A Story of Tattoos

 Tattoos Meanings and the Artist Behind It All

 

Everyone has their opinions about tattoos and their meanings. Tattoos are not something new. People have been getting tattoos for centuries now. Tattoos are dated back to 3300 B.C. with Otzi the Iceman.  His preserved body is the oldest example of tattooing.

At one point in time tattoos were just a trend or the cool thing to do, but today I feel like people’s tattoos have more significance. As many of the people I interviewed said “they are a work of art”. Of course there are some that get tattoos on an impulse, while others put thought into theirs. In my video,“What Does It Mean To You” , I explore the different meanings of tattoos. I have come to the conclusion that the same two tattoos can also have very different meanings. What a tattoo symbolizes depends on the individual. I researched what some tattoos may symbolized and here are some of my findings.

• Butterflies can symbolize change, a rebirth and beauty.
•  Names symbolized people that are important to you. For example it can be your mother, father, spouse or children. 
•  Roses can symbolize various things depending on the color. For example, a red roe symbolizes love and beauty.  
•  Feathers, like roses can also have different meanings depending on the type of feather. Feathers are a symbol of the element of air.

Cat Wells tells us what her tattoos mean to her.

These are just a few meaning for some tattoos. As I have said be for the same tattoo can have different meanings for different people. It all depends on the individual and what they have gone through. Check out this video“What Does It Mean To You”, to see my friends’ unique meanings of their tattoos. 

"I love tattoos," scream Jasmine in excitement

Not only are the tattoos important, but so are the tattoo artist. Lately in the media, we have seen tattoo artist taking the spotlight on reality shows, such TLC’s LA and Miami Ink, and VH1’s Black Ink Crew. These shows put shine on the dedication of tattoo artist and how their job is just as important as any other job in America.  I interviewed local tattoo artist, Chelsea Owens about her job and her tattoos.  Check out The Artist Behind the Tattoo. Thank you for reading and remember to comment your thoughts below.

How We're Living At Winthrop University

Living on Winthrop University's Campus Verses Living Off Campus and other Universities

Winthrop University’s Residence Life or “Res Life” as we call it, is dedicated to supporting and encouraging the personal development and academic success of each student in our residential community. The Residence Life at Winthrop University differs from the other universities in South Carolina. There are defiantly more of an advantage to living on the Winthrop Campus that other schools don’t have.


Things that Winthrop has as a benefit to living on campus are, but not limited to, free laundry. Winthrop University has free laundry. No carrying around quarters for the machines. The students at the University of South Carolina aren’t so lucky. They have to use out of pocket money to their laundry.


Another advantage to living on Winthrop University’s campus is being provided with a refrigerator and microwave. These are two essential things in a college student’s life when it comes to food. Some schools like the University of South Carolina do not supply one with every room. At Clemson University students have to rent or buy one. Microwaves aren’t even permitted at South Carolina State University.


Not only does Winthrop University have all of these amenities, but also the convenience of walking to class from building to building without going outside. Dorms such as Margret Nance are connected to building like Owens, Bancroft, and Rutledge. This makes it convenient for students to get from class to class in harsh weather conditions. Don't believe me? Click here to see for yourself.

Some are opposed to living on any campus. “Living on campus makes you much more connected to Winthrop [school],” said Sarah, a residence advisor at Winthrop University. Not only do you get all these amenities of living on Winthrop’s campus, but you also are more connected with University as far as events and meeting new people.

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Times Are Changing

If you’re with a guy for seven years and you want to get married what would you do? Would you propose or would you simply leave?

Chrissy Lampkin of Love and Hip Hop, a popular VH1 reality show, decided she would take a leap outside of tradition and propose to her long time boyfriend, rapper, Jim Jones.

A woman proposing to a man is prosperous, some would say while others would say it’s kind of cool? Times are changing. Women are not waiting on traditions anymore. Check out my video on what people think about women flipping the script. http://youtu.be/XFJDDnn709Q Remember to comment below.

Welcome to McBryde Hall

McBryde Hall built originally in 1909. Surprisingly with all the "no eating or drinking" signs, McBryde was the original dining hall for Winthrop University students. It was named after Sarah Crosby Chappell McBryde, who served as school dietitian from 1919-1945.  

 

With the renovation in 1991 many will say McBryde looks a lot like the dinning hall on the popular Harry Potter series, but it was actually inspired by the refectory at Oxford's Christ Church. 

McBryde is divided in to two separate halls, the Tuttle Dining Room and the Batten Dinning hall, which are both used for smaller affairs. The Hall is now used for social evens such as various Winthrop Events, conferences, and even wedding receptions.
McBryde Hall Presentation

Love and Hip Hop : New Season New City

While Love and Hip Hop Atlanta is taking a break to tape for their second season, Love and Hip Hop New York, began a new season, with mostly new cast members.

James Pinkeny

Former cast members Chrissy Lampkin, rapper, Jim Jones, Emily Bustamante, Kimbella and Somaya Reece have been replaced by rapper Joe Budden, his ex- girlfriend Tahiry Jose, Raqi Thunder as well as others.


James Pinkney, a viewer said, “I did like it better with some of the old cast members, but the season just started, so I’ll have to see how the season goes.”

So far the cast has brought the drama. The opening scene of the first episode was with Tahiry Jose and Joe Budden having conversation that resulted in Tahiry flipping the table and storming out.
 

Day McKenzie

It seems as though the Love and Hip Hop Atlanta cast is in competition with the New York cast for the viewers. I asked Day McKenzie which cast she liked better and she chose the Atlanta cast. 

Tell me which casts do you like better, Atlanta or New York?  

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