The additional second floor will be covered by funds already allocated in the contingency line of the CIS. Because of the project’s nature as construction and length of time, a contingency is included in the budget — which leaves funds available for more developments or surprise challenges over the construction period of five years.
Read more"Duplicitous Hope," A Poem
Hope sits proudly on both her shoulders —on one side, Hope whispers soft, soothing words.
Read moreDrobakid Album Release: "Two Moons"
Drobakid has easily become a staple of the music scene here on campus, gracing us with music to sway to, dance to, and hum on the way to class. On April 12, the group held a project release event and show at the Schick Gallery to release their first album, Two Moons.
Read more"Fantasy," A Short Story
Outside, the sky is smeared with chocolate. The lights are faint and ominous. My tall, gigantic windows are still and gentle, leaving no trace of wet rain or powered snow.
Read moreThe Soundtrack of Earth Day 2019
Earth Week Festivities have begun, and the long-awaited Earth Day Festivities on April 20 are almost upon us. This year’s lineup promises to be entertaining, and provide the perfect soundtrack to your day.
Read moreThe Voices Behind ‘Women in Charge Wednesdays’
From promoting the Diversity & Equity survey to simplifying elections, Skidmore’s Student Government Association (SGA) has put inclusion at the forefront of this semester’s goals. And avid social media followers can attest to yet another outreach initiative: Women in Charge Wednesdays, a series highlighting the achievements and perspectives of female student leaders on campus.
Read moreOne Sustainable Step: Burgess Begins Using Strawless Lids
With warm weather approaching, more people are making their annual switch from their hot beverages to iced coffees and teas. One noticeable change this year though, is that when people pick up their iced drink from the Burgess counter, there is no longer a straw.
Read moreHome Stretch: Five Tips to Get You Through the End of the Semester
If your semester is anything like mine, a wall of end-of-semester deadlines and looming finals makes the end of the semester feel like it’s a world away. Here are my top five ways to power through the stress.
Read moreNext up at Bat: The Versatile, Megan White
Megan White, a first year on Skidmore College’s softball team, hit in a record 16th and 17th straight games, breaking the previous record, while also tying the consecutive reaching base record with 22.
Read more"Ghosts," A Poem
Absorbing every piece of light, before the world gets darker.
Read more"Chariot of Memories," A Poem
Always staring out the window, I see the flash of thunder before the roar of the lion.
Read moreWillkommen to the Cabaret: Inside Skidmore’s Main Stage Production
The JKB mainstage has been entirely transformed into the smoky, sexy, and claustrophobic Kit Kat Klub that lives and breathes behind Cabaret, the first musical Skidmore Theatre has done in seven years.
Read moreWhy the College Cheating Scandals Aren't Surprising
Legislators are implementing new proposals to rectify the illegal actions of several people, including actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman, to admit their kids into leading colleges and universities. Now, colleges have to investigate the fine line between donations and bribery.
Read moreThe Glotzbach Years: Reflecting on the Past, Present and Future of Skidmore’s President
In light of President Glotzbach’s recent retirement announcement, we take a look back at the President’s past—and where he plans on going from here.
Read moreSustainability Fair Shows Students Ways to Invest Time in the Environment
The diversity in the organizations represented made the first Saratoga Sustainability Fair a great success, reminding students that when it comes to sustainability and environmental justice, the main thing students can contribute is their time.
Read moreOn "Seven Myths of the Holocaust" with Werner Reich
Werner Reich, one of the few Holocaust survivors still alive today, gave a presentation on Apr. 2 entitled “Seven Myths of the Holocaust.” Not only did he tell the horrifying story of his own experiences in concentration camps—including Auschwitz—as a teenager, but he debunked some false conceptions people have about the Holocaust.
Read more"Published Evidence," A Poem
Beware of red herrings—swimming in the coastal waters.
Read moreCollectors and Collections: Passion Turned into Profession
For most people, a pile of toys when you’re a child is your first collection. Throughout one’s life, they go through many other collections, ranging from books to vinyl to even clothes. For Neal Matherne, Collections Ethnographer for the Tang Museum and the Library, this became the norm as he developed many different collections throughout his life.
Read moreThe Satisfying World of Bullet Journals
In recent years, bullet journaling has grown from a small online community to a part of the mainstream. As a personalized approach to planning one’s life, the trend has reached Skidmore’s campus in recent years. Katherine Eiger and Parisa Kabiri are two enthusiasts of the organization method.
Read moreWhat the Admissions Scandal Means to Student Recruits
On Mar 12, federal prosecutors publicly revealed that dozens of parents secured their children’s acceptance to elite schools by bribing coaches to recruit non-athletes. For actual recruits, the news is no distant fluke but carries implications that continue to shake the college athletics landscape.
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