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Winthrop Spirit Squad members dress in culturally insensitive costumes

Tea Franco

The Winthrop University Spirit Squad was faced with criticism yesterday after posting an Instagram photoset of the squad’s Halloween costumes. The photos included two team members dressed as Native Americans.…

Eagle of the Week: Sawyer Mills

Staff Writer

Mills discusses strengths and weaknesses, plans after graduation Sawyer Mills is a Winthrop Men’s golfer from Powdersville, South Carolina. Sawyer is a junior Business Management major and has been playing…

Eagle of the Week: Natalie Royaards

Staff Writer

Sophomore Natalie Royaard helps Lady Eagles wrap up their season Natalie Royaards is a sophomore athletic training major from Greenville, South Carolina and is a member of the women’s soccer…

U.S. Disc Golf Championship comes to Rock Hill

Staff Writer

This past week, Winthrop University hosted the 2017 United States Disc Golf Championship (USDGC). The sporting event took place on Winthrop’s Golf Course, which is scattered from Winthrop Lake to…

Board of Trustees member elected

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Sandra Stroman, Winthrop University’s newest Board of Trustees member, was elected this year to serve a six-year term, replacing Sue Smith-Rex, a Winthrop emerita professor of education. Stroman retired from…