Arts, Culture & Tech

Coming Soon: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Caroline Smith

Brought to life from the College of Visual and Performing Arts: spelling, singing, and self-discovery take center stage with comedic relief sprinkled throughout the musical. By Caroline Smith Staff Writer…

Confronting Censorship During Winthrop’s 14th Annual Book Ban Event

Riley Brodie

The English department hosted event discussed the current state of book bans, and students who attended the event shared their thoughts on it with the Johnsonian. By Riley Brodie AC&T…

Local Business Spotlight: The Mercantile

Dakota Gold

The Mercantile’s mission goes beyond retail, as they seek to be a fixture in the community for years to come. By Dakota Gold Staff Writer AC&T From coffee and wines…

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Professor Profile: Amy Bagwell

Gabriela Griggs

By Gabriela Griggs Staff Writer AC&T Professor Amy Bagwell is a second-year English instructor at Winthrop University. She primarily leads writing courses, both in the university’s general education curriculum and…

From TikTok to Streaming: A Chat With Redding26

Kyan Feser

Escaping the TikTok bubble and pursuing his passions is the goal of Redding Shealy, a musician at Winthrop. By Kyan Feser Staff Writer Redding Shealy, known professionally as simply “Redding”…

Art Without Limits: How a Non-Traditional Student is Crafting Her Own Path

Dakota Gold

Full-time artist and non-traditional Winthrop student, Itala Flores, inspires students to continue following their dreams. By Dakota Gold Staff Writer AC&T Non-traditional college students are more present now than ever…

Local Business Spotlight: Blue Rose Pottery

Riley Brodie

Blue Rose Polish Pottery Offers a Collection of Authentic Polish Dishwater and Decor By Riley Brodie AC&T Editor Rock Hill is home to one of the most esteemed Polish pottery…

“You Can Do Anything and You Don’t Have to Just Be Yourself In One Little Area”: ’Shameless’ Star, Winthrop Alumna Shanola Hampton Offers Advice To Incoming Students

Clark Vilardebo

Hampton also discussed a list of different topics, including how her time at Winthrop prepared her for leadership positions, noticeable changes around campus and her go-to struggle meal in college.…

Douglas, Arizona: The Most Important Border Town That Almost No One Knows About

Clark Vilardebo

Douglas, Arizona, may appear insignificant when you look at it from a map – but its history and relationship with their Mexican neighbor, Agua Prieta, prove it’s so much more.…

Winthrop’s Student-Made Shop Opens in Downtown Rock Hill

Gabriela Griggs

Student-Made, a program created to help university artists flourish and create their own student business, has officially been established at Winthrop University. The Student-Made mission is “to partner with colleges…