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Constitutional Amendment for Salem
MARIA RAMIREZ PEREZ The constitutional amendment, initially announced in December 2016, has been approved. The amendment is meant to address a gap in the current constitution which posed a potential restriction for Fleer student participation in SGA-funded organizations. Discussion of the amendment began in November in response to growing interest expressed by Fleer students to…
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BADU leads Black History Month celebration
KADIA KING BADU, Salem’s Black student union, organized several events throughout February in celebration of Black History Month. One of the events was a panel featuring four Black Salem alumni from the classes of 1999, 2000, and 2013. The alumni shared their experiences on Salem’s campus and on their lives after graduation, covering topics of…
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The JanTerm Experience: The Wishes Project
Photo caption: Karina Gonzalez transcribing interviews and editing audio of parents’ wishes for their children for a Spanish honors independent study. Photo by Scarlet Kenagy By Karina Gonzalez “Caminante, no hay puentes. Se hace puentes al andar,” – Gloria Anzaldúa My month has been a reflection of Anzaldúa’s statement, as I have heard mothers’ stories of…
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The JanTerm Experience: Bodies in Motion
Photo caption: Students An-Ra Moore and Wanjiru Iandiataiyero discovering how touch affects movement in the rest of the body. Photo by Rafaela Chavez By Shania Guy Instructed by Karola Luettringhaus, Movement Research/Somatic Study was highly engaging and informative. Luettringhaus serves as the Artistic and Executive Director for the Alban Elved Dance Company. In the course, we…
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The JanTerm Experience: Embracing Kauai
By Jeniffer Padilla We were offered the glorious opportunity to go to Kauai, Hawaii for our JanTerm course this year. There, we were able to explore many different beaches, mountains and canyons. We took part in activities, such as snorkeling, surfing, boogie-boarding, hiking, yoga and morning walks/jogs to contribute to our wellness exercises. We were also…
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German graphic novels and Salem
NICOLE WINKS On 11 Nov., Matt Hambro gave a presentation entitled The History of the Universe in a Comic: Time Lapse in German Graphic Narratives. The presentation focused on the use of time lapse in graphic novels. The focus was specifically on the non-indexical uses for creation stories. Time lapse is embedded in the Judeo-Christian…
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Winston-Salem welcomes Michelle Obama & Hillary Clinton
By Sarah Vick On Oct. 27, 2016, upwards of 11,000 people gathered inside of LVJM Coliseum for an early voting rally, the same venue in which commencement was held for Salem College C’16 last spring. Appearing for the first time together on the road to the White House, Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton chose the…
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LGBTQIA+ An Educational Series: Gender Identity vs Sexual Orientation
By Scotie Wilcher and Savi Ettinger This is an educational series meant to distribute information about subjects of sexuality and gender orientations. This month’s topic is the difference between sexual orientation and gender identity and how they intersect! As the idea of intersectionality begins to gain popularity, more and more people have started to educate…
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10 Steps to throw the best ‘Friendsgiving’
By Sophie Shelton Thanksgiving is a highly anticipated holiday in most households. It is a time for families to join together and celebrate what they are thankful for. It is also a time for people to stuff themselves silly with food. A time when most people realize that they can’t choose their families. Tensions can…
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SGA Club of the Month: Open Up
By Sarah Vick Each month this year, SGA is focusing on different clubs relating to diversity and inclusiveness. September and the first half of October focused on HOLA, and the rest of October is Open Up’s time to shine. Open Up is most known for its participation in Winston-Salem Pride every year, but the club…
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