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Denim Day: A Stand for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
30Apr By Meghan MiglorieNo Comments
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Denim Day: A Stand for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Winthrop Fashion Club Takes a Stand for Denim Day This Sexual Assault Awareness Month Content Warning This story mentions themes of sexual violence that may be disturbing for some readers. Reader discretion is advised. Written By Megah Miglorie  Photos By Weston Hook Arts & Culture Winthrop Fashion Club (@winthropfashionclub) Winthrop Fashion Club brought the heat with their Denim Day fashion show on April 9th, 2026. The show allows students to show off their fashion sense and create a form of art. More importantly, the show acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and encourages students to speak out against the excuse commonly used that clothing justifies any form of violence. The fashion show was held in McBryde Hall, filled with people watching the sho...
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Drag4Justice Showcases Local Drag Artists
30Apr By Dakota GoldNo Comments
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Drag4Justice Showcases Local Drag Artists

Written By Dakota Gold Photo By Weston Cocklin Articles & Culture Students for Justice partnered with the Muslim Student Association to host “Drag4Justice,” a drag show with proceeds going towards the Zakat Foundation of America, which assists with hunger relief in Gaza. It featured loud outfits, fierce dancing, and an enthusiastic crowd. The show was held on March 26 in Dina’s Place at Winthrop University. Students gathered to watch the performances, with two of them featuring current Winthrop students: sophomores Dee Ateca and Pat Fleming. Ateca performed at Dee Formed and Fleming performed as Dytie King. Other queens included Winthrop alum Rebecca Stardust, Leonasia Chanel, and Jade Envy. All queens donated half of their tips to the Zakat Foundation. In previous ye...
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A Journey Through ‘An Enemy of the People’ 
30Apr By Mia MolfettaNo Comments
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A Journey Through ‘An Enemy of the People’ 

Winthrop’s latest theatre production, “An Enemy of the People,” wrapped up on April 12 after a five-day run of showing beginning April 8. The show was originally written by playwright Henrik Ibsen in 1882 and later translated from Norwegian to English in 1890. The play was eventful and surprisingly important to the environment today.  From the beginning to the end of the show, it explored topics of conflict towards personal integrity and public opinion, corruption of politics and truth versus power. The play dwelled on how people with power will abuse it to the point they ignore the truth, so they can reap the benefit.  The play was heavy with philosophical and social subjects that intermingle with the concept of “truth.” People will always fight for what they believe in, e...
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Women’s History Month Recital Celebrates Women in the Arts
30Mar By Dakota GoldNo Comments
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Women’s History Month Recital Celebrates Women in the Arts

The Women's History Month Recital Recognizes the Contributions of Women through Poetry & Music Written By Dakota Gold Arts & Culture The Women’s History Month Recital held on March 3 recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of women throughout the centuries. Through art forms like music and poetry, women leave their mark and prove their dedication and persistence. This common time event was curated by the English and Music departments. Dr. Kristen Wunderlich, professor of music, coordinated the event and performed a vocal piece created by her friend and colleague after the passing of her mother. The piece reminds the audience of the profound love of mothers that continues to breathe in absence. Prior to performing, Wunderlich dedicated the event to Dr. Jo Koster, p...
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Catawba Powwow Returns to Winthrop Coliseum
30Mar By Chase DuncanNo Comments
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Catawba Powwow Returns to Winthrop Coliseum

The 3-day event held music and dancing contests celebrating the heritage of Catawban culture Written By Chase Duncan Photos By Weston Hook Arts & Culture Hundreds of people, donned in various styles of Native regalia, danced in the 2026 Catawba Powwow at the Winthrop Coliseum. Over 257 dancers participated in the Grand Entry on the first day of the event, dancing in a spiraling parade that curled in on itself like a whirlpool in the center of the lower bowl of the arena. The event marks the first time it has been held at the Winthrop Coliseum in over 10 years. A powwow is a Native American tradition and gathering that brings Indigenous people in their local communities to one place to celebrate their culture through dance, singing, arts, crafts and socialization. Thou...
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