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August 21, 2014

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Acting university president Dr. Debra Boyd delivers her opening address, marking the begining of Winthrop University’s 129th academic year. Photo by Jacob Hallex • hallexj@mytjnow.com

Trustees will not name interim president Boyd will not be Winthrop’s next full time president

By Adarrell Gadsden gadsdena@mytjnow.com Winthrop University faculty convened in Tillman Hall Auditorium, to hear the opening address, focusing on moving Winthrop forward for the 2014-2015 academic year, Tuesday morning. Acting university President Dr. Debra Boyd delivered her opening address, “Team Winthrop is Moving Forward,” to begin Winthrop’s 129th academic year. This was Boyd’s first address after assuming the role of acting president following the termination of former university President Dr. Jamie Comstock Williamson. Winthrop Board of Trustees Chair, Kathy Bigham, addressed the crowd and made light of the change that occurred on the Winthrop campus this past summer. “We’ve all been through a lot the past couple of months,” Bigham said.

She also addressed the matter of whether or not an interim president would be named or if Boyd would continue to remain as acting president. “Debra has accepted the boards request to serve until we complete the search, for Winthrop’s next president,” said Bigham. “Debra let us know from the start that she will not be a candidate for president, and we will respect her decision.” Bigham also relayed to the crowd that the board of trustees will meet on Aug. 25 before convocation to discuss the search for Winthrop’s next president. In her address shared some of the university’s goals, including increasing student enrollment, retention and degree attainment. These goals were also some of the university’s top priorities during the Williamson administration. “While our commitment to educating South Carolinians is strong and abiding , 90 percent of our student population is from South Carolina,” said Boyd. “We also need to recruit an appropriate number of students who live beyond

our country and state lines.” Boyd wants Winthrop graduates to become highly regarded members of their communities, and knows that what happens in the classroom must be designed to make that possible. She believes the ivory tower will not work in a place like Winthrop. “The image of the ivory tower is no longer well—suited to teaching and learning in an institution as ours. Yes, we have lecturers. Yes, we have labs. But we know that pushing both out students and ourselves beyond our comfort zone is necessary to promote innovation,” Boyd said. Boyd wants students to be able to approach her and have conversations. She wants to hear student voices, and does not plan on doing it the same way that other administrators have done. She wants to hear the ideas and opinions from the Winthrop community.

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Winthrop basketball coaches Business professor Dr. Michael Matthew’s hits decade mark rewarded with pay raises By Adarrell Gadsden gadsdena@mytjnow.com After successful campaigns last season, Winthrop head basketball coaches Patrick Kelsey and Kevin Cook will both receive pay raises and contract extensions. This information was first sent out to Winthrop faculty and staff via email by acting university president Dr. Debra Boyd, who assumed the office after the termination of former university president Dr. Jamie Comstock Williamson. In the email, Boyd explained to university faculty that the raises were approved by then president Dr. Williamson. “At the conclusion of the successful men’s and women’s basketball seasons this past spring, then-

president Williamson and Athletic Director Tom Hickman entered into discussions regarding the contracts and salaries of both basketball staffs. Based on the winning seasons and improved performances by our basketball teams, both on and off the courts. On April 11, the president and athletic director determined that salary increases were justified for the head coaches and their staffs.” Men’s coach Pat Kelsey will see his salary increase from $183,855 to $220,000 and received a twoyear contract extension until 2019. His original contract, signed when he arrived in 2012, was for five years.

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By Rob Vereen Special to The Johnsonian Winthrop University is home to a number of successfully talented and inspiring business professors; among them stands Dr. Michael Matthews this week. As the current Associate Professor of Management, Matthews works closely with students in all aspects of management but specializes in the field of health care management. Matthews has a bachelor’s degree in health care management and marketing from Appalachian State, a master’s degree in health administration from the Medical University of South Carolina and a Ph.D. in health services administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

After graduating from Appalachian State, Matthews worked for the Fortune 500 Company Philip Morris International Inc. for two years, after which he moved to Charleston, South Carolina to pursue his master’s degree at the Medical University of South Carolina. Continuing to pursue his passion, Matthews completed his administrative fellowship with the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where he reported directly to the CEO, rotating through every single department in the hospital and working on strategic planning initiatives and special projects.

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August 21, 2014

A blast from the past 1914: Winthrop Weekly News Winthrop’s first newspaper published under this title from 1914-23 before being rechristened as “The Johnsonian” we know today.

