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Allyship in action creating inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ student-athletes

Maliik Cooper

This past Sunday, the Big South conference hosted a Zoom meeting with the intention of ensuring that every Big South institution is a place where LGBTQ+ athletes feel comfortable being…

Meet Todd Hagins

Ainsley McCarthy

Todd Hagins, a former federal prosecutor, joined President Serna’s office on February 16 as the university’s chief legal representative and advisor. From providing legal advice to the university to…

Title IX ambassador initiative looks to get students involved

Christian Smith

The Title IX ambassador initiative, a program through which students are able to influence workshops, programs, training and the implementation of required Title IX regulations, is recruiting for the spring…

Winthrop sorority suspended until 2025

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop’s chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was charged with multiple violations to the 2021-2022 Student Conduct Code on Sunday, Jan. 27. The sorority is suspended for three years effective Feb.…

Students protest living conditions, lack of safety

Christian Smith

The removal of mold from residence halls, accessibility improvements, increased funding for the Office of Victim’s Assistance, the removal of controversial figures’ names from campus buildings and increased campus security…

Kevin Sheppard Sr. begins as new Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard began as Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer on Nov. 1. Sheppard was a Title IX Investigator at the University of South Carolina for the last eight…

New Title IX Coordinator announced

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard Sr. has been hired as the ADA Compliance officer as well as the Title IX Coordinator, a position previously held by Vice President and Chief of Staff of…

WU Students For Change call for accountability, action

Anna Sharpe

Students are not satisfied with recent changes Winthrop University officials have made to the school’s sexual misconduct policy. The updates to the policy are “blatantly anti-LGBTQ and perpetuate dangerous myths…

Not Anymore: September 8, 2021

Trigger Warning: Discussions of sexual assault and rapeNow that Winthrop has updated its Campus Safety and Prevention Training, we bring on some outside opinions to discuss the new program.Music: Lazy Aftermoon by…

A look into the handbook

Ann Marie Juarez

Each year, students at Winthrop University students are issued the newest student handbook which outlines Winthrop’s mission and dedication to excellence. The handbook covers a variety of Winthrop’s policies and…