Sports

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…

Former Winthrop Basketball Player Gets Chance With Cleveland Cavaliers

Matthew Shealy

The 2021 Big South Player of the Year got his first professional opportunity earlier this month, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Summer League team. After a nearly perfect season…

Winthrop’s Volleyball Team Ready to Return

Lily Fremed

After finishing 9-7 in the Big South for the unusual 2020-2021 school year, the Winthrop volleyball team is “hoping for a ‘regular’ season this fall.” “This past spring season was…

Esports wins national Rocket League title

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop University esports program added a national championship to its resume after emerging victorious in the Rocket League Collegiate Esports National Championship (CENC) earlier this month. In just its…

New sports at Winthrop?

Matthew Shealy

Last June, Winthrop Athletics announced the discontinuation of both the men’s and women’s tennis programs following a vote by the Board of Trustees. The decision to eliminate tennis was a…

Eagles of the week: Grant Nicholson and Big Stuff

Sam Hyatt

Every Winthrop student has had the experience of seeing Winthrop’s mascot, Big Stuff. It’s always fun to see him at athletic events or just walking around campus giving people high…