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House Culture: Divided. Some hard-core Winthropians have mystifying Griffin pride, but the majority of the house is blasé about ’Throp culture. Although it plays host to campus “traditions” like Debauchery and Thropstock (the house’s outdoor carnival), Winthrop residents don’t summon a lot of energy for the house on the whole. The exception to this apathy is IM sports. IM victories are frequently broadcast over Throptalk, complete with suggestions that Winthrop’s athletes channel superhuman vigor and inexplicable devotion to sports...
...example, Winthrop House threw "Thropstock" as a preview of Yardfest. With the dining hall closed for brunch, residents enjoyed pizza and cotton candy along with games in the courtyard...
Looking back on his time at Winthrop, Hanson said he remembered both the good times and the hard times. He recalled an event three years ago at Thropstock, Winthrop House’s spring festival, when students encouraged him to take on his wife in a sumo wrestling match...
...especially active and enthusiastic sophomore class, many say, has re-energized the House Committee. House event highlights include 'Thropstock, Winthrop's miniature version of Springfest, and Debauchery night, when people have been known to run through the House dining room sans clothing. Look for House Master Paul D. Hanson in the dining hall during the day--he enjoys taking his meals among students...
...especially active and enthusiastic sophomore class, many say, has re-energized the House Committee. House event highlights include 'Thropstock, Winthrop's miniature version of Springfest, and Debauchery night, when people have been known to run through the House dining room sans clothing. Look for House Master Paul D. Hanson in the dining hall during the day--he enjoys taking his meals among students. And don't miss the Waka Commons, a House grill without the grill (destroyed by fire last year), named after House resident Adam D. "Waka" Green...