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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…

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…

Winthrop Alumni Reminisce on Wofford and Richardson Hall Following Demolition

Evi Houston

September 5, 2024 By Clark Vilardebo The demolition of Wofford and Richardson Hall, beginning this August, has prompted former residents and alumni to reflect on their experience living the “high-rise…

First Cat Cafe in York County is a Purrfect Hangout Spot for Winthrop Students

Lanie Cauthen

September 5, 2024 Hang out with furry friends and enjoy coffee at the Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe – the first cat cafe in York County and only the fourth in…

The Johnsonian September 5, 2024 Issue

The Johnsonian

What happened to the 2021 Campus Climate Survey?

Ainsley McCarthy

Former interim president George Hynd announced a follow-up Campus Climate Survey in 2021 in response to previous results from 2017, which sparked a string of student-led protests addressing sexual misconduct…

Facilities Management’s eventful winter break

Evi Houston

While Winthrop students and faculty were enjoying time away from their schoolwork, classes and professional responsibilities over winter break, Facilities Management took advantage of a quiet and uninhabited campus to…

Black student leaders lead the way at Winthrop, and these three women are planning to leave a lasting legacy

Mari Pressley

Rachel Griffin, Jaz Wilson and Kennedi Bates are three Winthrop students with one thing in common, they’re black women who serve in profound student leadership roles at Winthrop with the…

Trump at the Winthrop Coliseum has a line out the door

Madison Martin-Sadler

Former president Donald Trump holds a rally to encourage the audience to vote in the primaries. Snipers on the roof watched through binoculars as long lines of people snaked inside…