There is nothing planned about the Maine-based duo Melon Shades. Henry Raker ‘22 and Shawn Russell, who are behind the group, just realized their debut album on Jan. 11, 2019. Never taking themselves too seriously, the album, which was mostly improvised, has a fun and funky sound that is hazy and perfectly imperfect.
Read moreOPINIONS: Rohingya Crisis: One of the World’s Largest Ethnic Genocides, Goes Unnoticed
Risking death by sea or on foot, nearly 700,000 Rohingya refugees have fled persecution, alongside the destruction of their homes, in the northern Rakhine province of Myanmar. Since August 2017, they have been seeking safety in for neighboring Bangladesh. Over half of those fleeing are children. Why aren’t we talking about this?
Read moreOPINION: Strategic Nonviolence Proven Ineffective in Saudi Arabia
In the 1990s, Saudi women began to protest the state-wide ban on female drivers through a textbook method of nonviolent action: they drove their cars through the streets of Riyadh. It was illegal, women were arrested and shunned; some even lost their jobs. The protests continued, but they did not work—until last year.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 12/12-12/20
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 moreFrom the Red Carpet to the ER: Junior Ring’s Issue with Binge Drinking
From the Junior Ring gymnasium to the hospital emergency room, Director of Health Promotions Jen McDonald reflects on Skidmore’s record-high hospitalizations at this year’s formal dance and the event’s history with binge drinking.
Read moreArtists on Artists: In Conversation with Matthew Neporent
What does one get when two visual artists sit down together? One masterful and passionate look inside making art. Eamon Witherspoon ‘22 spoke to Matthew Neporent ‘20 about his process and inspiration, and the result is a must read.
Read moreFinding Art in All the Open Spaces
Have you ever wondered about the colorful strands of yarn decorating the pillars near the library? Or the threads spiraled around the handles of the Saisselin Art Building’s doors? I’ll let you in on a little secret: they’re all part of the mission behind the Skid Art Collectiv.
Read moreSongs To Get You Through Every Stage of Studying for Finals
Stressed about finals? Need some songs to help you push through? Here are some of the best tunes for all the stages of studying and, well, grief.
Read moreEdvinas Rupkus Is Living in the Moment On and Off the Court
Last season (2017-18), Edvinas Rupkus was named one of the most efficient scorers in the country, while leading the Liberty League in scoring for the second year straight with 22 points per game. With genetics and a family history of basketball on his side, it seems to be Rupkus’ destiny to excel at the sport.
Read moreMesmerizing and Strong: A Look Inside the Winter Dance Concert
Mesmerizing, beautiful and powerful. These are the words that describe the Skidmore Dance Department’s Winter Concert. Featuring choreography from professors in the department, along with adaptations from Paquita and Paul Taylor’s Runes, the annual show will not be easily forgotten.
Read moreOPINION: The Silent Hunger Crisis in Yemen
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.
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