1939: Pomp and Circumstance The Johnsonian flag evolved well into the 1930s, 40s and 50s creating iterations such as this one with a handdrawn Tillman in the background. 1985: Flash and Flare The publication’s logo underwent a drastic change in the 1970’s and into the 80’s. This particular logo was around from 1979-1986. 1992: A Modern Edge The paper went through more logo changes in the latter part of the 1980s, but this look from the 1990s featured interchangable logo colors. This issue was released shortly after Winthrop had attained university status. 1999: 75 Years and Counting This look for the paper saw the return of the Tillman tower after an abscence from the logo, and also celebrated 75 years of serving Winthrop and Rock Hill. 2008: A Bit Sketchy Though the look of the logo is similar to it’s 1999 cousin, it features a sketched Tillman as opposed to the official university logo. 2010: Seeing Red A much more drastic change came in 2010. Gone was Tillman and gone was the garnet. In it’s place stood a red box that has proudly graced the front page of our paper for the past four years.

2014: A Blue Era Winthrop has continued to grow and evolve over the past century, and the time is right for The Johnsonian to go through another change. We feel that this new look emcompasses Winthrop University in the best way possible.

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August 21, 2014

Five freshmen will serve as university’s first MISTERS Winthrop University introduces the Call Me MISTER Program with first freshman cohort

By Carolyn Rennix rennixc@mytjnow.com

Winthrop University has implemented a new program that will offer tuition and academic assistance to five incoming male students from diverse backgrounds and underprivileged areas pursuing degrees in education. Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) is a state funded program dedicated to developing professional leaders interested in teaching careers. The following individuals were accepted in the Call Me MISTER program for the 2014-2015 academic year: Jordan Brown, Sandez Wertz, Tadean Page, Timothy Huggins-Polite and Jahiym Staten. “During the recruitment process, the board was searching for young gentlemen that would make a

positive impact and serve as role models for their peers and future students,” said Dean of the College of Education Jennie Rakestraw. In 1999, the program was founded and administered by Executive Director Roy Jones at Clemson University. Winthrop is now one of 18 South Carolina institutions to exercise the program, 15 years after it began. Call Me MISTER’s mission is to increase the pool of available teachers from more diverse backgrounds, particularly among the lowest-performing elementary schools. “The overarching goal of the program is to recruit, retain, graduate and place minority men in the fields of education, as this population is currently lacking in the aspects of college, education program and community, both domestic and abroad,” said Program Director Jackie Brockington.

The program will offer many benefits to its members including: • Tuition assistance through loan forgiveness programs; • An academic support system; • A buddy system for social and cultural support and • Assistance with job placement. The Dean of the College of Education, Jennie Rakestraw, believes that the new program will not only benefit its members but the entire Winthrop community. “It is my hope that this program will attract more dedicated, strong and bright male students to the university’s education program and increase the diversity across campus,” Rakestraw said. Each year, the university will accept five incoming freshmen into the program, reaching a maximum of 20 total members. In early June, the program board sorted through candidate applications and interviewed

Winthrop class of 1964 celebrates 50th reunion with scholars walk sculpture

2014-2015 Peer mentors Amanda Sabin(left) and Courtney Heustess (right) chat along side “Metamorphisis.” Photo Credit • Carolyn Rennix By Carolyn Rennix rennixc@mytjnow.com Many students have already noticed the bronze, mysterious woman sitting on a bench on Scholars Walk. What many passers-by may not notice is this woman’s historical significance to the Winthrop community. Every year, each graduating class at Winthrop University chooses a way to celebrate and honor their 50th reunions. The Class of 1964 began their journey to celebrate nearly five years ago when alumna Marie Tibshrany Burgess concocted the idea to celebrate their reunion with a bronze

sculpture, entitled “Metamorphosis.” The 1964 graduates were commonly known as caterpillars and performed a skit at their senior class event, where they evolved into butterflies. “We wanted something that was connected specifically to our class and that is why the sculpture has a butterfly placed on the edge of the book that the young woman is holding,” alumna Betsy Martin said. Georgia artist and sculptor Gregory Johnson created the statue in over 200 hours. Johnson said he believes his piece will benefit the student

body by representing Winthrop’s rich history. “I wanted to create a beautiful, flowing work that helps define the elegance of the campus,” Johnson said. Senior Director of Development Teleia White believes that the sculpture will ultimately benefit the university. “…It is a tangible reminder of the importance of education of women and that Winthrop was founded on that premise,” she said. Students, faculty and staff can spot this crafted bronze woman sitting on Scholars Walk beside the Culp Chiller Plant, across from Kinard Hall.

potential program recipients. In late July, the board narrowed the search down to five qualified MISTERS. Each applicant was required to meet certain criteria in order to be considered for the program. A candidate must: • Be accepted to Winthrop; • Be enrolled as an education major; • Have completed the FASFA; • Have completed the program application; • Have submitted two letters of recommendation; • Have written two essays and • Submitted a signed statement from a high school counselor, certifying their status. For more information, visit the Call Me MISTER website at www. winthrop.edu/coe/callmemister, or contact Program Director Jackie Brockington Jr. at 803-323-4747 or email callmemister@winthrop.edu.

