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War in Iran: What We Know So Far
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War in Iran: What We Know So Far

The war in Iran is Rapidly Evolving–This is What We Know. Written By Daychaun Powe World News For the last few decades, America's relationship with Iran has been incredibly complicated. From coup d'etats, to ceasefires, to even deals made with the world's biggest powers. To anyone interested in either country's history, a new confrontation is almost no surprise. But with recent developments affecting worldwide oil prices, and even national alliances, many are understandably cautious. To truly understand the whole of the current situation, one must first understand the United States and Iran's history. Their first major interaction took place in 1953 with Operation Ajax. This was a United States and United Kingdom assisted coup d'etat in Iran, which resulted in the overthrowing ...
WU Student Publications Wins Big at SCPA Awards
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WU Student Publications Wins Big at SCPA Awards

Written By Daniel Cocklin Photos By Weston Hook Special Report This March, students of The Roddey-McMillan Record and The Johnsonian attended the South Carolina Press Association meeting and award ceremony, where they were recognized for their achievements and attended panel discussions led by professional journalists. From The Roddey-McMillan Record, Lanie Cauthen won first place for arts and entertainment Story. Kit Krosby, Mark Bontempo and Claire Meuret won first place for best photo story.  The Johnsonian was awarded third place in General Excellence. Current and former staff members including Camille Bailey, Mariana Beltran, Chase Duncan, Evi Houston, Claire Meuret, Mia Molfetta, Jackson Stanton and Clark Vilardebo all were awarded for their work in The Johnsonian...
Drag4Justice Showcases Local Drag Artists
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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...
Rock Hill Holds Annual “Come See Me” Festival
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Rock Hill Holds Annual “Come See Me” Festival

Written By Leanna Sheffield Photos By Weston Hook Local News The Come-See-Me Festival is Rock Hill’s annual welcome to spring. This year’s festival is taking place from April 16 to April 25. It includes over 60 events for all ages to enjoy, many of which are free to attend. The festival started as a weekend festival in 1962 to encourage the community to visit Rock Hill during the spring. It was founded by former Rock Hill mayor and state senator C. H. Albright and Illustrator Vernon Grant. Grant provided illustrations of the festival mascot, Glen the Frog; however he is most known for creating the Kellogg's characters Snap, Krackle, and Pop. Every year a new design is chosen by the festival chair to represent the mascot.  This year, the festival started off with a parad...
A Journey Through ‘An Enemy of the People’ 
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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...