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Public criticizes media for ignoring missing people of color

Taylor Sallenger

In light of the Gabby Petito missing person case gaining national attention, people are criticizing the media’s lack of coverage of missing people of color all over the nation. …

COVID-19 booster shots are here but they’re not for everyone

Taylor Sallenger

Those over 65 years of age, those with medical conditions, those in long-term care facilities and those who work in a high-risk setting are all now eligible for COVID-19 booster…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 11, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was dispatched to East Thomson Hall in reference to the odor of marijuana emanating from the fourth-floor hallway of the building. Upon arriving,…

York County Councilman William “Bump” Roddey runs for mayor

Christian Smith

William “Bump” Roddey, current York County District 4 County Councilman and Winthrop University alumnus, is running to be Rock Hill’s mayor. In 2017, he lost the mayoral election to the…

Body of missing influencer found after disappearance receives national attention

Taylor Sallenger

After almost a month-long disappearance, 22-year-old Gabrielle Petito’s body was found in Grand Teton National Park on the evening of Sept. 19. Petito was traveling with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie,…

September president search update

Taylor Sallenger

In the month of September, the Presidential Search Advisory Group added the Myers McRae firm to the committee tasked with searching for Winthrop University’s next president. Following this announcement…

Infrastructure issues plague Winthrop

Christian Smith

Throughout August and September, issues such as Wi-Fi connection problems in Phelps Hall and The Courtyard, the lack of hot water in Thomson, pipe leaks in The Courtyard and a…

California recall election ends in victory

Marley Bassett

Last week, California held a recall election for governor. The election ended in victory for the incumbent governor, Democrat Gavin Newsom. A recall election can be called to oust…

My Ride offers free transportation for students

Jada Strong

Many students may not be aware of the benefits of the free, fixed-route bus system that runs through Winthrop’s campus, My Ride Rock Hill. If you reside on campus, there…

Biden proposes vaccine mandates

Sam Hyatt

After President Joe Biden’s announced new COVID-19 vaccine requirements, which will affect around 100 million Americans, United States citizens have become outraged at the president’s push for mandating vaccines. In…