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Students protest living conditions, lack of safety

Christian Smith

The removal of mold from residence halls, accessibility improvements, increased funding for the Office of Victim’s Assistance, the removal of controversial figures’ names from campus buildings and increased campus security…

ChristmasVille begins Dec. 2

Christian Smith

Rock Hill’s 16th annual Christmas festival, ChristmasVille, will begin its main events on Dec. 2 with an opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at Fountain Park. While the main festival will…

Police Blotter 11/12

Sarah Hassler

On Nov. 12, the Reporting Officer (R/O) was conducting patrol on Winthrop Ebenezer Avenue when he observed the subject vehicle traveling in the wrong direction on Winthrop Memorial Circle. The…

Passing of 2021 Distinguished Mass Communication alumnae

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop alumna Kim Young Woods died on Saturday, only about a month after she spoke to students and faculty in the Department of Mass Communication for the department's 75th anniversary. …

Investigation on Phelps Hall sexual assault still active and ongoing

Bryn Eddy

A Winthrop student was sexually assaulted in the morning hours of Nov. 16 in Phelps Hall and the investigation is still active and ongoing. The Johnsonian contacted Yearta on Monday,…

Labor shortage creates problems

Marley Bassett

Across the country, labor shortages have become some of the most pressing issues. These shortages are a result of increased unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many minimum wage workers…

Health clinic offers free services to those who qualify

Marley Bassett

York County Free Health Clinic is a local health care provider located near Winthrop’s campus on Cherry Road. The clinic provides free health services to those who qualify in the…

Kevin Sheppard Sr. begins as new Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard began as Title IX Coordinator and ADA Compliance officer on Nov. 1. Sheppard was a Title IX Investigator at the University of South Carolina for the last eight…

This week in American politics

Taylor Sallenger

President Joe Biden and other global leaders are planning on signing a global tax deal that will include a 15% tax minimum that applies to multinational corporations that earn more…

New Title IX Coordinator announced

Taylor Sallenger

Kevin Sheppard Sr. has been hired as the ADA Compliance officer as well as the Title IX Coordinator, a position previously held by Vice President and Chief of Staff of…