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Salem thrills

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Dr. Thomas LOST! …in a good book about medieval Germany. Main hall CLOSED! … on weekends. President Daynes GONE! … for real this time. President Fleuriet GONE! … home for the night. Pierrettes Disband … after rehearsal. FIRST YEARS LEAVE CLEWELL EN MASSE … for class at 11am. SALEMITE PAPER ON FIRE … students love...

The Horrors of Homeschooling

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In America’s current political climate, one of the goals of the reigning regime is to keep knowledge away from the masses. The most direct way the government has carried out its agenda is the aggressive downsizing of the Department of Education, but I’ve noticed that conservative online trends reflect this dangerous mentality and seek to...

Why are students choosing Salem College?

The Salemite

Salem College’s growing incoming class represents more than just an increase in enrollment. Behind every number is an individual who chose Salem for reasons ranging from affordability to the college’s close-knit community. Many students chose Salem because of affordability and Paula Jovic is one of them. Jovic is a first-year student from Houston, Texas, who

Senior class takes home THREEPEAT Fall Fest victory

The Salemite

Fall Fest may be one of Salem College’s most anticipated traditions, but for many students, it is more than just a class contest on who has the most school spirit. Each year, Fall Fest allows students to showcase their creativity, collaborate with their peers, and most importantly, reflect their opinions about Salem College. In a...

Shop antique, not corporate

The Salemite

Growing up as a Winston-Salem native, I never realized how many antique stores there were in this beautiful city. Now that I am grown, wow, there are a lot. Personally, I love browsing antique stores, but you truly have no idea what you are going to find. Anything that you could think up probably exists...

Amazing sitcoms aren’t just from the 2000’s

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Sitcoms are the perfect mix between comedy and heartwarming content, with that inescapable cringe factor added in. Sitcoms have been around since the creation of TV, the first being aired in the 1920’s, with “Sam ‘n’ Henry.” Sitcoms became more popular in the 1980s, with shows like “That 70’s Show,” “Seinfeld,” and “Friends,” just to...

A New Chapter at Salem: Getting to know President Jill Fleuriet.

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With a new President taking office during a period of growth at Salem Academy and College, students have a new face leading the institution — and plenty of questions about what her leadership could mean for Salem’s future. Jill Fleuriet, Ph.D., became Salem Academy and College’s 23rd President on July 1, 2026. President Fleuriet is...

Honoring the Women We Lose

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Recently, it has felt as if the world has lost many of its strongest and most impactful women. As we lose these women, the most important thing to do is to make sure their impact and legacies are remembered and taught so their stories can continue to teach and inspire people around the world. One...

A collection of haikus

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Haiku #1 A hot summer day Hot tea, room with the AC I can’t stay inside Haiku #2 it burns going down A fire in me that stays In the sun, sweat drips Haiku #3 Fall before grade school I sit with papa, waiting Light on leather hands Haiku #4 I sigh with boredom Papa...

Reflections on the Dawn of my Senior Year

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Everything has to end. At the beginning of my first year, I thought college would last forever. Time felt different. I was going to be 18 forever. It was as if everything was suspended in the air. I lived the same day, over and over again. I went to class, went to the rat, went...

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