As a woman with ambition during a period where a woman’s silence was expected and intelligence undervalued, Ruth Bader Ginsburg did not just persevere through her struggles, she reformed existing rules to help future generations. Being the second female and first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Ginsburg’s personal experiences with discrimination only served to motivate her.
Read moreSkidmore Professors Seeking Racial Justice: #ScholarStrike
A couple of weeks ago, from September 8th through the 9th, there was a national #ScholarStrike, which offered professors across the United States the opportunity to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read more#WhyDidDarrylDie: The Police Brutality Case that Strikes Close to Home
I first heard about the death of Darryl Mount Jr. in April of 2018. I remember the day clearly because I had come to the Saratoga Springs City Hall to interview Mayor Meg Kelly for a statement on the recent sightings of KKK flyers downtown. During our conversation, Mayor Kelly mentioned that she had been working closely with the local police department--particularly with the then-Police Chief Greg Veitch-- on preserving the town’s safety and ensuring that this would not happen again. It struck me during our interview that I needed to learn more about the city’s police department as our local authority of protection. After, I googled the Saratoga Springs Police Department and fell into the story of Darryl Mount Jr.
Read moreThe Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
This past month Skidmore College welcomed Elizabeth Kolbert, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning book The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History back to campus. Sponsored by the the Saratoga Springs Public Library, the Gannett auditorium was nearly full with an overwhelming majority of older members of the community, along with a smattering of Skidmore students and faculty.
Read moreViktor Orbán: EU’s Uncertain Future
On April 8, Hungary held its parliamentary elections, resulting in a victory for the Fidesz-KDNP alliance, with Victor Orbán selected as the country’s Prime Minister. Orbán’s radical platform is not only detrimental to Hungary, but also poses a risk to the stability of the European Union.
Read moreFeminist Fashion of a Muslim Woman
On April 7 Hoda Katebi, an Iranian fashion blogger and activist, visited Skidmore College as the Keynote Speaker for the first annual Envisioning LiberaT.I.O.N (This is Our Network) Conference. The Conference, which took place on April 7 and 8, was an opportunity for students of color to come together in order to share narratives and redefine liberation.
Read moreWomen in Business Conference 2018:“Breaking Societal Norms: Readdressed.”
On April 21, The Skidmore Women in Business (WIB) team hosted their third annual leadership conference, “Breaking Societal Norms: Readdressed”. The conference gave an opportunity for students and alumni from various industries to connect over strategic and successful techniques for achieving their career goals.
Read moreSaratoga Springs Honors Martin Luther King’s Legacy with a Silent March
April 4 marked the fiftieth anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination. In towns all across the country, demonstrations were held to honor his legacy. Saratoga Springs was no exception to these sentiments, and held a silent march and vigil downtown.
Read moreWhat’s Missing from the Equation of Justice for Equal Pay?
On June 1, 2017, Iceland passed a law to tighten its gender wage gap. The country is leading the world in passing legislation to close the pay gap, but does Iceland see any positive effects because of this new law?
Read moreThe First Amendment: Our Obligation to Protest, Assemble, and Protect the Free Press
On Tues., March 27, the Saratoga Chapter of the League of Women Voters hosted a lecture on the First Amendment. This lecture was part of the three programs sponsored by the League and was given by Justin Harrison of the New York Civil Liberties Union’s legislative department.
Read more3 Years of Crisis: Why Are We So Ignorant to What’s Happening in Yemen?
On March 26, the Yemen war entered its fourth year, and the crisis is yet another bleak reminder of inhumanity in modern history. The significant civilian losses, which have reached over 10,000, have gone unnoticed by global media, especially by those in the United States.
Read moreA Weekend at the North American Model United Nations Conference
This February, Skidmore’s Model United Nations club sent thirteen delegates to the North American Model United Nations Conference (NAMUN) at the University of Toronto. Connor Batsimm ’18 reflects on his experience.
Read moreDying to Vote: Countering Strategic Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, a lecture on voting rights in the United States was hosted by Chris Deluzio, a counsel of the Brennan Center for Justice’s democracy Program, who advocated for extending voting rights and implementing more effective methods.
Read moreReflecting on Saad Hariri’s Short Lived “resignation,” Lebanon's Future Remains Bleak
In November 2017, Lebanon’s Prime Minister resigned from his position while on a diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia. Analysis of his sudden resignation and following events reveal how countries are being used as instruments to further the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Read moreFree Ahed Tamimi: The Protest for Palestinian Children Rights Comes to Saratoga
On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Palestinian Rights Committee and the Jewish Voices for Peace joined forces to rally together, holding a vigil in solidarity with Ahed Tamimi and all Palestinian children in Saratoga Springs.
Read moreYouth Empowerment: But How?
Deniz Aytaç '20 reflects on her experience attending the 21st United Nations Youth Assembly from Feb. 14-16, and the status quo behind addressing youth regarding global issues.
Read moreWomen in Business Conference at Harvard Business School
Ten Skidmore students attended the 27th Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference this past weekend at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Read moreKKK Flyers Prompt Concerns for Off-Campus Safety
The flyers were first passed around to people unexpectedly on Broadway on the evening of February 10th. The same pamphlets were later found on a number of car windshields near downtown Saratoga the following morning.
Read moreBeyond the Beach: Political Conflict in Maldives
One of the world’s smallest nations — consisting of over 1000 coral islands — has made it to headlines due to the tormenting conflict between the executive and the judiciary branches, which has resulted in massive protests and unrest across the nation.
Read moreDiplomacy at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is still ongoing and while people are amazed at the feats of the athletes, it should also be remembered that the games were affected by the ongoing tensions between South Korea and North Korea, and the ongoing missile crisis in the region.
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