When asked what the biggest adjustment for students coming to college is, most will tell you it’s freedom. This freedom translates to the ability to concentrate their studies in a particular field they find most interesting. The nature of a liberal arts college is to encourage students to explore various topics such as the natural sciences, humanities, and arts—regardless of a student’s major—to ensure they receive a well-rounded education. Enrolling at Skidmore is like clicking “accept terms and agreements” to this goal.
Read moreSkid News and Gloria Steinem Teach You How to Meet Boys
The Skid News editorial board was unanimously in favor of the idea that young women are only political to meet men.
Read moreSkidmore Student to Set World Record for Most Work Ever
Students attend college expecting a challenge, but sophomore Kelly Litewate had no idea her challenges would go down in history forever.
Read moreThe Donkey in the Room: What Might Bernie’s Momentum Tell Us?
A window did exist this primary season for an alternative to Clinton to prevail—even if Sanders cannot occupy that space in the long-run.
2016 Could Actually Matter (If We Make It)
This year, for the first time, every one of the presidential candidates has been talking about the problem of big money in our political system, and each has said that something must be done. They know that the American people are demanding change.
Read moreNews and Notes from National Signing Day
Every year, on the first Wednesday of February, hundreds of high school football players sign letters of intent that bind them to a university to play football and further their education. Here are some of the news and notes from National Signing Day.
Read moreConfessions of a First Timer at Chowderfest
Taking on Chowderfest is not for the faint-hearted, but as a senior, I thought it was high time I tried some chowder.
Read moreThoughts on Cam Newton and Peyton Manning in the Aftermath of Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl Sunday is a double-edged sword. It’s the best sports day of the year in America, but it’s also depressing to realize we will be without football until September once it ends. Fortunately, there are some intriguing storylines to discuss in the aftermath of Super Bowl 50.
Read moreA Change to Case Center Furniture is Finally Starting to Take Shape
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?
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