Tag: Salem College and Academy
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Potpourri: Salem’s Latest Acting Community
By Eva Andrews Do you remember Whose Line Is It Anyway, MadTV, SNL, or The Carol Burnett Show? On Monday Nov. 23, Salem’s newest acting troupe, Potpourri, will host its first interest meeting. Potpourri focuses on promoting artistic expression among women that is both original and diverse. Dramatic interpretations (skits, improvisational acting and play-lets) can pertain to both…
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Adele is back with a “Hello”
By Veronica Fernandez This is a review by one student and does not necessarily reflect the view of The Salemite or Salem College. Any individual who has listened to any of Adele’s songs should ask themselves this question: How do you feel when you listen to her distinct, soulful and intensely passionate vocals?…
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Female Astronauts Are Worth More Than Their Appearance
By Emily Ramser Picture by Kirill Kallinikov / RIA Novosti Disclaimer: The opinions in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of The Salemite or Salem Academy and College. I believe that women are capable of performing duties stereotypically done by men. In a way, one can accredit this belief…
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Proud at Pride
By Claire Smithers The pride parade and festival is hosted by Pride Winston-Salem, one of the fastest-growing groups of its kind in the region. Several residents of Winston-Salem and surrounding areas look forward to the event where they can freely express their identities and true selves without judgment. This year’s event was themed after “We…
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Vagina Monologues Auditions
By Emily Ramser Auditions for 2016 The Vagina Monologues will be held in Huber Theater at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. The Vagina Monologues, often referred to as “Vag Mon,” is an episodic play written by Eve Ensler. The play, first performed in 1999 at HERE Arts Center in New York, is composed…
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The Odyssey Begins at Salem
By Sarah Vick November 2, 2015, Winston-Salem, NC– Salem College is launching a branch of The Odyssey. First-year Merritt Enright was interested in writing for The Odyssey, but noticed that Salem College was not listed as one of the publication’s affiliated colleges. Undeterred, she reached out to the site’s officials. Today, she spoke over the…
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Women’s Conference Highlights Professional Leadership
By Aryatara Shakya and Kristen Maikoo Photo by Leslie Luna In the Fortune 500, there are “23 women out of 500,” as Susan Cameron, President and CEO of Reynolds American Inc. mentioned in her speech. According to Pew Research, 5.2 percent of Fortune 500 CEO’s are women. In a male-dominated workforce, professionals speaking during the…
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Let’s Talk Slam
By Eva Andrews Bold. Defiant. Aggressive. Revealing. These are just a few words to describe slam poetry, an art popular in America since the 1980s. Slam poetry, spearheaded by Marc Smith, left the classroom a long time ago and stumbled into the streets, where it shed its stuffy strict diction and took on a bebop,…
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The United Nations Turns 70
By Haley Mills On Oct. 24, 2015 the United Nations (UN) celebrated its 70th birthday. Founded in 1945, the purpose of the UN is “to encourage global development, promote global security and provide refuge for those who have not been guaranteed human rights,” as stated on the official UN website. Since the organization was founded,…
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Sexy Suzy: In Search of Sex Toys
Hello Dears, As you all know, it is midterm time again and stress levels are at an all-time high for the semester. My recommendation to handle the stress is to treat yourself and consider purchasing a new sex toy! A little self-loving is one of the best ways to combat stress. What better way to…
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