As the semester comes to a close, students will devote twenty minutes of every class to fill out course evaluations. The purpose of these evaluations is to assess the structure of courses, as well as consider a professor's tenure candidacy; however, these evaluations could do so much more. Without compromising the original mission of the surveys, the feedback could also be used by students to inform their course selections.
Read moreSkidmore’s December Dance Showcase Displays Young Talent
Skidmore's Dance Theatre buzzes with parents, alumni, and students eager to witness the dedication Skidmore dancers have put into the December Showcase. One of the dancers, adorned in the group black and white uniform, leaps and bounds in between a dozen other dancers. Her blonde braid whips across her back. Her name is Julia Keys '21.
Read moreFall Off-Campus Incentive Worked but Won’t be Continued
Paying students 1,600 dollars to study off-campus in the fall led to an increase in fall study abroad. Did the incentive make less students study off-campus in the spring, like OCSE hoped, or are more students just studying off-campus this year compared to last?
Read moreBehind the Lens with National Geographic Photographer Ami Vitale
Ami Vitale has travelled the world documenting people and wildlife in over 90 countries, living with locals in rural Guinea-Bissau and in conflict zones from Angola to Afghanistan. Over many years, she has battled food shortages and lived in mud huts, keeping true to her philosophy of ‘living the story.’
Read moreVulnerable
Atop a mountain the wind threatens to knock me over
Yet the feeling is too great—where I want to be is closer.
Vulnerable.
Read moreDavid Brooks Says Trump was the Wrong Answer to the Right Question
Like many Skidmore students, David Brooks, a world renowned journalist who is currently a conservative writer at the New York Times, was surprised by Trump’s win. To get to the bottom of what happened, Brooks spent 18 months in “Trumpland.” What he found was Americans who recognized Trump’s character flaws, but nonetheless regarded him as their “shot at change.”
Read moreMore Than A Pulse in Your Veins
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.
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