The Johnsonian

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Nov

Voter turnout at Winthrop on the rise

Dean of Students Office/Publications

In 2016, only 39 percent of 18-24 year olds voted in the presidential elections around the country. Winthrop kept students engaged and politically charged, according to Judy Longshaw, the News…

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30

Nov

Experiencing poverty

Anna Sharpe

For those living in poverty, there are many difficult decisions involving money and their daily lives that need to be made. Many people have said that they do not understand…

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30

Nov

One WU alum is creating magic through learning

Beneshia Wadlington

There’s a type of magic that comes with learning and the opportunity many young people are provided with across the country, according to Ashlye Wilkerson. Wilkerson is a Winthrop alumna…

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30

Nov

Coming back to WU

Gweneshia Wadlington

Winthrop alumni have many opportunities to join the community and stay connected. The Alumni Associations Office has worked on events to bring alumni back and to keep them engaged in…

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30

Nov

What’s cool about book blogging?

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Book blogging and “bookstagrams” are an emerging online trend to keep literary lovers connected and interested in the world of books. Joshua Mangle is a Winthrop alumnus who graduated in…

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30

Nov

Green tech on the come up

Dean of Students Office/Publications

2018 MacBook Air         The 2018 MacBook Air is the first Mac to be made with 100 percent recycled aluminum. On top of that this Mac has 47 percent lower…

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30

Nov

Homecoming hoops

Matthew Shealy

The women’s and men’s basketball teams played at the Winthrop Coliseum on Saturday, November 17 as part of Winthrop’s 2018 homecoming festivities. Both teams played close games against their opponents,…

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30

Nov

Student athlete fundraiser shoes for the community

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Besides camaraderie between teammates, there are many aspects that help make an athlete feel more active in the overall community. One organization on Winthrop‘s campus focuses on teaching athletes more…

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30

Nov

Winthrop hosts NCAA Cross Country Regional Championship

Dean of Students Office/Publications

Despite the light rain and cold weather, 600 student athletes competed at the NCAA Regionals Cross Country Championship Race on Nov.  9, 2018.  A couple of athletes from the Winthrop…

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