminal charges including criminal sexual conduct against minors, kidnapping and…

Mental health and a life-altering election

Bryn Eddy

In the days prior to the 2020 presidential election, Winthrop University students, faculty and staff have experienced heightened levels of stress and anxiety. “I haven’t been sleeping well and have…

Required COVID-19 testing for on-campus residents

Bryn Eddy

According to Winthrop University’s COVID-19 Dashboard displayed at Winthrop.edu, as of Nov. 8, there have been zero positive cases amongst both students and employees since Oct. 26 and there have…

Students discuss the importance of voting

Sean Miller

Photos by Kaily Paddie

Police Blotter 10/18-10/29

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 18, an officer responded in reference to a report regarding a female who had been overheard screaming on the phone that she was going to kill herself. When…

Mandatory furlough impacts students

Mari Pressley

Winthrop put a mandatory furlough into effect from Sept. 1 through June 30, 2021, a decision that was made to reduce costs without interfering with students and programs. “The reason…

Free speech vs. hate speech

Sarah Hassler

The Winthrop Board of Trustees created a resolution affirming free speech at Winthrop. The resolution states, “the Board is committed to free and open inquiry and expression for members of…