Former Winthrop president’s influence still present on campus with parking decals Alexis Miller, a junior early childhood major, expressed her opinion on the new sticker. “It Winthrop’s new parking decal looks weird,” she said. “It just was created at the request of fordoesn’t fit with the other decals, mer President Jaime Williamson and it is too big.” for the purpose of rebranding. Miller is not alone in this asserThe Director of University tion. Other students, including Relations and the Associate Vicethe Council of Student Leaders President for Advancement Ellen chair Ian Deas made similar Wilder-Byrd stated that the remarks. design was executed by the Office “I like the idea that they are of University Relations after it trying to market Winthrop with it, suggested by Williamson. but it’s a tad bit big,” he said. WilWildliamson’s er-Byrd termiexnation pressed came how after the student decals feedback were alwill be ready in taken producinto tion. account It was with thought future that havdesigns. 2014-2015 Winthrop parking pass, along with previous years’ ing the “Feedfull name stickers. Photo Credit • Jacob Hallex back is of the university on the sticker important… Boyd will be paying would help gain visibility to better careful attention to that,” she promote Winthrop’s brand. said. Acting President Debra Boyd, in Boyd also released a statement consultation with the president’s recommending that students not advisory council, determined that try to affix the sticker over previthe best course of action. They ous stickers. decided to produce the decals She also assured students that chosen by Williamson and then the new decals cost approximately evaluate student response tothe same as years past. wards the design. No decisions have been made “We have done a variety of concerning any future designs. logos in the past, however; this is Students can give feedback on our first horizontal logo,” Wilderparking decals by emailing the Byrd said. president’s office at president@ The 2014-2015 bumper stickerwinthrop.edu style parking decals have drawn criticism from students across campus. By Jacob Wingard wingardj@mytjnow.com

Winthrop adds new clubs to extensive list By Jacob Wingard

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Winthrop’s long list of clubs has just gotten longer. Twenty new clubs and organizations received approval by the student council and are set to begin this fall. Whether you are looking for a bible study, brother or sisterhood, video gaming group, sports team or even just a dance party, these new clubs offer something to everyone. The Council of Student Leaders Chair Ian Deas said he was

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pleased by the number of new clubs. “It was surprising to see so many clubs show up, but definitely a positive. It showed that students were thinking outside the box and filling niches that weren’t being met,” he said. Deas also encourages clubs to remain in contact with each other, especially newer organizations. “No one knows more about the challenges that clubs will face than those who have already faced it. Experience speaks volumes.” Rahsaan Perry, Student Leadership Coor-

dinator in the Office of Student Activities said he believes that the additional clubs contribute to the uniqueness of the university. “I strongly believe that each organization...will add to the diversity at Winthrop, as well as allow more opportunity for student engagement on campus,” he said. With the addition of these new clubs, Winthrop now hosts over 160 student organizations ranging from those based on academic success to athletics, video games and trading card games.

Fraternities and Sororities are also included in the list. Students are advised to visit the Convocation Picnic on Aug. 25 and the Fall Involvement fair held on Sept. 11. These events will provide additional information about the new and current university clubs and organizations. To learn more about any of the new organizations visit the student organizations page on Winthrop’s website at www.winthrop.edu/ studentorgs.

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August 21, 2014

Ohio University graduate accepts position in fraternity/sorority affairs By Carolyn Rennix rennixc@mytjnow.com Alpha Phi alumna and community volunteer Sarah Pankratz has the Greek life at Winthrop on its toes for an exciting academic year. “I was thrilled when I got the opportunity to come to Winthrop. I am beyond excited to be here and am

experiences at BGSU that inspired me to go into the field of student affairs,” Pankratz said. Pankratz continued her education at Ohio University in the College Student Personnel Program, where she devoted much of her time to volunteering across campus. In addition to her campus involvement, Pankratz also worked with the Greek life office, where she advised

