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Celebrating Black Excellence in Winthrop Faculty

2Mar

By RMRNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Celebrating Black Excellence in Winthrop Faculty

February is Black History Month, but These Dedicated Individuals Shape Young Minds Year-Round. Special Report Written By Mia Molfetta staff writer, Daniel Cocklin staff writer, Leanna Sheffield staff writer Written By Mia Molfetta, staff writer Dr. O. Jennifer Dixon-McKnight is a well-known, loved Associate Professor within the community here at Winthrop. She has been here for about 8 years now, teaching History and African American Studies. Dr. Dixon-McKnight has published several works throughout the time she has been teaching at Winthrop. Her newest published piece is a book called “We Paved the Way,” where she discusses black women and the Charleston Hospital Workers Campaign from 1969. She also directed Project 2020: A Collab of Oral History, which explored ...

3Feb

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

Feature, News

Maduro Overthrown

The U.S. Has Invaded Venezuela and Removed President Nicolás Maduro from Power, but Many are Concerned That Ulterior Motives are at Play. By Dayshaun Powe Global News At around 2 a.m. local time on January 3, 2026, bombs were heard being dropped in Caracas and Higuerote, Venezuela. Shortly after, the US army's Delta Force had extracted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. By 4 a.m., they were already on board the USS Iwo Jima, with their final destination being the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York city, New York. This is where they currently are as they await trial. This, understandably, left many questioning what provoked this. But the tensions between the United States and Venezuela didn't suddenly appear. Tensions have been ste...

3Feb

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Feature

Meet the Editor

By Meghan Miglorie Feature My name's Meghan Miglorie, and I am honored to work as Editor-in- Chief for The Roddey-McMillan Record. I’m currently a junior at Winthrop and have been a staff writer for the RMR for two years. I’m pursuing my Bachelor of Arts in English with a double minor in Creative Writing and International & Global Studies. Last semester, I worked as a news intern for York County’s Post & Courier and currently host a radio show with Winthrop Eagle Air, MegxMixRadio. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in travel journalism. I want to share stories of culture and music, bring social issues to light, and share the joys of life. I love Winthrop and all of the opportunities it has provided to me. Working with student publications has shown me ...

3Feb

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

Feature, News

Minnesota Woman Killed by ICE

By Leanna Sheffield Politics On January 7th, 2026, 37 year old Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. She was a mother of 3, Wife, prize winning poet, and loving daughter. News of this act of violence quickly spread around the country and caused controversy. When the video from the incident surfaced, many people immediately started placing blame. She was there as part of a legal, peaceful protest against ICE, however many people, including President Trump, called the incident “An act of domestic terrorism.” In my opinion, the incident is an example of the power from the government we are experiencing. I believe the death of Good could have been prevented with proper training and safety measures. After extensively reviewing the footage, I ...

3Feb

By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments

Feature

Professor Spotlight

How One Professor is Advocating for Inclusion in The Classroom By Meghan Miglorie Feature “Diversity is more than just race or ethnicity […] it’s also about disabilities, mental health, socioeconomic background, and life experience.” – Dr. Katharine Hubbard Dr. Katharine Hubbard is a professor who is committed to preparing students for their future experiences in integrated communications, and enriching their classroom with acknowledgement and acceptance of students from every walk of life. Dr. Katharine Hubbard is an inspiring educator, dedicated to providing insight on diversity, cultural competence, and ethical practices in communications. With roots in Nebraska, Dr. Hubbard has dedicated their career to standing up for the representation of marginalized comm...