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Artist Spotlight: Lights camera action

Mari Pressley

After joining her school’s theatre program during her junior year of high school, sophomore theatre major Carrington Wigfall was thrown into the world of theatre, forced to retain a whirlwind…

Board of Trustees approves facility upgrades and discounted summer tuition

Chase Duncan

The Winthrop Board of Trustees has approved a $21 million financial debt issuance to be utilized for renovations regarding the maintenance and improvement of housing and dining facilities, as well as the consideration of constructing a…

Police blotter 2/5-2/7

Sarah Hassler

On Feb. 5, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was dispatched to Phelps Hall due to the detection of marijuana. The R/O arrived and made contact with the complainant, a resident assistant. The complainant led the R/O to the suspects’ room.…

WU students encouraged to provide feedback on university experience through NSSE

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop University is once again participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement during the month of March. The NSSE “gauges the quality of students’ educational experience and the level of their engagement in campus life.” The survey will be sent to…

College during COVID

Sean Miller

College students from all over the nation have felt the impact that a pandemic has on higher education. Aside from feeling increased psychological strain, many feel they are literally being…

De Novo II: New Faculty in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

Mari Pressley

New faculty in Winthrop’s College of Visual and Performing Arts were invited to showcase pieces at an art exhibition titled De Novo II. “De Novo” comes from Latin, meaning in…

More on The Winthrop Plan

Bryn Eddy

The future of Winthrop University is looking bright as The Winthrop Plan returns in full swing, promising to promote diversity, competitive programs, campus beautification and financial stability. The Winthrop Plan…

New COVID-19 testing and vaccination information

Chase Duncan

The beginning of the Spring 2021 semester, alongside the gradual return of students to campus life, heralds new information and protocol regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Winthrop Interim President George…

Police blotter 10/31-11/11

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 31, the reporting officer was conducting patrol at the intersection of Cherry Road and Constitution Boulevard. The officer ran a license plate on a silver Honda Accord, and…

Police Blotter 10/18-10/29

Sarah Hassler

On Oct. 18, an officer responded in reference to a report regarding a female who had been overheard screaming on the phone that she was going to kill herself. When…