Professor Larry Opitz is the director of Janet Kinghorn Bernhard’s (JKB) mainstage play this semester. And if Skidmore is going to put on a Shakespearean play, no one is better to direct it than Opitz. With Julius Caesar opening this week, students, faculty, and community members will be able to see for themselves the intricate world and knowledge of detail inherent in any of his productions.
Read moreLost in Time and Space
Grief has been a confusing journey. When Nana died, I did grieve, and I have continued to do so. But I grieve for what I missed out on. Nana never saw me graduate high school, never even saw Hudson leave middle school, and Zach was lost in time and space. We were the forgotten grandchildren.
Read moreThe First Amendment: Our Obligation to Protest, Assemble, and Protect the Free Press
On Tues., March 27, the Saratoga Chapter of the League of Women Voters hosted a lecture on the First Amendment. This lecture was part of the three programs sponsored by the League and was given by Justin Harrison of the New York Civil Liberties Union’s legislative department.
Read moreA Look into "Matt Bollinger: DIY"
Matt Bollinger, a Kansas City native, came to Skidmore to talk about his current exhibit, Matt Bollinger: DIY, that is currently at the Schick. The exhibit will run until April 22nd.
Read moreWrong Shot
There is a target on my back
I’m waiting for the Firing Squad
Yet I’ve already been shot
Have they already taken away my shot?
Read moreStudent Activism Proving to Have Positive Outcomes
One of the largest protests in Washington, D.C. history took place last weekend on Saturday, March 24th. This recent wave of student activism has also been taking place at Skidmore in a variety of forms, and it has been responded to respectfully by members of the administration.
Read more3 Years of Crisis: Why Are We So Ignorant to What’s Happening in Yemen?
On March 26, the Yemen war entered its fourth year, and the crisis is yet another bleak reminder of inhumanity in modern history. The significant civilian losses, which have reached over 10,000, have gone unnoticed by global media, especially by those in the United States.
Read moreThe Man with a Camera and a Purpose
Jason Houston, a world traveler whose goal is to make environmental issues around the globe heard, visited Skidmore to meet with students and hold a lecture on Tuesday, March 27th to talk about his career as a photographer and environmentalist.
Read morePublishing Syllabi Online Should Ease Registration Woes
Students will inevitably become overwhelmed with the options and requirements-needed when course registration for the fall 2018 semester starts next week, April 3, and goes until April 12. Signing up for classes may never be easy, but access to syllabi before deciding on which classes to take is a worthy change.
Read moreSpring Break Transportation Saves Students Money
This past Spring Break, SGA and the President's Office partnered together to offer Skidmore students free transportation to and from the Albany Airport, train station, and bus station. Was the program a success?
Read moreA Weekend at the North American Model United Nations Conference
This February, Skidmore’s Model United Nations club sent thirteen delegates to the North American Model United Nations Conference (NAMUN) at the University of Toronto. Connor Batsimm ’18 reflects on his experience.
Read moreCollege Admissions Boards Are Supporting Peaceful Protesters
On Feb. 25, Skidmore College publicly stated that high school students suspended for peacefully protesting will not be penalized by admissions, joining the rank of other universities -- including Brown, Brandeis, and Northeastern -- that have made similar statements. This move proves the validity of youth movements, but also brings into question how to effectively protest, especially for the Skidmore students not protected.
Read moreDying to Vote: Countering Strategic Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, a lecture on voting rights in the United States was hosted by Chris Deluzio, a counsel of the Brennan Center for Justice’s democracy Program, who advocated for extending voting rights and implementing more effective methods.
Read moreSGA Helps Fund and Expand Counseling Center Taxi Voucher Program
This past September, the Counseling Center began offering vouchers to students for taxi rides to off-campus psychiatric providers. How has the program grown since?
Read moreGreat Movies from 2017 You Might've Missed
2017 was a tremendous year for cinema. While movies like the Shape of Water, Call Me by Your Name, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri received a ton of attention from the Oscars, other films were unfortunately ignored in the process, going under-appreciated by both audiences and award shows alike. Therefore, here are a few great films that might’ve slipped your radar.
Read morePredictions for the 90th Academy Awards
Which film will claim this year’s Oscar for Best Picture in one of the closest races in years? Read on to hear our picks for the major awards at the Oscars.
Read moreWhy Skidmore Could Use Its Own Job Recruitment Fair
Events like Eastern College Career Day provide some students with terrific opportunities to land jobs. A similar recruitment event at Skidmore, however, could be even more beneficial to everyone.
Read moreReflecting on Saad Hariri’s Short Lived “resignation,” Lebanon's Future Remains Bleak
In November 2017, Lebanon’s Prime Minister resigned from his position while on a diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia. Analysis of his sudden resignation and following events reveal how countries are being used as instruments to further the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Read moreFree Ahed Tamimi: The Protest for Palestinian Children Rights Comes to Saratoga
On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Palestinian Rights Committee and the Jewish Voices for Peace joined forces to rally together, holding a vigil in solidarity with Ahed Tamimi and all Palestinian children in Saratoga Springs.
Read moreYouth Empowerment: But How?
Deniz Aytaç '20 reflects on her experience attending the 21st United Nations Youth Assembly from Feb. 14-16, and the status quo behind addressing youth regarding global issues.
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