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South Carolina Performs First Execution in Over a Decade, with Five More Likely to Follow

Evi Houston

Following legal deliberations addressing expired lethal injection drugs and the legalization of a firing squad and electric chair, the state is prepared to administer capital punishment every five weeks if…

Hurricane Helene Wreaks Havoc Across Winthrop’s Campus

Zachary Bell

October 17, 2024 While Winthrop recovers from Hurricane Helene, students question the university’s response to the emergency. Facilities Management Associate Vice President James Grigg offers his perspective. On Sept. 26,…

Surefire Neighborhood Market Hopes to Return to Sunset Park

Lanie Cauthen

October 10, 2024 After a devastating fire on July 14, Surefire Neighborhood Market has begun their recovery process and hopes to make a strong comeback. “We're looking forward to…

Highlighting the TRIO Achievers Program: An Essential Resource for Student Success that Deserves more Attention

Mia Molfetta

October 10, 2024 (Editorial) If you have walked through or around Dinkins, you have probably passed or seen an office with a sign that reads “TRiO.” It’s not hard to…

What September 11th On Winthrop University’s Campus Looks Like in 2024

Gabriela Griggs

September 19, 2024 The establishment of three brand new memorial events has brought forth a new air of unity across campus, allowing locals, students, and faculty to join in remembering…

A/C issues in Rutledge Continue to Impact the Learning Environment of its Students

Omar Woods

Professors have had to move classes to McLaurin Hall due to the hot temperatures, with many still waiting to get back September 19, 2024 Winthrop’s HVAC system is showing its…

Rehearsals Underway for Lily’s Purple Plastic Purse Play

Riley Brodie

September 19, 2024 This October, Winthrop Theater will open up the curtains to introduce their production of “Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse”. “Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse” is expected to be lively,…

Diversity of Plants

The Johnsonian

I hear people talk all the time about how difficult it is to acquire all the nutrients that we need from food each day. Eating healthy has become increasingly challenging…

#StopSuicide: Winthrop hosts it’s first walk for suicide prevention and awareness

Mari Pressley

Winthrop University’s first-ever walk for suicide prevention titled, Out of The Darkness is set to take place on March 24, 2023, and has already raised $1,695 toward its $5,000 goal.…

This week in The Johnsonian’s history

Autumn Hawkins

In the ninety-nine years that The Johnsonian has been publishing, there have been thousands of headlines highlighting current events throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Mar. 1, 1924 issue…