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Women’s History Month Recital Celebrates Women in the Arts

30Mar

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Women’s History Month Recital Celebrates Women in the Arts

The Women's History Month Recital Recognizes the Contributions of Women through Poetry & Music Written By Dakota Gold Arts & Culture The Women’s History Month Recital held on March 3 recognized and celebrated the accomplishments of women throughout the centuries. Through art forms like music and poetry, women leave their mark and prove their dedication and persistence. This common time event was curated by the English and Music departments. Dr. Kristen Wunderlich, professor of music, coordinated the event and performed a vocal piece created by her friend and colleague after the passing of her mother. The piece reminds the audience of the profound love of mothers that continues to breathe in absence. Prior to performing, Wunderlich dedicated the event to Dr. Jo Koster, p...

Catawba Powwow Returns to Winthrop Coliseum

The 3-day event held music and dancing contests celebrating the heritage of Catawban culture Written By Chase Duncan Photos By Weston Hook Arts & Culture Hundreds of people, donned in various styles of Native regalia, danced in the 2026 Catawba Powwow at the Winthrop Coliseum. Over 257 dancers participated in the Grand Entry on the first day of the event, dancing in a spiraling parade that curled in on itself like a whirlpool in the center of the lower bowl of the arena. The event marks the first time it has been held at the Winthrop Coliseum in over 10 years. A powwow is a Native American tradition and gathering that brings Indigenous people in their local communities to one place to celebrate their culture through dance, singing, arts, crafts and socialization. Thou...

The Impact of “The Escape; or, a Leap for Freedom”

The Impact of “The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom” This story mentions themes of racism and sexual violence that may be disturbing for some readers. Written By Mia Molfetta Arts & Culture Winthrop’s Theatre Department’s production of “The Escape; or, A Leap for Freedom” was originally written by William Wells Brown and later adapted by Dr. Marvin McAllister. It was a comedic yet raw masterpiece. The posters did not do any of it enough justice for how incredible the entire cast was from the delivery to the sets and clothing. The topics ranged from the harsh truths of slavery, escaping for freedom, marriage within the environment of being owned by different families and the harsh belief that people thought slavery was the right way of life. The audience praised the play w...