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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Christmas in Mexico
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Christmas in Mexico

By: Dayshaun Powe As we enter the Christmas season, a common discussion among many households is the reason for the season. And although the discussion can go on for eternity, one of the most common answers is to simply come together and spend time with your loved ones, and of course, to enjoy a good meal. But in Mexico, one of their most famous Christmas traditions involves these exact two things. This is known as the Feast of the Virgin Guadalupe. Most people are familiar with the nativity scene and how it relates to Christmas. The story of Mary and Joseph searching for an inn, so they would have a peaceful space to give birth to their baby. Delivering him in a manger, even the gifts from the wise men. But in this specific Mexican tradition. Although there is still a lot of emphasi...
Celebrating Día De Los Muertos
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Celebrating Día De Los Muertos

Written By Leanna Sheffield Arts and Culture Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the dead in English, is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated Nov. 1-2 The holiday comes from the belief that the passage between the mortal and spiritual world allows our deceased loved ones to visit during the holiday. November 1st is seen as the day of the children, and is known as Día de los Angelitos.There is also a day devoted to the spirits of pets which usually falls on Oct. 27th.  To invite spirits into the home, altars called ofrendas are created. These consist of photos and important possessions of the deceased. There are also common symbols that represent the day of the dead. Marigolds, sugar skulls, colorful decorations, and candles are all traditional things used in relation to the hol...
Touring Tillman’s Haunted Halls
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Touring Tillman’s Haunted Halls

Written By Lanie Cauthen Arts and Culture Spooks and spectres were the subject of Winthrop’s Ghost Tours – sponsored by the Student Alumni Council.  Students toured Tillman Hall, one of the most notoriously haunted buildings on campus, and learned about some of the building’s most famous ghosts.  “I feel like I'm a firm believer that Tillman is very haunted,” Ghost tour guide Bree Jefford said. “Just being in there for a lot of time, I'm like, ‘there's some things there, but i really enjoyed it. Overall, I had a lot of fun and  I'm going to do it again next year most likely.”    Actors stationed throughout the building explained the story behind some of the most famous ghosts.   One of the most popular haunted tales of Tillman are the st...
Winthrop Fashion Club Serves Up Screams
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Winthrop Fashion Club Serves Up Screams

Photos By: Kit Crosby Written By: Lanie Cauthen Photo Story  With outfits ranging from movie characters to fantasy creatures, Winthrop’s Fashion Club members modeled a haunted runway at their Halloween fashion show.  The event, a partnership with DSU, featured looks styled and modeled by the fashion club.  Attendees dressed in costumes got to walk the runway as well.  “There were a lot of moving parts to this event, so special thanks to DSU for collaborating with us on the event.” Fashion Club president Isaiah Henry said.
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized 
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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Vandalized 

Written By Emma Adkins Special Report Early on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, a 26-year-old man allegedly vandalized The King Center in Atlanta, GA, which honors civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.  Officers of the Atlanta Police Department responded to a call at 4:30 a.m. of reports of unusual activity at the memorial. Once on the scene, they claim they found the suspect Brent Jones urinating in the reflection pool that surrounds both King’s and his wife Coretta Scott King’s crypts and stomping on the memorials' “Eternal Flame”. The authorities claim there was significant damage – estimated to cost $3,000.  Jones was charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree, criminal trespass, public indecency and obstruction of law enforcement.  Members...