opinion

27 years of inflation: what it means for Winthrop students

Autumn Hawkins

In the March 29, 1995 issue of The Johnsonian, the staff broke down that year’s tuition and academic fees for students. In 1995, full time Winthrop students were charged $3,620…

After 100 Years: The Origins of The Johnsonian

The Johnsonian

In November of 1923, The Johnsonian was officially approved -- printing its first issue less than two weeks later. When Winthrop’s founding president, David Bancroft Johnson, was approached with the…

Ableist Assumptions: Winthrop’s Treatment of Disabled Students

Autumn Hawkins

The Winthrop University administration has been the target of quite a stir regarding its treatment of students with disabilities. During the summer, Winthrop often will limit access to elevators…

In Hyndsight: Expectations for Winthrop’s next President

Autumn Hawkins

Recently, Winthrop University has announced that the search for Winthrop’s next president has begun. In January 2020, George Hynd was selected as Winthrop’s interim president following the end of Dan…

Charleston Democrat Joe Cunningham seeks to unseat Henry McMaster in 2022 gubernatorial race

Elijah Lyons

Charleston Democrat and former U.S. Rep. Joe Cunningham called on Gov. Henry McMaster to “step up and do your job, or step aside for someone who will” in his first…

Back to School: What The Johnsonian Staff is Looking Forward to

Autumn Hawkins

With the start of the new school year, one must reflect on this past semester. In 2020, Rock Hill went into quarantine to protect its citizens from COVID-19. Winthrop's cultural…