Genocidal war, 14 million people at the risk of starvation, an undeniable humanitarian crisis: this is what it looks like to live in Yemen currently. In what has become the worst famine the country has seen in 100 years, millions of Yemeni’s are on the brink of famishment in the world’s largest humanitarian crisis
Read moreOPINION: Jamal Khashoggi And The Selective Sympathy of American Media Outlets
The recent outrage regarding the murder of Saudi Journalist Jamal Khashoggi highlighted the media’s power in raising awareness. At the same time, a dozen of Saudi Feminist activists were silenced by the Saudi government, only to be largely ignored by many media outlets. What are the reasons behind that and who gets to be in the spotlight?
Read moreHow to Take Advantage of Skidmore's Student Opportunity Funds
This winter, Skidmore will sponsor a number of student-initiated projects through the various funding opportunities available on campus.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 12/5-12/12
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 moreInside "The Real World”: Four Artists on Their Upcoming Exhibit
As part of an Arts Administration course offered at Skidmore, four students will be opening an exhibit for one night only. The class, called Entrepreneurial Artist, is taught by Professor Elizabeth Dubben and teaches aspiring artists how to market themselves and create their business.
Read more"Widows": A Different Kind of Heist Movie
Steve McQueen’s Widows opens with a passionate kiss between Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis) and her husband Harry (Liam Neeson), before cutting to a brutal, chaotic robbery carried out by Harry and his partners. More jarring cuts show the serene domestic lives of the other partners and their wives—Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), and Amanda (Carrie Coon)—as the robbers attempt to evade the authorities. This is not a heist movie about hardened, macho criminals, but rather, it’s about the now widows learning to take on those roles themselves.
Read moreAli Stroker Is Breaking Down Broadway Boundaries
Ali Stroker, Broadway performer and social activist, visited Skidmore on Nov. 29 to give an inspiring talk about how she overcame her disability and became the first wheelchair-using actress to appear on Broadway. Her career has taken her everywhere, from appearing on hit television shows like Glee, The Glee Project and Faking It to performing in Oklahoma and Spring Awakening. She has also worked with Be More Heroic, an anti-bullying campaign, United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, and ARTS InsideOut in South Africa, trying to help as many as she can feel empowered the way she does.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 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 moreRiding at the Collegiate Level: Madeline Claman on Her Accomplished Season
Madeline Claman ’19, from New Jersey, received first place in the Walk-Trot-Center at the first IHSA Zone 2/Region 3 show (Oct. 14) and first place in the same class at the Hartwick College show (Oct. 29). She gives insight on what it feels like to be a part of such an accomplished team.
Read moreBridging the Gap Between Professor And Student: MDOCs' Faculty Work Screening
While students know their professors for their work inside the classroom, what are Skidmore faculty creating in the outside world? The MDOCs department set out to host an event specifically showcasing faculty work, in an effort to bridge the gap between student and teacher.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 11/15-11/20
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 moreBonnets and Booze: Inside the MainStage Production
Blending comedy and drama together, Bonnets attacks inherited trauma head-on, providing characters that react like real people. The play, which opens on Nov. 16 and deals with themes of addiction, inheritance and womanhood, was written and directed by Julia May Jonas, professor of playwriting at Skidmore.
Read moreBeatlemore Skidmania 2018: A Preview
Beatlemore 2018 is set to kick off with 14 acts, some student-formed bands, and others like Skidmore's own acapella groups. The show will be focusing on the White Album, which is sure to transport the Skidmore community and greater Saratoga area to 1968 this Friday, Nov. 16, with an 8 p.m. show, and two more the following day, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Read moreThat Time of the Month Just Got a Bit Easier
Skidmore’s Peer Health Educators (PHEs) and the Health Promotions director, Jennifer McDonald, have created a campaign to provide tampons and pads to all restrooms around campus. They have been offering free menstrual products out of the Student Wellness Center for several years, but were searching for a more accessible option.
Read moreThe Duality of Man: Jason Ross on His Music and Style
When talking to Jason Ross ‘20, it is easy to see that his love for, and delight in, music has only grown from his early years. A music major and arts administration minor, Ross will be releasing his debut EP, The Duality of Man, on Nov. 9, alongside another EP, Pictoria Vark, which he’s collaborated on.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly Nov. 07 - Nov. 13
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 moreAn Evening with Hugo Genes, Director of 'Collegetown'
Hugo Genes sits at a long table at Sushi Thai Garden in downtown Saratoga Springs on a rainy Nov. 5 night. Stoic and sturdy with a handsomely-structured face, he greets us warmly as we walk in for the dinner-dialogue, an event sponsored by the MDOCs program and Associate Dean of the Faculty Ron Seyb. After this dinner, Genes will adjourn to Emerson Auditorium, to premiere his latest feature-length independent film, Collegetown.
Read moreBrunching in Town: Top Breakfast Spot Picks in Saratoga Springs
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 moreGreat Movies of 2018 You Might Have Missed
This year has been an enormous success for filmmaking. However, there were a handful of movies that went largely under-appreciated and un-watched by general American audiences. Here is a list of six great films that might have slipped your radar (but that you should absolutely make sure to check out).
Read moreYou Are a Collector: Stories from Saratoga’s Most Interesting Collectors
On October 30th, nuzzled in-between Tim Davis’ intricate exhibit, the audience listened as nine collectors, both from Skidmore and the Saratoga region, told stories about their most prized collections, allowing part of their lives be characterized from just one hobby. Here are only some of the stories from all of the amazing collectors.
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