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Why should we have diversity in the literature we are reading?

Sam Hyatt

As Black history month comes to an end, it is important to remember that we should continue seeking out literature by Black authors and adding diversity to what we are…

National Student Volunteer Day

Sam Hyatt

National Student Volunteer Day is coming up on Feb. 20, 2023, and there are numerous opportunities for Winthrop students to volunteer around the Rock Hill area. “Volunteering is important because…

Why are some students anti-Valentines Day?

Sam Hyatt

Valentine’s Day, also known as the day of love, is one that has mixed feelings. Some people enjoy the holiday as they buy candies and flowers for their loved ones,…

Film recommendations for Valentine’s Day

Sam Hyatt

As Valentine’s Day approaches, some might not want to participate in spending a lot of money on expensive dinners or activities but still want to spend time celebrating Valentine’s Day.…

Winthrop political science department brought Dr. Disney and Dr. Lipscomb together

Sam Hyatt

Two professors in the political science department, Jennifer Disney and Michael Lipscomb, were brought together by working at Winthrop University. Lipscomb who is from Richmond, Virginia and Disney who is…

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,…

Update on Winthrop’s transition to being a laptop campus

Sam Hyatt

The Board of Trustees voted to make Winthrop a laptop campus in the fall of 2022. The decision was announced by former interim president, George Hynd. Despite encouraging students to…

Winthrop Women’s Softball preview

The Johnsonian

After ending the 2022 season with 18 wins and 37 losses, the Winthrop softball team is ready to show their fans the outcome of their hard work over the past…

Police Blotter

Marley Bassett

Editor’s Note: At the time of this writing, the daily crime logs have not been updated since February 1. Professor requests escort service WUPO responded to a request from a…

Sally Knowles attended Winthrop College before it became coed

The Johnsonian

Sally Knowles attended Winthrop College from 1968 to 1972 and experienced the school's transition to welcoming male enrollment. Even though men were enrolling in the college, there were no on-campus…