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L.A.D.I.E.S. Organization Spotlight

Ann Marie Juarez

During Katrina Gainey’s freshman year she was in “numerous organizations,” and none of them met her expectations. Gainey said she wanted to create an organization that empowers women and “embraces…

‘Resignation & Vote of No Confidence’

Matt Thrift

The resignation of Winthrop President Dan Mahony and the subsequent hiring of Interim President George Hynd has been a hot topic on Winthrop University’s campus lately and senior political science…

Rock Hill judge declines bond for prominent right-wing activist

Matt Thrift

Charges of kidnapping, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime were at the center of a court hearing for a…

Mahony’s contracts reveal 2020 departure

Anna Sharpe

President Dan Mahony’s contracts reveal that his last contract was set to expire in 2020, not 2019 as stated in a resolution from the Board of Trustees. Mahony’s contracts were…

Provost on Panthers

Matt Thrift

As Rock Hill continues to grow and expand, the city is slated to get even more busy and crowded in the coming years, due in part to the Carolina Panthers…

War, drought and progress

Matt Thrift

The global climate continues to be a hot topic of discussion, and last week Bryan McFadden, an instructor in Winthrop University’s geography department, gave a lecture on how Syria’s climate…

Seeking the Headhunter’s Power

Matt Thrift

This past Friday featured a lecture on spiritual quests, warriors and how collective action functions in an egalitarian society in the Amazon. Richard Chacon, an author and associate professor of…

Understanding Criminal Law in South Carolina

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In today’s world, there is a hard line of finding the truth in criminal cases that can land innocent people in prison through mishandled information or laziness in the United…

Democratic presidential hopefuls battle it out in Ohio

Matt Thrift

As the field begins to narrow, things are heating up between Democrats who have announced their bid for president in the 2020 election. Twelve democrats — Tulsi Gabbard, Bernie Sanders,…

Winthrop University: ranked

Dean of Students Office/Publications

When it comes to choosing a university, incoming students wants to learn the ins and outs of colleges based on major, cost and environment. According to Winthrop University’s website, the…