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Women’s History Month Recital Celebrates Women in the Arts

30Mar

By Dakota GoldNo Comments

Culture, Feature

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

30Mar

By Chase DuncanNo Comments

Culture

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...

Winthrop Students Take to the Airwaves on Eagle Air

30Mar

By Daniel CocklinNo Comments

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Winthrop Students Take to the Airwaves on Eagle Air

Written By Daniel Cocklin Arts & Culture Title: Winthrop University Eagle Air Radio Spotlight Students experience hosting their own radio show Byline: Daniel Cocklin Eagle Air is the 24-hour online radio station at Winthrop University. The student-run station features music ranging from KPop to rock to R&B rap. However, Eagle Air provides more than just a chance to play music—it offers a space to explore passions, build skills, and connect with others through radio. But, who are some of the students behind the mic? Sophomore English major Gabriela Griggs, host of “Mercurial Mesh,” said she started her show to share the music she loves while also gaining experience with radio. Griggs, who wants to be a professor, says that Eagle Air is a way to show her passion out...

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

30Mar

By Mia MolfettaNo Comments

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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...

30Mar

By Dayshaun PoweNo Comments

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Dr. Jo Koster; The Legacy of an Eagle

Written By Dayshaun Powe Arts & Culture Dr. Jo Koster joined the Winthrop family in 1993. Although the move was originally meant to be a temporary job, she ended up falling in love with the campus and its people, and would eventually become a core part of the Eagle family in the following decades. After previously working at Rutgers University, Koster already had experience in the college field, but after joining Winthrop, she could immediately tell this was different than any other college. She started her time at Winthrop as an adjunct professor, but over the years, she would go on to fill almost every position within her department, even being named Chair of the English department. “From the very beginning here, I liked the vibe of the place,” Koster said. “At Rutgers, e...