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President Serna offers office hours to students

Sam Hyatt

President Serna offered his first session of office hours for students on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2022. “When I began my tenure here on July 1, I promised that the campus…

Vibes Juice Bar drink “Tropical Weight Loss” changed to “Tropical Smoothie”

Chase Duncan

A smoothie blend called “Tropical Weight Loss” from the Vibes Juice Bar menu at Sodexo’s Markley’s dining facility is being renamed to “Tropical Smoothie” after being added to the menu…

April Events

Sam Hyatt

April 20 The Anthology Book Release 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in DiGs Lobby April 20 Farmers Market 12:15-1:15 p.m. on Scholars Walk April 20 Demystifying Disability: How to Begin…

LaRoche calls for return of representatives to board table

Chase Duncan

Winthrop trustee Jane LaRoche called for the return of student and faculty representatives to the board of trustees table after changes to the board’s bylaws last summer revised representative rights…

SAGE’s Transgender Week of Visibility success, with Starbucks and more

Ryan Lumbert

For its 2022 Transgender Week of Visibility, Winthrop's Sexuality and Gender Equality club partnered with the campus Starbucks through Sodexo to create Winthrop's exclusive, limited-time Pride & Joy drink: A…

Information about the WU Alert system

Marley Bassett

Over the past couple of weeks, Winthrop University has experienced multiple instances of emergencies, from tornado sirens going off to an extended power outage last Monday night. Due to these…

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. …