A look into the inspiration and process behind Skidmore hip-hop artist QUO. With a recently released mixtape on SoundCloud, and videos in the works, get to know Cristian Fernandez -- the man behind the stage name -- as he lets Skidmore News enter his world.
Read moreHierarchy of Tragedies
The international community has terminated asylum application from Afghanistan and reclassified Afghans refugees as economic migrants, with the implication that Afghans are simply looking for a “better life” as opposed to Syrians who are looking for “life.”
Read moreSustained Action: Key in Protesting
Demonstrations and marches have been erupting around the world since President Trump secured the Electoral College victory. A piling up of protests in which people who want to speak out and be heard on the streets are now becoming a ubiquitous force.
Read moreThat’s A Thing? Team Handball
Played mostly in Germany and Scandinavia, Team Handball is an Olympic sport that never really took off here in the United States. The highest level of Team Handball is played at the Olympics. It has been a part of the Games since the 1972 Munich Games.
Read moreFlynn Resigns Over Russia Communications
The Ban and the Rule of Law
On Friday, Feb.3, a federal district court in Seattle put a temporary injunction on Trump’s controversial immigration ban, sparking much debate regarding the ethical aspects of the executive order, but little to no debate about the legal precedents and ramifications involved.
Read morePets Pamper to Students Seeking Emotional Support On Campus
It is not unusual for a student to see a pet around campus, since 17 Skidmore students have registered emotional support animals (and at least a few more have unregistered pets), in residence halls and apartments. However, prior to 2015 there were no pets on campus and Skidmore’s Office of Residential Life had a no pet policy.
Read moreKeeping Faith: Skidmore Religious Life Thrives in a Time of Tension
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.
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