The Pulse final show kicked off at Davis Auditorium with a huge uproar from the crowd. Members of the performing group opened up the show in the dimmed light of Davis auditorium, while wearing ties as bands on their eyes. Check out our video with Pulse for the interview and some performances.
Read moreDec. 4 Cover
Dec. 4 cover, photo by Megane Ackermans (’20) and layout by Lorenzo Brogi-Skoskiewicz ('20).
Read moreCAPT Amendment Postponed; Some Straw Polling Done
he faculty has postponed a scheduled official vote on the CAPT amendment after straw polling and debates ate up most of the faculty meeting.
Read moreAssault Rifles and Turkey (Opinion)
In the past few years the intensity of mass shootings have gone up, yet our elected officials have done nothing in response. While the NRA definitely has a major role to play in influencing congressmen and women to curb gun control, it is us, the American people who are to blame.
Read moreSmall Mouth Sounds, Big Impact
Despite the certain brand of uneasiness I typically begin to feel when I’m surrounded by theater majors, I walked into Small Mouth Sounds on Nov. 12 with the intent of enjoying myself. Small Mouth Sounds centers on six distinct personalities, lead by a “teacher” who only appears as a voice played through the speakers, as they fumble through a nature retreat during which talking is prohibited.
Read moreProfessor Goodwin Reflects on Tenure as Faculty Assessment Coordinator
Beau Breslin announced that Sarah Goodwin would be stepping down from her Faculty Assessment Coordinator position at the last faculty meeting on November 21. Goodwin explains why she is stepping down, and what she’s most proud of in her time as the FAC.
Read moreHome for the Holidays
Home for the holidays
Gone for the holidays
Mentally, physically alone for the holidays
Essays, tests, stress-
Goodbye, for the holidays
Read moreThe Deterioration of Derrick Rose
Once a celebrated MVP and the face of Chicago, Derrick Rose's career has been sidelined by repeated injuries. After trials, tribulations, and his latest injury, the 29-year-old phenom considers retirement from the NBA
Read moreMen’s Basketball Undefeated, Ranked Through 4 games
After their fourth consecutive win to start the season, the 20th ranked Men's Basketball team face back-to-back Liberty League opponents.
Read moreWeekend of Dec. 1 Events
The weekend back from Thanksgiving break is proving to be full of scheduled events. Here is your go-to events calendar to make sure nothing is missed!
Read moreMajor Vote on CAPT Reconfiguration
The Committee on Appointment, Promotions, and Tenure is facing a wave of tenure candidates. The Skidmore administration’s proposal to reconfigure CAPT to handle this influx and to make the process more fair will be voted on tomorrow.
Read moreGlobal Citizenship 101
On Friday Nov. 17, students and faculty from the Political Science Department travelled to SUNY Adirondacks for a night of discussion on global citizenship.
Read moreA Weekend in the Life: A Performer's Account of Beatlemore Skidmania
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.
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