Battling their way into the Liberty League finals with a 1-0 win over Hobart, the Thoroughbred’s Men’s Soccer team has enjoyed a tremendous season thus far. They boast an overall record of 11-5-1, with five of those wins coming from what senior captain Mario Hyman ’16 described as an “extremely unpredictable” Liberty League Conference. No team in the conference has been able to separate themselves from the rest of the pack the way the Thoroughbreds have, due to the equality in the level of competition...
Read moreOn Grieving Mechanisms: An open letter to the Skidmore Community in response to this weekend’s tragedy
At the same time, while we’re here, it is easy to believe that Skidmore is a sheltered vessel from the anxieties and disfigurements of the real world. It is not that we lack a broader awareness necessarily, but sometimes there is an unreality to what goes on beyond the confines of the little collegiate world we belong to. This weekend was a reminder of the unrelenting motion of that world.
Read moreOn Campus Learning is Not Only for College Students
Learning at Skidmore is not confined to 18-22 year olds. Rather, it includes people as old as ninety-three. One ninety-three year old hops on the CDTA bus once a week and heads to campus for a day of learning sponsored by the Skidmore Encore program.
Read moreNovember Brings About National Career Development Month
The start of November brings the start of National Career Development Month, a month the Skidmore Career Development Center (CDC) plans to celebrate. The CDC is a part of the National Career Development Association (NCDA), and for years the NCDA has declared November National Career Development month.
Read moreLetter to the Editor: End the Dry Campus, Make Falstaffs a Bar
The entire Skidmore family is grieving over Michael’s death and Oban and Toby’s injuries at the hands of a drunk driver, and this includes alumni around the country. To paraphrase the Skidmore News’ recent editorial, “it could have been any of us.” We remember making the same treks off campus to the same houses; right down Clinton Street to Daniels Road, to Stables or Alpine. At least, those of us who attended Skidmore after the college changed its alcohol policy in 2005 remember. You see, this tragedy has been ten years in the making, and may require some contextualization that current students may not be equipped to provide.
Read moreeSports Club Hosts Super Smash Events, Gaming Community Emerges
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Over the past few weeks, Skidmore’s eSports club has held biweekly events that have given players the opportunity to play games from the Super Smash Bros. series in a tournament or casual setting. The eSports club has held events for other competitive games, such as League of Legends, but the attendance for Super Smash Bros. events continues to amaze the organizers in the eSports club.
Read moreLetter to the Editor: On Victim Blaming and the Sharing of a Killer's Words
Specifically, I am writing about the killer's statement on his acts which was reported on multiple sources, including News10 ABC and the Skidmore News. First, let me say that I strongly object to the posting and sharing of these words without contextualization or response.
Read moreMan Accused of DWI, Hitting Students Provides Statement; Is Former Skidmore Employee
The following is a statement that Thomas H. Gorman gave Sunday November 1st at 2:57pm to the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Department.
Read more5 Costumes you saw on Saturday
All of the costumes that you saw over the weekend can probably fit into one of these categories!
Read moreEditorial: Classroom Conversations Cripple Dissent
Since we are a primarily liberal, democratic school, progressive professors often express their personal ideals and political thoughts in a way that suggests they believe all students in the classroom will inevitably share their views on issues like race and politics. Subsequently, our community tends to only embrace one way of thinking.
Read moreA Unified Campus; Healing Alongside Our Peers
But in times of unthinkable tragedy like this, it is that sense of solidarity and community at Skidmore that can be so valuable. We are capable of coming together, sitting to talk for a few minutes, and feeling this pain together.
Read moreAdvice for Coping from the Counseling Center, Office of Spiritual Life
The Skidmore News has reached out to Andrew C. Demaree, Director and Clinical Psychologist at the Skidmore College Counseling Center for advice for students coping with Saturday night's tragedy. We thank him for his response
Read moreCampus Safety Reports October 23rd-29th
A Look at Courses Being Offered for the First Time Part Two
Last week I covered some of the new classes being offered for the first time this coming spring semester in hopes of helping students decide what courses to take, and making the master schedule look less overwhelming. Since course registration has yet to happen, I have reached out to a few more professors to see what new courses are being offered in their departments.
Read moreAdvice for Course Registration from Department Chairs: Part Two
Last week I shared some advice on registering for classes from various department chairs. By now most students have met with their advisors and have probably received more personalized advice, but in case you still want more help I have reached out to a few more department chairs and have some advice from them to share.
Read moreSkidmore’s Newest Sustainability Project
Did you know that 40 percent of Skidmore’s campus is currently being heated and cooled by geothermal energy? Did you know that 30 percent of Skidmore’s electricity is being produced by its solar array and small-hydro project?
Read moreMaking Sense of the Senseless: Rethinking the Logic of Mass Shootings
We as a society set ourselves up to fail by naming these acts and their perpetrators senseless and irrational, and such labels make it nearly impossible to identify the reasons why they keep happening.
Read moreClub Profile: Scuba Club
When people think about scuba diving, they usually think of oceans or tropical places, not of a place like Skidmore. But a new student club is changing that...
Read moreTheorist to Speak in Gannett on Race and Justice
Skidmore will be hosting Professor Charles Ogletree, Jr. this Thursday at 8:00PM in Gannett Auditorium for a lecture and book signing. The event, titled “Do Black Lives Matter? Race and Justice in America Now,” will explore hotly contested racial issues in modern society. Ogletree is a professor of law at Harvard University, where he received his Juris Doctor degree.
Read moreReview: 'Our Town' Receives Well Deserved Praise
As a young actor or actress, it's not easy holding your own on stage next to an acting veteran like Frances Conroy, but the cast of Skidmore College's recent production of Our Town seemed to manage just fine on opening night of its 6-day run.
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