Plus, read which NFC team is quietly proving it is a Super Bowl contender.
Read moreIn Conversation with Claire Messud
Featured in the 2017 New York Times Magazine article "Who's Afraid of Claire Messud?" and with numerous bestsellers under her belt, it is no surprise that Claire Messud was the featured speaker of this year's Frances Steloff Lecture series at Skidmore College.
Read moreThe Man who Saved the World from Nuclear War (Opinion)
In 1983, a Soviet liuetnant colonel single-handedly saved the world from nuclear war by ignoring a false alarm. With recent tensions between the United States and North Korea, many fear nuclear war. However, the true danger is miscalculation by technology or a lower officer.
Read moreFinding Beauty Within The Disturbing: “Let the Right One In” Coming to JKB
Starting on October 19th, Skidmore’s Black Box will be occupied by the gory coming of age story, “Let the Right One In.” The play follows Oskar, a young bullied boy, as he finds companionship with Eli, a vampire. Together, there is a fierce connection that -- no matter their stark differences or innocence -- cannot be broken.
Read morePuerto Rico Needs Your Help
Puerto Rico, an often forgotten U.S. Territory, has stayed under wraps during their most recent natural disaster that threatened three million American citizens. Is the federal government doing enough to support Puerto Rico?
Read moreThe Book That Did Not Change America
The incoming freshman class was required to read Randall Fuller’s The Book That Changed America, focusing on how Darwin’s theory settled slavery disputes. But was it Darwin’s theory that changed America, or was it the cumulative efforts of activists already campaigning in the field that brought about social change?
Read moreKingsman: The Golden Circle Entertains, But Falls Short of Predecessor
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.
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