A Tale of Two Cheeses: The State of Mac and Cheese at D-Hall

November 2, 2026 Jude Gwak

As Charles Dickens once said, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” I agree with this across a number of points. In terms of “the worst,” we are experiencing the devastating impacts of climate change, AI, and manipulative corporate hiring practices that are causing record levels of unemployment. We are probably witnessing the fall of democracy and the modern world order. As for “the best,” we have the modern comforts of DoorDash, legalized marijuana, Zendaya (blessed be her name and her hat), and Chicken Finger Friday.

Skidmore Aspires (To a New Semester)

October 27, 2026 Lyla Metheny

In the pollinator garden

And all throughout North Woods,

From Outing Club bonfires

See students’ livelihoods!

With cherished summer over,

The leaves begin to fall,

While choirs sing and discs are thrown

All around the Dining Hall.

Sing a song of Skidmore,

There’s something bright for all!

So tranquil in the summer,

Yet, bustling in the fall!

Remembering Jane Goodall

November 7, 2025 Bella Lagatta

Jane Goodall. Guerin Blask for The New York Times.

To 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.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Takes Home the Emmy

September 23, 2025 Jasmine Sam

Stephen Colbert, holding his Emmy award. Image courtesy of CNN.

“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.

The Tortured Poets Department is “One Hell of a Drug”

May 8, 2024 Bella Lagatta

When Taylor Swift changed her social media profile pictures to black and white and wore long black gloves at the 66th Annual Grammy awards, everyone expected Taylor Swift to announce the release of Reputation, her 2017 album. Swift has been rerecording her albums after manager Scooter Braun claimed rights to them in 2019, so this was the next logical step for her career. When the beloved artist mounted the stage, onlookers in the audience and at home held their breaths in anticipation of the news.

College Can Be Ruff: A Spotlight on Skidmore’s Therapy Dogs

April 22, 2024 Bella Lagatta

I miss my dog, and I bet you do, too. At the start of each semester, college students must tragically leave their family pets at home and return to dog-less dorms or apartments.

Stanley Cup Consumerism: The Rise of the “Must-Have” and the Fall of Personal Style

February 27, 2024 Ruby Grey

In a world that is increasingly online, consumerism has reached an all-time high due to internet-crazed trends and an influx in online services. Products peddled by influencers come in and out of trend faster than ever, as the internet puts an overwhelming emphasis on “aesthetics” over personal and timeless style. Terms like “Amazon must-haves” and “old-money aesthetic” compel us to purchase unnecessary and unsustainable items. All because influencers — that are paid to sell these products — are doing everything in their power to make us believe that we just have to have the “next best thing.” It’s fun to buy trending products and get excited about new releases, especially if you’re going to continuously use them for years to come. However, it might be necessary to discuss the pitfalls of excessive buying and the need to have everything, not to mention in every color.