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Walktober with Winthrop University

With midterms and Halloween coming up, there are ways to relieve stress such as exercising and planning ahead, but as college students we have so little time. There is a…

Hello, hall of fame

Lily Fremed

It’s official—the inductees for the 2020 Winthrop Hall of Fame have been announced. Started in 2003, the Hall of Fame currently has ninety members, and four more about to join.…

Winthrop cross country

Dean of Students Office/Publications

There are multiple sports at Winthrop University that draw crowds of cheering fans to encourage our athletes to do their best. The common elements that each of these teams have…

Is it because I’m a woman?

Beneshia Wadlington

The average salary for an athlete in the NBA is $6.2 million. The average salary for an athlete in the WNBA is $71,365. The average salary for an athlete…

Our goal is stopping yours

Gabby Gardner

As our Winthrop Eagles await kickoff, much work is being put in to prepare for this moment. With over 70 percent of our student athletes making Presidential Honor Roll this…

Eagle of the Week: Colby Thorn

Dean of Students Office/Publications

When it comes to athletes and their accomplishments, it’s a remarkable feat to reach a milestone in their career that allows an athlete to be proud of their skills and…

Eagle of the Week: Colby Thorn

Matt Thrift

It’s been a good year for Winthrop University’s track and field team as athletes have broken records and excelled during competition. On April 1, it was announced that Colby Thorn,…

Dynamic tennis duo

Dean of Students Office/Publications

When it comes to athletes and their accomplishments, it’s remarkable to see the teammates work together throughout various seasons. However it’s interesting to see two athletes who enrolled at the…

Upsets and broken brackets

Gweneshia Wadlington

Many people love March Madness with their heart and soul, until their bracket is broken, especially due to upsets. March Madness Elite 8 consisted of the Duke Blue Devils, Michigan…

Eagles beat Bearcats

Matthew Shealy

After facing Campbell and Longwood in the first two conference series of the season, Winthrop’s softball team played host to the Binghamton Bearcats on March 22 and 23. In what…