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Spring Sports Preview – Lacrosse

Maliik Cooper

Head coach Kara Conchek has been adamant about the type of culture she’s aiming to build with Eagles lacrosse. “We have continued to promote player-led leadership initiatives which shape and…

Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Thoennes ‘08 was a part of the WU crew

Sam Hyatt

Kristen Thoennes, an alumni from the class of 2008, was active in groups on campus and spent time attending various events on campus. Thoennes was active in an on-campus club…

DSU Lunar New Year event gives students a chance to learn more about Asian culture

Jada Strong

On Saturday, Jan. 21st, DSU held a cultural event in Richardson Ballroom to teach students about the Lunar New Year and to let them experience some traditions that included a…

Winthrop University names new Vice President of University Advancement

Marley Bassett

On Dec. 13 2022, Winthrop University released a press statement announcing that Kevin Hughes had been selected to fulfill the role of Vice President of University Advancement. Hughes officially joined…

Men and women’s basketball teams advance in the season during winter break

Sam Hyatt

During Winthrop University’s winter break, the men’s and women’s basketball teams spent their time moving forward in their respective seasons. From Dec. 10, 2022 to Jan. 11, 2023, the men’s…

Alumni Spotlight – Jan Wise

Sam Hyatt

Jan Wise, an alumni who attended Winthrop from 1973 to 1977, spent her time being active in various areas of campus and making memories with her friends, partially while Winthrop…

This Week in American Politics

The Johnsonian

In the 2022 midterm elections, the Republicans secured a majority in the lower chamber of Congress; the House of Representatives. With this victory, the House Republicans now had to vote…

Winthrop senior participates in Rock Hill Theater

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop senior, Hannah Atkinson, acts in the role of Joanna Drayton in the play “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” put on by the Rock Hill Theatre. The show takes place…

Alumni Spotlight – Morgan Alexander

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop alumni from the class of 2021, Morgan Alexander, spent his undergraduate career working as the women’s basketball team manager and as a Winthrop News anchor. Alexander started working as…

Winthrop Men’s Basketball press on toward the end of non-conference games

Sam Hyatt

The Cancun challenge is a tournament organized by Triple Crown Sports and featured eight NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams and 10 women’s basketball teams. Winthrop men’s basketball traveled to…