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Winthrop University’s Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Butler, Steps Down

The Johnsonian

Retiring CFO Kevin Butler Reflects on Winthrop’s Stability and Future as He Steps Down By Natalia Barthel Staff Writer News After more than two years of guiding Winthrop’s finances through periods of immense change, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kevin Butler is stepping down. Handing over the financial portfolio to his successor, Jennifer Lewis, Butler is […

Rock Hill Hosts Nation’s Best at U.S Disc Golf and Throw Pink Championships Brave Rainy Tournament Weekend

The Johnsonian

Dedicated players and fans brave a weekend of rainy weather. By Ava Regitz Staff Writer Sports Thousands flooded to Rock Hill for two of the biggest national events in disc golf – the 2026 United States Disc Golf Championships and Throw Pink Women’s Disc Golf Championships on Oct. 8-11. It was the 28th consecutive year […] The post Rock Hill Hosts Nation’s B

Life is a “Cabaret:” What You Missed With Winthrop Theatre’s Recent Musical

The Johnsonian

Winthrop Theatre brings drama, romance and political tension to the stage. By Dakota Gold Staff Writer Arts, Culture & Technology On Oct. 7 to 11 at the Johnson Theatre, Winthrop’s Department of Theatre and Dance performed the award-winning musical “Cabaret.” The show brings the audience back to the Kit Kat Club in 1930s Berlin, Germany […] The post Life is

A Conversation With Dr. Annie Andrews: Economic Advancement, Data Centers and More

The Johnsonian

Dr. Andrews, Democratic candidate for South Carolina Senate, discusses what she hopes to accomplish if voted in. By Evi Houston Managing Editor News In the upcoming midterm election, South Carolina is on track to vote in its first elected female senator. Whether this will be Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, first-time politician and pediatrician, Republican Darli

The Ringing Sound of Precaution

The Johnsonian

Nuclear plant stationed in York County sounds seasonal test sirens By Samiyah Heyward Staff Writer News On Oct. 7, 2026, the Catawba Nuclear Station tested 89 outdoor warning sirens between a two hour testing window from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Each siren played throughout this window lasted for around three minutes. The emergency sirens […] The post The Rin

21st Annual Student Alumni Council Ghost Tours in Tillman

The Johnsonian

Insight into the tradition that invites the Rock Hill and Winthrop community to explore one of campus’s oldest buildings. By Gabriela Griggs AC&T Editor Arts, Culture & Technology The Winthrop Student Alumni Council, also known as SAC, will be hosting their annual Ghost Tours inside of Tillman Hall on Friday, Oct. 23. Paris Johnson, a […] The post 21st Annua

The Protect College Sports Act Limits Transfers and NIL Money

The Johnsonian

The passing of the act sets a national standard for NCAA rules and governance. By Kellan Hudson Sports Editor Sports This September, the U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, a piece of bipartisan federal legislation that aims to create more uniform rules in college sports for Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals, eligibility […] The post The Pr

Keep going: the Impacts of Seasonal Depression on College Students

The Johnsonian

By Bailey Wimberly Editor-In-Chief Editorial Picture this… you are waking up on the first day of fall. It is cold enough to wear your favorite sweater and jeans, you bought hot chocolate from Starbucks, the leaves are turning orange and slowly falling. Isn’t this the perfect start to the autumn season? But that isn’t the […] The post Keep going: the Impacts

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