Semester in Review
By Michelle Karparis | Associate Editor
Studying for finals brings out the worst moments for many of us–staying up until 7 am on the day of a test, attempting to write an 8 page paper in a matter of hours, scrolling through Facebook (or the Mosaic homepage) seeking any and every kind of distraction. Of course, reviewing 12 chapters of information you learned in September doesn’t tend to bring back the fondest of memories… The good news is that if you need a reminder of some of the great moments Salve students shared this semester instead (or just really need that distraction), here are some highlights of Fall 2016!
BSU “Don’t Forget About Flint” Demonstration
On October 12th, members of the Black Student Union held a demonstration in Wakehurst called “Don’t Forget About Flint.” You may remember students walking around drinking black-dyed water out of plastic water bottles. The goal of this event was to spread awareness of the ongoing water crisis happening in Flint, Michigan.
Closing of the Jubilee Year of Mercy
President Jane Gerety, RSM, led the closing ceremony of the Jubilee Year of Mercy on Novemb
er 15th at the gates of Ochre Court. This celebration, called “Hands Across Campus,” concluded the Jubilee Year that began on December 8th, 2015; a year which called for reflection with a focus of mercy.
“Uniting Not Dividing: Finding Our Inner Voice of Reason As a Nation”
The “Uniting Not Dividing” panel discussion was held on November 15th in DiStefano Lecture Hall. The
panel was organized by several campus offices and organizations with a goal of broadening students’ understanding of current events regarding law enforcement and community relations. Panelists discussed these topics while also proposing a plan of action for creating positive relationships and interactions.
“Consent: Let’s Talk” Panel
On November 16th, a group of students hosted the “Consent: Let’s Talk” panel in McKillop Library. The panel consisted of Area Coordinator, Morgan Rayner, Dr. Anthony LoPresti, and Maureen Philbin, a representative from Day One. The event invited students to ask questions regarding sexual assault, especially on Salve’s campus and other college campuses.
Salve Studios Presents: “The Second Chance Waltz”
Salve Studios premiered its second student film, “The Second Chance Waltz,” on November 18th. Complete with popcorn, snacks, and soda, the premier and the brief panel that followed demonstrated the pride, determination and long hours of dedication that students in the club have been contributing to the project since last semester.
Election by the Issues Debate
The Mosaic Student Newspaper presented “The Election by the Issues” debate on October 11th preceding the 2016 presidential election to help inform students about issues that were and were not being discussed in mainstream media this election season. The six panelists each represented one of the five critical concerns of mercy: immigration, women, earth, racism, and nonviolence, with the sixth representing mercy overall.
SGA Sign Language Resolution 
As of November 29th, 2016, the Student Government Association (SGA) has announced its support of the student initiative “to allow American Sign Language to count as a core language requirement for students majoring in the fields of education, psychology, and social work.” SGA is continuing to work with administrators to bring this initiative into effect.
Publication of The Willow Literary Magazine
The Fall 2016 edition of the Willow Literary Magazine hit shelves across Salve on December 7th. The magazine features various kinds of entirely student-submitted prose, poetry, and photography and you can pick up a copy from any of these racks around campus!
Of course, there were dozens of other events to occur across campus over the course of the semester–much more than can be recapped in the span of one article. Be sure to check back in next semester for more campus event updates!
