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22.2 Grams of Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop and a Cyclist Searches for Stolen Bicycle

The Johnsonian

A man is facing several charges after allegedly throwing drugs out of a car during a traffic stop, according to the Reporting Officer (R/O). On Sept. 13, around 11:00 p.m.,…

New sculpture in front of McLaurin Hall

Jada Strong

In the past few weeks, Winthrop professor of fine arts Shaun Cassidy and his students have begun a beautification initiative on campus, creating a new sculpture project for the outside…

Professor Emeritus B. Michael Williams honored at tribute concert

Jada Strong

The late B. Michael Williams, professor emeritus of music and former percussion director at Winthrop University, was remembered with a memorial concert on April 2. He passed away in September…

Winthrop finds success at home track

Matthew Shealy

The Winthrop track and field program had a handful of noteworthy performers at this past weekend’s Winthrop/Adidas Invitational. Sophomore sprinter Toluwayan Agbeyomi was one of Winthrop’s top finishers, placing…

CSL approves charter for cheerleading club

Chase Duncan

A new cheerleading club joins the ranks of Winthrop student organizations in the form of WU Cheer. The club’s charter was approved by the Winthrop University Council of Student…

‘Menagerie,’ an upcoming art exhibit in Rutledge Building and McLaurin Hall featuring diverse artworks

Jada Strong

From April 4 to May 6, the Rutledge Gallery and Lewandowski Student Gallery will be featuring the 2022 BFA Senior Exhibition, “Menagerie.” This new exhibit will feature 18 senior BFA…

Recent on-campus assaults by non-Winthrop people increase desire for more campus safety precautions

Bryn Eddy

Editor’s note: The student who was the victim of the harassment in Bancroft Hall is a member of The Johnsonian. The student gave permission for their story to be mentioned…

Calendar of upcoming cultural events

Gabriel Corbin

March 9th 11:00 AM “Roots and Ramifications of 21st-Century Challenges to the Freedom to Read,” will be a 90-minute online lecture that discusses recent challenges to school library holdings…

Winthrop sorority suspended until 2025

Bryn Eddy

Winthrop’s chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma was charged with multiple violations to the 2021-2022 Student Conduct Code on Sunday, Jan. 27. The sorority is suspended for three years effective Feb.…

Alumni Spotlight: Cynthia Hingle

Sam Hyatt

Cynthia Hingle, an alumna from Winthrop University, was a first-generation student who gained both a bachelor's and master's degree from Winthrop in the early 2000s. “Being a first-generation college…