Deniz Aytaç '20 reflects on her experience attending the 21st United Nations Youth Assembly from Feb. 14-16, and the status quo behind addressing youth regarding global issues.
Read moreWomen in Business Conference at Harvard Business School
Ten Skidmore students attended the 27th Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference this past weekend at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Read moreKKK Flyers Prompt Concerns for Off-Campus Safety
The flyers were first passed around to people unexpectedly on Broadway on the evening of February 10th. The same pamphlets were later found on a number of car windshields near downtown Saratoga the following morning.
Read moreBeyond the Beach: Political Conflict in Maldives
One of the world’s smallest nations — consisting of over 1000 coral islands — has made it to headlines due to the tormenting conflict between the executive and the judiciary branches, which has resulted in massive protests and unrest across the nation.
Read moreDiplomacy at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics
The 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics is still ongoing and while people are amazed at the feats of the athletes, it should also be remembered that the games were affected by the ongoing tensions between South Korea and North Korea, and the ongoing missile crisis in the region.
Read moreSentencing Mitigation Videos: How Lawyers Manipulate Juries and Judges
Sentencing mitigation videos are a form of documentary shown in court where individuals who know a defendant provide words of support. Is this method truly helpful, or is a misuse of it by lawyers turning the courtroom into a reality television show arena where the more persuasive storyteller wins the case?
Read more“We Exist and We Resist," Issam Nassar Delivers Insightful Lecture
On Wednesday, Feb. 6., Professor Issam Nassar, a historian of the Modern Middle East and Photography at Illinois State University, guest lectured at Skidmore as a part of the “Palestinian Voices” series in relation to the current Tang Museum exhibition ‘This Place’.
Read moreMaking Democracy Work: Constitutional Principles in an Age of Uncertainty
On Tues., Jan. 30, a lecture on the core principles of the United States Constitution was hosted by Dr. Katie Zuber, a visiting professor in the Political Science Department. Zuber presented myths about the Constitution, calling it a “timely topic.”
Read moreRussian Dissident Kara-Murza Visits Skidmore
This week, Skidmore welcomed distinguished Russian democratic oppositionist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who believes the 2020s will bring a long awaited democratic change to Russia’s politics, refuting the myth that Russian society is not fit for democratic rule.
Read moreOne Year Later: Trump’s Immigration Policy (Opinion)
On the campaign trail, then-candidate Trump promised to build a wall, restrict immigration, and end DACA. It has now been a year since President Trump has assumed office and his promises are yet to be fulfilled.
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 moreDavid Brooks Says Trump was the Wrong Answer to the Right Question
Like many Skidmore students, David Brooks, a world renowned journalist who is currently a conservative writer at the New York Times, was surprised by Trump’s win. To get to the bottom of what happened, Brooks spent 18 months in “Trumpland.” What he found was Americans who recognized Trump’s character flaws, but nonetheless regarded him as their “shot at change.”
Read moreAssault Rifles and Turkey (Opinion)
In the past few years the intensity of mass shootings have gone up, yet our elected officials have done nothing in response. While the NRA definitely has a major role to play in influencing congressmen and women to curb gun control, it is us, the American people who are to blame.
Read moreGlobal Citizenship 101
On Friday Nov. 17, students and faculty from the Political Science Department travelled to SUNY Adirondacks for a night of discussion on global citizenship.
Read moreA Hundred Years On
2017 marks the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the New York State. While the efforts of thousands of women in the Women’s Suffrage Movement were integral toward gaining voting rights, the movement’s blatant racism should not go unnoticed.
Read moreGermany’s New Gender Legislation
Last week, the Constitutional Court in Southern Germany recognized third gender in official state documents and certificates. The Court is giving the country’s Parliament until the end of next year to implement this.
Read moreInternational Education Week: Cross-Cultural Conversations in the 21st Century
On Monday, accredited consultant/adviser and “cultural translator” Tayo Rockson, with origins from Nigeria, came to Skidmore. He delivered a talk on the significance of the International Education Week.
Read moreA Community of Memory: Recalling Jewish Calcutta
Jael Silliman is an author, scholar, and women’s rights advocate who started a collaborative online media archive that is devoted to preserving the memory of Indian Jewish communities. On Nov. 8, Silliman came to Skidmore to speak to students.
Read moreIt is Possible to Stop Mass Shootings!
America has the worst gun violence rate compared to any other country, making it evident that changes need to be made. Countries like Australia have adopted legislations that have fully eradicated mass shootings. Why are we not doing the same?
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