Tag: Kadia King

  • Sterritt Resigns, Accepts Position at Vermont College

    Sterritt Resigns, Accepts Position at Vermont College

    KADIA KING Photo courtesy of Saint Michael’s College Dr. D. E. Lorraine Sterritt has resigned from her position as president of Salem Academy and College to serve as the 17th president of Saint Michael’s College. Chair of the Board of Trustees, Sallie Craig Huber, informed the community of Sterritt’s resignation in an email sent Friday…

  • Love Defies Labels at Pride 2016

    Love Defies Labels at Pride 2016

      By Kadia King Photos by Kadia King One of the most anticipated events of the year, Winston-Salem’s Annual Pride Festival on Oct. 15 drew large crowds in celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.  The day began with a morning parade through downtown beginning at 11 a.m., featuring a number of organizations, including Salem’s LGBTQIA+ organization,…

  • I’ll Be Brief

    I’ll Be Brief

    NICOLE WINKS ILLUSTRATION BY KADIA KING Japan begins discussions on emperor’s abdication Emperor Akihito, aged 88, has decided to start the process to abdicate from being emperor in Japan.  Japan currently does not have existing laws to accommodate abdication.  The six-member advisory panel to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has plans to submit legislation to make…

  • Fall Bucket List

    Fall Bucket List

    By Shea Bove, Ta’tiana Foote and Sabrina Otero Fall is here. The smell of crispy air, cool weather and colorful leaves make fall a wonderful time of year. There are many things that you can do during this fall season. Here is my list of fun things I love to do in the fall. See…

  • I’ll Be Brief: World News Shorts

    I’ll Be Brief: World News Shorts

    By Nicole Winks Illustration by Kadia King Hope of UK Home for China polar bear Pizza Pizza, the lonely polar bear who is currently living in a Chinese mall may soon be moved to the UK’s Yorkshire Wildlife Park in which he will have much better living conditions.  The animal welfare charity by the name…

  • Voting 101: Registration and Where to Go

    Voting 101: Registration and Where to Go

    By Kadia King America has borne witness to one of its most contentious election cycles in the past year.  It is important to vote and let your voice be heard. Here’s some information you’ll need to get ready to cast your vote in November. How To Register You have to be registered to vote.  Registering…