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.
Read more"Balm in Gilead": An Experience like no Other
"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!).
Read moreEndorsement for Henry Jaffe, Candidate for VP for Academic Affairs
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.
Read moreJoel Aure: A Title IX Coordinator We Can Believe In
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.
Read moreLetter to the editor, Re: "Speakers Bureau Chair Candidate Misrepresents Experience in Campaign Video"
Ziesing '19 writes why Skidmore News got its coverage wrong.
Read moreGeneral Education Requirements Fall Short in More Ways
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.”
Read moreSexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable
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.
Read moreKeeping Up with SGA: Meet Your Representative
Take a minute to get to know your SGA representatives!
Read moreAlison
A drop of the jaw in awe; A. A tap of the tongue behind teeth where it and gums meet; li, the sound of sex where the mouth’s roof and tongue make love; s, to a feisty halt of clenched teeth, on.
Alison.
My love. My princess.
Read moreThe World According to Sound: A Podcast and a Live Show
Our Arts Director sat down with the creators for a video interview
Read moreSpeakers Bureau Chair Candidate Misrepresents Experience in Campaign Video
Kali Villarosa ‘18 has misrepresented her experience on the Speakers Bureau in her re-election video, which was posted to the Student Government Association’s Facebook (SGA) page.
Read moreCongress Kills Internet Privacy and Provides Absurd Justifications
On Thursday, Senate and House Republicans voted to allow giant corporations to collect their customers’ search histories, location data, and even financial information, and sell it to the highest bidder.
Republicans V. Trumpism
Trump’s populist base has blessed him with an authoritarian mandate to “make America great again,” and he is using it to consolidate federal power.
Read moreWestminster Terrorist Attack
On March 22, a terrorist attack took place near the Palace of Westminster, the seat of the British Parliament, in London, injuring more than 50 people.
Read moreThe “O” Exchange: New Commencement Speaker to Replace Oprah
The Commencement Council is disappointed to announce that Oprah will no longer be able to speak at this year’s commencement on May 20. Instead, A former U.S. president will take her place.
Read moreStudent-Induced Climactic Cooling as a New Sustainability Initiative
The Sustainability Office and Environmental Action Club (EAC) have come together with a radical scheme to reverse local climate change.
Read moreNight at the Tang Museum
Something just happened to me that I still cannot comprehend. Even as I write this, I cannot be sure the events I will soon describe were not side effects of bodily exhaustion combined with caffeine abuse. Yet I write anyway. Because maybe if someone finds this, that means it happened to them too -- that they saw the pictures move.
Read moreSkidmore Lands First Ever 5-Star Equestrian Recruit
In shocking news today, Skidmore College has landed their first ever 5-Star recruit for the Equestrian Team. Known for her prowess in dressage, Madison (“Maddie”) Harris announced her intentions to attend Skidmore College at a ceremony held at her high school in Leicester, MA this morning. This news came as a massive surprise to Skidmore’s coaching staff
Read morePolitical Debate for Dummies
Debating politics can be difficult, especially when you don't know anything. This article is here to help you, though, so you can accomplish anything with your average to mediocre debating skills.
Read moreNunes Arrested for Torching Intelligence on the South Lawn; Bail Paid by Exxon Mobil
Devin Nunes was found on the White House lawn, incoherently screaming about “emails,” “Benghazi,” and “crooked Hillary.” He says he was protecting the American people.
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