Assessing the damages: Courtyard and Richardson Floods
After flooding occurred in multiple buildings across campus, this article takes a look into the relationship between the two incidents and what they mean for Winthrop University students.
After the corridor of shame
An enterprise story that follows the life of some college students who attended South Carolina public schools in an area of the state dubbed "The Corridor of Shame" for its minimal school funding leading to underperforming institutions.
Young and Hungry
Report covering a survey that showed high rates of food insecurity on Winthrop University's campus. The story features interviews with food insecure students, as well as faculty that are trying to reduce the issue.
Winthrop Spirit Squad members dressed in costumes deemed culturally insensitive
Breaking news story covering backlash faced by Winthrop University's spirit squad after their official team Instagram account posted photos of squad members dressed as Native Americans for Halloween.
Winthrop looks to face issues with policing through candid conversation
A feature on what the Winthrop University Police Department is doing to help heal community relations in the face of nationwide police brutality issue.
Using tragedy to educate
A profile on a new psychology faculty member, Melissa Reeves, who specializes in school shootings, using her experiences with the Columbine and Sandy Hooks shootings to guide her teaching.
The down low on LowDownBeat
A feature on two Winthrop seniors who started their own music podcast.