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New student housing project approved

Anna Sharpe

Plans for The Nest, a 85-unit student housing project located on Stewart Ave. and White St., was unanimously approved by the Rock Hill Planning Commission on Jan. 7. The project…

Government shutdown affects some students’ financial aid

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The partial government shutdown that has lasted over 21 days has been the longest shutdown in United States history, according to CNN. The country has faced consequences for the shut…

Winthrop experiences record number of applicants

Gweneshia Wadlington

In the fall semester of 2018, students and staff were informed that Winthrop University had lost about 50 students from the returning class of 2021. Due to this loss, the…

Diversity in Congress

Victoria Howard

Americans are seeing more representation than ever before with the newly sworn-in members of Congress. The 116th elected Congress was sworn in on Jan. 3, 2019. Following this election,…

Sitting down with Sodexo

Tea Franco

Q:Tell us about what you have been doing to get the students’ opinions involved in dining services. A: One, we try to promote all of our events. We are being…

Voter turnout at Winthrop on the rise

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In 2016, only 39 percent of 18-24 year olds voted in the presidential elections around the country. Winthrop kept students engaged and politically charged, according to Judy Longshaw, the News…

Experiencing poverty

Anna Sharpe

For those living in poverty, there are many difficult decisions involving money and their daily lives that need to be made. Many people have said that they do not understand…

One WU alum is creating magic through learning

Beneshia Wadlington

There’s a type of magic that comes with learning and the opportunity many young people are provided with across the country, according to Ashlye Wilkerson. Wilkerson is a Winthrop alumna…

Coming back to WU

Gweneshia Wadlington

Winthrop alumni have many opportunities to join the community and stay connected. The Alumni Associations Office has worked on events to bring alumni back and to keep them engaged in…