Campus News Archives - Page 12 of 21

Winthrop moves to mask-optional

Christian Smith

Winthrop University transitioned to a mask-optional policy on March 24, ending the mask mandate first enacted fall semester of 2020. Interim President George Hynd announced the change in an email…

Roddey will lose kitchens, gain exclusive meal plan in fall

Ainsley McCarthy

Occupants of Roddey Hall will have stoves and ovens removed from their apartments in fall 2022 and are being assigned roommates despite having paid for private rooms. The Department of…

The Johnsonian awarded first in general excellence of its division by the South Carolina Press Association

The Johnsonian

We are also proud of the following individual award holders from The Johnsonian: News Editor Christian Smith for second best news story in our division, News Editor Christian Smith for…

Recent on-campus assaults by non-Winthrop people increase desire for more campus safety precautions

Bryn Eddy

Editor’s note: The student who was the victim of the harassment in Bancroft Hall is a member of The Johnsonian. The student gave permission for their story to be mentioned…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On Feb. 21, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was dispatched to Park Avenue and Stewart Avenue regarding a suspicious man leaving the area in a Toyota. The initial caller informed Winthrop…

Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority suspended until 2025

Marley Bassett

The Delta Pi chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was suspended until February of 2025 for violating both the Winthrop University student code of conduct and the National College Panhellenic guidelines…

Students shared experiences, gave suggestions at February Culinary Council

Christian Smith

Students at the Culinary Council on Feb. 23 voiced concerns with many Winthrop dining locations, emphasizing Mein Bowl and Tres Habaneros and noting changes in food preparation and quality. …

Winthrop sorority suspended until 2025

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop’s chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was charged with multiple violations to the 2021-2022 Student Conduct Code on Sunday, Jan. 27. The sorority is suspended for three years effective Feb.…

Cultural event held to discuss sexual assault

Marley Bassett

*TW: Mention of sexual assault* Winthrop University recently held a cultural event concerning sexual assault on college campuses. The event featured a screening of the 2015 documentary film “The…