On Thursday Oct. 12, Beverly Daniel Tatum was conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letter by Skidmore College. Tatum, an academic leader and distinguished author, spoke about her book Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations about Race.
Read moreThe Public Defender Has A History with Skidmore
Andrew Blumenberg, a candidate for Saratoga Springs City Court Judge, has been a public defender for the past 10 years, handling over 10,000 cases in the process. One of these cases was the case of Thomas H. Gorman, the drunk driver who killed a Skidmore student and injured two others on Halloween of 2015.
Read moreBold and Brilliant, Blade Runner 2049 Surpasses Original
Despite underperforming at the box office, the new Blade Runner should still be a contender come awards season.
Read moreA Freedom to Kneel
As the kneeling controversy roars on, punctuated by high profile dissent from the Trump Administration, it’s easy to lose sight of what sparked the protest in the first place-- police brutality.
Read moreWhen is a Good Time for Change?
It has been a week since the Las Vegas tragedy on the morning of Oct 2. The shooter has died and over five hundred people have been injured in what is now considered the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States. However, gun control debates remain inconclusive.
Read moreParisian Midnight
Piper Anderson and Sylvia Ryerson’s Stories That Speak to Us Event
Filling the room with the stories of others and their own personal narratives, Piper Anderson and Sylvia Ryerson explain the impact story-telling can have on its audience, and how it can affect change even in complex systems like prisons.
Read moreFree Fallin’: Saluting Tom Petty Through His Greatest Song
The rock legend died last week at the age of 66.
Read moreNFL Week 5 Recap: Time for Two Fading Contenders to Phase Out Their Star Quarterbacks?
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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