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Who ya gonna call? WU Unsolved

The world is full of mysteries, and some of those mysteries happen to exist on Winthrop’s campus. One group on campus hopes to spread their findings to as many students…

Republicans in Rock Hill

Savannah Scott

Ralph Norman visited Winthrop on Oct. 25 to speak with students about the upcoming midterm elections and the republican party in South Carolina. Winthrop’s College Republicans hosted an event in…

TJ Investigates: Part of an epidemic, motorcycle safety in SC

Dean of Students Office/Publications

South Carolina has become one of the most unsafe places for motorcyclists. The fatality and mortality rates reach some of the highest in the nation, according to a study done…

Make it real, make it funny

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Laughs and quiet contemplation filled Dina’s Place as political cartoons and cartoonists took the stage for the third event in the News Literacy and Future of Journalism series on Oct.…

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…