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Statewide school funding on the decline

Sarah Delventhal

South Carolina is ranked 44 in the nation in education, with many underfunded and underperforming schools. Laura Dawson Ullrich, an employee at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and a…

Proposed DUI-E bill could spell trouble

Victoria Howard

A habit many people have could soon become just as dangerous as drunk driving in the eyes of the law, and this could mean a serious impact on those who…

South Carolina Restaurant Week

With the school year back in session, most students at Winthrop University are back to eating meals on a budget. Those looking to get a exceptional meal while staying frugal…

Shovels up for the community

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Education, feeding the hungry, supporting the community; those are some the motivations and passions DeHavilland “Dee” Morgan, the Master Gardener of the Rock Hill Community Gardens, said in an interview…

Republicans in Rock Hill

Savannah Scott

Ralph Norman visited Winthrop on Oct. 25 to speak with students about the upcoming midterm elections and the republican party in South Carolina. Winthrop’s College Republicans hosted an event in…

TJ Investigates: Part of an epidemic, motorcycle safety in SC

Dean of Students Office/Publications

South Carolina has become one of the most unsafe places for motorcyclists. The fatality and mortality rates reach some of the highest in the nation, according to a study done…

Nuclear concerns in South Carolina: addressing misinformation

Special to the Johnsonian

Many students here at Winthrop may have heard about recent incidents in South Carolina related to nuclear energy. Over the past year, state newspapers have been reporting controversy surrounding the…

West Forum welcomes SC house candidates

Anna Sharpe

On Tues. Sept. 25, Winthrop welcomed seven candidates for SC House of Representatives to participate in a forum to answer questions about issues such as infrastructure, mental health and gun…

Monster of the Week: Emily Hayes, the mad scientist

Dean of Students Office/Publications

As Halloween approaches, Winthrop Eagles are bringing in this spooky season in their own way. For some students, Halloween has already begun, and they get to act out their monstrous…

Road work ahead?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

South Carolinians are always complaining about beaten down roads, and Hurricane Florence, which made landfall in the Carolinas on Sept. 14, did not do much to help. Though most of…