This weekend, I had the opportunity to perform with the Klezmer Band in this year’s Bealtemore Skidmania, a quintessential Skidmore show in which students showcase their interpretations of some of The Beatles' music. As someone who has wanted to be part of the show since I first saw it in 2015, I was beyond excited to get a behind-the-scenes experience.
Read moreA Hundred Years On
2017 marks the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the New York State. While the efforts of thousands of women in the Women’s Suffrage Movement were integral toward gaining voting rights, the movement’s blatant racism should not go unnoticed.
Read moreBehind Hollywood: Why Prominent Hollywood Figures "Get Away With It"
Sexual assault accusations have been breaking out of Hollywood in astonishing numbers, suggesting a greater, systemic issue at play in the industry. There is so much we can do as students and, most importantly, consumers to reject the sexism and horror that seems to run rampant in the film industry.
Read moreThanksgiving "Break"
Professors feel just a little bit too comfortable assigning vast amounts of homework over the break. Whether that is because the break is so short that they do not consider it legitimate or if they are plain sadistic, I have yet to conclude.
Read moreThe Sunday Recap: 15 Rapid-Fire Observations from Week Eleven
New Orleans has Super Bowl mojo and the MVP race has officially been narrowed down to two players. Plus, why Giants fans should feel miserable after their win over Kansas City.
Read more17th Annual Beatlemore Skidmania: Trippy and Loud
In what seems like a whirlwind, Beatlemore Skidmania has come and gone as the weekend of Nov. 17 comes to an end. Every year, Skidmore students and the Saratoga community come together to celebrate a certain era of The Beatles. The 17th annual show celebrated Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, as well as the transcendent single “Strawberry Fields Forever.
Read moreGermany’s New Gender Legislation
Last week, the Constitutional Court in Southern Germany recognized third gender in official state documents and certificates. The Court is giving the country’s Parliament until the end of next year to implement this.
Read moreInternational Education Week: Cross-Cultural Conversations in the 21st Century
On Monday, accredited consultant/adviser and “cultural translator” Tayo Rockson, with origins from Nigeria, came to Skidmore. He delivered a talk on the significance of the International Education Week.
Read moreA Community of Memory: Recalling Jewish Calcutta
Jael Silliman is an author, scholar, and women’s rights advocate who started a collaborative online media archive that is devoted to preserving the memory of Indian Jewish communities. On Nov. 8, Silliman came to Skidmore to speak to students.
Read moreA New Place in Town: Farmers Hardware
Farmers Hardware, a restaurant located just off Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs, opened this summer. Whether you're looking for some food and a drink, or a new place to do school work off-campus, more Skidmore students ought to check out this restaurant.
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It is Possible to Stop Mass Shootings!
America has the worst gun violence rate compared to any other country, making it evident that changes need to be made. Countries like Australia have adopted legislations that have fully eradicated mass shootings. Why are we not doing the same?
Read more"Antigone:" The Timeless and Hidden Play
When I first reserved my ticket to see the Skidmore studio lab Antigone, I received an email response telling me to keep the production’s location in the chapel a secret. At first, I was confused, but as the play begun, the elaborate set up started to make perfect sense.
Read moreVandalism on the Rise Throughout Campus
From club and event posters being torn down to dorm facilities being destroyed, these incidents are a poor reflection on the Skidmore community.
Read moreDo We Need to Worry about Information Overload and Mass Media?
We’re in an age of rapid accessibility and diversity of information. Our smart devices are becoming smarter, manipulating us to make decisions we otherwise would not make. What is the effect of technological developments in our lives?
Read moreConsent Has No Exceptions (Opinion)
Each year, 56 million animals are killed for food. That means if humans killed each other at the same rate that we kill animals, we would be extinct in a mere 17 days. Female animals, however, are brutalized at an even higher rate than the male animals.
Read moreNew Faculty and Proposals at Faculty Meeting
A new Committee on Advancements, Promotions, and Tenure configuration, a faculty spouse employment resolution, a rule change, new faculty appointments, and other announcements were made at the eventful faculty meeting on Friday, Nov. 3rd.
Read moreUnited States Withdraws from UNESCO
On Oct. 7, United States announced its withdrawal from UNESCO, claiming the organization has anti-Israeli bias. The withdrawal will be fully implemented by the end of next year, by when the country will owe UNESCO $600 million.
Read moreInspired By Darkness
Lecture on Israel-Palestine Does a Disservice to Students (Opinion)
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, Bassam Eid, a Palestinian refugee and human rights activist gave a lecture at Skidmore. However, the lecture focused on critiquing Palestinian efforts and did not acknowledge all of the conflict’s main actors, namely Israel.
Read moreThor: Ragnarok, More Than Brute Force
In the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Thor is often overlooked. His first two stand-alone films were mediocrely received, and he is usually pushed to the side when on screen with his fellow Avengers. In Thor: Ragnarok, the supporting heroes are brought to the main stage to save the day.
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