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Cultural Event Speedrun: September 22, 2021

Episode Description: Your hosts issue a challenge to this year's freshmen regarding Cultural Events. Also, some tips about work requests. Music: Lazy Aftermoon by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com…

Eagle of the week: Jana Owens

Matthew Shealy

One of two Winthrop Eagles honored for their performance at the Virginia University volleyball Tournament earlier this month, Jana Owens began playing volleyball when she was in third grade. …

Chick-fil-A employee tests positive for COVID-19

Mari Pressley

A Chick-fil-A employee tested positive for COVID-19. As of Sept. 2, the staple restaurant, located in Markley’s at the Center, has been closed to prevent a further spread. Dining Services…

Police Blotter 9/4

Sarah Hassler

On Sept. 4, Officer Carver and the R/O (Reporting Officer) were conducting patrol at the intersection of Cherry Road and Evergreen Lane in the city limits of Rock Hill. During…

Winthrop releases new school year budget

Marley Bassett

Winthrop University unveiled its 2021-2022 school year budget. The total budget amounts to $124.3 million and covers a variety of expenses, both required and not required for the school. The…

Ableist Assumptions: Winthrop’s Treatment of Disabled Students

Autumn Hawkins

The Winthrop University administration has been the target of quite a stir regarding its treatment of students with disabilities. During the summer, Winthrop often will limit access to elevators…

Winthrop students call attention to issues with disability services

Jada Strong

Diagnosed with Spastic Diplegia Cerebral Palsy when she was 18 months old, sophomore mass communication major Ainsley McCarthy took to Instagram on Sept. 5 to share an informative and heartfelt…

Remembering September 11, 2001, 20 years later

Taylor Sallenger

As a day that will live on in the minds of Americans, Sept. 11, 2001 left a scar on our nation. An unprecedented terrorist attack took place on American soil,…

NCAA allows NIL deals

Sam Hyatt

Student-athletes are now eligible to sign name, image and likeness (NIL) deals and receive compensation regardless of their state's NIL laws. The NCAA announced on July 1 that D1,…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Aug. 5, the R/O observed a gray Toyota Sienna driving 12 mph over the speed limit on Winthrop Alumni Drive. The speed limit on that road is 20 mph.…