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Still United: Spring Protests & Alumni Progress

22Oct

By Chase DuncanNo Comments

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Still United: Spring Protests & Alumni Progress

Byline: Chase Duncan A controversial email appeared in every Winthrop student’s inbox at the tail end of the spring 2026 semester, denouncing recent accusations of racism and misconduct made by former university General Counsel Christopher “Todd” Hagins as “false and misleading.” The message, signed by Winthrop board Chair Joel Hamilton and Serna, was a response to Hagins that alleged 27 violations of the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and two violations of university bylaws. The email also responded to Hagin’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) complaint that alleged retaliation against him by the university for resisting efforts to punish another employee who filed racial discrimination reports against Tammie Phillips, the current Executive Director of...

Floods In Nepal: Is this the New Normal?

22Oct

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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Floods In Nepal: Is this the New Normal?

Byline: Dayshaun Powe At 8:37 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2026 many residents near the Nepal-Tibet border felt a rumble in the ground. At the moment, many chalked it up to a random earthquake, with the U.S. Geological Survey’s automatic system initially registering it as one. But only a few minutes later, a large mass of ice, mud and other debris started barreling down the nearby mountain to the Nepalese village of Betrawati. What followed was a catastrophic event that many scientists say could become the norm if countries continue to ignore climate change. Two weeks later, the effects of the landslide are still hitting the nation. The current estimated fatality count surpasses one thousand and the missing persons reports exceed five thousand. Many parts of the region are either unrecogn...

Challenging the Canon: Winthrop Welcomes Dr. Renée Vincent

22Oct

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

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Challenging the Canon: Winthrop Welcomes Dr. Renée Vincent

Byline: Meghan Miglorie In the 2026 fall semester Winthrop’s English Department welcomed African American Literature professor Renée Vincent as an assistant professor of English. Originally from Dearborn, Michigan, Vincent went on to obtain her degrees in Sociology and English Literature at the University of New Orleans in 2012. Following her initial accomplishments, Vincent went on to earn a PhD from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette concentrated in the focus on the literary production of disaster. RMR Staff asked Vincent more about her background, how moving to New Orleans influenced their profession. “[...] It became clear that Katrina’s impact could not be separated from longer histories of dispossession, segregation, and racial inequity,” Vincent said. ...

22Oct

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Culture, Feature

40 Years of Excellence

Byline: Meghan Miglorie In April of 1986, Winthrop University welcomed the first issue of The Roddey-McMillan Record. Created by a Black student at Winthrop in 1986, Gail Harris strongly desired for a focal point that highlighted the needs of the Black communities on our campus. Thus came the newsletter featured in every edition of The Johnsonian. As Editor-In-Chief of The Roddey-McMillan I wish to speak upon recent choices made by the leaders at Winthrop. Upon researching The RMR’s history in honor of 40 years, I have realized that even in its beginnings, students struggled to make their voices heard. Over time, this ongoing issue poses a question for all to think about; if we move too far away from the community that created this publication, will we lose sight of why it matt...

Make a Fashion Statement: Speaking up by Showing Out

22Oct

By Dakota GoldNo Comments

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Make a Fashion Statement: Speaking up by Showing Out

Byline :Dakota Gold Fashion is used as a tool of resistance, identity and cultural expression for minority groups. It gives them a platform for their voice and a way of expressing their authentic selves. On campus, students have the opportunity to showcase their personal style through everyday wear. Colors, patterns, textures and layers represent each person in their own unique way. Self-expression is like a picture worth a thousand words. A person may not express themselves verbally, but their outfit can speak for them. Through on-campus organizations like the Winthrop Fashion Club (WFC), students can practice and exhibit their passion for fashion. The club also uses their platform as a means of promoting causes, such as the Denim Day Fashion Show that raises awareness for Sexual As...