Tag: 2015
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Women of Purpose
By Johanna Gross Photo by Lesly Luna Salem Academy and College has educated young girls and women for nearly 250 years and intends to continue. Thus, the institution has launched the Women of Purpose campaign, an “overall strategic endeavor to make Salem stronger, more widely known, and more accessible,” as stated in its mission statement.…
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Women’s Conference: Developing Professionals of Purpose
By Aryatara Shakya and Alexa Allen Photo by Lesly Luna With the goal of connecting employers and potential employees (students from colleges and universities of Winston-Salem community), Salem College will be hosting its fourth annual Women’s Conference: Developing Professionals of Purpose, an event at which aspiring, young professionals can connect and network. The event has…
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Old Salem’s Pumpkin Carving Contest
By Kelleigh Frye Ever wondered why jack-o-lanterns cover the fence for a day in October? On Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Old Salem Museums and Gardens will host its annual children’s pumpkin carving contest. The contest will be held at the Salem Square, on the corner of Academy and South Main…
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Fall Fest 2015: Challenges and Rewards
This year’s Fall Fest Chair Purva Trivedi. Picture by Lesly Luna. By Kristen Maikoo In the weeks leading up to Fall Fest, classes converge in scheduled practices to create a uniquely Salem experience. Campus babbles with energy and an air of secrecy as students share ideas, editing scripts and lyrics while they shield their plans…
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Title IX Coordinator Achieves Milestone
By Kelleigh Frye Jessica Telligman was hired as the new Title IX Coordinator over the summer. Already, Telligman has made history by implementing a medical amnesty policy that started at the opening of fall semester. The Medical Amnesty Initiative defines medical amnesty as “ Medical Amnesty, also known as the 911 Lifeline and 911 Good…
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Happy Birthday Sister O
By Lesly Luna September 12th of this year marked the 266th birthday of Sister Elizabeth Oesterlein, commonly known as the beloved “Sister O,” the first teacher since the founding of what is known today as Salem Academy and College. The same age as many incoming first-years, she arrived to this community at just…
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How to Have a Sex Life When You Have a Roommate
By Anonymous Hello Dears, College is often the first time that we have to share space with a roommate. This can be very difficult for some. Factor in a desire to have a healthy sex life and there is a lot of opportunity for conflict. Here are some tips and tricks for having a sex…
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New to McHugh: Students in Salem’s Newest Dorms
By Kristen Maikoo Several students enjoy living in Salem College’s new McHugh Sisters Flats, the first dorm constructed on the campus in 50 years since Gramley Residence Hall opened in 1965. Jasmine Jamison, C’17, is excited to be one of the first residents. “I encourage other students to move in next year ‘cause it’s…
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The JanTerm Experience: “Adventures in Mexico”
You haven’t experienced culture shock until you can’t flush toilet paper. That was the first thing I learned upon landing in Mérida, México for Jan Term 2015. Seriously. The pipes can’t handle it, so you have to throw it away. And that was only the first in a laundry list of things that are different…
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The JanTerm Experience: “Ringmastering at Ringling Museum”
This year, I decided I wanted to do my first internship in my hometown of Sarasota, Florida. When most people hear the name “Sarasota,” they think of the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus. I was able to land an internship at the Ringling Museum’s Circus Archives department with the background experience I learned from working in Salem’s…
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