Salemite

Concerns rise about the sharp decline in Salem's international student population

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The news that there would be only one international student in the incoming first-year class of 2012 shocked many in the Salem community.
Senior Betlhem Zewdiebe Teka, a chemistry major said, "I was really shocked when I first heard this. It was really sad to see that there are no international students in this year's general chemistry class.

Salem College students join early voting march

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

About 150 Obama supporters braved 80 degree temperatures to march from Salem College to the Forsyth County Board of Elections on October 16 as part of an early voting rally. Supporters included students from Salem College, Salem Academy, Winston-Salem State University, and University of North Carolina School of the Arts.

Don't get hooked by phishing,

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Phishing is a malicious email practice that attempts to acquire your personal, login, or financial information. That information is then used to spam other users, steal your identity, and/or compromise your finances.
We have seen numerous phishing messages hit our campus since the beginning of school.

Movie Review:

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

There was once a time in cinema history that the western could be found everywhere. Their stars are still well known for being cowboys, tough guys dealing with tough times just trying to make it through. The genre is not as popular as it was in the past, but every so often a film is released that recalls not only the golden age of film, but also the times and struggles of the Old West.

Don't get raped without your wallet!

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Since being named as John McCain's running mate, Sarah Palin has put her hometown of Wasilla on the map. She's gotten the small Alaskan town in the news again for the charge that, under Palin's administration, the police began charging victims of sexual assault for their own rape kits.

Letter to the Editor

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

To Whom It May Concern:
I like to give people the benefit of doubt. For example, if I ask someone to send out an email to a club, I expect it to be done. If it isn't done, I assume that there is a really good reason for it not happening such as the email getting lost or stripped.

Social Smoking: Safe or Dangerous?

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Of the 45 million smokers in the United States, approximately 19 percent smoke less than once a day. These social smokers often believe the risks associated with their cigarette use may be negligible because of their reduced intake. However, social smoking, a phenomenon often found on college campuses, may be more dangerous than originally thought.