really looking forward to working with the National Pan-Hellenic Council the students,” Pankratz said. and worked with other branches of the Phi Mu Alpha President Josh Wald office. said he hopes that Pankratz will bring Shortly after receiving her master’s new ideas to advance the Greek life as degree from Ohio, Pankratz landed a a whole and help each chapter work to position as Greek affairs and Patterits best potential. son Court Council advisor at Davidson “Each fraternity and sorority on Win- College in Charlotte, North Carolina. throp’s campus is unique and brings Pankratz’s new location and experisomething special to the university. ence with Greek life set her above the I hope that Ms. Pankratz helps each bar for the open position as assistant chapter highlight these strengths,” he director of student fraternity and said. sorority affairs at Winthrop. Initially, Pankratz does not plan to Aside from her professional acmake any major changes in the Greek tivities, the young volunteer enjoys community during her first year at traveling, playing sports and watching Winthrop. movies to clear her mind. “I think when someone is coming Pankratz also remains involved with into a new position it is important to her sorority by volunteering as an do a lot of observation before jumpadvisor and a part of the Charlotte ing right in and making any major alumnae chapter. changes. I want to first understand the history of the Greek community and where it currently stands as part of the student experience,” Pankratz said. Pankratz plans to connect with and receive feedback from the students across campus to have a better understanding of the Greek community at Winthrop. “A lot of my goals will honestly be formed from input I get from students. I think it is important to have them involved and informed. They are the leaders and the ones ultimately making these organizations function,” Pankratz said. In 2008, Pankratz enrolled at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) and received a bachelor’s degree in sport management. While enrolled at BGSU, Pankratz Sarah Pankratz facilitating the Alpha joined a chapter of the Alpha Phi Phi Emerging leaders at the sorority’s sorority where she became heavily national convention this summer. Photo involved in the Greek community. courtesy of Sarah Pankratz “It was through my involvement

Boyd delivers opening address to Winthrop faculty and staff “We are conducting research, and it’s important that we make sure everything about the pos“I’ll be in the cafeteria having sibility of starting a football lunch on a regular basis, and I team at Winthrop is thoroughly hope that students will stop by researched.” and talk to me,” Boyd said. At the end of her address to the She also made aware that faculty, she stated that when the although the former president university works as a team, the brought university works the idea best. of bring“While I have ing a stepped into a football new role for a team to time, I hope you Winknow that my throp, focus has not the unichanged: it is versity squarely on our is still in students, colthe proleagues and miscess of sion,” Boyd said. research“As we saw in the ing and opening video, that Team Winthrop when works best when the time we combine our Boyd greets faculty in Mcbryde Hall comes talents, strengths Photo By Adarrell Gadsden the apand ideas to fulﬁll propriate decision will be made. our educational mission.”

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POLICE BLOTTERS: What you may have missed over summer. Located wanted persons 08/12/14 On the above date at about 1:20 a.m., the reporting officer observed a Black Chevy Monte Carlo parked at the Shack while conducting a routine patrol of the Winthrop lake area. According to the Winthrop University police report, the officer asked the driver and passenger for identification, which they both provided. The driver, a 21-year-old male, had a warrant for criminal domestic violence out of Rock Hill. The female passenger also had a warrant for shoplifting out of Tega Cay. According to the report, both subjects were not

aﬃliated with Winthrop. The subjects were both detained and taken into custody by approximately 2:30 a.m.

Disorderly conduct (intoxication) 08/12/14 On the above date at about 8 p.m., Winthrop Police Department dispatch received a phone call from a 23-year-old female in reference to a black female “panhandling” for food in the area of Union Avenue and Park Avenue. According to the police report, the reporting oﬃcer began to patrol the area for the suspect. The reporting oﬃcer observed the female matching

the description attempting to cross College Ave toward the YMCA. The oﬃcer approached the defendant to ask her some questions when he noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the female. The defendant, 48, informed the reporting oﬃcer that she had not been drinking. According to the report, the defendant was slurring her words, staggering and had trouble understanding questions and instructions given to her. The defendant was placed under arrest for public intoxication. The witness stated that she was not harmed, and no further assistance was needed.

