Imagine you are walking down a street. To your left, you see your neighbor’s house and, to your right, a bustling gas-fired power plant that towers over the neighborhood. This is the reality for the residents of the frontline community of Sheridan Hollow – a small environmental justice neighborhood in Albany - and the NGO advocacy efforts of Sheridan Hollow Alliance for Renewable Energy (SHARE).
Read moreIf I Was a Number, What Would I Be? The Phenomenon of Rating and Ranking
I had no idea until this week, when The Washington Post published an article about teenage girls fighting back against the boys rating them at school, that this trend was so widespread and long-lasting, and that other people were feeling as objectified and violated as I once had.
Read moreOPINION: Are the Grammys and Other Award Shows Outdated?
Recently, the 2019 Grammys aired with drama, accusations, and controversy galore — Ariana Grande pulled out of attending and performing at the last minute and critics ripped J-Lo a new one for her Motown performance, just to name a few. It seems that award show viewers cannot get through the show without either losing interest or engaging in some kind of drama. It’s time for a change, and a fresh new look at pop culture
Read moreOPINION: The Case for Liberal Arts
At the 2016 Meeting of Association of American Colleges and Universities, a question was posed: “What is the liberal arts?” After the Boston Globe’s reporting of 28% of closures, mergers or changing missions among 500 small private colleges in the past fifty years, this question has only increased in relevance and importance.
Read moreOPINION: Skating on Ice: Dangerous Winter Conditions at Skidmore
As winter at Skidmore deepens, students across campus pass the time shivering, sitting in window seats watching the snowfall, and, of course, struggling to stay upright on campus’ ice and snow-covered pathways.
Read moreOPINIONS: Rohingya Crisis: One of the World’s Largest Ethnic Genocides, Goes Unnoticed
Risking death by sea or on foot, nearly 700,000 Rohingya refugees have fled persecution, alongside the destruction of their homes, in the northern Rakhine province of Myanmar. Since August 2017, they have been seeking safety in for neighboring Bangladesh. Over half of those fleeing are children. Why aren’t we talking about this?
Read moreOPINION: Strategic Nonviolence Proven Ineffective in Saudi Arabia
In the 1990s, Saudi women began to protest the state-wide ban on female drivers through a textbook method of nonviolent action: they drove their cars through the streets of Riyadh. It was illegal, women were arrested and shunned; some even lost their jobs. The protests continued, but they did not work—until last year.
Read moreOPINION: The Silent Hunger Crisis in Yemen
Genocidal war, 14 million people at the risk of starvation, an undeniable humanitarian crisis: this is what it looks like to live in Yemen currently. In what has become the worst famine the country has seen in 100 years, millions of Yemeni’s are on the brink of famishment in the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
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 moreOPINION: Reflecting on Exit West as a First-Year
What does it mean to be a refugee? A first-year reflection on this year’s summer reading, Exit West, midway through the fall semester.
Read moreA First-Year's Experience with Skidmore’s Social Scene: A Little Party Never Killed Nobody
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.
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