Editorial

After Amy Bailey: Campus Wide Outrage and Ongoing Legal Battles

Adriane Alston

Student publications argue that the untimely termination of Amy Bailey during the winter break constituted an act of retaliation by the university. By Adrien Alston Editorial Editor Editorial Over the…

Letter From the Editor: Farewell, Winthrop!

Clark Vilardebo

By Clark Vilardebo Editor-in-Chief Editorial It’s hard to put into words how much my time here at Winthrop has shaped me, but I will do my damnedest. When I first…

The Johnsonian Wrapped: Students Share their Albums of the Year

Kyan Feser

By Kyan Feser Staff Writer Editorial In our last man on the street for 2025, The Johnsonian asked Winthrop students what albums they had on repeat Spotify Wrapped is right…

Before You Share: The Dangers of Spreading Misinformation Through Social Media

Kira Rich

An anonymous post on Fizz about an alleged assault in Phelps causes panic among students. By Kira Rich Staff Writer Within hours, uneasiness flooded the campus. Screenshots were shared amongst…

The Pushed Out Seniors Phenomenon: How Winthrop’s Strategic Housing Plan Leaves Upperclassmen Searching for Space

Adriane Alston

By Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Housing Priority Shifts Under Strategic Plan Winthrop University’s prospective housing strategy is sparking concern among upperclassmen who are concerned that the plan prioritizes freshmen and…

From CSL to SGA: Student Leadership Evolves on Winthrop’s Campus

Adriane Alston

What is one commonality across American campuses? Every campus has a governing structure designed to aid the advancement of college life. The real question is, do these governing structures help…

Running on Caffeine and Deadlines

Kira Rich

By Kira Rich Staff Writer Editorial By mid-semester, absences are at an all-time high, exhaustion lingers in the air, copious amounts of caffeine replace breakfast, deadlines blur together and…

From Memes to Murder: Tyler Robinson and Social Nihilism

Kyan Feser

Meme culture poisoned a generation, and only seems to get worse. By Kyan Feser Staff Writer Editorial “Notices bulge OwO what’s this?” This message was engraved onto a bullet by…

Pyramid Schemes Masquerade As Job Opportunities

The Johnsonian

By Kira Rich Editorial When a job recruiter approached students on Winthrop’s campus offering positions starting at $22 an hour and paid training, ears perk up at the rare opportunity.…

Strain and Supplies: Troubles with Transportation Hitting The Lives of Interior Design Students

Adriane Alston

By Adriane Alston Editorial Editor Editorial Winthrop University’s interior design program, one of only a few in South Carolina accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, attracts students eager…