August 21, 2014

Williamson should not sue Winthrop

Jacob Wingard Assistant News Editor Dr. Jamie Comstock Williamson is no longer the president of Winthrop University. She has been accused of bullying employees, throwing tantrums and otherwise making work difficult. Williamson has also been accused of breaching Winthrop nepotism policies to ensure that her husband, Larry Williamson, received a paid position. Around campus and through social media, I have heard a great deal being said about this; many voiced excitement over the Williamson’s ejection from her position. As students we’ve been

inundated with information and stories regarding her exploits from just about every angle, except for one: Williamson has neglected to comment on any of these allegations. And for good reason — anything she says can and will likely be used against her. Everything that Winthrop has done following Williamson’s termination has been building up to the inevitable legal battle that is going to erupt. Williamson has already threatened to sue Winthrop, claiming breach of contract, defamation and slander. Winthrop responded with a few claims of its own. Over the last two months, Williamson has been accused of poor conduct by both staff and students. While proof has surfaced of her nepotism in the hiring of her husband, her other actions are currently drawing more attention. If Williamson decides to sue Winthrop, she will face a hard legal battle, as the school is putting the burden of proof squarely on her

shoulders. Williamson is already backed into a corner, as there is concrete evidence of her nepotism, which creates an unfavorable opinion for the jury. Making matters worse is that she is refusing to comment to the media and hiding behind her lawyer — which some parties may associate with guilt. Looking at the claims and how they came out does make them suspect to me. The Winthrop community has not been shy about making its dislike for Comstock known — a quick glance at Facebook statuses after the news surfaced would verfiy that. Looking at everything, I cannot help but feel this is all incredibly childish. Williamson was terminated for a clear violation of policy and likely for butting heads with other members of staff. There is no doubt that Williamson deserved her termination for policy breach; the other reports seem unnecessary and more of a shield to hide behind.

This situation could have been avoided had staff and students been more involved during the original selection process. More time should have gone into the process, and the candidates should have been scrutinized mor e than they were. Winthrop has a long path to recovery, and if things continue the way they are, this mistake could leave a scar on the institution. The last thing we need right now is a lawsuit and bad publicity.

Photo by Adarrell Gadsden

Our Say Editoral Board Trey Stokes Chair Michael Owens Managing Editor

Debra Crocker Science & Tech Editor

Jacob Wingard Assistant News Editor

Jacob Hallex Director of Digital Information

Involve the Winthrop community in presidential search We concur with the Rock Hill Herald’s view that the Board of Trustees should be applauded for vowing to involve the Winthrop faculty in its forthcoming presidential search. According to quotes obtained from the Herald, one-quarter of anonymous comments from Winthrop faculty and staff expressed concern about “her leadership style or her ability to work well with others.” Some of the faculty’s comments proved prescient, according to Board vice chairman Karl Folkens.

Moreover, the Board was not concerned with Williamson’s activities at Butler University, who sued a student in 2008 for an allegedly libelous email that was sent to Williamson. The email contained criticisms of the Butler higher administration. Although the case was settled outof-court, the lawsuit represented an assault on the free speech rights of the student. This wasn’t alarming to the board at the time, whose then-vice chair Kathy Bigham said, “The committee nor the board has any concern for

Parents, keep an open mind

Trey Stokes Opinion Editor Take chances, make mistakes, get messy. This may not be the advice that worried parents would want the opinion editor of a university newspaper to give their incoming freshman, but hear me out. When your kid used to watch “The Magic School Bus” growing up, Ms. Frizzle would repeat this mantra to them every week. Why? Contrary to what many parents think, making mistakes can be a good thing. Like pizza, too much can be a terrible thing. But unlike pizza, mistakes can be funnelled into learning experiences—and, parents, freshman year is the ripest time for learning experiences. Like a baby getting sick will gradually boost its immune system, the experiences gained at college— especially during one’s freshman year—teach valuable life goals that often can’t be learned without a few hard knocks. Because, believe it or not, your little baby isn’t so little anymore, and she’s not going to learn anything with you peering over her shoulder. Your freshman will invariably take a series of general education classes, including The Human Experience (HMXP) and Critical Reading, Thinking, and Writing (CRTW), that are designed to make your student look at the world in a different and analytical way.

HMXP was one of the most enlightening classes I’ve taken here at Winthrop because it allowed me to look past myself and my problems and empathize with others. CRTW follows this line of thought by teaching the student to consider his or her biases when analyzing a situation or argument. The most vital skill I obtained from CRTW is open-mindedness—to not shut out an experience, story or argument simply because it makes me uncomfortable or because I disagree with it. There are going to be moments in the next academic year when your student is going to be in new and frightening situations. And, serious risks to themselves or others aside, your student should embrace them, not run away from them. Take it from a cynical senior; I wouldn’t take back any of the mistakes I’ve made in the past three years at Winthrop. I’m a better person for it, and your kid will be too. They’ve spent eighteen years in the nest. It’s time to let them fly—and get messy.

