The Johnsonian

Cab company, CSL help students travel Rock Hill, Charlotte

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Students without cars are no longer confined to bumming rides off friends.
Council of Student Leaders is working with Carolinas Cab Company to offer affordable transportation to students without cars.
The Council recently recognized students' needs for transportation and created a committee addressing the issue.

Suicide attempts 'not uncommon' on campus

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A recent suicide attempt on campus leaves Winthrop with eight to 12 suicide attempts or serious threats this semester alone, a range that is not uncommon, said Bethany Marlowe, dean of students.

"It's about depression, feeling hopeless, the feeling of things piling up and falling apart," Marlowe said.

A soldier, a chef and a student

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Picture war veterans as battle-scarred, war-battered, rambling-on old men? Then take a look at Melissa Knudstrup, a philosophy major at Winthrop. You might be pretty surprised.

She keeps an unexpected secret, well barred behind her fierce and challenging green eyes.

Boombox Guy not in it for attention

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Every morning, Brady Darity performs the usual "get ready for class" tasks.

He brushes his teeth like every other student. He puts on clothes like every other student. He grabs his book bag and heads for class, like every other student.

But there is one thing he does differently from a typical student: he picks up his fourth generation iPod with 20 gigabytes of space, sticks it into his Logitech mm50 speakers and perches the set on his shoulder, blasting his music for all of campus to hear.

New logo to rep the WU

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ask any Winthrop alum and they'll probably tell you, the campus changes every minute.

Look out for the school's new official logo, unveiled at a recent board meeting, intended to give the campus some consistency with its changes.

The logo will show up soon among the new West Center outdoor seating area, pedestrian walkways, awnings, banners and memorabilia at the Bookworm.

Police Beat

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Here's a recap of this year's most ridiculous incidents, voted "Best of" by The Johnsonian staff. We'd like to thank all of our award-winning suspects for keeping readership high each week.

11/19 Vandalism of property
JOHNSON HALL

After parking his car in the Johnson Hall parking lot, a male student returned to find trash on the windshield.

WU class tutors immigrant kids

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sullivan Middle School, located right down the road from Winthrop University, holds students in grades six through eight.

But don't be surprised if you see a Winthrop student's car in the parking lot.

That's because Winthrop students enrolled in Spanish 340C travel to the middle school once a week to teach English to the immigrant children whose mother tongue is Spanish.

Take your time, worship your food

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

In France, to enjoy eating is almost a religion.

Cheese, bread and wine build an inescapable holy trinity, backed up by their numerous meal apostles.

The French are able to spend hours for lunch, even businessmen. Most spend twice as much money on food as Americans, preferring often to improve their quality of life rather than save money.

Editor Steps Down, Shouts Out

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year. You know, where the old editor steps down and the new one steps up. I'm the one doing the stepping down.
The most difficult part of this year has been balancing my time with the paper and school work.
I have to admit that at first, I thought some of the required classes I had to take were ridiculous.

Manners can mean more, make a difference

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Manners have always been important to me. Maybe it was the constant drilling from the parents growing up. Maybe it was people I surrounded myself with rubbing off and landing on or around me.
Who knows, maybe it was a really good movie I saw one time. It would seem that in a civilized society one would rely heavily on manners as a way to communicate politely and offer what in any other time would be considered status quo as far as courtesy was concerned.

Presidential candidate divids party, risks losing White House

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

As the Democratic primaries drag through another month, we are left to wonder how and when they will end. Though Barack Obama has a sizable lead in both delegates and superdelegates, Senator Clinton's fierce desire for the presidency prompts her to insist that her chances for a come-from-behind victory are still strong.

Student finds texting trivial

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Many technologies are being made available to the public more readily all the time. A few years ago, only people with extremely fast-paced jobs carried cellular phones. Now someone without one is considered backwards.
As hard as it is to believe, at one time we did not need to know where our loved ones were every few minutes.

Find what makes you tick, run with it

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Freshman year of high school I had it all planned out: I would go to technical school get a degree in some obscure field, such as cosmetology, work awhile and maybe open my own shop after I advanced. Eventually, I would retire and die a happy person.
College was never really an option and never once crossed my mind.

