Campus News Archives - Page 13 of 23

Winthrop holds first Trans Week of Visibility

Christian Smith

Winthrop’s first Transgender Week of Visibility, sponsored by the Sexuality and Gender Equality club, took place from March 28 to April 1. Small flags were placed along Scholars Walk, and…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 25, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was called to the Courtyard parking lot regarding a car that smelled very strongly of marijuana. Once on scene, the R/O had WUPD…

Winthrop announces new budget cuts

Marley Bassett

More faculty positions will be eliminated soon due to the university’s need to balance the budget for 2023 by $8 million. Interim President George Hynd sent out an email to…

Police Blotter

Sarah Hassler

On March 23, the Responding Officer (R/O) and Officer Adam Watson were conducting speed enforcement operations on Eden Terrace. Watson noticed a car with no tag and initiated a traffic…

CSL approves charter for cheerleading club

Chase Duncan

A new cheerleading club joins the ranks of Winthrop student organizations in the form of WU Cheer. The club’s charter was approved by the Winthrop University Council of Student…

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…