As of Jan. 1, smoking and tobacco use, as well as the use of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices, are prohibited throughout Skidmore College property, including outdoor areas and on-campus residential properties. However, the college now has the responsibility of educating the Skidmore community and providing resources for users who wish to quit.
Read moreThe Climate Crisis: Two Perspectives, United in Rationality
On Thurs., Feb. 7, Skidmore students filed into Gannet Auditorium for the annual policy debate hosted by Skidmore’s Honors Forum. This year, the Honors Forum chose a topic that is more than a little controversial – climate change. Specifically, the two speakers were to debate if the issue of climate change constitutes a true crisis.
Read moreA Walk Through the Juried Exhibit
If you’re an artist at Skidmore, one of the most rewarding accomplishments is to get your work featured in the Juried Student Exhibit. Out of hundreds of entries, about 70 are chosen to be in the gallery. The works feature each student’s talent and come together to create a cohesive and impressive exhibit.
Read moreAdapting to the Unexpected: Claire Driscoll on Her First Thoroughbred Season
Playing collegiate basketball was not always on the talented forward’s mind. After being encouraged to stay in AAU tournaments by her dad who hoped she would be scouted — and to keep her options open — Driscoll decided that she wanted to continue her basketball career.
Read moreBehind 'Soliloquy': The Instagram Account Giving Voice to Artists
Soliloquy, the Instagram account originally conceived as part of an independent study, has quickly turned into Conor Pochna’s ‘19 passion project. The page’s goal is to not only feature a diverse set of artists, mediums, and stories, but to fill a gap that other Instagram art-galleries have: providing the artist with a voice.
Read moreMind the Gap: A Look at First Semesters in London and Saratoga
To spend first semester at Skidmore or to spend first semester in London—that is the question. Geraldine Santoso ‘22 and Lizzie Bourdelais ‘22 both shared their taste of college life in two different countries in an interview with Skidmore News.
Read moreArsenic Green: An Essay
Some colors are worse than others, and that is an objective truth.
Read moreThe Hub: Skidmore's Makerspace
The Hub, as it is formally known, may just look like an ordinary building on the outside, but inside is a space where students create a wide range of projects from electronics and woodworking to textiles.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 2/6-2/13
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 moreOn The Shelf: Remembering Forgotten Pieces
Much of the Skidmore community is familiar with the high-quality works cyclically displayed at the Tang Teaching Museum. Fewer know just how extensive the assemblage is, surpassing 14,000 objects, and only select staff can take in all the art as a whole—art that seemingly has only the title “permanent collection” in common.
Read moreAnother Year, Another ComFest: All You Need to Know
Hey there comedy fans! 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the National College Comedy Festival. Find out why you should score your tickets soon (AKA who is coming and when)!
Read moreInside Two of the Tang’s Spring Exhibitions
Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.
Read moreOPINION: Skating on Ice: Dangerous Winter Conditions at Skidmore
As winter at Skidmore deepens, students across campus pass the time shivering, sitting in window seats watching the snowfall, and, of course, struggling to stay upright on campus’ ice and snow-covered pathways.
Read moreFrom Sarcasm to Honesty: "Roxane Gay: With One N"
When Roxane Gay took to Zankel Music Center‘s stage on Jan. 25 as this semester’s keynote speaker, she shared her story — one we all needed to hear. It proved to be a testament to Gay’s engaging voice when a room of 600 people became a space of sharing, respect, and trust.
Read more"Specks of Light," A Poem
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.
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