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Ex-police officer running for York County Council

Marley Bassett

Former Rock Hill police officer Jonathan Moreno announced his run for York County Council. Moreno was accused of assaulting and wrongfully arresting an African American man named Travis Price last…

Council of Student Leaders election forum plans for future

Chase Duncan

Council of Student Leaders presidential candidate and current vice president Miguel Caldwell alongside running mate Karl Vogl II answered questions about their cabinet goals at a public candidate forum. …

South Carolina brings back firing squads for executions

Spencer Horton

The South Carolina Department of Corrections has announced it is now able to carry out an execution by firing squad. In May 2021, Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill that …

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…

To live on or off campus. What’s the move?

Ainsley McCarthy

With just over a month until the end of the spring 2022 semester, returning students must decide where they will live in the fall. There are a number of choices…

Winthrop holds first Trans Week of Visibility

Christian Smith

Winthrop’s first Transgender Week of Visibility, sponsored by the Sexuality and Gender Equality club, took place from March 28 to April 1. Small flags were placed along Scholars Walk, and…

Review of Pixar’s new film, ‘Turning Red’

Sam Hyatt

*Before reading this article, be aware that spoilers and major plots of the film will be discussed. If you have not watched the film, it may be best to wait…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was called to the Courtyard parking lot regarding a car that smelled very strongly of marijuana. Once on scene, the R/O had WUPD…

Winthrop announces new budget cuts

Marley Bassett

More faculty positions will be eliminated soon due to the university’s need to balance the budget for 2023 by $8 million. Interim President George Hynd sent out an email to…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 23, the Responding Officer (R/O) and Officer Adam Watson were conducting speed enforcement operations on Eden Terrace. Watson noticed a car with no tag and initiated a traffic…