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Standing in peace

The U.S. has seen many incidents of gun violence and assault in recent years, especially in places of education and worship. On Oct. 27, a man opened fire in a…

Taking back the night

Savannah Scott

Survivors of sexual assault have said that their strength and resilience helps them recover from their trauma. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Panties and the Office of Victim Assistance hosted…

Casting the first vote

Anna Sharpe

The November elections will be the first time many students will be voting and many of them have said that this is not only exciting, but also confusing and intimidating.…

Bring it to the table

Anna Sharpe

Civil discourse brought students and faculty together on Nov. 1 to discuss the future of the United States. Bring It To The Table, an interactive event about civil discourse, was…

Republicans in Rock Hill

Savannah Scott

Ralph Norman visited Winthrop on Oct. 25 to speak with students about the upcoming midterm elections and the republican party in South Carolina. Winthrop’s College Republicans hosted an event in…

TJ Investigates: Part of an epidemic, motorcycle safety in SC

Dean of Students Office/Publications

South Carolina has become one of the most unsafe places for motorcyclists. The fatality and mortality rates reach some of the highest in the nation, according to a study done…

Make it real, make it funny

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Laughs and quiet contemplation filled Dina’s Place as political cartoons and cartoonists took the stage for the third event in the News Literacy and Future of Journalism series on Oct.…

The truth about poverty and class inequality

Victoria Howard

Poverty and class inequality affects many people on a daily basis and some Winthrop students are among those who have experienced and dealt with poverty. Jennifer Disney, professor of political…

An update from President Mahony

Anna Sharpe

Four-year graduation rates and job placement after graduation for Winthrop students are exceeding expectations, according to President Daniel Mahony. Mahony shared recent accomplishments of students and the university as well…

Breast cancer is not black and white

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Breast cancer will affect one in eight women in her lifetime, according to Cancer Treatment Centers of America. Winthrop’s chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority invited three panelists to share…