infrastructure Archives

No injuries in fire at Courtyard

Christian Smith

A combination washer-dryer unit caught fire in the Courtyard at Winthrop residence hall before midnight on Monday, filling the first floor with toxic smoke. There were no injuries. Facilities…

Projects to improve campus life continue

Christian Smith

Quality of life changes around campus continue to be completed, from lighting around campus being improved to the repair of concrete in areas around Lee Wicker and Carroll Hall. However,…

Students protest living conditions, lack of safety

Christian Smith

The removal of mold from residence halls, accessibility improvements, increased funding for the Office of Victim’s Assistance, the removal of controversial figures’ names from campus buildings and increased campus security…

Winthrop University announces infrastructure updates

Sam Hyatt

The features of Winthrop University’s campus are utilized by many students, faculty, staff and alumni each semester. However, due to the various infrastructure issues occurring campus wide, Interim President George…

Bugs, mold impact residence halls

Marshall Kuriakose

With the recently announced Campus Master Plan, students are concerned money allocated to the plan will not be used to fix residence hall issues, such as black mold and roaches…

Infrastructure issues plague Winthrop

Christian Smith

Throughout August and September, issues such as Wi-Fi connection problems in Phelps Hall and The Courtyard, the lack of hot water in Thomson, pipe leaks in The Courtyard and a…

3D printing continues to make huge strides

Spencer Horton

The first-ever 3D-printed bridge became open for use in Amsterdam on July 19. After being in production for six years, the 12-meter bridge built by Dutch robotics company MX3D…

Potholes and Politics

Autumn Hawkins

The greater York County region has experienced significant growth in the last decade; however, increased population inevitably leads to increased construction. According to the York County Economic Development team…

Road work ahead?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

South Carolinians are always complaining about beaten down roads, and Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in the Carolinas on Sept. 14, did not do much to help. Though most of…