For fans of the first installment (like us), the sequel to Kingsman: The Secret Service rises above what its Rotten Tomato score suggests. What will now come of the zany spy franchise moving forward?
Read moreIf You Really Want Change, Vote Local
Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and voter apathy keep politically opinionated citizens away from the ballot box-- particularly in local elections. Any Skidmore student can easily register to vote in Saratoga Springs. Given the salience of local political action, there's no excuse not to.
Read moreWhy Are We So Numb? (Opinion)
The tragedy unfolding in Las Vegas has left many Americans, truly all human beings, feeling scared and helpless. As we look for light in the darkness, we must consider the next step.
Read moreOut with Exercise Science, In With Health and Human Physiological Sciences
The Exercise Science Department has evolved since the 1980s, when it was primarily geared towards physical education training. After an external review, the department has decided to change its name to one that better reflects the department’s emphasis on physiology.
Read moreControversy Over Fiskus Lecturer
Following much outcry by Skidmore Students, Mark Graber, who was scheduled to be this year’s Fiskus lecturer, has decided against giving his talk.
Read moreJewish Holiday Crossword Puzzle
A Jewish holidays-themed crossword puzzle!
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Syrian 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.
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