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10Dec

By Emma AdkinsNo Comments

Culture, Feature

The Celebration of Kwanzaa

By Emma Adkins As the fall semester winds down, many Americans prepare to celebrate Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday that honors African traditions, community values, and Black heritage. Kwanzaa is observed annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1, and it is marked by daily reflections, candle lighting, and community gatherings. Kwanzaa was created in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, a professor of African studies, during a time of social unrest and rising calls for cultural affirmation within the African-American community. Karenga designed the holiday as a way to reconnect African-Americans with their ancestral roots and to promote unity and empowerment following the Watts uprising in Los Angeles. The celebration is built around the Nguzo Saba, or Seven Principles: unity, self-determinati...

Holidays Traditions Throughout the World

10Dec

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

Culture, Feature

Holidays Traditions Throughout the World

Written by Leanna Sheffield Although most of Japan does not celebrate Christmas, Japan has its own unique tradition for the holiday. Many Japanese families have their own traditional meal on the holiday, which is closer to home than you might think. Since 1974, Japan has embraced KFC as a part of their holiday meal. This was due to the popularity of chicken in the country and the nostalgia of holiday meals, which quickly spread into Japanese culture. Today, Japan offers a holiday meal package that includes chicken, sides and cake and can even be preordered for the holiday. France- The Christmas season in France begins on December 6th, St. Nicholas day. Frances’ Santa Clause is Père Noël, and until the 1960s, the gift most commonly received from him was an orange. In Paris...

19Nov

By Leanna Sheffield SheffieldNo Comments

Culture, Feature

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...

19Nov

By Lanie CauthenNo Comments

Culture, Feature

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...

19Nov

By Kit CrosbyNo Comments

Feature, Picture Story

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.