Autumn Hawkins, Author at My TJ Now

This week in The Johnsonian’s history

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In the ninety-nine years that The Johnsonian has been publishing, there have been thousands of headlines highlighting current events throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Mar. 1, 1924 issue…

Winthrop love: what Rock Hill loves about Winthrop

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During the Valentine's Day season, The Johnsonian would like to reflect on a common love that unites students, staff, alumni, and the greater Rock Hill community: the love of Winthrop…

After 100 Years: The Origins of The Johnsonian

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In November of 1923, The Johnsonian was officially approved -- printing its first issue less than two weeks later. When Winthrop’s founding president, David Bancroft Johnson, was approached with the…

Exciting changes at Winthrop

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There are a number of exciting changes happening on campus this semester, as well as further in the future -- construction, landscaping, repairs and upgrades are happening all over campus.…

Spring into celebrating!

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Many interesting and exciting events are coming to the York County and Winthrop University communities this year–including plays, concerts, and festivals–just in time for the warmer weather. Rock Hill is…

Common Time comes back for Winthrop community members

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Common Time is back for students and faculty at Winthrop University after being discontinued temporarily in 2020 amidst safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2009, Common Time is…

Fall into Fun in Rock Hill

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Now that it has begun to cool down, there are countless exciting things to do in Rock Hill to celebrate fall. Rock Hill is home to festivals, tastings, and beautiful…

Common Time comes back for Winthrop community members

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Common Time is back for students and faculty at Winthrop University after being discontinued temporarily in 2020 amidst safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2009, Common Time is…

Winthrop’s top ten spookiest buildings

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In light of Halloween quickly approaching, it seemed fitting that The Johnsonian covers what places around Winthrop’s campus are spooky enough to give guests a thrill while there. But beware…