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Model UN provides leadership opportunities amidst COVID-19

Mari Pressley

The Winthrop University Model United Nations program continues to give students the opportunity to hone their communication, problem-solving, collaboration and leadership skills, all while faring with COVID-19. Model UN is…

Virtual Fresh Check Day

Sarah Hassler

The topic of mental health is extremely important to talk about for college students. With many classes being remote and students dealing with all of the stress that comes with…

“I take full responsibility. It’s not my fault.”

Elijah Lyons

Aided in part by new rules muting the candidates’ microphones set forth by the Commission on Presidential Debates, Thursday’s final debate between former Vice President Joe Biden and President Donald…

Life in Wofford quarantine

Chase Duncan

In an effort to contain the potential growth of the COVID-19 pandemic amidst a university population of over 5,000 total graduate and undergraduate students, Winthrop University officials decided to set…

Non-mandated COVID-19 testing

Bryn Eddy

Free COVID-19 testing is available on select days at the Winthrop Coliseum and testing is available in Health and Counseling Services, but COVID-19 testing is not mandatory for those who…

Campus police officer charged with sexual battery

Chase Duncan

Former Winthrop police officer, Charles Eugene Price, has been fired and arrested on over fifty charges including sexual battery against minors, incest, and kidnapping, according to information released by the…

CAS updates tech policy

Mari Pressley

The once-named Policy for Appropriate Use of Hand-held and Wireless Technology in Winthrop University’s College of Arts and Sciences has recently been revised, giving it a new title: Policy for…

Homecoming goes virtual

Mari Pressley

Homecoming week this year will be held virtually as COVID-19 protocols are administered throughout the university — a change that may allow for alumni from all over to participate in…

Alumni Association holds panel about U.S. Census Bureau

Sarah Hassler

The U.S. Census is important for all citizens of the United States to participate in. By responding to the census, people can help produce accurate and reliable statistics on characteristics…