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Feb

Set up for success: the Serna’s love story

Ainsley McCarthy

When their friend lied to each of them that the other was interested in meeting, it took the couple–who had never met before– two dates to discover that they had…

Eight steps for a perfect love letter

Mari Pressley

Humans have been writing love letters for centuries. In what seems like a lost tradition in time where everything is digitized, a letter is now appreciated as a sentiment or…

Winthrop’s first African American student, Cynthia Roddey discusses her experience

Sam Hyatt

Cynthia Roddey, class of 1967, was the first African American to attend Winthrop College. At the time, her attendance did not gain much attention from the media. “On the one…

Winthrop University names new Vice President of University Advancement

Marley Bassett

On Dec. 13 2022, Winthrop University released a press statement announcing that Kevin Hughes had been selected to fulfill the role of Vice President of University Advancement. Hughes officially joined…

Vice President of Student Affairs featured in new anthology honoring women in the workforce

Ainsley McCarthy

Chronicling one’s triumphs into novel form is triumphant in and of itself, so chronicling other’s triumphs into novel form is surely an ambitious task. Author Jennifer Pestikas undertook the latter…

22.2 Grams of Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop and a Cyclist Searches for Stolen Bicycle

The Johnsonian

A man is facing several charges after allegedly throwing drugs out of a car during a traffic stop, according to the Reporting Officer (R/O). On Sept. 13, around 11:00 p.m.,…

New sculpture in front of McLaurin Hall

Jada Strong

In the past few weeks, Winthrop professor of fine arts Shaun Cassidy and his students have begun a beautification initiative on campus, creating a new sculpture project for the outside…

Professor Emeritus B. Michael Williams honored at tribute concert

Jada Strong

The late B. Michael Williams, professor emeritus of music and former percussion director at Winthrop University, was remembered with a memorial concert on April 2. He passed away in September…

Winthrop finds success at home track

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop track and field program had a handful of noteworthy performers at this past weekend’s Winthrop/Adidas Invitational. Sophomore sprinter Toluwayan Agbeyomi was one of Winthrop’s top finishers, placing…

CSL approves charter for cheerleading club

Chase Duncan

A new cheerleading club joins the ranks of Winthrop student organizations in the form of WU Cheer. The club’s charter was approved by the Winthrop University Council of Student…