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Get your semester back on track

Matt Thrift

With the midway point of the semester approaching, Winthrop University’s Academic Success Center is open to students who want to see an improvement in their grades. Sierra Davis, a senior…

Cruise contains Coronavirus

David Botzer

With Coronavirus being an ongoing issue, some countries are taking many precautions to keep their citizens safe from disease. An extreme example of this has played out over the last…

On Feb. 10, the Winthrop University Police Department was contacted by a Winthrop employee regarding the ongoing harassment of another Winthrop employee by a former Winthrop employee. According to the…

Taxes made simple

Matt Thrift

Taxes are an unfortunate yet necessary part of living and working in most countries, and the U.S. tax system can prove to be difficult to navigate. However, there is a…

Letter from the Editor

The Johnsonian

The letter sent to the student body by Chairman Glenn McCall was littered with half-truths. Below, we break down some of the claims made in this letter. “It is the…

A chat with Dan Mahony

Anna Sharpe

My first question is—this is just kind of a silly question—what does the ‘F’ in your name stand for? Frederick. It’s funny because, and I’ve had people do this wrong…

A tale of two appointments

Anna Sharpe

The appointment of Interim President Dr. George Hynd and the departure of Dr. Dan Mahony has left students upset, pointing their focus to the Board of Trustees who voted on…

Police Blotter

Matt Thrift

On Feb. 7, a sergeant with the Winthrop University Police Department was securing buildings around campus when he “observed Suspicious Activity at Johnson Hall in the stairwell between Roddey Apartments…

Sex Education (After Dark)

Ann Marie Juarez

While going to college presents a myriad of new opportunities and a taste of the proverbial ‘real world,’ it also comes with its own challenges and struggles. Last week, a…

Does God care about my mental health?

Ann Marie Juarez

Mental health remains a popular topic, particularly on college campuses, and a recent panel held at Winthrop University looked at the intersection of faith, religion and mental health struggles. The…