Almost 60 years ago, a wall was constructed in Germany with the intention of stopping those in the Soviet- allied East from escaping into the US- allied West. However, this did not prevent people from expressing their emotions over the separation. Now, on the 30th anniversary of its demolition on November 9th, the symbolism marked on the concrete will never be forgotten.
Read moreThis Week at the Tang: 11/3-11/9
The Tang Museum is full of talented exhibitions and thrilling events. Here are this week’s events to check out while you can.
Read moreThe Steep Cost of Fashion: A Dialogue on Dilara Begum Jolly's Activist Art
The Payne Room of the Tang Teaching Museum was filled with students, faculty, and Saratoga residents sat in slanted rows of multicolored chairs as yellow leaves grazed across the windows of the room behind the audience.
Read moreConcert Countdown: 10/31-11/7
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreKeep the Fall Vibes Going with this Seasonal Playlist
When choosing what songs should be on here, I kept in mind: blatant autumnal themes, spookiness of lyrics or music, and the sheer amount of times I had the song on repeat during other fall seasons.
Read moreMeet Kelven Polite, up and Coming Skidmore Musician, Before the Release of His EP Next Month
Since joining the chorus and various other music ensembles in high school, Kelven Polite's ’22 interest in creating music has only grown exponentially.
Read moreBeatlemore Skidmania: The Most Epic Beatles Event of the Year
Skidmore is full of its coveted traditions: Big Show, Fun Day, and, of course, Beatlemore. This all-things-Beatles concert is a high attendance event for both the student body and the Saratoga community.
Read moreSpreading the Good News: "The Harvest" to Open on Oct. 18
The Harvest, written in 2017 by Samuel D. Hunter, follows seven Evangelical Christians, four of whom are in their early twenties and preparing to leave on a missionary trip to spread the “good news” of relief through God to a nondescript Middle Eastern location.
Read moreWriting That Moves: Tess Howat '22 Blurs the Line Between Poetry and Songwriting
Words and music have the ability to move people to tears. Everyone has that one song or that one poem that seems to speak directly to our deepest feelings and thoughts. Songwriter Tess Howat ’22 hopes to make sure others don't feel alone in their experiences while writing through her own.
Read moreSummer 2019 Through Photos
May 18th: Jump in the River
Sleepy Hollow, NY
A look at the summer of 2019 through photos.
Read moreWilliam Grill's Unlikely Road to Book Making
A young and successful author and artist, William Grill has been recognized not only in England, but worldwide for his achievements.
Read moreFaculty Art Exhibition Reveals What Goes on Beyond the Classroom
Do you ever wonder what your professors are up to outside of class? Well, if you have Lindsay Bunchman, Kate Leavitt, David Peteson, or Matt Wilt as your art professor, I can guarantee they are working on some cool projects.
Read moreLena: A Life in Folk
Last Thursday night, I attended a screening of the new WMHT documentary “Lena: A Life in Folk” which was followed by a Q&A with director Nicole Van Slyke as well as others close to the project.
Read moreConcert Countdown 09/26-10/03
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreSEC Announces Big Show 2019 Performers
In collaboration with the Student Entertainment Committee (SEC), Skidmore News is pleased to announce the artists for this year’s Big Show.
Read moreHenry Raker and His Second Album Debut
Skidmore Sophomore Henry Raker ’22 is among those few. By only performing his first show last year, Raker quickly made himself known as a top musician on campus. This past month, he released his album “Holy Shapes,” and set himself on a path for campus-wide success.
Read moreREVIEW: The Naked Giants and Kid Smoko Rock the Skidmore Tang Show
On Friday, September 13th, the Skidmore Student Entertainment Committee kicked off the fall semester with the free Tang Show. The Seattle-based band Naked Giants headlined the concert, with the band Kid Smoko opening.
Read moreDrobakid Album Release: "Two Moons"
Drobakid has easily become a staple of the music scene here on campus, gracing us with music to sway to, dance to, and hum on the way to class. On April 12, the group held a project release event and show at the Schick Gallery to release their first album, Two Moons.
Read moreWillkommen to the Cabaret: Inside Skidmore’s Main Stage Production
The JKB mainstage has been entirely transformed into the smoky, sexy, and claustrophobic Kit Kat Klub that lives and breathes behind Cabaret, the first musical Skidmore Theatre has done in seven years.
Read moreCollectors and Collections: Passion Turned into Profession
For most people, a pile of toys when you’re a child is your first collection. Throughout one’s life, they go through many other collections, ranging from books to vinyl to even clothes. For Neal Matherne, Collections Ethnographer for the Tang Museum and the Library, this became the norm as he developed many different collections throughout his life.
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