Editorial

‘Sounds about white.’ Winthrop community not surprised by university’s seemingly failed commitment to diversity as shown in presidential finalists

Bryn Eddy

*TW: Mention of sexual assault* The Presidential Search Committee has announced the three finalists for the position of Winthrop University’s 12th president. All of them are men, and upon first…

What’s the point of mask mandates? Is there a point?

The Johnsonian

Wes Thomas, Vice President of Winthrop University’s College Republicans Masks either work, or they don’t. Let’s first consider the facts, such as how the only study that showed masks…

Socialist Student Union 101

The Johnsonian

By: Josh Simon, Representative of Winthrop University’s Socialist Student Union The Socialist Student Union is a student-led organization on Winthrop’s campus that advocates for a political philosophy called socialism. The…

Fake News and Inconvenient Truth – The Democratic Side

The Johnsonian

Skyler Allen, Representative of Winthrop University’s Collegiate Democrats As Democrats, we have seen our fair share of slander in the media throughout the decades. Fake news is something we all…

Winthrop’s top ten spookiest buildings

Autumn Hawkins

In light of Halloween quickly approaching, it seemed fitting that The Johnsonian covers what places around Winthrop’s campus are spooky enough to give guests a thrill while there. But beware…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Louise Pettus

Autumn Hawkins

Recently, the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections hosted an exhibit of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts. Meant to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this exhibit featured artifacts from every major Mesoamerican civilization.…

Crawford Health and Counseling Services said to not serve all students

Autumn Hawkins

For some Winthrop students, Health Services located in Crawford has been less than helpful. With class schedules taking up the majority of their weekday time, many full-time students rely on…

Ableist Assumptions: Winthrop’s Treatment of Disabled Students

Autumn Hawkins

The Winthrop University administration has been the target of quite a stir regarding its treatment of students with disabilities. During the summer, Winthrop often will limit access to elevators…

“Not Anymore”…or Not Enough?

Autumn Hawkins

Recently, Winthrop University released a set of online training courses centered around sexual assault and the use of drugs/alcohol. In the spring of 2021, Winthrop students gathered outside DiGorgio…

Best of Welcome Week

Gabriel Corbin

One of Winthrop University’s longest-standing traditions is Welcome Week, a whole week of events dedicated to introducing new freshmen to the campus. From Saturday to the next Sunday, Winthrop pulls…