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The truth about poverty and class inequality

Victoria Howard

Poverty and class inequality affects many people on a daily basis and some Winthrop students are among those who have experienced and dealt with poverty. Jennifer Disney, professor of political…

An update from President Mahony

Anna Sharpe

Four-year graduation rates and job placement after graduation for Winthrop students are exceeding expectations, according to President Daniel Mahony. Mahony shared recent accomplishments of students and the university as well…

Breast cancer is not black and white

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in her lifetime, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Winthrop’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority invited three panelists to share…

The desegregation and resegregation of schools

Victoria Howard

Since 2002, Charlotte schools have decreased in diversity, according to political science professor, Stephen Smith. He said that this has lead to most schools being segregated between white and black…

“Dear Black Boy”

Gweneshia Wadlington

“Dear Black Boy” showcases the many events and problems that African American men face in American society. Tadean Page, Winthrop Alumni & Public Outreach and Community Coordinator, released this book…

Winthrop’s role in sexual assault cases

Victoria Howard

Winthrop’s campus police department (WUPD) follows strict procedures when conducting investigations into sexual assault. Sexual assault can lead to PTSD, depression and many other side effects, so WUPD takes these…

The road to recovery

Savannah Scott

Sexual assault is a grim reality that many people have to face, and it can often be hard to find a place to turn if this tragedy strikes. Winthrop has…

Vice President of university relations leaves the nest

Dean of Students Office/Publications

After years as the vice president for university relations, Jeff Perez will be spending the next few weeks packing up his office and arranging to move on from his current…

News or not?

Sarah Delventhal

In the current political climate, it remains important to be able to discern the difference between the truth and fake news. The mass communication is hosting a series of news…

Let’s play drunk Mario Kart

Anna Sharpe

Playing Mario Kart is already challenging to many people, so imagine playing Mario Kart while drunk. On Friday, Oct. 5, The Resident Students’ Association (RSA) hosted Mario Kart: Don’t Drink…