Adriane Alston, Author at My TJ Now

In the Rooms Where it Happens, Student Decisions Matter.

Adriane Alston

Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Editorial The reactions to the recent housing crisis made one thing clear; as Winthrop students, we are not as civically engaged as we should be when…

Students Voice Safety and Accessibility Concerns over Joynes–Byrnes Walkway Following Winter Storms

Adriane Alston

A collaborative space for producers, singers, and musicians at Winthrop. By Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Editorial Following recent winter snow storms, students have raised concerns regarding the safety of the…

After Amy Bailey: Campus Wide Outrage and Ongoing Legal Battles

Adriane Alston

Student publications argue that the untimely termination of Amy Bailey during the winter break constituted an act of retaliation by the university. By Adrien Alston Editorial Editor Editorial Over the…

The Pushed Out Seniors Phenomenon: How Winthrop’s Strategic Housing Plan Leaves Upperclassmen Searching for Space

Adriane Alston

By Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Housing Priority Shifts Under Strategic Plan Winthrop University’s prospective housing strategy is sparking concern among upperclassmen who are concerned that the plan prioritizes freshmen and…

From CSL to SGA: Student Leadership Evolves on Winthrop’s Campus

Adriane Alston

What is one commonality across American campuses? Every campus has a governing structure designed to aid the advancement of college life. The real question is, do these governing structures help…

Strain and Supplies: Troubles with Transportation Hitting The Lives of Interior Design Students

Adriane Alston

By Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Editorial Winthrop University’s interior design program, one of only a few in South Carolina accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, attracts students eager…

Business or Pleasure: Will Winthrop Students Ever be Able to Differentiate Between the Two?

Adriane Alston

Winthrop University prides itself on being a student-oriented campus, but has our sense of community and social engagement suffered in the process? While many students choose their college based…

Trump Administration’s Crusade Against DEI in Wake of Tragedy: Where Do We Go From Here as a Nation?

Adriane Alston

Are your favorite companies, policies and politicians racist? In a time filled with book bans, boycotts and the continuous revoking of workplace rights for marginalized individuals, what is the…