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Off-campus crash causes power outage, ignites power line on Charlotte Avenue

Bryn Eddy

A motor vehicle crash near Winthrop University caused power outages in multiple areas across campus, said Winthrop University Police Department. Loud booms were heard and bright flashes were seen on…

This Week in American Politics

Taylor Sallenger

The White House recently announced plans to continue to freeze federal student loan payments until Aug. 31 of this year. This would be the seventh student loan freeze since the…

Former Winthrop basketball player declares for NBA Draft

Spencer Horton

Former Winthrop basketball player Adonis Arms has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. Most recently playing for Texas Tech, Arms made the announcement on Twitter on March 31. “This…

The Blueprints and 1913 Society clubs join Winthrop

Chase Duncan

Black female advocacy group, The Blueprints, and history appreciation club, The 1913 Society for History Graduates, join Winthrop’s extracurricular ranks after approval for chartering by the Council of Student Leaders.…

Ex-police officer running for York County Council

Marley Bassett

Former Rock Hill police officer Jonathan Moreno announced his run for York County Council. Moreno was accused of assaulting and wrongfully arresting an African American man named Travis Price last…

South Carolina brings back firing squads for executions

Spencer Horton

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has announced it is now able to carry out an execution by firing squad. In May 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that …

US PIRG releases report on the fixability of tech products

Ryan Lumbert

A recent report released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group ranked several technology companies on the repairability of their products. Modeled after reports done by France under the European…

Review of Pixar’s new film, ‘Turning Red’

Sam Hyatt

*Before reading this article, be aware that spoilers and major plots of the film will be discussed. If you have not watched the film, it may be best to wait…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was called to the Courtyard parking lot regarding a car that smelled very strongly of marijuana. Once on scene, the R/O had WUPD…

Winthrop finds success at home track

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop track and field program had a handful of noteworthy performers at this past weekend’s Winthrop/Adidas Invitational. Sophomore sprinter Toluwayan Agbeyomi was one of Winthrop’s top finishers, placing…