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Eagle of the Week: Chris Clare

Lily Fremed

Raised in South Charlotte, newly-welcomed volunteer assistant coach Chris Clare has been playing baseball his whole life. “I went to school at Charlotte Catholic and realized I was…

Cross Country moving courses

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop cross country team is set to host the Winthrop Invitational next weekend in what will likely be the team’s last competitive run ever on Winthrop’s campus. According…

Alumna Becca Toor: Clinical Care Specialist and Athlete

Lily Fremed

Originally from Englewood, Florida, volleyball player and 2012 Winthrop graduate Becca Toor has dedicated years of her time to further her education in order to help those in the medical…

Winthrop Coliseum set to receive new roof

Matthew Shealy

Plans are in motion to replace the Winthrop Coliseum roof next spring, funded through an allocation from the state for several roof projects on Winthrop’s campus. The cost to…

Miracle Park: A place for everyone to belong

Lily Fremed

After many months of watching the progress along Eden Terrace Road, the long-awaited opening of Rock Hill’s Miracle Park is almost here. The inclusive park is set to hold a…

Eagle of the Week: Taeyoon Oh

Lily Fremed

Senior defender Taeyoon Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea, and has been playing soccer for over a decade. While attending Incheon Hitech High School in South Korea,…

Winthrop men’s soccer earns first win in 663 days

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s soccer team won its first game of the season Thursday, marking the team’s first regular-season victory in 663 days. After finishing last season with an 0-8-1 record,…

Eagle of the Week: Izzy Giarrizzi

Lily Fremed

After a summer filled with hiking, friends, Netflix and a vacation in Destin, Florida, sophomore Izzy Giarrizzi is ready to return to the soccer fields. As the new starting goalkeeper…

Winthrop’s Former Athletic Director Accepts New Position at Purdue

Matthew Shealy

After five years at the helm of Winthrop Athletics, former athletic director Dr. Ken Halpin has departed Rock Hill and will serve as deputy athletic director and chief operating officer…