Her Campus at Winthrop
Fencing at Winthrop University
This is how I knew about fencing and how other people I know knew about fencing.
Her Campus at MSU
The One-Hour War: MSU and UofM Fencing on School Rivalry
since. But over in the club sports, there’s an entirely different kind of rivalry: one that can be settled by dueling.
Her Campus at MSU
Club Recruitment Is A Double-Edged Sword
I’m terrified that we might let our new recruits down this semester, but I’m so excited to train with them. That’s the double-edged sword of recruitment in this post-pandemic...
Her Campus at MSU
Fencing: The Perfect Sport for Women
“En Garde, Prêt, Allez!” the sound of smacking steel and light footfalls fill the air, mingling with the electric beeping, shouting, and cheering of the huge space. A match...
Her Campus at Denison
En Garde
It was my Freshman year at Denison University and I promised myself I was going to stay active and learn a new sport. Before even coming to...
Her Campus at App State
It’s Good to Challenge Yourself, Especially When Someone is Pointing a Sword at You
This semester, I joined a fencing class. It’s been three weeks and I have already acquired bruises and have gotten to stab some people. You...
Rachael Swanson, ’21
Name: Rachael Swanson Year: Freshman Major: Horticulture Hometown: South Lyon, Michigan
Hello, I’m Zoe Philippou
Age: 19 Major: Anthropology and Psychology Favorite class you’re taking right now? Statistics. Nice, easy, love my professor and useful for...
First Barbie with a Hijab
This Monday, at Glamour ’s Women of the Year Live Summit, the first Barbie that will be wearing a hijab was announced! This Barbie doll...
Ashley Cooper: Winthrop’s Fencing Club President
Name: Ashley Cooper Age: 20 Year: Sophomore How did you get into fencing? I saw the table at Convocation and wanted to try something new! I...