Light blinds my eyes but warms my skin, and bright snowflakes fall downward.
Read more"Roller Coaster," A Poem
As this new semester picks up speed remember to buckle in, sit back, and enjoy the ride.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 1/28-2/5
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 moreHow the Juried Student Exhibit Comes to Life
Each year, the Schick Gallery asks students to enter their work to be featured in the gallery for a month. Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and even digital pieces are accepted for entry, making this opportunity one artists should not miss. Curatorial Assistant of the Schick Rebecca Shepard explained how they set up the beloved Juried Student Exhibit.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2019
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 moreWinter 2019 Sports Recap and Preview
The end of winter break and the start of spring semester not only means coffee sales in the local Saratoga district will spike again, but it also indicates the season midpoint for a handful of Skidmore’s varsity teams. To keep avid sports fans up to date on all the happenings, the Skidmore News has created a recap of the winter sports teams and their seasons so far.
Read moreImprovised and Alive: "Melon Shades" Releases Debut Album
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.
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