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Off-campus crash causes power outage, ignites power line on Charlotte Avenue

Bryn Eddy

A motor vehicle crash near Winthrop University caused power outages in multiple areas across campus, said Winthrop University Police Department. Loud booms were heard and bright flashes were seen on…

Women’s golf season recap

Sam Hyatt

The Winthrop women’s golf team saw improvements during the Mimosa Hills Intercollegiate tournament hosted at Appalachian State University on April 4 and April 5. “We have played some tight…

The Blueprints and 1913 Society clubs join Winthrop

Chase Duncan

Black female advocacy group, The Blueprints, and history appreciation club, The 1913 Society for History Graduates, join Winthrop’s extracurricular ranks after approval for chartering by the Council of Student Leaders.…

Former Winthrop basketball player declares for NBA Draft

Spencer Horton

Former Winthrop basketball player Adonis Arms has declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. Most recently playing for Texas Tech, Arms made the announcement on Twitter on March 31. “This…

Winthrop Baseball sees six-game win streak

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop baseball team excelled over the last two weeks, winning six of its last seven games. The Eagles began their hot streak on April 1, defeating Big South…

Winthrop requires laptops in fall 2022

Sam Hyatt

Starting in fall 2022, Winthrop will be requiring that all students have personal laptops in order to complete their schoolwork. During a quarterly meeting on October 29, 2021, the…

Eagle of the Week: Bailey Warren

Sam Hyatt

Bailey Warren, the catcher and utility player for Winthrop’s softball team, has secured a spot as a power hitter on the team. Warren began playing baseball in her hometown…

Ex-police officer running for York County Council

Marley Bassett

Former Rock Hill police officer Jonathan Moreno announced his run for York County Council. Moreno was accused of assaulting and wrongfully arresting an African American man named Travis Price last…

South Carolina brings back firing squads for executions

Spencer Horton

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has announced it is now able to carry out an execution by firing squad. In May 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that …