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To puff or not to puff

Katelyn Miller

As juuls gain popularity, the FDA is creating many regulations in an attempt to prevent teens from getting their hands on them. Juuls are the latest e-cigarette, and due to…

Winthrop volleyball starts off conference play with a win

Gabby Gardner

Winthrop volleyball was picked fifth in the 2018 preseason conference polls, announced by the Big South office. Last season, the Eagles went 8-8 in conference play and 18-14 overall. They…

West Forum welcomes SC house candidates

Anna Sharpe

On Tues. Sept. 25, Winthrop welcomed seven candidates for SC House of Representatives to participate in a forum to answer questions about issues such as infrastructure, mental health and gun…

Cycling for equality

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In traveling from California to Washington D.C., many would take a plane, some would opt to drive but in May 2019, 90 men are choosing to cycle the nearly 4,000…

Talking the talk

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Republican representative Ralph Norman attempted to tell a joke in his opening statement on Sept. 20 at a debate with democratic candidate Archie Parnell. Karen Kedrowski, the executive director for…

Only One Vote

Shaniah Garrick

A screening of the documentary “One Vote” was used to showcase the importance of voting and diversity within the voting booths to students. Residence Life sponsored the event. Assistant professor…

AI, so white?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Artificial intelligence has recently taken the world by storm. With the rapid development of innovative technology in recent years AI has been on the come up. There are many debates…

Ethical eats at Winthrop

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Fair trade programs are designed to assist farmers, giving them a fairer price for their products, according to sustainability coordinator Chris Johnson. “It’s supposed to give less to the middleman…

McKee named Big South Men’s Golfer of the Week

Matthew Shealy

Michael McKee, senior, was named Big South Men’s Golfer of the Week on Sept. 20 following his performance at the Sam Hall Intercollegiate. This was McKee’s first time receiving this…

Proctor represents Winthrop in Malibu, CA

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Women's tennis star, Lauren Proctor, traveled to Malibu, California this past week to compete in the Oracle ITA Masters Tournament. Proctor is ranked 26th in the nation. She won the…