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Editorials
Exploring the Archives:The Scrapbook Collection
Jessica Feltner, Contributing Writer
From class rings to Cornhuskin’ sweat
shirts, the Meredith College Archives has col
lections of many different items. There are over
170 scrapbooks from 1906 to 2014, containing
a variety of materials that showcase the experi
ences of the Meredith College community. The
Archives divides the scrapbook collection into
three separate categories: individual, class and
organization. Donated by alumnae, faculty or
their relatives, these books reveal over a hun
dred years of Meredith’s history.
Looking through the scrapbooks, you
will be acquainted with the voices of important
Meredith women, such as Sophie Lanneau, the
inspiration of Student Leadership and Services
Sophie Lanneau Women’s Leadership Devel
opment Program. Her letters pepper the scrap
books of early Meredith students. The presence
of the Astrotekton and Phileration Literary
societies saturate many of the students’ scrap
books. You never know what you might find, as
students from the early twentieth century were
fairly open-minded in their scrapbooking mate
rials. For instance, one student collected weeds
from a nearby lake and the remains of a hun
dred year old cheese dinner. From 1910’s paper
hats to 1930’s cigarettes, oddities abound.
Moreover, the scrapbook collection has
more to offer than a rare glimpse inside the per
sonal musings of early Meredith students. You
might peruse the scrapbooks of later eras, tak
ing a glimpse at the Meredith community of the
1970s, 1980s and 1990s. It’s even possible to
spy photos of current Vice President of College
Programs, Dr. Jean Jackson during her time as
a student in the early 1970s.
The scrapbook collection speaks to the
importance of preserving class history and even
your own personal history for future genera
tions. Collectively, the experiences of students,
staff, and faculty make up Meredith’s history.
In their pages, the scrapbooks have collected
the spirit of the Meredith community.
For more on the scrapbook collection
or other archival materials, please email ar-
chives@meredith.edu or visit http://infotogo.
meredith.edu/archives_scrapbooks.
Spring Break 2k15:Stay-cation Ideas
Mandy Astor, Staff Writer
Carolina Museum of History, or the North Car
olina Museum of Art, all located in Raleigh, NC.
2. Take a day trip- The beauty of Raleigh is
that it is located between the scenic mountains
and the “Crystal Coast” of North Carolina. If the
weather is nice, you can gather a friend or two
and have yourself a mini-road-trip. Spend the
day exploring a new city and making memories!
Remarkable Meredith Women
Literary Essay contest
via Getty Images
Spring break is rapidly, approaching (t-
minus 30 days, but who’s really counting?!).
While this is traditionally a time to get your
friends together to hit the slopes or relax in the
sun on a tropical island for a week, not every
one- college students in particular- can afford
to take an extravagant trip this year. Although
it might seem like a bummer to skip out on a
fun-filled spring break, you’d be surprised how
many cool, rather inexpensive things there are
to do right here in Raleigh! Here are just a few
ideas for a great spring break stay-cation:
3. Pamper yourself- If-tbe above sugges
tions don’t thrill you, consider spoiling yourself
another way. Everyone can use a pick-me-up!
Whether you head to the spa for a well earned
massage or get a fresh mani/pedi for spring,
you will be sure to leave feeling pampered and
refreshed. Living Social and Groupon frequent
ly offer affordable deals for beauty services, so
you might as well treat yourself!
Now is your chance to recognize some
one whom you think of as a remarkable
Meredith woman.
The Friends of the Library organization is
asking students to submit an essay about
a temarkabie Meredith wortiah. The es
say should describe her connection to
Meredith College and how she has posi
tively impacted your life and/or the lives
of others.
Cash prizes will be awarded!
Since spring break is a week to relax and
enjoy some down time before the madness of
finals begins, be sure to find a way to spoil your
self, no matter what your budget may be!
See http://infotoao.meredith.edu/librarv-
essavcontest for further details.
1. Go to museums- Going to museums is fun
way to spend a day! Not only are the local mu
seums free to explore- you might even learn
something while you are there! Depending on
your interests, you can check out the North
Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, North
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Meredith Hacks: Life Hacks for Aveneine Ansels!
This week: Finding your perfect Netfiix match
Elien Cleary, Staff Writer
As the winter blues are settling in, what better time to start watching a new show on Netfiix? You may choose to watch one episode a
week, the old fashioned way, or you watch the first three seasons in one sitting. Finding a new show is a great way to temporarily forget about
Mr. Groundhog’s prediction of six more weeks of winter.
First, you must pick the show that will possibly become an obsession. Think of it like a mystery novel; each chapter leaves you hanging on
what will happen next, and you can’t help but read the next installment. Netfiix leaves you with only 15 seconds to decide to forgo another hour
of sleep or to find out what happens next in that new show.
When choosing a show, also consider the genre. Will this show leave you feeling confident and ready to take on the world? After watch
ing a billion episodes of Grey’s Anatomy you have to realize you can’t perform open-heart surgery, and a marathon of Scandal isn’t the only
prerequisite for running for President, but shows such as these might just give you the confidence you need to go out and create tangible goals
to pursue those dreams.
Finally, choose a show with characters you can care about. Better yet, choose characters you can relate to. If you don’t care about what
happens to the characters, you will have no incentive to see what happens to them.
Get your snacks ready and tell everyone you know not bother you for the next three days.