Editorial

13

Feb

A hidden gem: How the history department contributes to campus culture at Winthrop

The Johnsonian

As the world comes out of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and begins to enjoy public events again, it is apparent that Winthrop University has a remarkably vibrant culture…

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30

Jan

After 100 Years: The Origins of The Johnsonian

The Johnsonian

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…

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25

Jan

Exciting changes at Winthrop

Autumn Hawkins

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.…

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17

Jan

Spring into celebrating!

Autumn Hawkins

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…

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31

Dec

When is it enough? A journalist’s opinion on reporting in 2022

Marley Bassett

As a college journalist and the soon-to-be editor-in-chief of The Johnsonian during its centennial year, one question has often entered my mind: when is journalism enough? As journalists, we are…

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31

Dec

Winthrop University’s founding president was disabled

Ainsley McCarthy

Founding-former president David Bancroft Johnson was coming home from school at nine years old–in 1865–when a railroad handcar crushed his arm. According to “The Torch is Passed” by Ross Web,…

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20

Dec

A Call for Accountable Student Government

The Johnsonian

It is undeniable that student policy has become stagnant at Winthrop University. While some efforts have been made to improve the campus, many of the so-called upgrades have led to…

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21

Nov

Conversations about Culture Club

The Johnsonian

Winthrop has claimed to be diverse and the home for inclusion and diversity, but where has that been seen? This issue has brought about many concerns of the smaller minority…

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09

Nov

Common Time comes back for Winthrop community members

Autumn Hawkins

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…

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