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Groundbreaking alumna returns to WU

First African-American female student enrolled at Winthrop shared her wisdom during Homecoming week Cynthia Plair Roddey returned to Winthrop to talk to current students, alumni and faculty about her experiences…

Young and hungry

Tea Franco

Survey shows food insecurity is a problem among Winthrop students Winthrop University’s Department of Human Nutrition conducted a USDA standard survey among 600 Winthrop students measuring food insecurity on campus.…

Trustees meet to discuss profits and funding

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Funding, audits, and goals were discussed at the meeting on Nov. 10 The board of trustees met on Thursday, Nov 9 to review each department’s new ideas and projects to…

First female African-American mayor elected for Charlotte

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Winthrop student and relative of newly-elected mayor talks about her work in aunt’s campaign Vi Lyles, 66, is not only the first African-American female mayor of Charlotte, but she is…

Homecoming court selection process up for review

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Student Activities officials may review traditional selection process The process of selecting the Homecoming court for king and queen is under review by recommendation of the Council of Student Leaders.…

Cancer’s impact on Winthrop

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Pancreatic cancer affects middle-aged adults, an age group for students’ parents and older relatives Senior mass communication major Emily Daise is among the age group that is usually not affected…

Educating on cultural appropriation

The Johnsonian

Following Halloween festivities, the Winthrop Spirit Squad posted a photo deemed culturally insensitive and many used this photograph as an opportunity to educate Winthrop’s community Winthrop University’s spirit squad posted…

Our Say

The Johnsonian

Our Say is a column that expresses the opinions of the editorial board of The Johnsonian. We address current events, content of our publication and happenings around the Winthrop community. On…

Campus Walk apartments to get pool complex

Dean of Students Office/Publications

New outdoor area including pool and small gym coming to Campus Walk plus new leasing options A new pool, outdoor area and small recreation center will be coming to the…

Winthrop Spirit Squad members dress in culturally insensitive costumes

Tea Franco

The Winthrop University Spirit Squad was faced with criticism yesterday after posting an Instagram photoset of the squad’s Halloween costumes. The photos included two team members dressed as Native Americans.…