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The desegregation and resegregation of schools

Victoria Howard

Since 2002, Charlotte schools have decreased in diversity, according to political science professor, Stephen Smith. He said that this has lead to most schools being segregated between white and black…

“Dear Black Boy”

Gweneshia Wadlington

“Dear Black Boy” showcases the many events and problems that African American men face in American society. Tadean Page, Winthrop Alumni & Public Outreach and Community Coordinator, released this book…

Winthrop’s role in sexual assault cases

Victoria Howard

Winthrop’s campus police department (WUPD) follows strict procedures when conducting investigations into sexual assault. Sexual assault can lead to PTSD, depression and many other side effects, so WUPD takes these…

The road to recovery

Savannah Scott

Sexual assault is a grim reality that many people have to face, and it can often be hard to find a place to turn if this tragedy strikes. Winthrop has…

Vice President of university relations leaves the nest

Dean of Students Office/Publications

After years as the vice president for university relations, Jeff Perez will be spending the next few weeks packing up his office and arranging to move on from his current…

News or not?

Sarah Delventhal

In the current political climate, it remains important to be able to discern the difference between the truth and fake news. The mass communication is hosting a series of news…

West Forum welcomes SC house candidates

Anna Sharpe

On Tues. Sept. 25, Winthrop welcomed seven candidates for SC House of Representatives to participate in a forum to answer questions about issues such as infrastructure, mental health and gun…

Cycling for equality

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In traveling from California to Washington D.C., many would take a plane, some would opt to drive but in May 2019, 90 men are choosing to cycle the nearly 4,000…

Talking the talk

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Republican representative Ralph Norman attempted to tell a joke in his opening statement on Sept. 20 at a debate with democratic candidate Archie Parnell. Karen Kedrowski, the executive director for…

Only One Vote

Shaniah Garrick

A screening of the documentary “One Vote” was used to showcase the importance of voting and diversity within the voting booths to students. Residence Life sponsored the event. Assistant professor…