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In Dan’s ‘best interest’

Anna Sharpe

Emails between board of trustees obtained by The Johnsonian in a Freedom of Information Act request show that trustees believed they were acting in former president Dan Mahony’s “best interest”…

Friday’s faculty conference at Winthrop University covered an array of topics, some of which had been the subject of much discussion among students. Political science professor Adolphus Belk Jr. opened…

Mahony addresses recent sale of university property

Matt Thrift

In the final email update of his presidency at Winthrop University, Dan Mahony mentioned the recent sale of the property located at 520 Cherry Rd., often referred to as the…

Police Blotter

Matt Thrift

On Feb. 10, the Winthrop University Police Department was contacted by a Winthrop employee regarding the ongoing harassment of another Winthrop employee by a former Winthrop employee. According to the…

A tale of two appointments

Anna Sharpe

The appointment of Interim President Dr. George Hynd and the departure of Dr. Dan Mahony has left students upset, pointing their focus to the Board of Trustees who voted on…

Does God care about my mental health?

Ann Marie Juarez

Mental health remains a popular topic, particularly on college campuses, and a recent panel held at Winthrop University looked at the intersection of faith, religion and mental health struggles. The…

Winthrop Patrol

Sarah Delventhal

With the new semester in full swing, the Winthrop University Police Department are stepping up their game. Students and faculty have noticed that they have been using unmarked cars, and…

L.A.D.I.E.S. Organization Spotlight

Ann Marie Juarez

During Katrina Gainey’s freshman year she was in “numerous organizations,” and none of them met her expectations. Gainey said she wanted to create an organization that empowers women and “embraces…

‘Resignation & Vote of No Confidence’

Matt Thrift

The resignation of Winthrop President Dan Mahony and the subsequent hiring of Interim President George Hynd has been a hot topic on Winthrop University’s campus lately and senior political science…

Rock Hill judge declines bond for prominent right-wing activist

Matt Thrift

Charges of kidnapping, domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature and possession of a weapon during a violent crime were at the center of a court hearing for a…