Tag: Salem College
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Sustainable Success: Student Center Receives LEED Award
By Lesly Luna Photo by Lesly Luna Last month, the Student Center on campus was awarded a Silver Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design certification through the U.S. Green Building Council. Representatives from the construction and architecture companies that worked on the 15,000-square-foot building, as well as the Salem community attended the ceremony on October…
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I am Muslim. Would You Hug Me?
By Lesly Luna Photo by Monique Ahmad In light of recent terrorist attacks associated with extremist Muslims, a Salem student has attempted to bring attention to a more humanistic view of the Islamic community. On a November afternoon, Misbah Khan, C’17 decided to participate in a national movement whose initiative is to shine light on…
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Community In Mourning After WSSU Tragedy
By Kristen Maikoo, Emily Ramser and Sarah Vick Picture via The Winston Salem Chronicle A sophomore was shot dead and another was wounded after gunfire erupted Sunday near dormitories on the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) campus. Sophomore Anthony White, 19, was studying information technology at WSSU. He was originally from Honea Path, South Carolina. The…
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I’ll Be Brief: World News Shorts
By Nicole Winks Ebola outbreak: WHO ‘delayed Sierra Leone state of emergency’ The World Health Organization (WHO) has prevented the country of Sierra Leone from declaring a state of emergency and restricted movement during the Ebola outbreak that caused the deaths of nearly 4,000 people. On Saturday Nov. 6 the country will be officially…
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November Fashion Spotlight
By Monique Ahmad Photos by Monique Ahmad Student Name: Emily Gandhi Hometown: New Jersey Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Dance Emily Gandhi is a Sophomore transfer student from UNCSA. While at our neighboring school, Gandhi’s educational focus was in contemporary dance, but she quickly realized that her interests were expanding. Taking into account that she wanted…
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November Student Spotlight
By Lesly Luna Photo by Lesly Luna Name: Alanna Natanson Graduation Year: 2018 Major(s): History and Biology Hometown: Takoma Park, Maryland Student Activities: Orientation Leader, Fremdendienerin, History Club Historian, C’2018 Secretary Why Salem: I ran across Salem by searching online for Women’s colleges in the south. Salem caught my attention immediately because it is very…
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November Faculty Spotlight
By Lesly Luna Photo by Lesly Luna Name: Katie Manthey Position: Assistant Professor of English, Director of the Writing Center, Signature Advisor First day at Salem: August 17, 2015 Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota As a child of university professors in the Midwest, Dr. Manthey grew up on a college campus influenced by a passion for…
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Global Tragedies in Perspective
By Sarah Vick Drawing by Jerameel Lu Much of American news coverage has surrounded the horrific attacks in Paris on Friday, Nov. 13. Unfortunately Paris was but one site of the devastating attacks took place at the close of week. All attacks are believed to be the work of the Islamic State. The…
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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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