For many freshmen, one of the most exciting parts about going away to college is the newfound freedom to explore their school’s party scene without having to worry about parent supervision. But how does a first-year navigate Skidmore’s on-campus party culture, and does it live up to the expectations?
Read moreOPINION: The CDTA Bus Is A Great Way To Get Around Town: Here’s Why
Want to go Downtown but unsure whether you should wait for the bus or just Uber? Skidmore News took the CDTA bus around Saratoga and all the way to Wilton mall. Read our review on the bus trip and find out more about student-friendly transportation!
Read moreOPINION: Karam Dana Offers Intriguing Insights to The Palestinian Transitional Identity
Professor Karam Dana came to Skidmore last Thursday to talk about Palestine and its transitional identity. Supported by surveys and extensive research, he delivered a practical approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read our review of the latest Jacob Parlow lecture!
Read moreRania Matar on the Lived Experiences of Refugees
Rania Matar, an award-winning photographer, spoke to first-year students about the diverse lived experiences of refugees in Lebanon.
Read moreFree Expression on College Campuses (Opinion)
Debates regarding free speech continue to be held on Skidmore's campus, especially in light of recent discussions regarding the potential to bring a controversial speaker to campus. Junior Carissa Jaehnert weighs in with her opinion.
Read moreWhat Democrats Should Do to Get DACA through Congress (Opinion)
The government shutdown was an utter debacle for the Democrats. However, there is still a way to get DACA through Congress.
Read moreThe Next Celebrity-In-Chief: RIP #Oprah2020 Who’s Next? (Opinion)
Oprah Winfrey recently set the Internet ablaze when her Golden Globe's speech inspired people to call for her candidacy in the 2020 presidential run. While “President Oprah” may be intriguing, America should be looking for someone with a firm grip on policy-making and years of experience who knows how to maneuver through the system rather than another celebrity.
Read moreThe Book That Did Not Change America
The incoming freshman class was required to read Randall Fuller’s The Book That Changed America, focusing on how Darwin’s theory settled slavery disputes. But was it Darwin’s theory that changed America, or was it the cumulative efforts of activists already campaigning in the field that brought about social change?
Read moreLet’s Cover the Basics: Single Payer Healthcare
Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced single-payer healthcare legislation, which was co-sponsored by 15 Democratic Senators. If passed, 100% of US citizens will be covered. But does the bill have a chance to pass a Republican majority Congress?
Read moreTaliban Are Not Our Brothers
For years, Afghan officials have condemned Taliban’s attacks, but have hesitated to condemn them as a group.
Read moreWalking along Party Lines in Istanbul
I decided to wander around one of the most conservative neighborhoods in Istanbul with a headscarf on my head and a long duster coat. With just one head accessory, I appeared to them a sacred and chaste girl; I became their sister.
Read moreThe First 100 Days of the Trump Administration
On April 29, Trump will complete his first 100 days in office. However, the days have been racked with controversy and inaction.
Read moreCongress Kills Internet Privacy and Provides Absurd Justifications
On Thursday, Senate and House Republicans voted to allow giant corporations to collect their customers’ search histories, location data, and even financial information, and sell it to the highest bidder.
Republicans V. Trumpism
Trump’s populist base has blessed him with an authoritarian mandate to “make America great again,” and he is using it to consolidate federal power.
Read moreTrump's Irrational Budget Proposal: Nationalistic, but not Populist
Trump’s budget proposal for 2017 is irrational and damaging to the United States, particularly to the rural and low-income people who make Trump’s core group of supporters.
Read moreWhy Truth Matters
Most of us were taught not to lie when we were children. Our parents made an earnest effort to instill in us that it is not okay to lie – even if it is an easy way to get what we want. Why did they do this?
Read moreYiannopoulos and the Debate on Campus Speech
Repressing any speech is equivalent to repressing all speech.Many students are enamored with the idea that everyone should be able to speak, but only as long as that speech does not cause offense or indignation.
Read moreSustained Action: Key in Protesting
Demonstrations and marches have been erupting around the world since President Trump secured the Electoral College victory. A piling up of protests in which people who want to speak out and be heard on the streets are now becoming a ubiquitous force.
Read moreThe Death of Politics at Skidmore
Lively political discussion has been a cornerstone of American democracy since our republic’s founding. Yet, on campus, there are many students that feel that they have to hold their tongues on political matters for fear of verbal retribution.
Read moreTrump's Unpredictable Position on US-Chinese Relations
Trump's contradictory rhetoric on China has left many wondering what the future holds for US-Chinese relations.
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