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Winthrop University Denies new Department of Joy and Whimsy

1Apr

By Siri BurkeNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Winthrop University Denies new Department of Joy and Whimsy

By: Siri H. Burke Recently, as of February it was suggested by students that they were not quite satisfied with the quality of life on campus. It was implied that this was due to lack of childlike wonder and whimsical opportunities on campus. A proposal was made and submitted by students to Winthrop that a new department be opened called the the Department of Joy and Whimsy. This new department was supposed to offer classes such as “Rediscovering Childlike Wonder”, “The Art of Sidewalk Chalk” and “Hobbies: What do you like.” After the announcement of the potential for the new department there was an outpouring of support from the student body. Unfortunately the excitement was quickly snuffed out by a statement from the Dean of Student Suffering. In a statement made ...

1Apr

By RMRNo Comments

Culture, Feature, Guest Column

Bigstuff X Cocky (Tiger)

Bigstuff = Winthrop Cocky = Gamecocks Tiger = Clemson Written by: Mac Sports, Pining (maybe mutual), enemies to lovers, inaccurate portail of university mascots, please don’t report us, fade to black, I know too much about bird anatomy now, they/them (because = mascot), I don’t know how football works Bigstuff (what is my life) and Cocky, have been known as enemies for as long as everyone has known. They competed with each other as they grew up in various sports and academic events. Between these they have gotten to know each other well, even though they didn’t want to. At their last football match against each other, they shook hands both knowing that that was probably the last time they would see each other. You see Bigstuff was staying in SC and going to SCU while Cocky w...

90% of Winthrop Students Vote for Semesterly Professor Gladiator Fight

1Apr

By Ravyn RhodesNo Comments

Culture, Feature

90% of Winthrop Students Vote for Semesterly Professor Gladiator Fight

In record-breaking voter turnout at Winthrop University, 90% of the total student body, approximately 4,404 students, overwhelmingly voted yes on a resolution designating the Coliseum as the location for the official Professor Gladiatorial Combat Challenge. Nicknamed “The Wingspan Gauntlet” by avid fans, it was adopted by the Board of Trustees after overwhelming support from the Student and Faculty body. “I couldn’t believe someone didn’t come up with the idea sooner,” said Kyan Feser, a mass communications student. “It’s time to give these professors a taste of what they put us through on the daily,” said a student only known as Mac. The bracket for the Gauntlet is being created by the Student Government Association, set to be voted on by the wider student bo...

1Apr

By Lanie CauthenNo Comments

Culture, Feature

New Ghost Sighted in Tillman Hall

By Lanie Cauthen Winthrop students document an unreported ghost in Tillman Hall – reported to be the ghost of a 90’s grunge rock fan. Student Billy Geist documented the ghost over the weekend. The apparition – spotted in typical Kurt Cobain sunglasses – appeared lost in the hallway, but became more relaxed as time passed. Geist said the ghost was not afraid of him because of Geist’s combat boots and flannel jacket. “I thought he was just some dude until I got close,” Geist said. “I didn’t know he was dead ‘till I tried to dab him up.” Geist reported the ghost smelled of cigarette smoke. He faintly heard the sound of Pearl Jam’s “Alive” while close to the specter. He “hung out” with the phantom until a ___ scared him away. “He was ...

23Mar

By Liliana ZayasNo Comments

Culture, Feature

The Risings Artists of Winthrop

Winthrop University recently chartered and recognized The Rising Artists of Winthrop – a transformative take on what it means to be an art club. Within the last 139 years of Winthrop University, the arts have played a significant role in the school’s success. From elaborate theatre productions to stunning orchestra performances, Winthrop has maintained a significant place in the larger Rock Hill community as its beating heart. Since its official conception in 1989, the College of Visual and Performing Arts has always had the goal to uplift art students and give them a place to grow. The CVPA has played a big part in the development of Winthrop’s community. One of these developments is RAW – organized by Fine Arts and Sculpture professor Shaun Cassidy. The Union of Student Artis...