It was a mad dash to get ComFest tickets this year, as the much-anticipated 29th Annual National College Comedy Festival was completely sold out by Thursday. The lineup consisted of improv and sketch comedy groups from seven colleges and universities from the Northeast U.S. area, and had a total of twelve acts. So many intriguing ideas were experimented with and laughed about, and every group should be proud of their wild imaginations and prowess at delivering a punchline.
Read more"This Place": 12 Artists' Takes on Israel and the West Bank
This Place, an exhibit in the Tang Museum until late April, is a multi- year project that invited a group of international artists to explore Israel and the West Bank between 2009 and 2012. Each of the twelve photographers in This Place spent an extended period of time in a place where Muslims and Jews, Palestinians and Isrealis, Africans, Bedouins, and others live side by side. What resulted is an exhibit as equally powerful as it is sentimental.
Read moreA Film of Shakespearean Proportions: Kara-Murza's "Nemtsov"
Nemtsov follows this great Russian leader from his political birth in the Soviet province of Gorky to the height of his career in the Kremlin, and back down to a grassroots protester. The movie portrays Nemtsov as a figure of unparalleled integrity, illuminated by the highest aspirations of mankind, caught between his ideals and the reality of modern Russia.
Read moreSentencing Mitigation Videos: How Lawyers Manipulate Juries and Judges
Sentencing mitigation videos are a form of documentary shown in court where individuals who know a defendant provide words of support. Is this method truly helpful, or is a misuse of it by lawyers turning the courtroom into a reality television show arena where the more persuasive storyteller wins the case?
Read more“We Exist and We Resist," Issam Nassar Delivers Insightful Lecture
On Wednesday, Feb. 6., Professor Issam Nassar, a historian of the Modern Middle East and Photography at Illinois State University, guest lectured at Skidmore as a part of the “Palestinian Voices” series in relation to the current Tang Museum exhibition ‘This Place’.
Read moreUSA Gymnastics Board Meeting: Undesired Encounter
The meeting began at 9:10am on a rainy Monday morning — unpleasant, but unavoidable, just like the subject of the meeting.
Read moreChowderfest 2018: A Review
The 20th Annual Chowderfest was this past weekend, on Feb. 3, and offered classic and unique flavors of chowder to the residents of Saratoga Springs and beyond. So, how did this event stack up?
Read moreEagles Deliver Long-Awaited Championship to Philadelphia Faithful
Erik Manditch reflects on his experience attending Super Bowl LII, as well as the disappointment he feels following his team's defeat.
Read moreMaking Democracy Work: Constitutional Principles in an Age of Uncertainty
On Tues., Jan. 30, a lecture on the core principles of the United States Constitution was hosted by Dr. Katie Zuber, a visiting professor in the Political Science Department. Zuber presented myths about the Constitution, calling it a “timely topic.”
Read moreLack of RA on Wilmarth's 3rd Floor Impacts Students
Residents of third floor Wilmarth, one of the all women’s floors on campus, returned from winter break to find the position of their Residence Assistant, or RA, emptied. We are nearly a month into this semester, and the position has remained unfilled.
Read moreRussian Dissident Kara-Murza Visits Skidmore
This week, Skidmore welcomed distinguished Russian democratic oppositionist Vladimir Kara-Murza, who believes the 2020s will bring a long awaited democratic change to Russia’s politics, refuting the myth that Russian society is not fit for democratic rule.
Read morePronouns in the Classroom: Balancing Sensitivity and Progression
Through an email sent out to all tour guides, the Admissions department announced students may now include their prefered pronouns on their name tags. At Skidmore, most students feel liberated to be themselves; finding comfort in the support of their peers -- a support they may not get at home. However, one student’s experience cannot determine how others will react to similar situations.
Read moreCAPT Vote Delayed Once Again
The motion to restructure CAPT includes plans to rename the committee COT (the Committee on Appointments and Tenure), create a separate body for promotions to associate and full professorship, and modify the proposed appointment calendar.
Read morePhantom Thread: A Masterpiece Weaving Together Love and Art
On the surface, Phantom Thread seems like a simple story about the tumultuous relationship between a man who loves his work, and a woman who loves that man. However, at its core, the movie actually functions as a case study into examining what drives artists into creating magnificent works of art — in this case, luxury dress-making.
Read moreKelly Donnelly Sets All-Time Women’s Basketball Scoring Record
The senior surpassed the mark in a 23-point performance last Friday against Union.
Read moreRemembering
breaths labored like I have just run a sprint
as in my mind
i try to search back to what i remembered
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Handshake: An Increase in Job Postings, But is it Better?
After the CDC recently switched to Handshake, a new career platform, job and internship postings available to students have nearly quadrupled compared to Skidmore's previous platform. But the system still could use some improvements, according to students.
Read moreThe First Semester of Skidmore in New Zealand
Skidmore's latest study abroad program officially launched this past January with eight students currently enrolled.
Read moreChowderfest This Weekend: What to Expect
For years, Chowderfest has been a Skidmore student favorite for its endless chowder and other food options, live music, and silly photo booth opportunities. This Saturday, come see what this Saratoga-original is all about.
Read moreLouder Together: Forgotten Voices of #MeToo
These past few months have signaled a switch in power. Women of all ages, backgrounds, and statuses have united together to form an impenetrable strength against their assaulters and abusers. However, these conversations seem to lack a whole set of important voices. While we feel conflicted about pitying the male perspective, these movements will benefit from discussing when and where men fit into the conversation.
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