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Drag artists Performing at DragWU Share Their Experiences and Perspectives in Preparation for the Upcoming Show

Riley Brodie

October 17, 2024 On Oct. 18, DSU will be hosting Winthrop’s highly anticipated annual drag show, DragWU. The show will take place in Richardson Ballroom at 8PM and the tickets…

Demolition Update: One Down, One More To Go

Evi Houston

James Grigg, Associate Vice President of Winthrop’s Facilities Management, speaks on the demolition of Wofford and Richardson Hall. October 10, 2024 Facilities Management began tearing down Richardson Hall in late…

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…

A Breakdown of Fall ‘23 CSL Candidates

Mari Pressley

Voting opened for the Fall 2023 Student Body Presidential race at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. On this year’s ballot, Council of Student Leaders (CSL) candidates are students from a diverse…

Ravyn and Ainsley: A couple invested in journalism and activism at Winthrop

Mari Pressley

Meeting at a Winthrop University Students for Change interest meeting last school year, sophomore music technology major Ravyn Rhodes, editor-in-chief of The Roddey McMillan Record and junior mass communication major,…

Students protest Winthrop College Republicans’ ‘Abortion is Not a Right’ Event in DiGiorgio Campus Center

Mari Pressley

Winthrop College Republicans President on abortion to human rights comparison: “We said it, we believe it, we stand by it.” Dozens of students showed up to the College Republicans tabling…

Dance And Art Return To Winthrop For The Fall Dance Showcase

Zoe Jenkins

Students and faculty work together to tell unique and powerful stories portrayed through dance at the Fall Dance Showcase After months of preparation, the Fall Dance Showcase debuted on Thursday,…

Rock Hill Educational Garden welcomes Winthrop to learn about nature and community

The Johnsonian

Though summer has passed and fall has hit Winthrop with a well-welcomed chill, this has not slowed down the Rock Hill Educational Garden. The garden, situated next to the Winthrop…

Alumni Spotlight – Ashley Moore

Sam Hyatt

Ashley Moore, an alumna of the class of 2021, spent her time at Winthrop working towards her degree in education. Moore started her education at Winthrop University in 2017, majoring…

Alumnus Charles Yearta to become new Chief of Police

Chase Duncan

Charles Yearta, the newly appointed Chief of Police at Winthrop University Police Department (WUPD), has over 15 years of service and is eager to continue his efforts for the safety…