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A mouse with a meal plan

Anna Sharpe

A mouse was spotted in Thomson cafeteria, raising student concerns about sanitation and cleanliness in the dining hall. Beth Warnken, a sophomore English major, was eating in Thomson the day…

Winthrop University’s accommodations for visiting families and prospective students is shutting down after running for nearly 16 years. Located in Joynes Hall is Winthrop’s motel, The Inn At Winthrop. Opened…

I like my breaks how I like my music: Alternative

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Most college students spend their spring breaks on the beach soaking up the rays to forget about the stresses of exams while listening to the latest Ariana Grande album, but…

Student organizes “Dog Pack” for Campus Walk residents

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Students’ furry friends can now make other furry friends due to the efforts of a student who founded a community walking group to allow dog owners to get together and…

Statewide school funding on the decline

Sarah Delventhal

South Carolina is ranked 44 in the nation in education, with many underfunded and underperforming schools. Laura Dawson Ullrich, an employee at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and a…

Keeping up with campus safety: Protecting Campus Walk

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop University police, Rock Hill Police Department and Walk2Campus explained what students who are living in off-campus student housing can do to protect themselves and what the community is doing…

Keeping up with campus safety

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In light of recent events, student safety has been an ongoing conversation among university officials. Lieutenant Charles Yearta of Winthrop’s campus police gave some helpful tips for students to use…

Finding your voice on campus

Dean of Students Office/Publications

“It’s one of those terms that mean many things to many different people. It has been deployed as a political tactic that has allowed people to pursue political goals when…

Lions and tigers and scams-oh my!

Anna Sharpe

Winthrop students have faced a slew of scam calls and fake emails, resulting in the loss of a large chunk of money. Scams are nothing new. Chief of Winthrop Police…

Protecting Walk2Campus

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop University officials are working with campus police to improve the safety of all students as a result of students concerns and recent incidents. Hailee Beltzhoover, a junior theatre performance…