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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…

Dueling town halls fuel a ratings war

Elijah Lyons

After shifting rules and a scheduling fiasco, Vice President Biden appeared on ABC for a town hall style event in Pennsylvania on Oct.15 in which he answered questions from voters…

CAS faculty concerns over board loyalties

Chase Duncan

Winthrop University professors in the College of Arts and Sciences brought forth concerns in a recent faculty assembly regarding appearances and addresses by conservative political figures at a recent board…

Questioning COVID-19 Dashboard numbers

Bryn Eddy

Many students and faculty believed Winthrop University would have moved to total remote instruction by now due to COVID-19, yet students remain on campus and in class, with Winthrop’s COVID-19…

Virtual Family Week

Sarah Hassler

Winthrop University held its first Virtual Family Week, from Oct. 5-10, hosted by the Office of New Student and Family Programs and the Family Day committee. The tradition of Family…