This past Spring Break, SGA and the President's Office partnered together to offer Skidmore students free transportation to and from the Albany Airport, train station, and bus station. Was the program a success?
Read moreSGA Helps Fund and Expand Counseling Center Taxi Voucher Program
This past September, the Counseling Center began offering vouchers to students for taxi rides to off-campus psychiatric providers. How has the program grown since?
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 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 moreA Letter to the Other Editors Re: Free Speech Debate
Despite an editorial traditionally representing the ideologies of all section editors and editor-in-chiefs, Hannah (Student Life) and I (Co-Editor-in-Chief) continue to disagree with the statement made in this week’s editorial concerning free speech on campus.
Read moreChowderfest 2018: A Review
The 20th Annual Chowderfest was this past weekend, on Feb. 3, and offered classic and unique flavors of chowder to the residents of Saratoga Springs and beyond. So, how did this event stack up?
Read moreLack of RA on Wilmarth's 3rd Floor Impacts Students
Residents of third floor Wilmarth, one of the all women’s floors on campus, returned from winter break to find the position of their Residence Assistant, or RA, emptied. We are nearly a month into this semester, and the position has remained unfilled.
Read moreHandshake: An Increase in Job Postings, But is it Better?
After the CDC recently switched to Handshake, a new career platform, job and internship postings available to students have nearly quadrupled compared to Skidmore's previous platform. But the system still could use some improvements, according to students.
Read moreThe First Semester of Skidmore in New Zealand
Skidmore's latest study abroad program officially launched this past January with eight students currently enrolled.
Read moreChowderfest This Weekend: What to Expect
For years, Chowderfest has been a Skidmore student favorite for its endless chowder and other food options, live music, and silly photo booth opportunities. This Saturday, come see what this Saratoga-original is all about.
Read moreSkidmore’s December Dance Showcase Displays Young Talent
Skidmore's Dance Theatre buzzes with parents, alumni, and students eager to witness the dedication Skidmore dancers have put into the December Showcase. One of the dancers, adorned in the group black and white uniform, leaps and bounds in between a dozen other dancers. Her blonde braid whips across her back. Her name is Julia Keys '21.
Read moreA New Place in Town: Farmers Hardware
Farmers Hardware, a restaurant located just off Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, opened this summer. Whether you're looking for some food and a drink, or a new place to do school work off-campus, more Skidmore students ought to check out this restaurant.
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The Right to Privacy in the 21st Century Classroom
While at a liberal arts institution like Skidmore, one expects free and open discussion of ideas within the classroom setting. But what does this look like in relation to laptop use in class and New York State's "one-party consent law?" Can privacy still exist in the 21st century classroom?
Read morePeace and Dignity: Bassem Eid on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Last Wednesday, Bassem Eid, born and raised in a Palestinian refugee camp, brought his years of Palestinian human rights activism, discussion, and opinion regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to Skidmore's campus.
Read morePiper Anderson and Sylvia Ryerson’s Stories That Speak to Us Event
Filling the room with the stories of others and their own personal narratives, Piper Anderson and Sylvia Ryerson explain the impact story-telling can have on its audience, and how it can affect change even in complex systems like prisons.
Read moreJUUL and the Digital Smoker
From Vinyasa Yoga to Sound Healing: Skidmore’s Mindfulness Program in Action
Varying classes, from different types of yoga to meditation and sound healing, are being held as part of Skidmore’s Mindfulness Program. Learn how this program is helping students connect mind, body, and spirit, all while managing stress.
Read moreFeelGood About the Grilled Cheese Club on Campus
Next time you try a fresh grilled cheese sandwich made to order in Case Center on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, thank the FeelGood club, and know that your purchase is helping to change the world.
Read moreThe Office of Community Service: Here to Help
Sitting in her office in Case Center 240, Michelle Hubbs, Director of Community Service Programs, is ready to support students who wish to participate in civic engagement and volunteerism throughout the year.
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