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Plastic baby dolls, education, tradition and community: Celebrating Mardi Gras

Zoe Jenkins

People have been celebrating Mardi Gras for centuries, and in more ways than one. Beginning in the times of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Mardi Gras…

A hidden gem: How the history department contributes to campus culture at Winthrop

The Johnsonian

As the world comes out of the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic and begins to enjoy public events again, it is apparent that Winthrop University has a remarkably vibrant culture…

Exciting changes at Winthrop

Autumn Hawkins

There are a number of exciting changes happening on campus this semester, as well as further in the future -- construction, landscaping, repairs and upgrades are happening all over campus.…

Many interesting and exciting events are coming to the York County and Winthrop University communities this year–including plays, concerts, and festivals–just in time for the warmer weather. Rock Hill is…

A Call for Accountable Student Government

The Johnsonian

It is undeniable that student policy has become stagnant at Winthrop University. While some efforts have been made to improve the campus, many of the so-called upgrades have led to…

Conversations about Culture Club

The Johnsonian

Winthrop has claimed to be diverse and the home for inclusion and diversity, but where has that been seen? This issue has brought about many concerns of the smaller minority…

Common Time comes back for Winthrop community members

Autumn Hawkins

Common Time is back for students and faculty at Winthrop University after being discontinued temporarily in 2020 amidst safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Established in 2009, Common Time is…

Winthrop’s Association of Black Journalists shares opinion on Gentrification in South Carolina

DJ Lewis

According to PBS, gentrification is a general term for “the arrival of wealthier people in an existing urban district, a related increase in rents and property values and changes in…

Fall into Fun in Rock Hill

Autumn Hawkins

Now that it has begun to cool down, there are countless exciting things to do in Rock Hill to celebrate fall. Rock Hill is home to festivals, tastings, and beautiful…

Alumni Spotlight – Ashley Moore

Sam Hyatt

Ashley Moore, an alumna of the class of 2021, spent her time at Winthrop working towards her degree in education. Moore started her education at Winthrop University in 2017, majoring…