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The Cornell 7: No More Excuses

Kira Rich

By Kira Rich Editorial Editor For college students, “It was just a party” can sound like an explanation. For survivors of sexual assault, it can become an excuse. The Cornell…

Winthrop University Receives $250,000 Grant From the City of Rock Hill

Hudson Mize

Winthrop plans to use the money to create a new engineering program to bring new students in. By Hudson Mize Staff Writer News Winthrop will receive a $250,000 grant from…

New Student Union Created in Response to Racial Statement Allegations From Winthrop Administration

Tani Miller

Winthrop University BSU (Black Student Union) hopes to foster a safe and supportive community for the black student population on campus. By Ta'Ni Miller News Editor News Amidst recent racial…

Club Spotlight: UnderDawgz

Gabriela Griggs

A new, inclusive dance group to start this semester and an interview with its founder. By Gabriela Griggs AC&T Editor AC&T A new dance club called “UnderDawgz” has begun rehearsing…

Beyond the Numbers of Winthrop

Kira Rich

By Kira Rich Editorial Editor Editorial Take 2,122 beds. Subtract 1,100 incoming students. Subtract another 871 sophomores. Suddenly, there isn’t much room left. Winthrop University is growing rapidly. In the…

Local Rep. Ralph Norman Loses Primary Runoff for Senate Seat

Dakota Gold

Norman loses to Darline Graham, sister of late S.C. senator, Lindsey Graham. By Dakota Gold Staff Writer News South Carolina Rep. and Rock Hill resident Ralph Norman lost to Darline…

23 Years Later: What September 11th On Winthrop University’s Campus Looks Like in 2024

Gabriela Griggs

September 19, 2024 The establishment of three brand new memorial events has brought forth a new air of unity across campus, allowing locals, students, and faculty to join in remembering…

Trump at the Winthrop Coliseum has a line out the door

Madison Martin-Sadler

Former president Donald Trump holds a rally to encourage the audience to vote in the primaries. Snipers on the roof watched through binoculars as long lines of people snaked inside…

Student entrepreneur and influencer releases her own namesake perfume

Ainsley McCarthy

Jasmine Simone Williams, a junior integrated marketing communication major with over 2,000 Instagram followers and 200 subscribers on YouTube collaborated with custom fragrance company SCENTCRAFT to develop and launch a…

Meet Todd Hagins

Ainsley McCarthy

Todd Hagins, a former federal prosecutor, joined President Serna’s office on February 16 as the university’s chief legal representative and advisor. From providing legal advice to the university to…