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A race blind school

College of Charleston recently resumed affirmative action in its admissions after “quietly discontinuing” the policy for two years without notifying professors, students or parents, according to the Post and Courier.…

From provost back to professor

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Debra Boyd said that she is excited to continue her efforts of helping students by rejoining them in the classroom and returning to her original position as a professor of…

Karen Kedrowski flies away from the nest

Next semester, Winthrop will be losing a faculty member who has continued to shape the political environment on campus for 25 years after her decision to carry her efforts to…

Meet the new CSL leaders

Winthrop has officially welcomed new student body leaders Ximena Perez-Velazco and Jared Garrett. Ximena Perez-Velazco is a senior human nutrition major and will be serving as student body president alongside…

Small to success: the making of a small business

Melissa Gladden was the Winthrop Class of 2022 Convocation speaker. Her speech centered around overcoming the obstacles given to you and making a hero out of yourself. She is a…

‘Naked guy’ incident makes students question campus safety

Winthrop University’s open campus policy is welcoming to outsiders, even those without the greatest intentions. In the past, students have said they were not concerned about crime on campus, but…

Trustees approve lowest tuition increase in years

On July 3, the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved a 2.4% tuition increase for undergraduate students meaning that full-time students who are residents will now pay $7,615 per semester,…

The candidates are in

South Carolinians will chose a new governor on Nov. 6 the general gubernatorial election. In the running are Republican incumbent Henry McMaster and Democrat James Smith. McMaster is running for…

Ending on a good note

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop Women’s Coalition has established a scholarship that will allow Winthrop students the opportunity to receive their degree even if their finances would not allow them to do so. The…

Park it out Winthrop

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop University has begun construction on Thurmond Hall and Byrnes Auditorium which has caused parking to be closed off to students in these areas. This has made students consider the…