The Case Center furniture has been the same for a very a long time, in fact an old Skidmore News cover from 2001 shows the same tables and chairs that we used to have in Spa until a few days ago.
Read moreDr. Baskin Maintains his Hopes for Peace between Israelis and Palestinians
Dr. Gershon Baskin, an incredibly well accomplished person, came to Skidmore and brought us a topic to ponder on: the chances for peace with the Arab-Israeli Conflict.
Read moreA Look into the Music Department
On Friday, February 5th, five incredibly skilled musicians took the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall stage and performed pieces that have taken many months of preparation.
Read moreAwards for Summer Internships through the CDC
The Career Development Center is currently accepting applications for awards to be given to those looking to intern this summer.
Read moreWhen Should We Start Drinking Like Adults?
When YOLO (You Only Live Once) became a part of our modern language, it seemed that college students used it as an excuse for getting drunk on weekends. This YOLO-culture perpetuated the unrealistic idea that what happens in college, stays in college.
Read morePulp: Res Life Directors to Hold Fireside Chat
"We've learned from the best," Ballentine said in a statement to Skidnews, "and by the best, I'm obviously referring to Phillip Glotzbach."
Read moreMeet the Coach: Tucker Kear, Men's Lacrosse
Coach Tucker Kear is the new Skidmore College lacrosse coach and is also a very accomplished lacrosse player in his own right. As the third coach of Skidmore's team in four years he has an uphill battle facing him to turn the program around, but he is ready.
Read moreReel Talk: Why Everybody Should See ‘Room’
I am warning you right now, Room is not an easy movie to watch. Even if you’ve read the best-selling novel by Emma Donoghue, which focuses on a mother struggling to raise her son in captivity, it is something else entirely to see it on screen.
Read moreFaculty Trio: Vinci-Hakim-Huntley
On Feb. 7, the faculty trio consisting of Senior Artist-in-Residence, Jan Vinci, and private music instructors, William Hakim and Elizabeth Huntley will be holding a concert as a trio to feature music from composers like Hilary Tann, Claude Debussy, Zhou Long, Hakim, and Salzedo.
Read moreDiscussing Conflict, Promoting Peace
At 7:00 PM on Monday February 8th in Gannet Auditorium, Dr. Gershon Baskin discusses the turmoil in the Middle East region and its effect on the chances for peace
Read moreFive Storylines to Follow in NHL’s Second Half
Now that football season is coming to an end and the NHL’s annual All-Star Game is in the books, it is time to turn our attention to the second half of the NHL season. With playoff hockey in sight, here are five storylines to watch for.
Read moreSuper Bowl 50: Peyton’s Last Rodeo
“This might be my last rodeo.” Peyton Manning uttered these words to Patriots’ head coach, Bill Belichick after the Broncos’ 20-18 AFC Championship win, a win that booked Manning and company a one-way ticket to Super Bowl 50. Will this be the last ride for one of the most storied quarterbacks in football history?
Read moreThe Final Stages of the Renovation
Originally, it was thought that over winter break Health Services and the Counseling Center would return to their permanent location on the first floor of Jonsson Tower. “As the fall semester progressed, however, it became apparent that [goal] was overly optimistic and a more realistic mid-spring completion date was set,” said Andrew Demaree, Director of the Counseling Center.
Read moreDoes Starbuck Cause Cancer?
In the past 17 years, there have been approximately 11 people that have worked in the Starbuck Center and have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Could the building be causing this cancer?
Read moreBottled Water is Not the Environmental Villain
People need to drink more water. The consumption of water, whether from the bottle or the tap, is a good thing and any actions that discourage people from drinking bottled water are not in the public interest. Banning or restricting access to bottled water directly impacts the right of people to choose the healthiest beverage on the shelf.
Read moreLetter From the Editors
We, the editorial board made up of section editors and copy editors, seek to use our voice to provide insight and opinion on important topics. Whether or not the articles result in agreement or disagreement with our opinion, our primary hope is that our writing will encourage students to think critically about issues and formulate opinions.
Read moreDebut Novels by Women Writers to Keep You Sane over Break
2015 was a banner year for women writers, particularly young up and comers such as Lauren Holmes and Alexandra Kleeman, both debut authors whose work received a great deal of critical acclaim. Kleeman and Holmes are just two amongst many of the many impressive women writers that left us excited and eager to see what 2016 and the coming years have in store for them. So, without further ado, six books to keep you sane over winter break:
Read moreJunior Ring Continues Tradition of Binge Drinking Accidents
Photo by the SGA. Co-Editor-in-Chief Jacob Reiskin having a great time.
The numbers of students hospitalized at SGA sponsored events is raising some concern among students. In the wake of frequent student health incidents, the administration permanently cancelled the annual Halloween Moorebid ball last year, yet this seems to have had no barring on their occurrence of substance related health problems.
Read moreStudents, Not Administrators, Hold the Key To Inclusion
What this board sees is a shortfall in the way students are trying to improve the way we embrace diversity on this campus. Race issues didn't appear overnight and they won't disappear overnight.
Read morePulp: Santa's Elves Demand an End to Cultural Appropriation
Their goal? To put an end to ironic twenty-somethings and their 'ugly sweater parties.'
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