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COVID-19 testing centers closing

Devyn Brown

Starting this month, South Carolina will reduce the number of public COVID-19 testing sites and end the daily reporting of cases. The decision to close testing sites was made…

How has the pandemic affected how people read?

Sam Hyatt

The debate surrounding the correct way to read a piece of literature, either by holding the physical book or using a device, is a topic that has plagued many avid…

COVID’s impact on the Winthrop arts community

Mari Pressley

After the decade-defining COVID-19 Pandemic, the arts community has been navigating the many obstacles that the moment in history has placed in front of it. While students were both…

Higher education should be made more affordable

Sam Hyatt

College students are not unfamiliar with having to take out student loans and accepting some type of financial aid on Wingspan each year because of the high and increasing price…

Disneyland reopening at last

Emily Curry

On March 14 of last year, as the presence of COVID-19 grew in the United States, the unthinkable happened. Disneyland closed its gates. According to The Washington Post, this was…

Board of Trustees approves facility upgrades and discounted summer tuition

Chase Duncan

The Winthrop Board of Trustees has approved a $21 million financial debt issuance to be utilized for renovations regarding the maintenance and improvement of housing and dining facilities, as well as the consideration of constructing a…

COVID-19-themed panel hosts York County leaders

Chase Duncan

Winthrop Interim President George Hynd spoke on the current and future status of COVID-19 preventative measures for the university at a COVID-19 focused virtual panel, outlining an intention for a more optimistic and traditional…

SC not prioritizing public school teachers in vaccine distribution

Bryn Eddy

South Carolina public school teachers have been advocating to be moved up in line for receiving the COVID-19 vaccination. However, their efforts were impeded on Tuesday, Feb. 16, during a state House panel where other essential workers demanded they also be made a priority…

COVID-19 Valentine’s Day

Sam Hyatt

As Valentine’s Day approaches, people may have to begin thinking about how they will celebrate this holiday during the pandemic. Valentine’s Day, a day where people express their love to…

Carowinds now scheduled to reopen May 22

Bryn Eddy

Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina has made plans to reopen the park to the public on May 22. The park, which is usually open for the spring, summer…