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anything that happened while at [Williamson’s] early time at Butler.” Despite the protests of a sizeable portion of Winthrop’s faculty and staff, Williamson was hired. To prevent history from repeating itself, the board should absolutely prioritize the opinions of its faculty and staff, many of whom have been members of the Winthrop community far longer than any Board of Trustees member.

August 21, 2014

Women’s soccer kicks off

All-Southeast Region Second-Team selection in 2013, Freda had five multi-goal matches and was among Winthrop women’s soccer finished the NCAA’s top 20 in goals and points scored. their 2013 season Freda is the with an 11-5-3 Big South’s carecord and were reer leader with voted to finish 19 game-winning sixth in the Big goals and enters South Conference 2014 as the third women’s soccer all-time player in preseason poll Big South history for the upcoming with 47 career season. goals and needs Winthrop senior seven to become forward Krystyna the all-time Freda was voted leader. the Preseason The Eagles will Attacking Player begin their 2014 of the Year for season on August the second time 22, at 7:30 p.m. in the Big South. at Davidson ColFreda led the Big Winthrop senior Krystyna Freda lege. Their first South with 17 will lead the charge for the Eagles. home game will goals, 39 points Photo by Jacob Hallex. be against the and 106 shots. Clemson Tigers As an NSCAA on August 24 at 6:00 p.m. By Tanisha Terrell terrellt@mytjnow.com

Men’s soccer opens play ranking 21st nationally in points scored per game. Lluch grounded the Eagles’ defense, Winthrop men’s recording seven soccer ended their shutouts 2013 seaand tied son with a for the record of second 11-7-1 and most in were voted a singleto finish season second, by any along with team in High Point school Univerhistory. sity, in the The Big South Eagles ConferThe Eagles in a huddle during their 2013 campaign. will ence men’s Photo by Carolyn Rennix. host a soccer preseason preseason Hasenstab played match against poll for the upcoming a critical role in the Queens University of season. Eagles’ 2013 season Charlotte on August Sophomore Max finishing with nine 24 at 3:00 p.m. at the Hasenstab and junior goals and five assists, Eagle Field. Jordi Lluch were By Tanisha Terrell terrellt@mytjnow.com

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named to the 2014 College Sports Madness Big South Preseason All-Conference Teams.

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August 21, 2014

2015 Quidditch World Cup comes to Rock Hill By Daniel James jamesd@mytjnow.com

U.S. Quidditch announced this summer that Rock Hill will be hosting the 2015 Quidditch World Cup on April 11-12. “Rock Hill hosted a great South Regional Championship last season despite historic inclement weather, and its World Cup bid was distinguished by robust ﬁnancial and logistical support,” said United States Quidditch (USQ) management. According to USQ, Rock Hill was chosen as it oﬀered lower travel costs than the other two contenders, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Austin, Texas. USQ found costs of Rock Hill’s bid to be lower due to Manchester Meadows’ close proximity to Charlotte Douglas International

Airport, which offered affordable flights. “It is an exciting experience, player or spectator, and it will be a big event for Rock Hill. There are obvious

advantages for having the world cup so close, such as being able to save money and sleep in our own beds; however, extra advantages included advertising

our team in Rock Hill through such a huge event,” said Winthrop Quidditch Team president Joey Galtelli. According to Galtelli, qualiﬁcation for the

World Cup will make Winthrop’s Quidditch Team an oﬃcial team of the International Quidditch Association, which includes teams from Canada, Mexico

and the United States. “We hope to recruit a lot in the next upcoming season and show our campus what Quidditch is really about,” Galtelli said.

The light blue represents areas where Quidditch is on the rise. The darker blue areas represent regions where Quidditch is most prominent, and where member leagues of the International Quidditch Association are located. • Photo courtesy of Wikipedia.

Hard work pays off for coaches Kelsey and Cook of his duties. Both coaches are currently ranked fourth in compensation among basketball coaches in the Women’s basketball coach Kevin Big South Conference. University Cook will receive a raise of just officials expect the raises to move under $8,000, both coaches moving his to third, salary from however, $105,060 to this is still $113,000. unclear His contract as not all will now run institutions through 2018. in the Coaches conference Cook and have released Kelsey, both their assumed head raises and coaching jobs increases. at Winthrop The staffs in 2012. Cook of both teams took over the will see raises women’s job as well. The after Marlene women’s Stollings left assistant the post after coaches will Men’s head basketball coach Pat Kelsey. just a year to see raises Photo courtesy of winthropeagles.com assume the totaling head job at $12,026, Virginia Commonwealth University. and the men’s staff will see raises Cook served as an assistant under totaling $10,632. Stollings. Boyd’s email further states that Kelsey took the helm of the men’s the university is simply following team after Randy Peele was relieved through on prior commitments.

