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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…

Student body opinion about COVID-19 testing

Bryn Eddy

As of Oct. 30, according to scdhec.gov, there are 167,057 positive COVID-19 cases in South Carolina. While public universities in South Carolina like the University of South Carolina, Clemson and…

“Save Winthrop Tennis” receives push back from Winthrop University officials

Savannah Scott

Task force members who are a part of the “Save Winthrop Tennis” initiative said they have faced opposition from Winthrop’s president and Board of Trustees. Winthrop’s Board of Trustees announced…

Police Blotter 10/9-10/21

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 9, a reporting officer was dispatched to the Olde Stone House to meet with two subjects who informed the RO that a row of disc golf banners had…

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…