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Red sees green–18 Republican states adopt policies promoting recycling

The Johnsonian

Traditionally, when it comes to recycling, environment and the rhetoric of preserving the Earth, the American public has associated such values with the Democratic party, and the states that value…

‘Breaking Barriers for Waiting Children,’ advocating for better permanency in adoption from foster care

Zoe Jenkins

The month of March hosts multiple month-long awarenesses, some include by not limited to: Women’s History Month, National Reading Month, Disability Awareness Month and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. March also…

First-generation college student to graduate with major accomplishments under her belt.

Jada Strong

Sydney Gambrell is a senior graduating this spring with a major in fine arts and a concentration in painting. She is an artist, volunteer and first-generation college student with a…

Winthrop hosts Movement Conference

Sam Hyatt

Over the weekend, Winthrop University welcomed students and scholars on campus to present their work at the university’s “Movement Conference: Movement(s) in a Dynamic World: Interdisciplinary Perspectives” on Feb. 22,…

Faust is finished

Ainsley McCarthy

Kimberly Faust was hired by former president Anthony DiGorgio to be his chief of staff in 2004, and has now ended her employment at Winthrop. During her career she has…

First peek into 2024: What awaits us in the next presidential elections?

The Johnsonian

The latest midterm elections of 2022 have had a number of turns. Some states saw Democrat House candidates preserve their positions that were–by political trend--expected to go to the Republicans,…

Police Blotter – March 1st, 2023

Marley Bassett

Vehicle damages light pole The police department was informed of a damaged light pole located on Winthrop Memorial Circle. This incident occurred on Feb. 22, 2023. The officer was then…

Police Blotter

Marley Bassett

Vehicle theft goes haywire An officer observed a vehicle that did not have a license plate on and then observed the driver of the vehicle pull into a driveway and…

American Chornobyl: Chemical spill in East Palestine leads to environmental disaster

The Johnsonian

Dark skies, paranoia and anxiety grabbed a hold of the community of East Palestine; a city located on the border of Ohio and Pennsylvania. On February 3, at approximately 8:54…

Meet Todd Hagins

Ainsley McCarthy

Todd Hagins, a former federal prosecutor, joined President Serna’s office on February 16 as the university’s chief legal representative and advisor. From providing legal advice to the university to…