Mari Pressley, Author at My TJ Now

Winthrop ranks on US News Best Colleges list

Mari Pressley

Winthrop retained its highest ranking among public universities in the South in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “Best Colleges” guidebook for the second year. Recognized in other categories…

Chick-fil-A employee tests positive for COVID-19

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A Chick-fil-A employee tested positive for COVID-19. As of Sept. 2, the staple restaurant, located in Markley’s at the Center, has been closed to prevent a further spread. Dining Services…

Winthrop makes changes to its Dining Services

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Winthrop Dining services has embraced several new changes this year alone, many of which include the renaming of Thomson to Eagle Eatery, Einstein Bros. Bagels extending its hours, Subway closing…

Nest charges a full month of rent for August

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Residents at The Nest at University Center were required to pay the full month’s rent for August. As of Aug. 27, The Nest’s website lists the four-bedroom apartments at $689…

Gabrielle Leondra Kelly made an impact at Winthrop

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The Winthrop community is still reeling from the passing of rising senior Gabrielle Leondra Kelly, who passed away on June 30. Gabrielle’s celebration of life was held on July 10…

Preparations for the Search for Winthrop’s New President Begin

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The Winthrop University Presidential Search Advisory Group has started gathering information to begin the search process for Winthrop’s 12th president. The Presidential Advisory Group helps guide the board of trustees…

Close Scholars Program Found Dies at 95

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Winthrop Close Scholars Program Founder, Anne Springs Close has died at the age of 95. The philanthropist from Fort Mill founded the Anne Springs Close Greenway, a nature preserve in…

The dehumanization of Asian Americans in media

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Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, Asian Americans have seen an increase in hate crimes and racism. Last month, a white man killed eight people in Atlanta, Georgia, six…

Artist Spotlight: Renee Holliday

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Masters in Fine Arts Student Renee Holliday came back to school after working on her nursing degree and taking ceramic classes on the side just for fun. “You know, I…

The Oscars Nominees for 2021

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The Oscars are one of the most anticipated events in Hollywood every year. While its normal date was pushed a few weeks back due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual award…