Editorial

The best way to say goodbye is through expressing gratefulness

Marley Bassett

As I sit here writing this piece as one of my final pieces for The Johnsonian at an unholy hour in the morning while doing layout, it is incredibly hard…

Diversity of Plants

The Johnsonian

I hear people talk all the time about how difficult it is to acquire all the nutrients that we need from food each day. Eating healthy has become increasingly challenging…

This week in The Johnsonian’s history

Autumn Hawkins

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…

“We stand on the shoulders of those who came before us.”

Marley Bassett

I was looking through old newspapers from our vast archives to find ones to display at our 100th anniversary celebration and I began to think about the legacy of The…

Winthrop love: what Rock Hill loves about Winthrop

Autumn Hawkins

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…

A valentine for the staff of The Johnsonian

Marley Bassett

Let’s face it; I cannot do the job of editor-in-chief alone. It would be impossible. The staff of The Johnsonian make my job so much easier. They are absolutely wonderful…

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…

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…

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.…

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…