Tag: fall 2017
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“What Does It Mean to be Latinx?” Panel
SAM SHAW HOLA, Salem College’s Hispanic student organization, held its first panel on Nov. 9. “What Does It Mean to be Latinx?” featured three prominent Latina women who spoke about their experiences. Dr. Ana León-Távora, chair of the Department of Modern Languages and Assistant Professor of Spanish at Salem, moderated the panel by asking anonymous,…
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Letter to the Editor
*All views expressed in the opinion section are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Salemite ABIGAIL GREENE In my readings of the Salemite this year, something has stood out to me. Just by looking at article titles like, “HOLA stands with immigrants” and “Ethnic cleansing in Buddhist Myanmar”…
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California’s Gender Recognition Act
SAM SHAW On Oct. 15, California governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 179, or the Gender Recognition Act, that will allow state residents to choose a third gender option on official documents like their birth certificate or driver’s license. The bill removes the requirement that an applicant obtains a statement from their physician before changing…
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Holiday Traditions: From Family to Friends to Hometown Goodness
GABY IORI The holiday season is a time that brings people together. Between spending time with family, exchanging gifts with friends or exploring a familiar town for fun holiday staples, there is no shortage of exciting things to do to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Many people consider the time they spend…
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