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The problematic Yik Yak app appeals to Winthrop students

Sam Hyatt

Yik Yak has become a popular social media app for many college students. Those who use the app are able to post statuses anonymously and see other posts that are…

SC House passes transgender sports ban

Marley Bassett

The “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which would bar transgender women from participating in women’s sports, passed the SC House of Representatives on April 6. The proposed bill, officially H.4608,…

Who is Edward Serna?

Spencer Horton

“We are operating in a ‘new normal.’ Winthrop needs a president who can provide vision, leadership, and implementation,” said incoming Winthrop president Edward Serna. “I am ready to take on…

Winthrop Esports continues competitions without coach

Sam Hyatt

Following the departure of esports coach Josh Sides at the end of 2021, Winthrop esports teams have continued this year with the oversight of Winthrop interim athletic director Chuck Rey. …

Winthrop faculty talks about position cuts

Marley Bassett

Recently Winthrop University announced to most faculty and staff that due to budgetary concerns and lower enrollment numbers, there would be a reduction in the number of adjunct and non-tenure…

2022 Oscars

Mari Pressley

The slap heard around the world sent social media into a 48-hour long frenzy. The infamous moment was when Will Smith smacked Chris Rock in the face live on the…

Art history meets the future with virtual reality

Ryan Lumbert

In the last year, the Department of Fine Arts at Winthrop acquired an HTC Vive, one of the latest pieces of virtual reality hardware, with the goal of giving its…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 31, the Reporting Officer (R/O) met with a subject who informed the R/O that she and her mother had been receiving many threatening phone calls and messages from…

Off-campus crash causes power outage, ignites power line on Charlotte Avenue

Bryn Eddy

A motor vehicle crash near Winthrop University caused power outages in multiple areas across campus, said Winthrop University Police Department. Loud booms were heard and bright flashes were seen on…

This Week in American Politics

Taylor Sallenger

The White House recently announced plans to continue to freeze federal student loan payments until Aug. 31 of this year. This would be the seventh student loan freeze since the…