Editorial

“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.…

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…

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…

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,…

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…