Skidmore is not exactly known for its religious student life. As a campus, the general culture tends more towards the secular than religious practice. Below the surface, however, Skidmore has a small but vibrant religious community.
Read moreAge is Just a Number: The Renaissance of Roger Federer
Tennis legends Nadal and Federer deliver unbelievable performances at the Australian Open.
Read moreRUST: A Short Story
This girl with hair like fresh rust and translucent skin like skim milk. Was she a transfer student? New to the neighborhood? Why hadn’t she stood up at the beginning of the year and announced her name, birthday, and favorite animal like the rest of us?
Read more1984 and the Trump Era
In 1984, George Orwell writes, “In the end the Party would announce that two and two made five, and you would have to believe it.”
Read moreComFest: Connection Through Comedy
If you didn't go to ComFest this year, make sure you get tickets next year - a weekend full of laughter awaits.
Read moreSyria: An Inside Perspective
Abude Al-Asaad ‘17 talks about the Syrian refugee crisis, giving insight into how the revolution to reform the Syrian government turned to a center for international conflicts.
Read moreAdvancement Should Pay Attention To Athletics
Considering a complete renovation of the sports center is a quarter of the cost for the CIS, between roughly 15 to 30 million dollars, should the administration shift its most immediate efforts to the revamping of athletic and wellness facilities?
Read moreStarbucks to Hire 10,000 Refugees
On Jan. 29, Starbucks chief executive, Howard Schultz, announced plans to hire 10,000 refugees over five years in the seventy-five countries where the company does business.
Read moreMr. Half and Half or South Korea's Last Chance
Despite his renowned success in the United Nations, Koreans were hesitant to support him. Many Koreans deem him as a Mr. Half-Half—a word play with his first name, ‘ban,’ meaning ‘half’ in Korean.
Read moreNeil Gorsuch - The Jurist
Neil Gorsuch, a staunchly conservative judge, is Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court. What are his specific views on abortion, death penalty, and more?
Read moreThe Incredible Moment When the World Forgot
The most miraculous part about this crazy and unprecedented night is that as soon as the second half started, and the world witnessed what could be the greatest comeback in sports history, nothing else mattered.
Read morePulp Section: Trump Plagiarizes Propaganda
In his interview, Trump declined to mention that Mr. Putin has been broadcasting notions of U.S. moral ambiguity for years. When asked for a comment, Putin said, “he respects Donald Trump’s willingness to say exactly what I tell him to.”
Read moreChronic Illness Support Group for Students
Sponsored by Skidmore’s Peer Health Education Program, Isabella Ragonese ’17 and Julia Rinaolo ’19 lead a Chronic Illness Support Group that plans to meet monthly with students dealing with a chronic illness.
Read moreFavorite Films of 2016
2016 gave us some fantastic films that should not go unrecognized.
Read moreBetsy Davos: Least Competent Trump Nominee
Betsy Devos is neither an educator nor an education leader, yet President Trump nominated her for the position Secretary of Education. Critiques say Devos' wealth is the reason behind her nomination.
Read moreInspiring Hope: Solidarity Vigil for Immigrants and Refugees Unity Gathering
On Feb. 2nd , the Skidmore community came together for a Solidarity Vigil for Immigrants and Refugees. As students and faculty filed into the auditorium, their stance on Trump’s recent executive order, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” was clear.
Read moreBannon on the National Security Council
National security experts are concerned about the addition of Chief White House Strategist, Steve Bannon, to the National Security Council's Principals Committee.
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Moonlight Shines Bright
If you are looking for a movie to watch this weekend, Moonlight should be on the list!
Read moreSkidmore Lowers GPA Requirement for Off–Campus Study
Skidmore announced on Jan. 25th that the GPA requirement for off-campus study had been lowered from a 3.0 to a 2.75. This means that those that have a 2.75-2.99 will now be automatically eligible for off-campus study and will not have to petition for an exception to the policy with the Committee on Academic Standing (CAS).
Read moreThat's a Thing? Sepak Takraw
In Southeast Asia, there is a game unlike anything I have ever seen in the United States. The game is called Sepak Takraw, and it can best be described as kick volleyball.
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