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In the university press release, earned them a spot in the NCAA Athletic Director Tom Hickman tournament where they fell in the spoke on the importance of being ﬁrst round to Duke University. competitive in coach salaries as well Boyd’s email also explained where as within the Big South Conference. the money for both raises was “It is important sourced from. for us to remain “The raises are competitive at funded from the mid-major two sources. level of college Coach Cook’s basketball as well raise and Coach as within our Kelsey’s raise own Big South up to $200,000 Conference. We will be funded are keeping our by student coaches’ salaries activity fees. competitive so The remaining that we have $20,000 of the leadership Coach Kelsey’s our students increase and and athletes raises for need to compete the assistant successfully,” coaches will Hickman said. come from Both men’s revenue and women’s generated basketball teams Women’s head basketball coach Kevin Cook. by the teams Photo courtesy of winthropeagles.com advanced to the participation championship in ‘guarantee game of the Big South Tournament games’ against larger programs,” in March. The men’s team fell to reads Boyd’s email. Coastal Carolina University, and the women’s team defeated High Point University. The women’s victory

Eagle pitchers make a splash in summer leagues By Michael Owens owensm@mytjnow.com While most students would typically hit the beach during their summer vacation, incoming redshirt junior Brock Goodling hit the baseball diamond as a member of the Forest City Owls, a summer collegiate team in the Coastal Plain League. “This is fun. It’s just baseball, there’s no practice, no class in between, no studying or homework.” he said following a July 3 game against the Florence RedWolves on the campus of Francis Marion University. Coming oﬀ Tommy John surgery just two years ago, Goodling said that summer play is a great way to keep in shape, and he said that his arm was feeling better than ever and that there is good chemistry between his new teammates. “It’s cool to watch us develop as a team. We mesh really well together. This is a great team, great kids and I’ve made some friends that I’ll talk to for the rest of my life.” Goodling also commented on the transition of moving from an area like Rock Hill to Forest City, North Carolina, which has a population of

just over 7,000. “I’m from a town of 1,900, so Forest City’s huge to me, but everyone else thinks it’s small. I like it; it’s quiet and keeps me calm.” Play in the CPL differs slightly from the college game with the use of wood bats, as opposed to aluminum, as well as a different baseball. “I like it [pitching against wood bats] better, because you can pitch inside, and with a sawed-off bat you can run the ball inside and it’s not a fisted hit; it’s a snapped bat,” Goodling said. “There’s a lot more forgiveness as a pitcher, with a little more room for error, and the college balls are tighter-wound, so it makes a big difference. The ball spins tighter, it’s a tighter break, and there’s not as much arc in it as a pro ball.” For the Owls, Goodling made 23 appearances during the season, posing a 2-4 record, 2.60 earned run average, 38 strikeouts and a team-high 10 saves. His performance earned him a spot on the 2014 Coastal Plain League All-Star game roster, representing the league’s West division. He wasn’t the only Winthrop player to earn all-star honors over the

summer. Junior pitcher Joey Strain was on the roster for the Cape Cod League All-Star game for his appearances with the Bourne Braves. He ended his season with 18 strikeouts, 6 saves and a 0.52 ERA. Two more Eagle pitchers, sophomore Justin Pace and senior Austin Lawrence, both represented the Pineville Pioneers in the Southern Collegiate Baseball League All-Star game. Pace earned a 3-3 record on his season, tallying up a 1.64 ERA and 20 strikeouts. Lawrence went 1-1 on the year, and had 20 strikeouts and a 1.91 ERA. Goodling, meanwhile, said that he still kept up with his Winthrop teammates, and that the team is ready to take care of unﬁnished business following the end of their 2014 campaign. The Eagles’ season came to an end in the Big South Championship game when the team lost to Campbell 9-1 at The Winthrop Ballpark. “You’ve got to close the deal, and that’s what we’re trying to build on for next year: closing the deal and getting that championship,” he said.

Brock Goodling pitching during the Eagles 2014 season. Photo by Jacob Hallex.

