This past Wednesday marked the first day of Be Instrumental, a musical instrument drive to benefit students at the Ticonderoga Elementary School. Professor Evan Mack, who teaches musical composition and piano at Skidmore, was the one who came up with the program’s idea.
Read moreThe Story Behind Skidmore Student's Skin Care and Beauty Line, Nakeysa Naturals
Imagine being a full-time undergraduate student and running your own all-natural cosmetics line with products selling out left and right. That’s the reality of Environmental Studies major Nakeysa Hooglund ‘22 and her brand, Nakeysa Naturals.
Read moreFinally Home: Code Blue Settles into New Two Year Location
It has already been a long winter for Saratoga’s emergency shelter, Code Blue. But, finally, relief is in the air, as they settle into their new location for the next two seasons: 4 Adelphi St.
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 02/05 - 02/12
Can you believe that we’re already three weeks into this semester? How time flies. And things aren’t slowing down anytime soon! Especially when it comes to events and programs that can be found on and around Skidmore’s campus. With so many events jamming themselves into our weekend schedules, how can you keep them straight? Luckily, we’re here to help.
Read moreOPINION: How Well Does Your Favorite Music Platform Treat Its Artists? Pretty Badly, Actually
Tidal, Apple Music, and Spotify each pay their artists $0.0125, $0.00735, and $0.00473 per stream, respectively. In turn, artists would need 117,760 plays, 200,272 plays, and 336,842 plays per month (respectively) in order to be paid the national monthly minimum wage.
Read moreAbsent Students and Concerned Faculty During Community Meeting About New Athletic Facilities
On Monday, Nov. 25, right before Thanksgiving break, Gannett Auditorium was as packed as ever with faculty, staff and other community members attending an open forum held by the President's cabinet regarding plans for new athletic facilities.
Read moreStaying on Campus Over Breaks: The Student Experience
Students often joke that as soon as you meet someone new on this campus, you see them everywhere: it’s that small and close-knit. Except when it comes to the breaks.
Read moreWhat’s Art Without a Few Challenges?
Artists have a tough job. They have to discover their own voice and reflect that in creations made from scratch. This poses a frustrating challenge that many dread, especially Shaw Lenox ’20. Though he started doing art at a young age, he’s since gone back and forth with it, experiencing many barriers along the way.
Read moreMy ten Favorite Films From the Decade
Here were some of my favorites. Keep in mind this isn’t a list of what I consider to be the “best” movies in terms of technical achievement and spectacle, and I’m also not considering cultural impact or cinematic influence in this list. Instead, I picked the movies that resonated with my personal tastes and preferences the most.
Read moreVIDEO: Skidmore Basketball Highlights from 12/06/19
Check out highlights from both the 12/06/19 men’s and women’s basketball games!
Read moreFour Different Majors Walk Into A Gallery Space- Then What?
Given audio, film, installation, and photography, you may wonder what these mediums all have in common besides being related to art. For four artists — Hadia Bakkar ’20, Kadijatou Diallo ’20, Amanda Peckler ’20, and Cristianel Gil ’20 — these styles all work together to redefine familiar places.
Read moreFrom Rain to Snow: London FYE Students Prepare to Return to Campus
As the semester nears its end, Skidmore students on campus are craving a break from the intense workload and chilly early morning walks to class. However, for the freshmen students in London, it is a different story.
Read moreInside the Net with Hockey Goalie, Brandon Kasel
Since he was three, Brandon Kasel ‘20 attended Cornell hockey games with his grandfather. In combination with a family that played hockey, Kasel was destined to play the sport.
Read moreCrossMore: Dec. 12, 2019
Print out this page and try your hand at Skidmore News’ first crossword! Answers will soon be posted on our Facebook.
Read moreNew Seasons for the Season: Five Shows to Watch this Break
We’re about to go on a month long break which means it’s prime time to catch up on TV shows. I am an avid media consumer, especially with streaming services, and so I jumped at the chance to share some of my favorites with people. I hope my choices are timely, varied, and accessible to all.
Read more"The Fall of my Heart," A Poem
The Archer falls the moment, he releases the Arrow, the Arrow of Knowledge strikes at the center of my Heart.
Read moreWeekly Haiku: Perfection
The start of a new series showcasing weekly haikus. Submissions welcome!
Read moreDictated by the Senses: Preview of JKB's "The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other"
“The Hour We Knew Nothing of Each Other” is arguably Skidmore’s most abstract production yet, consisting of 450 characters and no dialogue from any of them.
Read more"Pizzagate": Police Called on Skidmore's Polling Site
In an attempt to promote the event, Skidmore Democrats posted on Instagram and sent an email advertising pizza to anyone coming to vote. The incident, dubbed “Pizzagate” by students, raised questions as to whether there was a violation of election laws
Read moreStaying in the Green Zone with Zach Markowitz
For first year rower Zach Markowitz ‘23, crew started out as a way to train for other sports. Now, the first year athlete is ready to be a steady force on the crew team here at Skidmore.
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