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Winthrop Coliseum set to receive new roof

Matthew Shealy

Plans are in motion to replace the Winthrop Coliseum roof next spring, funded through an allocation from the state for several roof projects on Winthrop’s campus. The cost to…

Miracle Park: A place for everyone to belong

Lily Fremed

After many months of watching the progress along Eden Terrace Road, the long-awaited opening of Rock Hill’s Miracle Park is almost here. The inclusive park is set to hold a…

Eagle of the Week: Taeyoon Oh

Lily Fremed

Senior defender Taeyoon Oh was born in Seoul, South Korea, and has been playing soccer for over a decade. While attending Incheon Hitech High School in South Korea,…

Winthrop men’s soccer earns first win in 663 days

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop men’s soccer team won its first game of the season Thursday, marking the team’s first regular-season victory in 663 days. After finishing last season with an 0-8-1 record,…

Eagle of the Week: Izzy Giarrizzi

Lily Fremed

After a summer filled with hiking, friends, Netflix and a vacation in Destin, Florida, sophomore Izzy Giarrizzi is ready to return to the soccer fields. As the new starting goalkeeper…

Winthrop’s Former Athletic Director Accepts New Position at Purdue

Matthew Shealy

After five years at the helm of Winthrop Athletics, former athletic director Dr. Ken Halpin has departed Rock Hill and will serve as deputy athletic director and chief operating officer…

Former Winthrop Basketball Player Gets Chance With Cleveland Cavaliers

Matthew Shealy

The 2021 Big South Player of the Year got his first professional opportunity earlier this month, playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA Summer League team. After a nearly perfect season…

Winthrop’s Volleyball Team Ready to Return

Lily Fremed

After finishing 9-7 in the Big South for the unusual 2020-2021 school year, the Winthrop volleyball team is “hoping for a ‘regular’ season this fall.” “This past spring season was…

Eagle Of The Week: Aisha Weixlmann

Jada Strong

Aisha Weixlmann is a sophomore this year at Winthrop University. She’s a Sociology major and a pitcher on Winthrop’s softball team. Weixlmann has been playing softball since the age of…

The history of Super Bowl commercials

Sam Hyatt

One of the most watched annually televised programs, the Super Bowl, was streamed for the fifty-fifth time Sunday, Feb. 7, as the Kansas City Chiefs were dominated by the Tampa…