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WU Men’s Soccer Goes Four Games Without a Loss

Maliik Cooper

After losing 11 straight games to start to the season, Winthrop men’s soccer has only lost one of their last five. Eagles head coach Daniel Ridenhour a number of explanations…

Alumni Spotlight on Ana Montjoy: ‘I loved living with and learning from all these different cultures’

The Johnsonian

Ana Montjoy, an alumna of the Winthrop graduating class of 2014, spent her time at Winthrop as a nontraditional student and created friendships with numerous international students. “My college experience…

‘A Great Resource’: Academic services are offered at Winthrop in a variety of subject areas

Sam Hyatt

With midterms and final exams approaching, students are encouraged to begin utilizing the various free academic services that are offered at Winthrop University. On the second floor of Bancroft, the…

Len Lawson ‘02 remembers 911 and the fear of Y2K while a student at Winthrop

Sam Hyatt

In the years leading up to the year 2000, many people were worried about technology not being able to convert from the 1900s to the 2000s. “I remember Y2K being…

This week in American politics

Marley Bassett

President Joe Biden announced his plans for reforming current policy on marijuana with three steps on Oct 6. Biden announced a federal pardon for all those currently serving in prison…

Bautista Vivanco is Selected for Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship Program

Sam Hyatt

The Future Nobel Laureate Scholarship program selected senior Bautista Vivanco, a double major in political science and economics, as the recipient of this award. “It is a highly competitive scholarship…

TRiO Achiever, Tyler Messel Discusses “Transition from college life to ‘the real world'”

Sam Hyatt

Tyler Messel, an alumni from the class of 2019, shared his experience as a student that changed majors and spent a lot of time on campus. Messel started his college…

Former Winthrop Volleyball Player Shares her Experience as an Education Major at Winthrop

Sam Hyatt

Former Winthrop Volleyball player and Alumna, Kelley Taylor ‘10 and ‘12 spent her time as a student preparing to become a teacher. “When I did my field experience, there were…

Insect Museum in Winthrop Biology Department is a Hidden Gem

Sam Hyatt

An Insect Museum in the biology department is managed by Dr. Paula Mitchell. The professor has been managing the existing insect collection at Winthrop since 1995. “When I arrived, I…

Remembering Charles William “Bill” Davis, a.k.a. Santa Claus as “a part of the Winthrop family”

Sam Hyatt

Charles William Davis, also known as Santa Claus by many in the Rock Hill and Winthrop community passed away at age 79 on Sept. 1. Davis’s role as Santa Claus…