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Winthrop faculty and staff furloughed

Savannah Scott

A mandatory furlough program for Winthrop faculty and staff was approved by the board of trustees and the Department of State Human Resources on Aug. 25. The furlough plan resulted…

Provost issues apology to retired dean

Anna Sharpe

Provost Adrienne McCormick publicly apologized to retired Library Dean Mark Herring Friday afternoon. McCormick sent a letter to faculty and staff, apologizing for an email sent to the campus community that condemned Herring’s remarks in a…

Letter from the editor: Students can’t take accountability and responsibility if Winthrop isn’t transparent

Savannah Scott

As the upcoming school year is approaching and students are coming back to campus there are a lot of unknowns, fears and excitement. But most importantly there is a pandemic. …

It’s my money and I need it now

Katelyn Miller

As we transition to remote instruction for the rest of the semester, trying to remain financially stable gets more difficult. Students have now been informed that they will be refunded…

The fight against COVID-19 continues on at Winthrop

Matt Thrift

In the wake of a Winthrop student testing positive for COVID-19, the university's Human Resources department sent out an email to faculty and staff which was provided to The Johnsonian.…

Winthrop student tests positive for COVID-19

Anna Sharpe

A Winthrop student tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email sent to the Winthrop community by Interim President George Hynd. “Winthrop University was informed today (March 23) that a…

Always an Eagle

Beneshia Wadlington

Recently, Winthrop’s men’s and women’s basketball teams celebrated their seniors at their last home games of the season. The teams said farewell to five total seniors (two from the men’s…

Winthrop Wonder Women

Beneshia Wadlington

March is known as Women’s history month. Women have had remarkable movements and made so much significant progress in history, from obtaining their right to vote to working towards more…

New Talent, More Tennis

Gabby Gardner

The men’s tennis team started off their 2020 spring season this past Sunday, against Davidson. The Eagles return six of their players from last season, two including key senior players…

Screamin’ for Winthrop

Matthew Shealy

Although the 6,100 seat Winthrop Coliseum rarely reaches full capacity during basketball season, there is one section that is almost never empty. “We’re trying to elevate the gameday atmosphere,” said…