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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 Kit CrosbyNo Comments

Feature, Picture Story

Hobby – Horsing New at Winthrop

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 ...

28Mar

By Lanie CauthenNo Comments

Feature

Introduction to the Editor

It is an honor for me to accept the position of editor in chief of The Roddey-McMillan Record. It means a great deal to me to be able to work with such a great staff – who are all talented and wonderful. I’m proud to represent this program and I hope to make my predecessors proud. I began writing for the RMR last year – during my first semester at Winthrop. I published three articles during this time. It was such a joy to write for this publication. I was able to really grow my skills and harness what it takes to be a good writer. However, I have dealt with publications since high school. I was born and raised in Lancaster, S.C. – growing up in a small town. I became passionate about writing during my junior year of high school after I joined my high school’s journalism progra...

28Mar

By Siri BurkeNo Comments

Feature, News

South Carolina Prenatal Equal Protection Act

Abortion and Miscarriage Could Classify as Homicide Under Proposed SC Bill 3537 The Prenatal Equal Protection Act is a currently pending bill in the South Carolina House, and is in the Committee on Judiciary. This bill, if passed, will redefine “person” to include unborn children. This would mean that if a pregnant person intentionally or unintentionally ended their pregnancy they could be charged with homicide. It would also be changed so unborn children would be protected under assault charges as well. Miscarriages, according to the National Institute of Health, occur in 15-20 percent of pregnancies clinically recognized. A miscarriage is considered an unexpected ending of a pregnancy within the first 20 weeks of gestation. Miscarriages can happen for ma...