Tag: February 2016
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I’ll Be Brief: February World News Shorts
By Nicole Winks Marco Rubio ad mistakes Canada’s Vancouver for US city Marco Rubio released a new advert for his campaign that promised a return to “morning in America,” however the city that the sun is rising above is the Canadian city of Vancouver. It was meant to be similar to the Reagan campaign advert…
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Simoneau at Salem
By Merritt Enright Choreographer Helen Simoneau may be from Quebec, but she’s no stranger to Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This February, Simoneau hosted an informal choreography showcase at Salem College. Local fans, students, and colleagues gathered in Salem’s Bryant Hall studio to witness Simoneau’s “Paper Wings” performed by Salem College dancers. The showcase marked the…
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Sexy Suzy: The G-Spot
Hello Dears, There is one thing we definitively know about the vagina—we don’t know enough about the vagina. I’m not just saying on a personal level either. Scientists, gynecologists, and sexologists all disagree even over the make-up of the vagina. Sure, we know how things like menstruation and pregnancy work, but much is left unknown…
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First Director of Diversity Appointed at Salem College
By Eva Andrews Spanish professor and Salem College alumna Dr. Krishauna Hines-Gaither has taken on the new role of director of diversity. While she has been teaching Spanish for more than 11 years at Salem College, Hines-Gaither also possesses expertise within Afro-Latino culture and civilization with a focus on Afro-Latina women. Her position as director…
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#FreeKalvinNow
By Eva Andrews It’s a story that we have all heard, but never really listen to. A suspect is wrongfully accused of a crime that he or she did not commit. Due to falsified information, a case is formed. No substantial evidence confirms the suspect’s presence at the scene of the crime. The real criminal…
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Beyoncé: Opportunist or Social Conscience?
By Eva Andrews Oct. 15th, 1966. Black Panther Party formation. Feb. 7th, 2016. Beyoncé slays. Beyoncé’s “Formation” performance at the Super Bowl was unexpected, but it was social commentary and an anthem for some while opposition and hostile to others. The Super Bowl performance was paying homage to the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of…
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ASN Celebrates the Lunar New Year
By Nicole Winks On Feb. 8, 2016, the Asian Solidarity Network (ASN) hosted an event for the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, in collaboration with RA Semi Rivas, a junior. Upon arriving, the attendees were given lucky red envelopes that contained Bee Bucks. Normally, the lucky red envelopes contain varying amounts of…
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“Deadpool Says Terrible Things”
By Emily Ramser Deadpool, the wise-cracking, fourth-wall breaking superhero has a movie. So far, a lot of feedback on the movie has been positive, but some students at Salem are not quite as happy with it. “I’m considering not seeing it because I’ve heard it relies on transmisogynistic humor at some points,” says senior…
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