Between the legs, left to right. One dribble to create separation, but the defender anticipated it well. Head fake as a decoy. Right foot pivot behind, then immediately back. Fade away jumper. Shot clock, barbecue chicken. Kobe!
Read moreSnow Sports Club: Super Casual, Non-Competitive, and Open to Anyone
Whether it be because Skidmore College doesn’t have a particular team or the commitment of being a full-time athlete is daunting, students like Kyra Foley ‘20 look towards clubs like the Snow Sports Club to get involved in athletics.
Read moreMore Students Than Art to Take Home: The Tang's Roommate Initiative
I woke at 7:30 a.m., much later than the people on the hunt for art. I took my time walking across the icy paths, and I was worried when I first got there. It didn’t seem like there was anyone in line. It turns out that was because they put everyone in line in a different room to wait. There were more students than there was art to take home.
Read moreNameless, A Poem
When feelings do not have a name, what do they become?
Read more30 Years of Mary Weatherford’s Art at the Tang
This past Saturday, The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College launched its spring season with the opening of Mary Weatherford’s new exhibit Canyon-Daisy-Eden. The event featured a collection of her work spanning thirty years, as well as a talk with the artist herself.
Read moreSkidmore Instrument Drive Shows Community Appreciation for the Arts
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
Watch highlights from both the men's and women's basketball game from Dec. 06, 2019.
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.
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