2017 - My TJ Now

Funding light research

Artificial photosynthesis research conducted at Winthrop The American Chemical Society for Petroleum Research has awarded a major grant of $70,000 to James Hanna, a professor of chemistry at Winthrop, and…

Eagle of the Week: Lizzy Daidone

Staff Writer

Graduate student and athletic trainer Lizzy Daidone takes the health and safety of the Eagles to heart This week’s eagle of the week isn’t your typically highlighted Winthrop athlete. Instead,…

Five year plan for Pat Kelsey

Staff Writer

Winthrop basketball coach Pat Kelsey received a five-year contract extension from the school. This contract runs through the 2022 season. Kelsey has spent the last five years as the head…

Artist Spotlight: Ashley Cook

Dean of Students Office/Publications

One student artist is turning her dreams into reality For many student artists on any college campus, when pouring yourself into your work, you are literally putting a piece of…

Impeach Trump

Dean of Students Office/Publications

What would happen if Trump was impeached? In August, FBI director James Comey was fired by President Donald Trump after he allegedly asked Comey to end the Michael Flynn investigation…

Modern holidays

Staff Writer

How traditions are changing with the times Some holiday traditions are quickly becoming far and few between as families replace them with newer and more innovative ways to celebrate their…

Charlotte may become prime

Dean of Students Office/Publications

A plethora of economic opportunities may be coming for both Rock Hill and Winthrop if Charlotte secures Amazon’s second headquarter Amazon is searching for a new home for its second…

Groundbreaking alumna returns to WU

Dean of Students Office/Publications

First African-American female student enrolled at Winthrop shared her wisdom during Homecoming week Cynthia Plair Roddey returned to Winthrop to talk to current students, alumni and faculty about her experiences…

Fluffy medicine

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Emotional support animals become more popular on college campuses This year, the Office of Accessibility counts three dozen approved emotional support animals (ESAs) on campus and around six to 10…

Eagles come home

Dean of Students Office/Publications

The Winthrop men and women’s basketball team kicked off the Eagles’ homecoming on Nov. 18 at the Winthrop Coliseum. The day started with the traditional tailgating on the South Lawn…