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Denim Day: A Stand for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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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...
To Infinity & Beyond
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To Infinity & Beyond

Viktor Glover Makes History as Pilot Manned Mission to Moon Since 1972 Written By Dayshaun Powe Photos By Weston Hook Science & Technology At 6:35 p.m. on April 1, 2026, the Artemis II rocket launched. The intention of the mission was to fly around the dark side of the moon and take pictures of parts of the moon humanity had never seen before. It was the first time humans have gone to the moon since the 1970s. The crew of this vessel consisted of Commander Reid Weisman, the Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen.  Glover was born on April 30, 1976 in Pomona, California. Early in his life, Glover stated he had an interest in space exploration. In an interview with NASA prior to the mission, Glover cited the Challenger explosion as on...
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...