Zoe Jenkins, Author at My TJ Now

Move over “Hot-Girl-Summer”, a “Barbie-Girl-Summer” takes over as the film dominates the box office and trends

Zoe Jenkins

When the air is about to turn crisp and Winthrop students arrive to fill the halls of buildings and Scholars Walk, summertime is soon to be coming to an end. …

Celebrating community and reading at “Liberty Book Company”

Zoe Jenkins

Located across from Lee Wicker Hall on Oakland Avenue and nestled beside Wingbonz is a small business called Liberty Book Company. Liberty Book Co. is a new and used bookstore.…

‘Breaking Barriers for Waiting Children,’ advocating for better permanency in adoption from foster care

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The month of March hosts multiple month-long awarenesses, some include by not limited to: Women’s History Month, National Reading Month, Disability Awareness Month and Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month. March also…

“Eurydice” sells out nearly every performance

Zoe Jenkins

The old story goes like this: Boy meets girl. Boy and girl fall in love. Girl dies on her wedding day. Boy travels to the underworld to save her. A…

Plastic baby dolls, education, tradition and community: Celebrating Mardi Gras

Zoe Jenkins

People have been celebrating Mardi Gras for centuries, and in more ways than one. Beginning in the times of the Roman Empire and the emergence of Christianity, Mardi Gras…

Popular DSU event “Fun Stuffed” returns with success this Valentine’s Day

Zoe Jenkins

For many people, stuffed animals can be a symbol of nostalgia. Stuffed animals remind us of the comfortable squeeze our childhood selves needed when we were stressed, lonely, or just…

From Instagram to engagement: Kayla Bumgarner and David Abner’s relationship

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After more than three years of dating, on Sept. 23, 2022, Winthrop student David Abner popped the question to his girlfriend and Winthrop graduate, Kayla Bumgarner. “David told me we…

Celebrating the special bond of sisterhood: Maddison and Angellina Bosch

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Love extends far beyond romantic love and comes in several forms. According to the Ancient Greeks, there are eight kinds of love: eros, the romantic love; philia, affectionate love; pragma,…

‘Why We Wear Crowns,’ celebrating World Hijab Day

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What do you know about observing the hijab? Ask yourself the same questions and find out what Sally Adnan says is the truth about being a hijabi. “Who does the…

Coming soon to Winthrop: The QuickFlix Film Festival

Zoe Jenkins

Soon, there will be a chance for aspiring filmmakers and Winthrop students to showcase their artwork. This event is the QuickFlix Film Festival hosted by Winthrop’s own DSU on Feb.…