Again, they shoot
And we cry
For those that die
Read moreSyrian Refugees in Lebanon: A Political Crisis? (Opinion)
Lebanon is hosting around 1.5 million Syrian refugees, making it the country with the highest refugee per capita. However, the backlash from Lebanese workers and politicians has left the refugees vulnerable.
Read moreJUUL and the Digital Smoker
Five Essential Dhall Life Hacks
Thankfully, there are murmurs of certain secret techniques that could satiate your culinary desires. Today, here are five DHall life hacks that will make your meal swipes even more useful.
Read moreHow To Deal with Losing a Friend
When a safety net has been pulled but you keep jumping anyway, at some point the black and blue scars don’t seem real. Nothing makes sense when part of your most prominent memories are torn in half. It’s hard to realize nothing mattered when at a point our friendship was my world.
Read moreIt: Can Clowns Be Original Anymore?
Scary movie fans have their fair share of clown-based films to flip through. The summer blockbuster It, based off the famous Stephen King novel, attempts to bring thriller back to its roots with a feel good 80s vibe and missing children. But is the original scary clown old news?
Read moreDavid Huron's Science of the Sublime: Are We Afraid of Music?
Why do people respond to music the way we do? This is the topic that Dr. David Huron, a Professor at the School of Music and the Center for Cognitive and Brain Sciences at Ohio State University, spoke about during his lecture the evening of Sept. 26. His talk focused on the similar ways people tend to react to music, and what he believes to be the root of these reactions: fear.
Read moreOriginality Has No Place Here: Sarah Sweeney and Joachim Schmid on Digital Art
Obsession was the theme of Thursday, Sept. 28 as Associate Professor Sarah Sweeney and German artist Joachim Schmid sat down to discuss their extensive found-photographs collectives. The two artists have taken on the concentrated culture of documenting every moment in posed, artificial ways that parody true memories.
Read moreUnited Nations General Assembly’s 72nd Session: A Briefing
The seventy-second United Nations General Assembly was held from Sep 12 to Sep 25 in New York City. Miroslav Lajčák, Foreign Minister of Slovakia, opened the Summit by speaking on migration, international terrorism, and world peace. President Donald Trump was openly criticized by several nations on his discord with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Read moreThe Nationalist Country Bannon So Desperately Craves (Opinion)
On Aug 18 2017, Steve Bannon was fired from his position as President Trump’s Chief Strategist at the White House. However, lurking in the shadows, he is now equipped to implement the President’s agenda from the outside, attempting to create the nationalist country he so desperately craves.
Read moreNational Anthem Protests Grow Amidst Recent Trump Comments
Anthem protests have begun to grow in size and breadth as NFL teams protested together, while Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell became the first MLB player to participate in the protests.
Read moreFederal Title IX Review Warrants Serious Concern
The Department of Education is reviewing Title IX standards for sexual assault cases. Given President Trump’s history of sexual assault, coupled with Betsy DeVos’ legislative inexperience and naiveté, this is a call for alarm.
Read moreLeague of Women Voters Endorses Proposed City Charter
On Thursday Sept. 21, the Saratoga Springs branch of League of Women Voters came out in support of the proposed Charter. The League believes that under the new charter, participation and efficiency would increase, while the government would save hundreds of dollars.
Read moreThe Many Identities Within The "States of Incarceration"
“States of Incarceration,” a traveling showcase concerning mass imprisonment, is one of the many powerful exhibitions at the Tang Teaching Museum this fall. Both student and faculty curated, the exhibition is the culmination of a two-year collaborative project to start a conversation about the state of incarceration in our country.
Read moreFrom Vinyasa Yoga to Sound Healing: Skidmore’s Mindfulness Program in Action
Varying classes, from different types of yoga to meditation and sound healing, are being held as part of Skidmore’s Mindfulness Program. Learn how this program is helping students connect mind, body, and spirit, all while managing stress.
Read moreHorror and Absurdity of Humanity on Display in mother!
Movies regarding the environment have been on the up given the irreversible man-made damages to Mother Earth. However, no one has attempted an environmental horror film. That is, of course, until director Darren Aronofsky premiered mother!, an allegorical story on the destruction of Earth. But has the bit off more than it can chew?
Read moreFall
Falling, floating down, the leaves of Saratoga, yellow and brown. Upon dreary students humbled by grades and papers.
Read moreTextbook Time of The Year
No one ever wants to think about buying overpriced textbooks, especially during the summer, when you are still recovering from the damage done to you by the previous school year’s textbooks.
Read moreMen’s Soccer Unbeaten Through Five Games
The Thoroughbreds moved to 4-0-1 after a shutout victory on Tuesday afternoon.
Read moreFeelGood About the Grilled Cheese Club on Campus
Next time you try a fresh grilled cheese sandwich made to order in Case Center on a Tuesday or Wednesday afternoon, thank the FeelGood club, and know that your purchase is helping to change the world.
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