Autumn Hawkins, Author at My TJ Now

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Louise Pettus

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Recently, the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections hosted an exhibit of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts. Meant to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this exhibit featured artifacts from every major Mesoamerican civilization.…

Murdaughs’ mysterious murders

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The well-known Murdaugh family came into the national spotlight this year after their name became tied to multiple deaths. The Murdaugh family has been synonymous with court cases and…

The curious case of Osage orange

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Generations of Winthrop students have been mystified by the softball-sized green spheres littering the ground outside of Joynes Hall. The Maclura pomifera tree, also known as the Osage orange,…

Crawford Health and Counseling Services said to not serve all students

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For some Winthrop students, Health Services located in Crawford has been less than helpful. With class schedules taking up the majority of their weekday time, many full-time students rely on…

Ableist Assumptions: Winthrop’s Treatment of Disabled Students

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The Winthrop University administration has been the target of quite a stir regarding its treatment of students with disabilities. During the summer, Winthrop often will limit access to elevators…

“Not Anymore”…or Not Enough?

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Recently, Winthrop University released a set of online training courses centered around sexual assault and the use of drugs/alcohol. In the spring of 2021, Winthrop students gathered outside DiGorgio…

In Hyndsight: Expectations for Winthrop’s next President

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Recently, Winthrop University has announced that the search for Winthrop’s next president has begun. In January 2020, George Hynd was selected as Winthrop’s interim president following the end of Dan…

Back to School: What The Johnsonian Staff is Looking Forward to

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With the start of the new school year, one must reflect on this past semester. In 2020, Rock Hill went into quarantine to protect its citizens from COVID-19. Winthrop's cultural…

Gaetzgate: one man’s political plunder

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At the end of March, U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz became the focus of a federal investigation regarding sex trafficking. The Justice Department launched an investigation when allegations of Gaetz…

Twitter and Teen Vogue

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Alexi McCammond has resigned from her post as Teen Vogue’s editor-in-chief after some questionable social media posts have been brought to light. In 2011, McCammond made comments on social…