For our last movie article of the semester, we thought it was only fitting to assemble a complete ranking of the best movies we have both seen in 2016.
Read moreGlotzbach Sends Mixed Message About Politics On Campus
Many faculty members expressed their surprise and concern following his remarks because of the political polarization. The President skirted against the tenor of federal law that disqualifies nonprofits from political campaign activities. His remarks may have also violated Skidmore’s commitment to inclusion.
Read moreJunior Ring Rolls Around Again, Binge Drinking Still a Problem
This year's Junior Ring dance was held in the gym with a professional DJ, beer garden for students over 21, and a chocolate fountain snack area.
Read moreJennifer Hochschild’s Talk on Race, Immigration, and Genomic Science
Hochschild presented her research on the politics regarding genomic studies, a field with massive potential, with “unimaginable” gains predicted in the coming century.
Read moreCompensation for Fall Study Abroad Intended to Address Housing Shortage
In recent years, Skidmore has been increasingly concerned about the imbalance in student's studying abroad between the fall and spring semesters. The Office of Off Campus and Exchange launched a fall abroad campaign to try and fix the imbalance.
Read moreTell the World I'm Coming Home
Heading home for winter break,
Head full of knowledge
And eyes devoid of thought,
My writing hand cramped
My hunched back stiffened,
Uncomfortable in library chairs.
DHall has become tiresome.
I’m ready to sit by a fire
One that has nothing to do with fireside-chats;
Ignore responsibilities and daylight,
Sleep for days, in the dark—
Home for winter break.
Trump, Pence, and the Future of Planned Parenthood
President Obama has moved to protect Planned Parenthood, but the future of the clinic is still in jeopardy.
Read moreDiversity Discussion Incites Faculty
Heated diversity discussions that have embroiled Skidmore students and faculty for the last several years reemerged forcefully during the November Faculty meeting. Two of the initiatives that have emerged will be to build a social justice center and to start an Africana Studies Program.
Read moreAdministrative Talk of Tobacco Policy is Hot Air
It was after hearing from the administration that we now understand the dim future of public health on this campus.
Read moreSkidmore News Endorses Dylan Quinn for Junior Class President
The Skidmore News is optimistic that Quinn, a self-proclaimed “political outsider,” is capable of increasing transparency and introducing new priorities to the Student Government.
Read moreThe Glotzbachs Decline to be Filmed at Fireside Chat, Citing Low Hopes for Student Turnout
The Skidmore News intended to cover this event with a Facebook Live stream, but this did not occur because the Glotzbachs declined to be filmed at this public event.
Read moreRecapping This Past Week's NFL Action
A few teams furthered their cases as legitimate playoff contenders while a certain quarterback added to his already unmatchable legacy.
Read moreIn 2014, Glotzbach Made More than Most Private College Presidents
In 2014, President Philip Glotzbach’s base pay was $456,794, and his total compensation was $532,173.
Read moreCheese Rolling...That's a Thing?
Apparently.
Read more“Fantastic Beasts” Bites Off More Than It Can Chew
Five years removed from the final Harry Potter installment, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them marks a return to the wizarding world.
Read more"Arrival" is Otherworldly
And it's also sure to generate serious Oscar buzz.
Read moreMedia Underplayed Trump Support; We Helped
The Times did not fully cover Trump’s supporters because of a broader trend in the media to shift towards profit margins and away from providing universal service. The Times' actions line up with a recent pattern in media in which providers look for new readers, but only from the same group or types of people who already subscribe to them.
Read morePulp Thanksgiving : Taking Your Education Home
With the Thanksgiving Holiday just about to begin, this timely packing list is here to provide a guide for those taking their sensitivity home to friends and family on the Right.
Read moreWhy 'Columbinus' was Incredibly Moving
Going in, I was skeptical about the team making adequate use of the space, since some past shows have struggled with staging in Studio A. These worries were proved wrong, as the show was brilliantly designed.
Read morePulp: Library Stays Open for 24 Hours After Librarian Falls Asleep
After 51 years, the Lucy Scribner Library pulled its first all-nighter.
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