Joanne Yepsen is serving her second term as the Mayor of Saratoga Springs. She believes Skidmore students are a vital part of the community and encourages students to get more involved.
Skidmore College’s administration struggles to engage students in policy matters.
Impressive student entrepreneurship was showcased at Skidmore's Seventh Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition.
Currently, Skidmore runs three study abroad programs (Skidmore in Paris, Skidmore in London and Skidmore in Spain), but starting in Spring 2018, there will be a fourth program, Skidmore in New Zealand.
For years, Afghan officials have condemned Taliban’s attacks, but have hesitated to condemn them as a group.
I decided to wander around one of the most conservative neighborhoods in Istanbul with a headscarf on my head and a long duster coat. With just one head accessory, I appeared to them a sacred and chaste girl; I became their sister.
On April 23, France held its initial presidential elections. Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron emerged as the victors. They will face off again on May 7 for the second and final round of the elections.
On April 29, Trump will complete his first 100 days in office. However, the days have been racked with controversy and inaction.
He will risk for no one
For reaching down to shore
He leaves his raptures galore
In contrast with Jared Schwartz’s response, Jones provides her take on last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which she closely examines the data concerning sexual assault and Skidmore’s standards surrounding the issue.
A response to last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which Schwartz attempts to modify and refine the argument formerly presented.
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After last semester's housing debacle, Maltzman decided to check in with the Office of Residential Life to see how students will be accommodated moving forward.
On Sunday, April 16, Turkey passed a Constitutional Referendum that will transform the government to a presidential system of governance, giving the President unparalleled power over most affairs of the state and of the government.
On April 6, the Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Gorsuch, though a fairly ideological jurist, is no more extreme than Justice Antonin Scalia who passed away in 2016.
The funds raised by the Senior Parent Project and the Senior Gift are integral to not only the future of Skidmore as an institution, but also to the comradery of the graduating class. Take a look at the purpose and benefits of these fundraising efforts from the perspectives of students, alumni, parents, and administrators.
On Friday, April 7, Skidmore hosted the final round of the Seventh Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition. Seven businesses advanced from a preliminary round of competition that took place at Skidmore on February 24. This year’s first place winner, Weston Stewart Tennes ’17, was awarded $20,000 to launch his business.
An article covering the Seventh Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition was pulled today due to factual inaccuracies. We apologize for the errors.
For the 20th consecutive year, Forbes listed the New York Yankees as Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise. Of course, this comes as no surprise to baseball fans, because the Yankees' history of success combined with their location makes them an incredibly valuable franchise to own.
On Monday April 10 in San Bernardino, a man fatally shot his estranged wife before killing himself. Two students were injured in this murder-suicide, with one dying at the hospital.
After an extended debate before the planned vote on a new general education curriculum, a motion to table the topic and postpone the debate until the May faculty meeting was passed.
"Balm in Gilead" is this year's MainStage production over at JKB Theater. With their performances starting on April 14, this is one play you do not want to miss. Get an insight scoop from director Phil Soltanoff before buying some tickets (make sure to get them soon, as they sell quick!).
The Skidmore News Editorial Board supports Henry Jaffe ’18 for his reelection bid as VP for Academic Affairs. Jaffe is passionate about the issues he has covered for the last Academic year, and his experience will be beneficial to the students he proudly represents. His strong commitment to ethics allows him to speak on behalf of the students, even when has personal reserves. We wholly endorse his candidacy.
Tucked away in his Palamountain office, is Joel Aure—the new Title IX Coordinator of Skidmore College. After his experiences as the Chief Diversity Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, and the Title IX Coordinator at Purchase College, Aure is ready to make an impact upon the Skidmore community.
Ziesing '19 writes why Skidmore News got its coverage wrong.
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Currently, Skidmore runs three study abroad programs (Skidmore in Paris, Skidmore in London and Skidmore in Spain), but starting in Spring 2018, there will be a fourth program, Skidmore in New Zealand.
In contrast with Jared Schwartz’s response, Jones provides her take on last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which she closely examines the data concerning sexual assault and Skidmore’s standards surrounding the issue.
A response to last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which Schwartz attempts to modify and refine the argument formerly presented.
On Sunday, April 16, Turkey passed a Constitutional Referendum that will transform the government to a presidential system of governance, giving the President unparalleled power over most affairs of the state and of the government.
The funds raised by the Senior Parent Project and the Senior Gift are integral to not only the future of Skidmore as an institution, but also to the comradery of the graduating class. Take a look at the purpose and benefits of these fundraising efforts from the perspectives of students, alumni, parents, and administrators.
After an extended debate before the planned vote on a new general education curriculum, a motion to table the topic and postpone the debate until the May faculty meeting was passed.
In continuing our recent coverage of the new General Education proposal that will dictate all-college requirements, we write on shortfalls in the requirements for language study. The Board agrees that learning a foreign language is important for global citizenship, but feels the proposal fails to make the case that foreign language “provides insight into cultural differences” and “provides an alternative means of perceiving the world.”
With fortified protections written at the behest of Federal demands for compliance, has come significant concern for due process in Title IX policy and its enforcement.
Our Arts Director sat down with the creators for a video interview
This past weekend (March 25-26), Skidmore Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team attended the Spring Awakening tournament in Vineland, New Jersey with limited numbers. Small but mighty, the Frisbee team won their first tournament in history, moving their overall national ranking from nonexistent to ninth in Division III, Women’s Division.