Last week, the Skidmore SGA Senate voted on a proposal to create a Committee on Institutional Accessibility. The resolution needed a ⅚ majority to pass and failed in a 12-6-1 (yes-no-abstain) vote. The decision to vote against this legislative change should not be interpreted as a lack of commitment to accessibility. We all agree that the lack of accessibility is a serious issue that the college must address. We agree on the facts: Skidmore College has a great deal of work to do to become ADA-compliant, which is the minimum standard for accessibility.
Read moreOn Tuesday, February 3rd, proposed resolutions were presented for the Student Government Association (SGA) to dissolve the Subcommittee on ADA and form a new Committee on Institutional Accessibility (CIA). Currently, accessibility initiatives within SGA are handled by the Subcommittee on ADA, overseen by the Committee on Institutional Diversity (CID). If this resolution was passed, it would have allowed the CIA to function independently, have a seat on the SGA Executive Committee, and give the Vice President for Institutional Accessibility greater access to Senate and the administration.
Read moreOn October 18th, 2025, during Parents Weekend, the RA Union protested outside Burgess Cafe for a CBA (collective bargaining agreement) with Skidmore College, of which they have been in the process of bargaining for the past three years. They are demanding a clear and consistent contract, compensation for their training hours, and the ability to choose whether or not they pay for an unlimited meal plan.
Read moreRoute 452 “... will no longer be in service, except for late-night Skidmore service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Customers will have access to FLEX On Demand.” FLEX is an on-demand bus service that will travel to many destinations in Saratoga Springs. To request a ride, users must download the Navigator app on their phones or call (518) 482-8822. From there, users must pick a location and drop-off time.
Read moreTo those who had the privilege of knowing her, Goodall was knowledgeable, hopeful, and gentle. She believed in not what the world was, but what it could be. Her legacy lives on through her incredible research, and she continues to be a role model to young women everywhere.
Read moreEvery year, on a Tuesday in November, millions of Americans across the country exercise their civic duty and vote. This year’s election in Saratoga Springs is slated to be particularly contentious, with many vital policies on the ballot, including the recent shutdown of the CDTA Route 452 bus line, which offers direct service to Skidmore campus.
Read moreThis season has come with significant changes to the world of designer fashion, with several notable fashion houses taking on new creative directors. The infamous Demna Gvasalia, known for his work at Balenciaga, is one such notable example. Gvasalia recently debuted as creative director of Gucci in Milan to much excitement and divided opinions, while his old role at Balenciaga went to designer Pierpaolo Piccioli, who previously worked for Valentino.
Read moreOn Sunday, September 14, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul endorsed mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for the 2025 New York City race. Mamdani announced his candidacy for the mayoral election in October of 2024 and has since had an extremely successful campaign, primarily focusing on making the city more affordable.
Read moreOn October 8th, 2025, Israel and Hamas negotiators met in Egypt and agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire agreement. This monumental task was achieved not through direct discussion between parties, but through intermediaries from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as American businessman and son-in-law of President Trump, Jared Kushner, and the United States’ Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff.
Read moreOn Monday, September 15, as the new school year began on campus at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, the body of 21-year-old student Demartravion “Trey” Reed was found hanging from a tree near the campus pickleball courts.
Read moreAs the beginning of fall approaches, I can’t help but turn to my favorite media to get into the fall spirit and prepare for spooky season. I think it’s safe to say that fall has some of the best aesthetics, especially in Saratoga Springs, with plenty of beautiful trees beginning to turn.
Read moreOn September 22nd, US President Donald Trump made an announcement regarding the “Autism Epidemic,” a name to suggest that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has increased in the American population in recent years. Trump advised doctors to not prescribe the pain reliever Tylenol, formally known as acetaminophen, to pregnant women.
Read moreEvery fall semester, Skidmore hosts “Scribner Seminars” for its incoming first-year students. These seminars explore, through meaningful discussions and written analysis, topics ranging from “Womanhood in Russia” to “Codes and Cyphers.” This fall, “Defense Against the Dark Arts: Technology Edition” is currently being taught by Professor Aarathi Prasad, along with Peer Mentor Azizul Hakim ‘26.
Read moreOn Wednesday, September 24th, the Woman of Color Collective hosted their first-ever mixer in the Wyckoff Center. The event saw students from a diverse range of class years, backgrounds, and identities attend a relaxing afternoon of coloring and chit-chatting with peers.
Read moreOn September 9, 2025, Israel conducted an airstrike against a facility containing Hamas negotiators in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Qatar is designated as a major non-NATO ally of the United States and houses the Al-Udeid Air Base, a key U.S. military base. Nonetheless, Israel did not warn Qatar of this strike.
Read more“You only truly know how much you love something when you get a sense you may be losing it,” spoke Stephen Colbert at the 77th Primetime Emmys after taking home the award for outstanding talk series, despite the show's cancellation.
Read moreIt’s election season. Not a national election, or even a local Saratoga election: it’s time for SGA elections, so let’s learn more about the candidates so you can make an educated choice when you cast your vote tonight.
Read moreSomething unusual is developing in New York City: a tense dynamic between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, the two leading candidates competing for mayoral office. And despite Donald Trump’s efforts to sway voters towards Cuomo, Mamdani has continued to eclipse Cuomo in nearly every poll, with Emerson College’s most recent findings placing Mamdani in the lead by 29 points.
Read moreThis past Friday, the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Gallery (or simply “The Tang,” as it is known to students) opened its doors to the Skidmore community to celebrate its 25th anniversary. The museum, named after Class of ‘61 alumna Frances Young Tang, was designed by the architect Antoine Predock and first opened in 2000.
Read moreOn August 25th, multiple Israeli strikes hit Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis. This resulted in the deaths of at least 20 people, 5 of whom were journalists who have worked with Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and more.
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