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Police Blotter 09/23′

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 23, the R/O (Reporting Officer) was dispatched to West Thomson in reference to an ex-boyfriend standing outside of the complainant’s room. Once on scene, the R/O was able…

2020 crime and security report released

Marley Bassett

Winthrop University released its annual crime and security report for the 2020 calendar year. This security report is mandated by law for any public or private higher education institution that…

The curious case of Osage orange

Autumn Hawkins

Generations of Winthrop students have been mystified by the softball-sized green spheres littering the ground outside of Joynes Hall. The Maclura pomifera tree, also known as the Osage orange,…

Winthrop fares with COVID-19 for another semester

Sam Hyatt

Winthrop University students are starting another semester while following guidelines to slow the spread of Covid-19. Before classes started this fall, Winthrop made the decision to require masks in campus…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 11, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was dispatched to East Thomson Hall in reference to the odor of marijuana emanating from the fourth-floor hallway of the building. Upon arriving,…

September president search update

Taylor Sallenger

In the month of September, the Presidential Search Advisory Group added the Myers McRae firm to the committee tasked with searching for Winthrop University’s next president. Following this announcement…

Infrastructure issues plague Winthrop

Christian Smith

Throughout August and September, issues such as Wi-Fi connection problems in Phelps Hall and The Courtyard, the lack of hot water in Thomson, pipe leaks in The Courtyard and a…

My Ride offers free transportation for students

Jada Strong

Many students may not be aware of the benefits of the free, fixed-route bus system that runs through Winthrop’s campus, My Ride Rock Hill. If you reside on campus, there…

Women’s golf competes in Golfweek Fall Challenge

Lily Fremed

After competing for three days at the Golfweek Fall Challenge in Pawleys Island, the Winthrop women’s golf team finished 16th out of 20 teams. “As a team, we are all…

Sabine Gruffat VR exhibit unveiled at Winthrop Gallery

Jada Strong

Winthrop always strongly advocates and encourages their Fine Arts program by continuously providing opportunities for students interested in pursuing or students who just enjoy engaging in creative art. On Sept.…