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What Makes People Interested in Fashion?
Online Only Article By Lanie Cauthen Fashion is an important part of today’s world– grabbing the attention of Winthrop University students for a variety of reasons. “Well, the fashion industry is about people,” Cognitive psychologist Carolyn Mair said in “Speaking of Psychology: Psychology of fashion” – a podcast with the American Psychological Association. “It employs…
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The 62nd Anthology Showcase; The Power of Poetry and Prose at Winthrop University
Byline: Meghan Miglorie, Staff-Writer On Thursday April 10th, I had the privilege of reading one of my personal poems, “My Mother Was Once Nineteen-” at The Anthology Showcase hosted in Dina’s Place. The Anthology is Winthrop’s only literary journal other than The Patchwork Soup, a literary society run by Winthrop Professor of English, Dustin Hoffman.…
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Winthrop Fashion Club Challenges “Corporate Americana”
By Lanie Cauthen Pinstripes and graphic t-shirts lined the runway at “Corporate Americana” – a fashion show from Winthrop’s Fashion Club. The event, held on March 13 in Rutledge Gallery, celebrated Black culture by defying the fashion of the American workplace. The pieces worn by the models were styled by Winthrop senior Carrie Vaughn. “In…
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Winthrop University Denies new Department of Joy and Whimsy
By: Siri H. Burke Recently, as of February it was suggested by students that they were not quite satisfied with the quality of life on campus. It was implied that this was due to lack of childlike wonder and whimsical opportunities on campus. A proposal was made and submitted by students to Winthrop that a…
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Bigstuff X Cocky (Tiger)
Bigstuff = Winthrop Cocky = Gamecocks Tiger = Clemson Written by: Mac Sports, Pining (maybe mutual), enemies to lovers, inaccurate portail of university mascots, please don’t report us, fade to black, I know too much about bird anatomy now, they/them (because = mascot), I don’t know how football works Bigstuff (what is my life) and…
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90% of Winthrop Students Vote for Semesterly Professor Gladiator Fight
In record-breaking voter turnout at Winthrop University, 90% of the total student body, approximately 4,404 students, overwhelmingly voted yes on a resolution designating the Coliseum as the location for the official Professor Gladiatorial Combat Challenge. Nicknamed “The Wingspan Gauntlet” by avid fans, it was adopted by the Board of Trustees after overwhelming support from the…
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New Ghost Sighted in Tillman Hall
By Lanie Cauthen Winthrop students document an unreported ghost in Tillman Hall – reported to be the ghost of a 90’s grunge rock fan. Student Billy Geist documented the ghost over the weekend. The apparition – spotted in typical Kurt Cobain sunglasses – appeared lost in the hallway, but became more relaxed as time passed. …
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The Risings Artists of Winthrop
Winthrop University recently chartered and recognized The Rising Artists of Winthrop – a transformative take on what it means to be an art club. Within the last 139 years of Winthrop University, the arts have played a significant role in the school’s success. From elaborate theatre productions to stunning orchestra performances, Winthrop has maintained a…
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Campus Life: A Photo Story
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RMR Spotlight: The Association of Ebonites
The Winthrop University Association of Ebonites returned to campus last spring after several years of inactivity. Founded in 1969, they are both the oldest and largest student-led organization that has been active on campus. Like The Roddey McMillan Record (RMR), it was built by minorities, with a mission to promote awareness of the Black community…
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