Take a short walk away from campus and you will find a Stewart’s Shops — a place that, when the sun comes out, many Skidmore College students travel to for ice cream. This spring, both Skidmore College and Stewart’s Shops are bringing new life to a beloved ice cream flavor.
Read moreFinally Home: Code Blue Settles into New Two Year Location
It has already been a long winter for Saratoga’s emergency shelter, Code Blue. But, finally, relief is in the air, as they settle into their new location for the next two seasons: 4 Adelphi St.
Read moreAbsent Students and Concerned Faculty During Community Meeting About New Athletic Facilities
On Monday, Nov. 25, right before Thanksgiving break, Gannett Auditorium was as packed as ever with faculty, staff and other community members attending an open forum held by the President's cabinet regarding plans for new athletic facilities.
Read more"Pizzagate": Police Called on Skidmore's Polling Site
In an attempt to promote the event, Skidmore Democrats posted on Instagram and sent an email advertising pizza to anyone coming to vote. The incident, dubbed “Pizzagate” by students, raised questions as to whether there was a violation of election laws
Read moreSaratoga's Split Democratic Party Hosts Three Election Night Soirees
This current election season was wrought with its fair share of local tensions. On the night of Nov. 5, this manifested itself into the form of three different election night parties with three different attitudes.
Read moreResults of Saratoga County's 2019 Elections
On Nov. 5, citizens across the state of New York lined up to make their voices heard for the general election of 2019. Saratoga Springs was no exception, as local elections were held for the position of Commissioner of Finance, Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, and Commissioner of Public Works.
Read moreUnited States Pulls Out of Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, the Trump administration announced that it will formally begin the process of withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement — the 2016 United Nations agreement that encompasses 187 countries and aims to “strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change” (UNFCCC).
Read moreAsbestos Threatens the New Location of Saratoga’s Code Blue
In early October, county officials shared a sigh of relief as the new location for Code Blue, Saratoga’s emergency weather homeless shelter, was announced. However, it was not long before the reconstruction of the shelter was halted, due to the discovery of asbestos in the building.
Read moreA Glimpse of Hope to a Better Work Study Program: But What’s Next?
Effective June 2020, Skidmore College will finally begin the process of paying its student workers the New York State minimum wage, currently at 11.80. Interested in the movement’s future plans and hopes? The Skidmore News has some answers of you!
Read moreGuide to Saratoga Springs' Local Elections
Saratoga county is holding local elections on Nov. 5 for the five city council positions: Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works, and Commissioner of Finance. Below is Skidmore News’ guide to the candidates and their political agendas.
Read moreBehind the Scenes of Skidmore's Berlin Wall
Walls are divisive—so why was one built on campus? The short answer is that it’s part of Dr. Petra Watzke’s class “The Berlin Wall,” which has been working with Gary Wilson in the theater department to create their own Berlin Wall.
Read morePreparing for Saratoga's Local Elections
November is right around the corner, which means election season is too. This year, Saratoga county is holding local elections for the five city council positions: Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works, and Commissioner of Finance.
Read moreStudent Workers Share Grievances and Feedback in a Fiery Open Forum
Missed the open forum with Skidmore administration about minimum wage last Tuesday because of midterms and stress? The Skidmore News compiled a list of updates for our readers!
Read moreWhite Supremacist Group Vandalizes Three Colleges in The Capital Region
Patriot Front, the white supremacist group derived from a larger white nationalist movement, is allegedly responsible for vandalizing the nearby campuses of The College of Saint Rose in Albany, Hudson Valley Community College, and Siena College.with hate-speech stickers
Read moreSaratoga Juice Bar Closed, Raising Concerns Regarding Broadway's Small Businesses
On Sunday, Sept. 22, Saratoga Juice Bar closed after six years of serving fresh juice, acai bowls, vegan wraps, sandwiches, protein bites, and smoothies to the Saratoga Springs community.
Read moreSGA Passes Resolution of Support for an Increase in Student Minimum Wage
On Tuesday, October 1, tables in the Spa were completely filled with student workers from a variety of interests, majors, and backgrounds to discuss the issue of student minimum wage.
Read moreSaratoga Springs' Code Blue Still in Search of a New Home
Six years since its creation, Code Blue is still looking for a permanent home. And there are ways that we can help.
Read moreBurgess Café Closing at 9 p.m. This Year Raises Concerns
According to Mark Miller, the Director of Dining Services, the decision to close Burgess Café early was made because “[they] were looking for ways to save money for the college.”
Read moreSenate Meeting Reignites Tensions Regarding Controversial Visiting Speaker
Last week’s Senate meeting sparked tensions regarding visiting speakers’ influence on campus as two candidates, David Solvoy ‘20 and Liam Painter ‘23, spoke in front of SGA members about their willingness to serve in Speakers Bureau.
Read moreThe Construction of the Annex is in Full Swing, CIS Greenhouse Expected to Open Shortly
As returning students settle back to campus for the new academic year, many will notice the recent updates to the Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS), read about the project’s newest developments.
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