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Winthrop Students Take to the Airwaves on Eagle Air

30Mar

By Daniel CocklinNo Comments

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Winthrop Students Take to the Airwaves on Eagle Air

Written By Daniel Cocklin Arts & Culture Title: Winthrop University Eagle Air Radio Spotlight Students experience hosting their own radio show Byline: Daniel Cocklin Eagle Air is the 24-hour online radio station at Winthrop University. The student-run station features music ranging from KPop to rock to R&B rap. However, Eagle Air provides more than just a chance to play music—it offers a space to explore passions, build skills, and connect with others through radio. But, who are some of the students behind the mic? Sophomore English major Gabriela Griggs, host of “Mercurial Mesh,” said she started her show to share the music she loves while also gaining experience with radio. Griggs, who wants to be a professor, says that Eagle Air is a way to show her passion out...

The Impact of “The Escape; or, a Leap for Freedom”

30Mar

By Mia MolfettaNo Comments

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The Impact of “The Escape; or, a Leap for Freedom”

The Impact of “The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom” This story mentions themes of racism and sexual violence that may be disturbing for some readers. Written By Mia Molfetta Arts & Culture Winthrop’s Theatre Department’s production of “The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom” was originally written by William Wells Brown and later adapted by Dr. Marvin McAllister. It was a comedic yet raw masterpiece. The posters did not do any of it enough justice for how incredible the entire cast was from the delivery to the sets and clothing. The topics ranged from the harsh truths of slavery, escaping for freedom, marriage within the environment of being owned by different families and the harsh belief that people thought slavery was the right way of life. The audience praised the play w...

30Mar

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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Dr. Jo Koster; The Legacy of an Eagle

Written By Dayshaun Powe Arts & Culture Dr. Jo Koster joined the Winthrop family in 1993. Although the move was originally meant to be a temporary job, she ended up falling in love with the campus and its people, and would eventually become a core part of the Eagle family in the following decades. After previously working at Rutgers University, Koster already had experience in the college field, but after joining Winthrop, she could immediately tell this was different than any other college. She started her time at Winthrop as an adjunct professor, but over the years, she would go on to fill almost every position within her department, even being named Chair of the English department. “From the very beginning here, I liked the vibe of the place,” Koster said. “At Rutgers, e...

2Mar

By Daniel CocklinNo Comments

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Breaking the Stigma of the Hijab

Muslim Students Share Their Experiences with the Hijab for National Hijab Day. Written By Daniel Cocklin Arts and Culture The Muslim Student Association (MSA) of Winthrop University hosted a National Hijab Day cultural event in Dina’s Place to raise awareness to why muslim women wear the hijab, to share their experiences as hijabi women, and to clear the harmful stereotypes of hijabi women. Event Coordinator of the MSA Sahar Alshaman said the event is meant to be an educational experience for students to learn about Muslim culture. “An event like this is really important because it educates people on the hijab, why people wear the hijab, and how Muslim women experience it, and it makes people knowledgeable and not ignorant about certain topics that could be sensitive t...

2Mar

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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My FavoriteMusical: In The Heights

Written By Dayshaun PoweArts & Culture Nearly seven years before Lin-Manuel Miranda dawned the stage as the rapping founding father Alexander Hamilton, he appeared on the same stage as someone a little less known: Washington Heights bodega owner, Usnavi de la Vega. In the Heights is a four-time Tony Award winning musical that had more than 1,000 performances on Broadway before ending its run at the Richard Rogers Theater. It was also the first official musical Miranda wrote. The show covers multiple residents of the New York neighborhood of Washington Heights during summertime. Throughout the summer, the residents have to deal with blackouts, gentrification, and even winning lottery tickets. The show tackles issues like staying true to yourself, taking pride in your culture, and so...