There is an ongoing genocide in the Rakhine state of Myanmar. An entire people are being driven out of their land. The United States is the only country on Earth that can, and therefore must, intervene in Myanmar.
Read moreSaratoga’s First Woman City Court Judge Seeks Election
Judge Francine Vero is the first woman appointed to the position of City Court Judge in Saratoga Springs. She is seeking election by the public in the upcoming election on Nov. 7.
Read moreWorst Wildfires in California's History
After nearly five years of drought, California is experiencing some of the worst wildfires in the state's history. In the beginning of October, the wildfires broke records, causing a death toll of 41. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says 245,000 acres have been burned and more than 5,700 structures have been destroyed.
Read moreThe Daily Show and Guns
On Oct. 9, Trevor Noah and Neal Brennan assessed the debate on gun control by joking about getting NFL players to hold up AR-15s in order to provoke legislators to pass a reasonable, preventative bill. Do talk show hosts realize the magnitude of their power and the impacts of their “jokes?”
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Jillian Moossmann’18 interned with Comedy Central’s Daily Show over the summer. She talks about the unglamorous, yet enlightening internship that taught her everything but politics.
Read moreThe Jacob Perlow Event Series: “The Long Struggle for Israel-Palestine”
On Thursday Oct 2, Jeremey Pressman, a guest lecturer from University of Connecticut, spoke on the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, in an attempt to be objective, he failed to deliver a new perspective on the topic.
Read moreDr. Beverly Tatum Speaks at Skidmore College
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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