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Dear Winthrop,

The Johnsonian

This is the final issue of the 98th volume of The Johnsonian. I have been with TJ for two out of its 98 years of service to the Winthrop and…

The state of the Biden administration

The Johnsonian

By: Wes Thomas, Vice President of Winthrop University College Republicans Many Americans watched the State of the Union address President Joe Biden delivered on March 1 to the sound of…

The Black Panther Party and Socialism

The Johnsonian

By: Josh Simon, Representative of Winthrop University’s Socialist Student Union During Black History Month, we are often taught a strict curriculum concerning the role of various black leaders and their…

‘Sounds about white.’ Winthrop community not surprised by university’s seemingly failed commitment to diversity as shown in presidential finalists

Bryn Eddy

*TW: Mention of sexual assault* The Presidential Search Committee has announced the three finalists for the position of Winthrop University’s 12th president. All of them are men, and upon first…

What’s the point of mask mandates? Is there a point?

The Johnsonian

Wes Thomas, Vice President of Winthrop University’s College Republicans Masks either work, or they don’t. Let’s first consider the facts, such as how the only study that showed masks…

Socialist Student Union 101

The Johnsonian

By: Josh Simon, Representative of Winthrop University’s Socialist Student Union The Socialist Student Union is a student-led organization on Winthrop’s campus that advocates for a political philosophy called socialism. The…

Fake News and Inconvenient Truth – The Democratic Side

The Johnsonian

Skyler Allen, Representative of Winthrop University’s Collegiate Democrats As Democrats, we have seen our fair share of slander in the media throughout the decades. Fake news is something we all…

Winthrop’s top ten spookiest buildings

Autumn Hawkins

In light of Halloween quickly approaching, it seemed fitting that The Johnsonian covers what places around Winthrop’s campus are spooky enough to give guests a thrill while there. But beware…

Indigenous Peoples’ Day at Louise Pettus

Autumn Hawkins

Recently, the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections hosted an exhibit of pre-Columbian Mesoamerican artifacts. Meant to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, this exhibit featured artifacts from every major Mesoamerican civilization.…