Recently, the 2019 Grammys aired with drama, accusations, and controversy galore — Ariana Grande pulled out of attending and performing at the last minute and critics ripped J-Lo a new one for her Motown performance, just to name a few. It seems that award show viewers cannot get through the show without either losing interest or engaging in some kind of drama. It’s time for a change, and a fresh new look at pop culture

With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.

Her tradition began one winter night at the The Nutcracker ballet, watching the dancers slide across the floor in their magical costumes, leaping and gliding to the classical music.

No good can come from researching dreams, anyway.

Despite iced-over sidewalks and inclement weather the night of February 6th, Emerson Auditorium was packed with students ready to listen to a discussion on the escalating crisis in Venezuela.

At the 2016 Meeting of Association of American Colleges and Universities, a question was posed: “What is the liberal arts?” After the Boston Globe’s reporting of 28% of closures, mergers or changing missions among 500 small private colleges in the past fifty years, this question has only increased in relevance and importance.

As of Jan. 1, smoking and tobacco use, as well as the use of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices, are prohibited throughout Skidmore College property, including outdoor areas and on-campus residential properties. However, the college now has the responsibility of educating the Skidmore community and providing resources for users who wish to quit.

On Thurs., Feb. 7, Skidmore students filed into Gannet Auditorium for the annual policy debate hosted by Skidmore’s Honors Forum. This year, the Honors Forum chose a topic that is more than a little controversial – climate change. Specifically, the two speakers were to debate if the issue of climate change constitutes a true crisis.

If you’re an artist at Skidmore, one of the most rewarding accomplishments is to get your work featured in the Juried Student Exhibit. Out of hundreds of entries, about 70 are chosen to be in the gallery. The works feature each student’s talent and come together to create a cohesive and impressive exhibit.

Playing collegiate basketball was not always on the talented forward’s mind. After being encouraged to stay in AAU tournaments by her dad who hoped she would be scouted — and to keep her options open — Driscoll decided that she wanted to continue her basketball career.

Soliloquy, the Instagram account originally conceived as part of an independent study, has quickly turned into Conor Pochna’s ‘19 passion project. The page’s goal is to not only feature a diverse set of artists, mediums, and stories, but to fill a gap that other Instagram art-galleries have: providing the artist with a voice.

To spend first semester at Skidmore or to spend first semester in London—that is the question. Geraldine Santoso ‘22 and Lizzie Bourdelais ‘22 both shared their taste of college life in two different countries in an interview with Skidmore News.

The Hub, as it is formally known, may just look like an ordinary building on the outside, but inside is a space where students create a wide range of projects from electronics and woodworking to textiles.

Much of the Skidmore community is familiar with the high-quality works cyclically displayed at the Tang Teaching Museum. Fewer know just how extensive the assemblage is, surpassing 14,000 objects, and only select staff can take in all the art as a whole—art that seemingly has only the title “permanent collection” in common.

Hey there comedy fans! 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the National College Comedy Festival. Find out why you should score your tickets soon (AKA who is coming and when)!

Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.

As winter at Skidmore deepens, students across campus pass the time shivering, sitting in window seats watching the snowfall, and, of course, struggling to stay upright on campus’ ice and snow-covered pathways.

When Roxane Gay took to Zankel Music Center‘s stage on Jan. 25 as this semester’s keynote speaker, she shared her story — one we all needed to hear. It proved to be a testament to Gay’s engaging voice when a room of 600 people became a space of sharing, respect, and trust.

Light blinds my eyes but warms my skin, and bright snowflakes fall downward.

As this new semester picks up speed remember to buckle in, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.

Her tradition began one winter night at the The Nutcracker ballet, watching the dancers slide across the floor in their magical costumes, leaping and gliding to the classical music.

If you’re an artist at Skidmore, one of the most rewarding accomplishments is to get your work featured in the Juried Student Exhibit. Out of hundreds of entries, about 70 are chosen to be in the gallery. The works feature each student’s talent and come together to create a cohesive and impressive exhibit.

Playing collegiate basketball was not always on the talented forward’s mind. After being encouraged to stay in AAU tournaments by her dad who hoped she would be scouted — and to keep her options open — Driscoll decided that she wanted to continue her basketball career.

Soliloquy, the Instagram account originally conceived as part of an independent study, has quickly turned into Conor Pochna’s ‘19 passion project. The page’s goal is to not only feature a diverse set of artists, mediums, and stories, but to fill a gap that other Instagram art-galleries have: providing the artist with a voice.

The Hub, as it is formally known, may just look like an ordinary building on the outside, but inside is a space where students create a wide range of projects from electronics and woodworking to textiles.

Hey there comedy fans! 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the National College Comedy Festival. Find out why you should score your tickets soon (AKA who is coming and when)!

Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.