August 21, 2014

A Global Village: College friends expand minds through religion By Dee Comstock Special to The Johnsonian College is a time of self discovery and branching out from what we have been taught by our families. For some, this is attaining more opinions that may challenge that of their parents’. For others, this may mean discovering they are someone completely different than who they though they were. Religion is one thing that we as growing adults need to respect in others, and in college we are exposed to many different religions and points of view. It can be easy to judge others based on different beliefs, different opinions and not treat them as fairly as we should. Differences in faith is a key point of conflict after all and one that needs to be overcome through understanding and exploration, rather than judgment and fear. Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Wicca, Pagan and Athiesm are examples of religions one will encounter. These religions offer many differing viewpoints and many differing philosophies. A world religions class, Religion 300, with Dr. Kiblinger may provide points of understanding. This class is an introduction to the many world religions. Getting to know an exchange student and their cultural beliefs and practices may also help one expand their horizons, as long as we remember to branch out and see what the world has to offer. It is easy to play it safe and to not want to risk being pushed outside of your comfort zone, but sometimes escaping your comfort zone can help you make lifelong friends or change your world views, though that isn’t the goal just an after effect. At Winthrop University, students will find that we welcome students of many different cultures, and that includes many different religions. Students are never forced into a different religion, but they are encouraged to understand what others believe in and to appreciate what these international students have to offer.

International students and colleges abroad

Americans spend more on education, but experiences are just as colorful By Elizabeth McKnight mcknighte@mytjnow.com

Most of us here at Winthrop are well aware of what colleges are like in the United States. We have fraternities and sororities; we have clubs and organizations for many diﬀerent interests; the town surrounding the university or college is catered to those students; we get most holidays oﬀ; we pay some pretty outrageous prices for tuition and textbooks; and don’t even get started on student loans. But what about colleges in other countries? What we call a social norm here might be frowned upon in other countries, and what we consider to be pretty standard is something that is outrageous to someone else. On cost, an article from Business Insider compared 15 countries using data from the “Global Higher Education Rankings 2010” report. Each country was ranked based on average costs of education, tuition and textbooks. The United States had the International flags behind the DiGiorgio highest cost with $13,856 campus center. Photo by Elizabeth McKnight • being noted that the United mcknighte@mytjnow.com States has a range of

education costs, factoring in public and private institutions. Denmark had the lowest cost of $530. According to members of a site called Tiger Droppings, sports are also a lot different for American universities. While sports do exist in universities outside of the United Sates, they are not as revered. Many international students at Winthrop that play sports have come here because they were offered a scholarship and could not play in their home country, because it was not offered to them. Any sport that people play while they are at college in other countries is usually played with a local team that is not sponsored by the university. While there are fraternities and sororities in some other countries, namely the Philippines, Greek life is still an unusual concept for people outside of the United States, according to a blog on US News. And college towns do exist in other countries, but they are made up of different facilities that belong to the university. In America, the towns around universities cater to the students’ social life and events that different organizations may hold. It is no surprise that the United States differs from other countries, and seeing this list makes the difference even more jarring. While students in the United States spend thousands for education, they should also be proud of what is offered to them.

Winthrop to kick off school year with annual Welcome Week events Auditorium at 8 p.m. Sunday Aug. 24 will be a “90’s Blacklight Party”. This event will be held in Richardson Ballroom at 9 p.m. Monday Aug. 25 is Convocation and the annual Convocation Picnic to be held afterward. At the picnic, singer Joanna Burns will be performing. Students can then eat, get their own monogrammed tumblers and water bottles and check out the clubs and organizations that are on campus. The picnic will be held on the Front Lawn (rain location is the West Center). The Convocation

By Elizabeth McKnight mcknighte@mytjnow.com

Music, cultural events, and Convocation: oh my! Welcome Week is during the ﬁrst week of the school year and is designed to welcome students, new and returning alike. Bringing in performances from all over the charts, it is presented by the DiGiorgio Student Union. This year, Welcome Week will run Aug. 23-29. Welcome Week starts oﬀ on Saturday Aug. 23 with “A Night In Barbados with NexCyx & Cover Drive”. This is a cultural event and will be held in Byrnes

ceremony is at 3 p.m., and the picnic will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 26 is magician Adam Trent. This event will be held in Byrnes Auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday Aug. 27 is “Step Afrika!” This event is co-sponsored by Diversity & Student Engagement, and the WASA Dancers will be the opening performance. This is a cultural event as well as Global Learning Initiative Event and will be held in Byrnes Auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday Aug. 28 is the “Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show”. This event will be held in Byrnes Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Friday Aug. 29 is “WU Splash”. This event will be held on the Campus Green at 3 p.m. and is free to all students. All events unless speciﬁcally mentioned are free with a Welcome Week pass, or $5 with a Winthrop ID and $10 for the public. Welcome Week passes can be purchased in DiGs at the information desk and can be charged to your student account. For more information about each event, visit the DSU page on the Winthrop website or email dsu@ winthrop.edu.

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