As the entirety of Skidmore College’s community, from its student body to its faculty and staff, try to adjust to this disruption indoors — either attending or lecturing a zoom class — the campus stands like a ghost town.
Read more(Cat)Call and Response: A Thesis Project Empowering Victims of Street Harassment
Hey Baby, give me a smile. Oh, so you’re gonna ignore me? Hey, turn around and show me your face. If these sound familiar, then you’ve maybe been catcalled — whatever your age, the setting, or time of day. On Feb. 25, Eve Gertzman ‘20 officially launched her website and film project, (Cat)Call and Response with the hopes to empower victims of street harassment.
Read moreIndependent Thinking: TedX at Skidmore
At the bottom of the auditorium stood the blocky red and white letters spelling out “Tedx Skidmore.” And in the front row sat Xiting Huang, Professor Mary Odekon, Arthur Lin, Bri Watts, and Shay Kolodney, waiting for their chance to share their truth with Skidmore and the surrounding community.
Read moreOuting Club Hosts Free Beginner Climb Night
On Friday Feb. 21, over 60 plus Skidmore students gathered at Rocksport Rock Gym in Queensbury for the first ever Free Beginner Climb Night, sponsored by Skidmore’s Outing Club (SOC).
Read moreGrab the Bus and Explore Our First Stop: Ballston Spa
Saratoga Springs is beautiful, but let’s face it, it can get a little old. In this column, we share our experiences traveling to nearby cities and towns via the CDTA bus system
Read moreSustainable Skidmore Hosts Full-Flavor Zero Waste Dinner
Sustainable Skidmore hosted its first Zero Waste Dinner in many years last Thursday, February 20th. Around fifteen students gathered in the test kitchen to learn how to make less food waste while cooking and prepared a no-waste dinner together.
Read moreFinn and Luke Weber: Twins Distinguishing Themselves on the Same Campus and Soccer Team
I have gotten to know Luke Weber, center midfield on the Skidmore’s men’s soccer team, quite well over the last few months. What I didn’t know until a few weeks ago, however, was that he has a twin who also goes to Skidmore. And is a forward on the men’s soccer team. In comes Finn Weber.
Read moreThe Bus Does Not Stop at Target and Other Things Skidmore Students Should Know
Here are 10 things (in no particular order!) that every Skidmore student should know in order to be successful at our tiny but mighty school. I hope you learn a thing or two that will “spice up” your life at Skid.
Read moreReflecting on the Past: Freshman vs. Senior Year
Life as a Skidmore senior almost innately means you've faced challenges and successes over the four years before graduation. When you reflect on what’s happened over those four years, does your freshman self seem completely unrecognizable?
Read moreThe Intersection of Culture and Politics: Art and Music Scenes Abroad
Every semester, students leave campus to study abroad — and whether it’s taking the Tube through London, traveling Spain with a museum passport, making a documentary about queer nightclubs in Brazil, walking through African exhibits in South Africa, interning with the Irish Parliament or working for a non-profit in Germany — they all experience another place with its own art and music
Read moreWhat to Do on A Snow Day, or if Campus Shuts Down Again
Snow days: the greatest perk of having to deal with numb fingers and toes for multiple, consecutive months of the year.
Read moreFierce Fire: Skidmore Students in Oklahoma
If your Instagram was anything like mine towards the end of break, then it was filled with photos of excited Skidmore students smiling in front of large fires.
Read moreTen Things No One Tells You About Studying Abroad
Here in Copenhagen, the Danish word for Orange juice is deceivingly called “applesin,” yogurt comes in milk cartons, deli meat is usually chicken, public bathrooms cost money, taxis are rare, no one wears backpacks and even less people wear helmets.
Read moreRemembering Mamba: One Student's Perspective on the Late Icon
Between the legs, left to right. One dribble to create separation, but the defender anticipated it well. Head fake as a decoy. Right foot pivot behind, then immediately back. Fade away jumper. Shot clock, barbecue chicken. Kobe!
Read moreSkidmore Instrument Drive Shows Community Appreciation for the Arts
This past Wednesday marked the first day of Be Instrumental, a musical instrument drive to benefit students at the Ticonderoga Elementary School. Professor Evan Mack, who teaches musical composition and piano at Skidmore, was the one who came up with the program’s idea.
Read moreThe Story Behind Skidmore Student's Skin Care and Beauty Line, Nakeysa Naturals
Imagine being a full-time undergraduate student and running your own all-natural cosmetics line with products selling out left and right. That’s the reality of Environmental Studies major Nakeysa Hooglund ‘22 and her brand, Nakeysa Naturals.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 02/05 - 02/12
Can you believe that we’re already three weeks into this semester? How time flies. And things aren’t slowing down anytime soon! Especially when it comes to events and programs that can be found on and around Skidmore’s campus. With so many events jamming themselves into our weekend schedules, how can you keep them straight? Luckily, we’re here to help.
Read moreStaying on Campus Over Breaks: The Student Experience
Students often joke that as soon as you meet someone new on this campus, you see them everywhere: it’s that small and close-knit. Except when it comes to the breaks.
Read moreFrom Rain to Snow: London FYE Students Prepare to Return to Campus
As the semester nears its end, Skidmore students on campus are craving a break from the intense workload and chilly early morning walks to class. However, for the freshmen students in London, it is a different story.
Read moreNew Seasons for the Season: Five Shows to Watch this Break
We’re about to go on a month long break which means it’s prime time to catch up on TV shows. I am an avid media consumer, especially with streaming services, and so I jumped at the chance to share some of my favorites with people. I hope my choices are timely, varied, and accessible to all.
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