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Suicide Prevention Month

Sam Hyatt

The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The month is used as a way to inform others about the potential warning signs of those contemplating suicide while also…

Remembering Our Dear Professor Louise Pettus

Jada Strong

Former Winthrop Professor Louise Pettus passed away at 95 on Aug. 15, 2021. Professor Pettus earned her B.A. at Winthrop in History in 1946, and then to archive her masters…

Winthrop makes changes to its Dining Services

Mari Pressley

Winthrop Dining services has embraced several new changes this year alone, many of which include the renaming of Thomson to Eagle Eatery, Einstein Bros. Bagels extending its hours, Subway closing…

What are COVID vaccine passports?

Taylor Sallenger

As businesses start opening more and restrictions start lessening for vaccinated individuals, more safety guidelines to ensure those who claim to be vaccinated are actually vaccinated must also come into…

FDA vaccine approval and possible third dose of vaccine

Sam Hyatt

After months of dealing with COVID-19, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for those ages 16 and up. Although the vaccine was offered to individuals before FDA’s…

Nest charges a full month of rent for August

Mari Pressley

Residents at The Nest at University Center were required to pay the full month’s rent for August. As of Aug. 27, The Nest’s website lists the four-bedroom apartments at $689…

Police Blotter 08/25

Sarah Hassler

On Aug. 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) and Sgt. Geralds were conducting property checks around The Nest apartments. Geralds instructed the R/O to park the patrol car and walk in…

Safe Zones Implemented on Campus to Support LGBTQ+ Students

Sam Hyatt

Faculty can now display a specific sticker in a visible spot to indicate a Safe Zone where students will not experience discrimination and can receive resources through a new program…

Assistant Dean Accepts Position as Associate Dean for Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusive Excellence for Winthrop University

Jada Strong

Kinyata Adams Brown of the Office of Diversity and Student Engagement has accepted a new position as the Associate Dean for Engagement Diversity Inclusive Excellence. Vice President of Student Affairs…

Preparations for the Search for Winthrop’s New President Begin

Mari Pressley

The Winthrop University Presidential Search Advisory Group has started gathering information to begin the search process for Winthrop’s 12th president. The Presidential Advisory Group helps guide the board of trustees…