Looking for a place to brunch after a long and exhausting weekend? Check out Skidmore News’ guide to the best breakfast places in downtown Saratoga!
Read moreWhat to do Weekly: Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
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 moreSkidmore News' Guide to the NYS Midterms
The midterm elections are coming up fast — Nov. 6, to be exact — and there are a lot of names and seats on the ballot that may be confusing for the average voter. But don’t fear, Skidmore News has gone through the local ballot and created a guide to both the Republican and Democratic nominees!
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/24-10/30
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 Concert Countdown Oct. 24 – Oct. 30, 2018
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 10/17-10/23
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 moreSkidmore's History with Smoking Policies: Past, Present and Future
How has Skidmore’s attempts to implement no-smoking policies changed over time?
Read moreGardening a Sense of Community
The garden works to be a space where students and faculty can sit, talk and enjoy themselves. Open all year long, with approximately fifty student workers, many new and exciting developments to the garden have begun to sprout up.
Read moreQ+A With Michael Orr: New Guy on Campus
The start of semesters always brings about changes. For Michael Orr, this meant starting his position as Skidmore’s new Dean of Faculty. Skidmore News sat down with the new dean to learn more about his goals for the college.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 9/17-9/24
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 moreWe Went to Saratoga's Most Popular Coffee Shops and Here's What We Think
Ever feel overwhelmed by the number of coffee shops in Saratoga Springs? If you are a freshman, get a glimpse into our town’s vibrant coffee scene. If you are an upperclassmen, find out what you have been missing out on!
Read more"The Balance of Power Needs to Be Shifted," Sarah Friedland Talks About her Experience in Lyd in Exile
Sarah Friedland, director of MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute, talks to Skidmore News about her experience helping organize the Palestinian Voices series last semester, and her upcoming documentary, Lyd in Exile.
Read moreSaratoga Springs' Latest Attractions
Saratoga Springs, with its reputation as both a bustling summer resort destination and quaint college town to Skidmore students, continues to evolve to fit the needs of both its residents and visitors. From a local hot spot’s recent renovation, to brand new Broadway real estate, how has the small city recently expanded?
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