For the 20th consecutive year, Forbes listed the New York Yankees as Major League Baseball's most valuable franchise. Of course, this comes as no surprise to baseball fans, because the Yankees' history of success combined with their location makes them an incredibly valuable franchise to own.
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 moreThat’s a Thing? Snow Volleyball
With the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing slowly approaching, some new sports are ready to be considered for the games, with Snow Volleyball as one of them. I know what you are thinking: come on, that is not a real sport. Well, it is!
Read moreSkidmore Basketball Sets the Academic Pace in Liberty League
Despite faltering in Liberty League playoffs, Skidmore’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams cleaned up in post-season awards on both sides. The two teams combined to have 9 athletes named to the Liberty League All-Academic Teams for the Winter sports season, which requires athletes who are sophomores or older to maintain a GPA of at least 3.30.
Read moreBasketball Heads into the Home Stretch
As February begins to wind down, College Basketball ratchets up the intensity. This year, both the Skidmore Men’s and Women’s basketball teams have not only qualified for the Liberty League playoffs, but also are the #1 overall seeds in their respective brackets. Both teams boast impressive league and overall records, and also immense talent
Read moreThat’s A Thing? Team Handball
Played mostly in Germany and Scandinavia, Team Handball is an Olympic sport that never really took off here in the United States. The highest level of Team Handball is played at the Olympics. It has been a part of the Games since the 1972 Munich Games.
Read moreMoonlight Shines Bright
If you are looking for a movie to watch this weekend, Moonlight should be on the list!
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