A look into SSU Theatre Department’s Production of Becky Nurse of Salem
By Hannah Suleyman Over the past two weekends, Salem State’s Theatre Department brought to life…
A look into SSU Theatre Department’s Production of Becky Nurse of Salem
By Hannah Suleyman Over the past two weekends, Salem State’s Theatre Department brought to life a comedic production centering on the realities of the current political climate. Directed by Julie Kiernan, Becky Nurse of Salem entertained the audience with humor and introduced conversations to ponder on long after the show. The production’s themes center around…
Cutting the Ribbon to Celebrate New Mural in Meier Hall
By Hannah Suleyman The Salem State University community gathered on Thursday to unveil a mural that ties Salem’s past with its present to inspire a new generation of diverse leaders. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly created mural at Meier Hall, titled “Chronicles of Salem Change Makers,” was in collaboration with the Punto Urban Art…
Salem State University’s English Department unveils a new digital media studio
By Jacob Adelman Salem State English Department goes multimedia with a new podcasting studio. English Professors Jonathan Fitzgerald and Tanya Rodrigue stood side by side as they cut the ribbon to the new podcast booth and after applause students and faculty were welcomed to take a closer look inside the booth. In October 2024 an…
President Obama warmly received by satellite crowd
By Jack Ewer Salem State University students, staff and community members were enthusiastic to hear former President Barack Obama’s remarks about modern issues, his rise to the presidency and his administration on Monday night in the O’Keefe Athletic Complex. Obama appeared with Pulitzer Prize winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin as part of the Salem…
President Obama offers hope for younger leaders in Salem State speech
By Angelique Forcucci Former President Barack Obama spoke at Salem State University on Monday about his hopes of returning the United States to its foundational aims by ushering in a new generation of grounded young leadership. A crowd of roughly 3,600 that included students, faculty, and other interested attendees packed into Salem State’s O’Keefe center…
(Audio Story) The Salem Willows: A Living Time Capsule
By Andrew Connolly Since 1858, Salem Willows has been a cornerstone of recreation and relaxationfor the community of Massachusetts. This amusement destination has undergone manychanges since its inception, evolving and growing alongside the city of Salem. Thisaudio documentary chronicles the evolution of this park, utilizing multi-generationalinterviews and compelling sound design. The interview subjects have firsthand…
“Look Back” Stands as a Love Letter to Creatives Everywhere
With the recent first look at the live-action film adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s 2021 one-shot manga, “Look Back”, I decided to revisit the 2024 animated film. Fujimoto, best known for his manga-turned-anime series “Chainsaw Man”, takes us on a whirl through the mind of an artist with this tender, emotional story of passion, friendship, ambition,…
Addressing the Hypocrisy of Salem State University’s AI Policies and Sustainability Commitments
By Isalucia Thomas According to their website, Salem State University is committed to “Installing a culture of sustainability” throughout its campus and supporting academic excellence, however, the institution’s loose overall policy on Ai usage in academic settings is a direct juxtaposition to this long standing hard work. Salem State offers multiple student organizations that aim…
Salem State Puts on Sweeney Todd
By Jack Ewer On Friday April 17, the doors of the Sophia Gordon Performing Arts Center open for the University’s first-ever rendition of the Tony award-winning Musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. With complex songs, professional energy, and a layered and ever-relevant plot for the next two weekends, it looks to be…
Journalist Born in Ice
By Naisha Lavalasse Beneath a bitter wasteland, inside an ice cave turned refrigerator in 1985, 25-year-old assistant cook Peggy Dillon, hauls boxes of ingredients up handcrafted glacier steps. Dillon and her crew run a cafeteria where they’re tasked with creating flavorful meals for themselves and the 80 scientists, military, and support staff stranded in the…
