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Winthrop esports coach Josh Sides announces departure from team

Spencer Horton

After coaching esports at Winthrop for nearly three years, Josh Sides announced his departure from the team in December, saying he was mentally and physically exhausted. “It is a…

Title IX update

Taylor Sallenger

After joining the Winthrop community in November, Title IX Coordinator Kevin Sheppard Sr. spoke to students last week about what he hopes to accomplish in his new role. In…

Common Market opens in Rock Hill

Marley Bassett

Off of West Main Street, less than a mile from Winthrop’s campus, lies the newest addition to Rock Hill’s growing food community: Common Market, a combination of a bar, deli,…

The evolution of Disney princesses

Mari Pressley

With the first Disney princess being Snow White and the most recent being Moana, the franchise has changed the plots of its movies tremendously over the years. However, its plots…

Exploring Artistic Spaces and Spirituality

Jada Strong

Artist and Winthrop Student, Grant Mahan displayed his MFA thesis proposal exhibition back in November of 2021 and is currently working on his academic paper for his thesis. “So, I'm…

Winthrop golf alum wins SCGA Player of the Year award

Matthew Shealy

For the third-straight year, a Winthrop men’s golf alum has won the South Carolina Golf Association’s Player of the Year award. Christian Sease, a member of the Winthrop men’s…

A year into Biden’s presidency and still no student loan forgiveness

Taylor Sallenger

President Biden has yet to keep the promise he made to voters to eliminate student loan debt. On the campaign trail, President Biden said forgiving student loan debt is…

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…