On April 13th, Skidmore’s Student Life Committee was invited to Wellspring’s grounds for a tour and conversation with the Executive Director, Maggie Fronk, about the Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct (SGBM) resources that they offer to Skidmore students and the larger Saratoga community. Wellspring, located a 15 minute drive away from Skidmore’s campus in Malta, NY, offers free and confidential services to individuals affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Given the prominence of conversations on campus surrounding the College’s SGBM and Title IX policies since last semester’s student walkout, the Student Life Committee’s visit to Wellspring was an opportunity to gather more information about the external resources available to Skidmore students. Fronk shared that this recent visit was one of the best conversations that she has had with students in a long time, marking the resurgence of partnership and trust between Skidmore students and Wellspring.
Read moreResponse to “Sexual and Gender Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable”
In contrast with Jared Schwartz’s response, Jones provides her take on last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which she closely examines the data concerning sexual assault and Skidmore’s standards surrounding the issue.
Read moreThe Rational Argument Against Annotating Student Academic Records
A response to last week’s article, “Sexual Misconduct Policy Leaves the Community Vulnerable,” in which Schwartz attempts to modify and refine the argument formerly presented.
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 moreLady Gaga Premieres Haunting New Song
On September 18th, Lady Gaga officially released her new single, “Til It Happens to You,” to the acclaim of critics and fans everywhere. Unlike the theatrical and flamboyant songs that Lady Gaga is known for, “Til It Happens to You,” which was written for the documentary film “The Hunting Ground,” serves as a blunt and haunting public service announcement on the issue of sexual abuse on college campuses.
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