The Salemite- The Uncensored Voice of Salem College!
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Hometown Highlights
By: Staff Writers Grant, MI By: Alex Angelini “Sporting a population of 987 as of the 2024 census, Grant was a city built off of saw mills and railroads back in 1882. While no longer the wood hotspot that it was, the railroad still runs frequently (when all the leaves are gone, I can see…
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Top Albums of 2025
By: Clare Buchanan It’s that time of year again! With the end of the year comes great contemplation about which albums I found to be the most enjoyable, and which albums I believe earned their spot on my list for the top ten albums of the year. This year was an intense one for music,…
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Switch Up
By: Stella Bovender Marjorie Taylor Greene attending a press conference with fellow Republicans in 2023. Photo by Evelyn Hockstein/REUTERS On Nov. 21, 2025, Marjorie Taylor Greene, House Representative to Georgia’s 14th District, posted a video on X sharing that she will resign from her position in Congress on Jan. 5, 2026. Since being elected three…
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Winter Traditions at Salem, Forevermore.
By: Clare Buchanan The last two weeks of the semester at Salem College have a distinct, nostalgic feeling. The cobblestone streets of Old Salem are salted in preparation for the one inch of snow we may, or may not be, getting. At the mere mention of a “wintery mix” of a midnight sleet, Forsyth County…
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Midnight Breakfast
By: Keri Matthews Midnight Breakfast was held in the Corrin Refectory on Dec. 7, 2025, the continuing tradition attended by both students and elected faculty. Starting at 10 p.m. and lasting for two-and-a-half hours, it gave students ample opportunity to relax and enjoy time with their friends and peers. Midnight Breakfast is always held the…
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Classy and Chic: Salemite Holiday Party
By: Sydney Halsey At 8:30 p.m., the usual silence of the Gramley Library Reading Room was filled with the sound of celebration as the executive board, section editors, writers, and photographers of “The Salemite” gathered to toast to a semester of success. The dress code was whispered to be “Holiday Elegance,” bringing vibes of cozy,…
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Tea, Tarot, and Togetherness
By: Neva Mellow Photo Credit: colibritarot.com Caption: Tarot Cards On the afternoon of Tuesday, Nov. 18, a large group of students gathered around the fireplace hearth in the Student Center. Drawn in by the soft glow of the fire and wafting scent of warm herbal tea, they found a cozy atmosphere, free from the looming stress…
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Happy Hill House Development
By: Dylan Sattler Just five minutes away from Salem College’s campus stands one of the most historic African-American neighborhoods in the United States: Happy Hill. Happy Hill is the oldest African-American neighborhood in Winston-Salem, and one of the oldest in all of North Carolina. According to the City of Winston-Salem website, the neighborhood, originally known…
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A Look at the Past: Dr. Bahnson’s Lily Pond
By: Samara C George, Salem College Historical Society This image is from Digital Forsyth. Did you know that the FAC used to be a lily pond? It’s true, and there are photos to prove it! Dr. Bahnson’s lily pond was truly a feat to behold. He had a talent for plant curation, and his vast…
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Bring Back the Music Major!
By: Samara C George The Salemite. [Winston-Salem, N.C.], Nov. 25, 1920. North Carolina Newspapers, North Carolina Digital Heritage Center, https://newspapers.digitalnc.org/lccn/2015236777/1920-11-25/ed-1/seq-1/ Once upon a time, there was a college located in the heart of Winston-Salem. This college had a rich musical culture, informed by years upon years of musical traditions. There were pianos in every practice…
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