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Tradition Throwback: Orientation Revisited
OLIVIA SHEETS On September 15, 1963, Salem College’s Salemites were up to many an activity. The orientation committee were busy making new first-years feel as accepted as possible. New Salemites were thrilled to make their “bare institutional living quarters” into cozy and welcoming bedrooms, with the help of Mom and Dad, of course. The article…
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Sexy Suzy: Let’s Un-Taboo Masturbation
Welcome back, my sexy Salemites. It’s time for everyone’s favorite topic of conversation: sex. More specifically, and oftentimes more taboo, sex with yourself. Most everyone has sex but, from what I hear, a lot of people don’t like to masturbate – or, at the very least, don’t like to talk about masturbating. Let me just…
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The Zodiac & You – September Astrology
What do you think of when you think of astrology and the zodiac? Your daily horoscope that you might find on a suspiciously ad-filled website, or maybe how compatible you and your significant other’s signs are paired together? In history, astrology takes on a much deeper meaning. Descending all the way back to 1800 B.C…
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Wildlife Rambles with Julia Jennings
JULIA JENNINGS Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the Salemite! This article marks the beginning of a monthly venture exploring the flora and fauna of Salem’s campus. Though I am sure many of you are familiar with some of the creatures I will be covering, hopefully I can provide some further insight into…
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Meet Your New Interim Director of Student Activities
DENAE RABINETTE Salem has hired a new interim Director of Campus Activities, Dr. Alan Mueller. Mueller, who prefers to be known simply as Alan, replaced the former Director of Campus Activities, Emily Long, following her acceptance of the position of Director of the First-year Experience at Bucknell University. Mueller oversees many operations including orientation and…
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Salem College Dance Company: A Turning Pointe
SOPHIE SHELTON Beginning this semester, the Salem College Dance Company (SCDC) is taking on a new perspective. The company’s current Vice President, Shea Bove, says that “the line between the student run organization of the company and the dance department has always been blurred. We are trying to clarify the differences and strengthen the presence…
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African Student Organization to promote cultural awareness
ROKIA TOUNKARA NICOLE WINKS On May 1, 2017, Salem’s newest multicultural organization, the African Student Organization (ASO) was approved by the legislative board. The club’s purpose is to promote the various African cultures, traditions and heritages to Salem College and the greater Salem community. It is a priority of the ASO to promote a…
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Letter to the Editor
SABRINA OTERO Salem College is my home. I love the bricks, I love my instructors, I truly love my people. I feel safe in the cafe booth working on assignments, eating a muffin, and drinking a latte that gives me energy to continue my day. Then on May 27, 2016, we received a message in…
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RiverRun honors Salem alumna
CAROLINE MCMAHON This year the RiverRun International Film Festival is honoring Salem College C’70 alumna Celia Weston with the 2017 Master of Cinema award. RiverRun is spotlighting her role in In the Radiant City with two screenings at Aperture Cinema as well as a number of panel interviews. The RiverRun International Film Festival serves as…
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Students continue protesting for third day
Photo caption: Protest organizers posted a banner with student grievances written all over it above the front entrance to Main Hall and a sign on one of the building’s columns listing aspects for which protesters are advocating a change. This week, a passerby in Old Salem may notice the front door of Salem College’s Main Hall propped open, hear…
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