Just because summer is over does not mean the blockbusters have stopped. It has only been a whopping five months since Captain America: Civil War was released, but to make sure we did not forget about the superhero universe in that timespan, Marvel threw us another movie in the form of Doctor Strange.
Read moreFirst a Biology Major, Then a Biology Concentration: Changes to the Major
Starting next year, students will no longer be able to take BI 105 or BI 106. The introductory biology classes and the biology major are both being restructured.
Read moreAn International Student's Perspective on the Election
I cannot participate in this country’s politics, but that does not stop me from caring about the country I am studying in.
Read moreWe the People
Despite all of the disturbing things have been said this election cycle, it gives us the opportunity to confront them and change the culture for the better. We must still wish the best for each other, and our nation.
Read moreTrump and Our Nihilism
We have beaten our country to the ground and now all we have left is a sadness for all the good that we have lost in pursuit of something novel. When the chants to “make America great again,” fade into memory, we will know the sting of partisanship and the greatness we all have left behind.
Read moreMoving Forward: Without Her
My father asked why it felt that way and I told him, “Dad, it feels like we are mourning the loss of our freedom. People are afraid of what is to come. We are scared that we no longer have the right to our own body.” He told me that as hard as it may be to write down how I feel, that I should do it, so here it is.
Read moreOur Power
Time to get to work.
Read moreThe Blackbox Theater Presents: Orphan Sea
The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce the
premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime
Achievement OBIE award winner.
SGA Discusses Club Charters, Safe Rides in Open Senate Meeting
On November 2, the Student Government Association held its first Open Senate Meeting of the year.
Read moreComey Has Rigged the System
The Director has compromised our justice system at a time when Americans are relying on it the most.
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New Library Hours Costs Nothing Additional
Since November 1st, the library has been opening at 7:30 instead of 8 on weekdays.
Read moreProfessor Bob Turner Chairs Town Charter Commission
Professor Bob Turner is in charge of a commission to reform the Saratoga Springs town charter, and held a meeting with community members in The Tang as part of the "A More Perfect Union" exhibit.
Read more“Showcase of Stars” Upcoming Event: Student Summer Funded Internships
Thanks to the generosity of Skidmore alumni, parents, staff, and friends of the college, forty-six Skidmore students received summer internship funding through the Career Development Center (CDC) this year.
Skidmore Polo Looks to Close Year Strong
The program has had a very noteworthy 2016.
Read moreSkidmore Shop Increasing Apple Support and Services
Mark Bogossian joined the Skidmore shop team in August.
Read moreA Woman in the White House? An Interview with Professor Sanghvi
Given the political climate of this election, it is hard to avoid the discussion about gender. Professor Sanghvi of the Management and Business Department recently gave a lecture on women and politics in relation to the upcoming election
Read moreThe Inevitable War
Both presidential candidates agree on one thing: the use of drones in the War on Terror.
Read moreGreen Notices Rile Students; The Clery Act Explained
In 1986, a young girl by the name of Jeanne Clery was raped and murdered on LeHigh University's Campus. Jeanne’s death triggered a wave of change in campus safety legislation. This event was a catalyst because of its nature: her death could have been prevented if there had been an alert system. Without an alert system, Jeanne did not know that there was a mysterious man in her residence hall.
Read moreFriends From ’96 to Talk On Liberal Arts Success
On Thursday November 3rd at 5:30 pm, the Career Development Center (CDC) is hosting a unique event in Davis Auditorium to highlight the versatility of a liberal arts degree. Two Skidmore grads and good friends, Greg Wacks, the Director of Creative Strategy at Snapchat and the other, David Luks, entrepreneurial owner of Honeydrop Beverage and former Director at Pepsi, are returning to share their experiences with students.
Read moreSkidmore Grad Runs for Assembly Seat, Tackles Upstate Issues
Mike Godlewski '02, a longtime upstate New York resident, is running for New York's 112th Assembly District.
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