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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…
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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…
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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…
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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. …
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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…
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Campus Life: A Photo Story
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RMR Spotlight: The Association of Ebonites
The Winthrop University Association of Ebonites returned to campus last spring after several years of inactivity. Founded in 1969, they are both the oldest and largest student-led organization that has been active on campus. Like The Roddey McMillan Record (RMR), it was built by minorities, with a mission to promote awareness of the Black community…
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RMR Diversity and Inclusivity Survey Early Responses
Beginning last week, the Roddey McMillan Record released a survey to the student body regarding Winthrop’s approach to diversity and inclusivity on campus. The myriad of early responses have been interesting to consider as Winthrop’s administration seeks to expand its efforts to promote diversity on campus. When asked how they felt that Winthrop has promoted…
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Winthrop Student Miguel Caldwell is Releasing a Poetry Book This Summer
Miguel Caldwell started writing poetry when he was just 7 years old, and now his book, “Golden Boy”, will be released sometime this summer. Caldwell, 21, is a Junior elementary education major. He discovered his love of poetry by reading his mother, Vallanie Caldwell’s poetry when he was a child, even giving her advice on…
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