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The murder of Miya Marcano

Sam Hyatt

Trigger warning – this article will discuss violent actions that were committed against a college student. Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old college student at Valencia College in Orlando, was reported…

2020 crime and security report released

Marley Bassett

Winthrop University released its annual crime and security report for the 2020 calendar year. This security report is mandated by law for any public or private higher education institution that…

Murdaughs’ mysterious murders

Autumn Hawkins

The well-known Murdaugh family came into the national spotlight this year after their name became tied to multiple deaths. The Murdaugh family has been synonymous with court cases and…

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…