With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreFrom the Red Carpet to the ER: Junior Ring’s Issue with Binge Drinking
From the Junior Ring gymnasium to the hospital emergency room, Director of Health Promotions Jen McDonald reflects on Skidmore’s record-high hospitalizations at this year’s formal dance and the event’s history with binge drinking.
Read moreFinding Art in All the Open Spaces
Have you ever wondered about the colorful strands of yarn decorating the pillars near the library? Or the threads spiraled around the handles of the Saisselin Art Building’s doors? I’ll let you in on a little secret: they’re all part of the mission behind the Skid Art Collectiv.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 12/5-12/12
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreAli Stroker Is Breaking Down Broadway Boundaries
Ali Stroker, Broadway performer and social activist, visited Skidmore on Nov. 29 to give an inspiring talk about how she overcame her disability and became the first wheelchair-using actress to appear on Broadway. Her career has taken her everywhere, from appearing on hit television shows like Glee, The Glee Project and Faking It to performing in Oklahoma and Spring Awakening. She has also worked with Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, and ARTS InsideOut in South Africa, trying to help as many as she can feel empowered the way she does.
Read moreBridging the Gap Between Professor And Student: MDOCs' Faculty Work Screening
While students know their professors for their work inside the classroom, what are Skidmore faculty creating in the outside world? The MDOCs department set out to host an event specifically showcasing faculty work, in an effort to bridge the gap between student and teacher.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 11/15-11/20
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreThat Time of the Month Just Got a Bit Easier
Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators (PHEs) and the Health Promotions director, Jennifer McDonald, have created a campaign to provide tampons and pads to all restrooms around campus. They have been offering free menstrual products out of the Student Wellness Center for several years, but were searching for a more accessible option.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly Nov. 07 - Nov. 13
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreAn Evening with Hugo Genes, Director of 'Collegetown'
Hugo Genes sits at a long table at Sushi Thai Garden in downtown Saratoga Springs on a rainy Nov. 5 night. Stoic and sturdy with a handsomely-structured face, he greets us warmly as we walk in for the dinner-dialogue, an event sponsored by the MDOCs program and Associate Dean of the Faculty Ron Seyb. After this dinner, Genes will adjourn to Emerson Auditorium, to premiere his latest feature-length independent film, Collegetown.
Read moreBrunching in Town: Top Breakfast Spot Picks in Saratoga Springs
Looking for a place to brunch after a long and exhausting weekend? Check out Skidmore News’ guide to the best breakfast places in downtown Saratoga!
Read moreWhat to do Weekly: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreSkidmore News' Guide to the NYS Midterms
The midterm elections are coming up fast — Nov. 6, to be exact — and there are a lot of names and seats on the ballot that may be confusing for the average voter. But don’t fear, Skidmore News has gone through the local ballot and created a guide to both the Republican and Democratic nominees!
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/24-10/30
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2018
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 moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/17-10/23
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read more"Like Sugar:" A Sweet Treat for The Tang
When we talk about sugar, we often reminisce about the taste of a cake or the smoothness of a sweet cocktail. Rarely do we mention sugar’s dark past: its roots haunted by colonial ties to distant lands. English Professor Sarah Goodwin, with her Tang exhibit “Like Sugar,” sets out to prove that this treat isn’t actually all that sweet.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/10-10/16
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreStARTing the Conversation About Embroidery
When it comes to embroidery, it’s all about the little details. Skidmore’s new Embroidery Club is hoping to stand out through their own details, navigating the process of becoming chartered and trying to offer a community where all are welcome to try their hand at this creative art form.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/03-10/09
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
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