The Salemite

This year Salem College is proud to welcome five new full time professors, over fifteen adjunct professors and several new academic support members to the Salem Community. Ms. Sydney Davis, Salem's new assistant in the office of academic support and this year's director of the writing center, has big plans for her time at Salem.… Post the First Comment

Patricia Sostaita passed away August 18, 2007, after battling with lung and brain cancer, but her memory remains well engraved in the hearts and minds of family, friends, and Salem College. Sostaita worked at Salem College for more than 10 years with the food service and most recently served as Floor Supervisor.… Post the First Comment

It was one of the most memorable moments in American history and it will forever be etched in the hearts of Americans. Globally, the date of September 11, 2001 will always be remembered as the day 19 terrorists affiliated with al-Qaeda hijacked four commercial passenger airlines and flew them into the World Trade Center in New York City.… Post the First Comment

Just over one week ago, Salem College received its first bomb threat in memory of current school officials. According to Salem College Public Safety official records, the threat was reported at 10:45 a.m. September 2. However, the Public Safety report -- called the Daily Log Detailed Location Report -- gave no more details as to whom or from whom the threat was sent.… Post the First Comment

When orientation leaders came back from summer vacation to meet with Dean Barr, the first question was asked by Cody Temple. "Where is everything?!" The answer was not quite so short. Possibly the most significant change is the completed renovation of the Single Sister's House.… Post the First Comment

For Salem students, the new academic year began without a student government president. During the summer, students were informed that Kelsey Finnie had resigned from the elected position. "After much debate, turmoil, mediation and prayer, I have decided that this is the best action for me to take at this point," Finnie said in an email sent to the student body in July.… Post the First Comment

Just in time for a fresh semester of studies, renovations spanning from the third floor to the ground floor of Gramley Library will finally end. Changes to the library began last January with the addition of a projector and screen to the Library Assembly Room.… Post the First Comment