Come on, let's feel the love for literacy

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It's time to face the facts: the lack of reading among young American people is reaching alarming levels.

Only 31 percent of eighth graders and 34 percent of twelfth graders meet the National Assessment of Educational Progress standard of reading "proficiency" for their grade level, according to a study by the Alliance for Excellent Education.

New organization 'working against its own cause'

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

What's the deal with this "Safe Zones" thing? You might have seen those stickers emblazoned with a rainbow inside a triangle exclaiming "THIS ZONE IS SAFE!"

What is every office and room without that little sign armed with a bomb or concealing a sniper? Maybe the booby trap is only triggered if a gay or lesbian walks into a room not sanctified by the Safe Zones mark.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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Bill Could Allow Firearms on Campus In S.C.
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I just wanted to point out how one-sided the article about concealed weapons on campus is.
First of all, the only way someone can carry a concealed weapon is if they have successfully passed an eight-hour proficiency test and is registered through the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

Soar to new heights

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

A Christmas gift usually brings hope and cheer. For 2007 Winthrop graduate Will Telligman, one Christmas gift sparked an interest he never knew he had - learning to fly.
Learning to fly is an expensive endeavor because you have to pay the instructor and go to ground school in addition to paying to rent the plane.

The Johnies

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Sunny shines some light on being entertainment editor

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Somewhere between getting the free CDs and interviewing artists like Hanson, I realized I was in entertainment editor heaven.

Now, as this is my final column in our final issue of the spring semester of my final year at Winthrop. . . I realize just how final this ending is.

Movies!

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Movies and release dates!

April 4:
Leatherheads
My Blueberry Nights
Nims Island
Meet Bill
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April 8:
Chapter 27
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April 9:
Young at Heart
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April 11:
Dark Matter
Prom Night
Chaos Theory
Smart People
The Visitor
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Not Just Skin Deep

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The connotation of the words "skin deep" is one that doesn't go beyond the surface. It's simple and basic.

Keeping this mind, it's an ironic name for Winthrop's newest organization, considering the group does the complete opposite.

Despite its title, Skin Deep is a new acting improvisational group on campus that explores all kinds of issues that people deal with, from alcoholism to abuse to drug use.

Winthrop soccer player goes pro

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

David Kenga, a Winthrop soccer player, has always looked to the Bible for motivation. His favorite verse is Mark 12:10.

"The stone that the builders rejected turned out to be the chief cornerstone."

This Bible verse has always motivated David Kenga to keep going.

Violence at home won't hold athlete back

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Playing professionally is something that Saidi Issac has always dreamed of, until February 2008, when his dream became a reality.

Issac, 25, signed with the New England Revolution, a professional soccer team located in Boston, Ma.

"I was drafted in February, but I decided to stay and finish school," Issac said.

Mens tennis team mauled by Bulldogs

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

ROCK HILL, S.C .- The Winthrop men's tennis team was defeated on senior day 5-2 by the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Monday afternoon at The Winthrop Memorial Courts.
The Eagles record dropped to 10-8, while the Bulldogs improved to 12-3 with the victory.

Degerman finishes second

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

RICHMOND, Ky.--Senior Jutta Degerman fired a 36-hole total of 147 to finish second by one shot and the Winthrop women's golf team also finished second in the EKU Invitational which was played Friday and Saturday at the Arlington Golf Course.
Degerman recorded her second straight runner-up finish as she shot a 73 on the opening day and had a 74 on Saturday to finish one shot behind Stephany Fleet of tournament champion Central Michigan.

Baseball splits doubleheader on the coast

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CONWAY, S.C. -- The Winthrop baseball team split results in a doubleheader at 21st-ranked Coastal Carolina as the Chanticleers took game one 5-1 and the Eagles came back to win game two 8-1 Sunday afternoon at Vrooman Field in Conway, SC.
The Eagles are now 12-19 and 3-3 in the Big South, while Coastal is 24-7 overall and 4-2 in league play.

Softball pitcher Cari Wooldridge doing it big

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Most college athletes don't start very often during their freshman year. Winthrop Softball's Cari Wooldridge not only started 24 games, but was also named Big South Conference MVP last year.
The sophomore physical education major from Virginia won her first collegiate start against Georgia, and helped her team finish the season with a 17-6 record.