Professor Rik Scarce has been working on making Impact, a feature-film documentary exploring the culture, science, and controversy around Barefoot Running. The Skidmore News decided to sit down and interview Professor Scarce to discuss what the filmmaking experience has been like for him
Read moreVirtual Reality Isn’t Just For Video Games Anymore
On Monday, Oct. 8, Rizzo, Director of Medical VR at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, held a lecture in Gannett Auditorium discussing his research and development in VR technology for clinical purposes.
Read moreHow to View Art, Rather Than Just Seeing It
Do you ever find yourself looking at pieces of art and not really understanding what it is you’re looking at? Or rushing through museums because “You’ve seen all the exhibits?” To investigate how to solve these common art mistakes, the Skidmore News interviewed multiple professors to get their perspective on how to view art, not just see it.
Read more"Like Sugar:" A Sweet Treat for The Tang
When we talk about sugar, we often reminisce about the taste of a cake or the smoothness of a sweet cocktail. Rarely do we mention sugar’s dark past: its roots haunted by colonial ties to distant lands. English Professor Sarah Goodwin, with her Tang exhibit “Like Sugar,” sets out to prove that this treat isn’t actually all that sweet.
Read moreOPINION: The CDTA Bus Is A Great Way To Get Around Town: Here’s Why
Want to go Downtown but unsure whether you should wait for the bus or just Uber? Skidmore News took the CDTA bus around Saratoga and all the way to Wilton mall. Read our review on the bus trip and find out more about student-friendly transportation!
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/10-10/16
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreAnother Night of Comedy with AKT!
On October 6th, Awkward Kids Talking filled the auditorium with a laughing audience as they performed their first show of the year, the Newbie Show, to debut their new cast members and provide an entertaining night for all in attendance.
Read moreOPINION: Karam Dana Offers Intriguing Insights to The Palestinian Transitional Identity
Professor Karam Dana came to Skidmore last Thursday to talk about Palestine and its transitional identity. Supported by surveys and extensive research, he delivered a practical approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Read our review of the latest Jacob Parlow lecture!
Read moreMeet the New First Year Class President: Sophia Adames
One week ago, the Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of their fall semester elections. After running a strong campaign, Sophia Paulino Adames emerged as the first-year class president.
Read moreStARTing the Conversation About Embroidery
When it comes to embroidery, it’s all about the little details. Skidmore’s new Embroidery Club is hoping to stand out through their own details, navigating the process of becoming chartered and trying to offer a community where all are welcome to try their hand at this creative art form.
Read moreAfter 8 Years: Inside Skidmore's Running Club
This week, the newspaper interviewed four students who are attempting to bring back a Running Club to Skidmore after an eight-year hiatus. There have been past attempts in recent years to start a Running Club, but none seem to succeed. What about now?
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/03-10/09
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreThe Moth Visits Skidmore for an Intimate Week of Storytelling
The Moth, a popular storytelling nonprofit, visited Skidmore to lead three days of educational workshops with students and faculty, which all culminated into a StorySLAM event that took place on Sept. 30 at Zankel. A total of ten students took to the mic to tell a five-minute story without notes, resulting in an intriguing talk about their personal transformations.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown: Oct. 3–Oct. 9, 2018
There are countless concerts in and around Saratoga Springs, featuring anyone from unknown bands to radio pop stars. This week, there’s anything from classic Americana from The North and South Dakotas, to eclectic funk from Turkuaz. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week!
Read moreHow Do Artists Like Chance the Rapper Come to Skidmore?
Have you ever wondered how Skidmore actually gets artists like Chance the Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt and Caroline Rose to perform on campus? To find out, Skidmore News went straight to the experts for answers.
Read moreLecture Promises Fresh Insights into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
This Thurs., Sept. 27, Skidmore is hosting the associate Professor Dana for the lecture “The Power of Palestine: Imperishable in a Transnational World.” Dana teaches Middle East Politics and Islamic Studies at the University of Washington Bothell.
Read moreRunning Out of Excuses: Skidmore’s Lack of a Varsity Track Team
Skidmore College boasts 19 Varsity Men’s and Women’s Athletic teams that have won a combined 83 Conference Championships and nine National Championships. So how is it, that even with all these various features, Skidmore still does not have a varsity Track and Field team?
Read moreFreshmen Gear Up to Start First Swim Season
Competing at the collegiate level can add a level of confidence—and maybe even a slight apprehension. Samantha Horowitz ’22 and Chloe Cummings ’22 are two of 10 first year students to join Skidmore’s Swim and Dive team, and are ready to “dive” headfirst into the upcoming season.
Read moreArt and Activism: National Voter Registration Day
The Tang Teaching Museum, Student Government Association, and For Freedoms, the new Tang exhibit, worked together to register Skidmore students to vote on Sept. 25. The event was part of SGA’s new Votemore initiative to counteract the confusing time that is Midterm Elections.
Read moreThe Ad- Libs Wow in First Show of the Year
The Ad-Libs started off the year in the basement of Wiecking basement with their Newbie show. The show, which took place on Sept. 22, brought about the normal Ad-Lib shenanigans. Afterwards, Skidmore News was able to interview some members about their experience in the group.
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