Tag: Salem College and Academy
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POSSE STI Screening
by Shannon Salzman We all know that getting tested regularly is important. In many cases, it is possible for one to contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) without any symptoms. Luckily, free STI screenings are available on campus through a program from the Forsyth County Department of Public Health called Preventing Ongoing Spread of STIs…
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Fine Arts of Fall
By Claire Smithers Photo by Claire Smithers As the exhibits in the Elberson Fine Arts Center are uninstalled over the next few weeks, new exhibits are taking their place. Two artists, Andrew Fansler and Edith Lake Wilkinson, will have their work displayed near the end of October. The first artist, Fansler, may ring a bell…
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Giant Portraits Come From Giant Inspiration
By Emily Ramser Photos by LaNise Salley For her senior art show, senior Sara Tolbert is focusing on her family and her identity as an Afro-Latina woman by creating massive portraits of those who have impacted her life. In order to graduate with a B.A. in Studio Art, Salem students are required to create a…
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With Music and Poetry, a Community Opens Up
By: Kelleigh Frye Each month on Clewell patio Salem College students from all disciplines showcase their talents at Incunabula’s Open Mic Night. Senior Rebekah Hensley is one of those students. For October, she performed her own original poem entitled “The Angel’s Fall.” “I’m most looking forward to performing this poem because it explores a topic…
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Talking Body: Blanca Cobb Speaks at Salem College
By Regina Pearson Blanca Cobb is a body language expert and a North Carolina native. Last Monday, she spoke at Salem, touching on her knowledge of Americans’ body language. She started her presentation with a clip of herself on The TODAY Show speaking about John Travolta’s behavior during the 2015 Oscars. Cobb demonstrated ways to…
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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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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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Upcoming Events in Winston-Salem for October
Compiled by Haley Mills Oct. 15 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Gratitude Gathering Hillsdale Real Estate Group is having a free family friendly gathering in their parking lot off of Highway 158. This event will include food, live entertainment and ten-minute massages. If you wear your favorite Halloween costume, you will be able to use the bouncy…
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Student Spotlight: September 2015
Student: Maggie Sharp Graduation Year: 2016 Major: Psychology Minor: Criminal Studies Hometown: Fort Mill, South Carolina Student Activities: Head Resident Assistant, Fremdendienerin Co-Chair Why Salem: I fell in love with Salem because of the small size of the school. I like being able to walk around campus and recognize familiar faces. I didn’t grow up…
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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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