Skidmore College and Ensemble Connect’s continuing partnership was celebrated on Valentine’s Day with a performance in the Arthur Zankel Music Center’s Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall. The concert was well attended by students, faculty, and members of the local community.
Read moreYes, I Probably Peaked in High School; An Essay
There is something so powerful about feeling this free on the property of a place that was the focal point of our lives for four years.
Read moreThe Black Studies Program Through the Eyes of Its Director
After decades of students and staff members pushing for the development of a new program that would recognize the importance of global Black experiences both historically and contemporarily, it has finally come into fruition.
Read moreShaking: A Weekly Haiku
The start of a new series showcasing weekly haikus. Submissions welcome!
Read moreAnd the Film Rolls, A Poem
The soundtrack blends horror and romance and tragedy.
Read moreBig Green Scream Recap: From the Wins, Losses, and Ice Cream Names
Skidmore’s annual Big Green Scream took place this past weekend and featured the men’s and women’s basketball teams playing league-foe Clarkson University in their last home game of the season.
Read moreThe Bus Does Not Stop at Target and Other Things Skidmore Students Should Know
Here are 10 things (in no particular order!) that every Skidmore student should know in order to be successful at our tiny but mighty school. I hope you learn a thing or two that will “spice up” your life at Skid.
Read moreThere’s a Chip on his Shoulder: What David Cohen Brings to Skidmore’s Tennis Team
David Cohen's ‘23 journey to Skidmore ‘s tennis team began when he was 12 and decided to dedicate all of his time to tennis, leaving his other sport — soccer — behind. Since then, playing with something to prove has been the driving force behind his dominance as an All-American four-star recruit.
Read moreReflecting on the Past: Freshman vs. Senior Year
Life as a Skidmore senior almost innately means you've faced challenges and successes over the four years before graduation. When you reflect on what’s happened over those four years, does your freshman self seem completely unrecognizable?
Read moreC.R.E.A.T.E. on Beekman: A Community Space for Creation, Expression, and Art
In the past few years, Saratoga Springs has seen its fair share of paint-it-yourself locales. There’s Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio on Henry St., Creative Sparks on Phila St., and The Palette Cafe on Broadway. C.R.E.A.T.E. Community Studios, which lives on Beekman St., stands out as doing something different.
Read moreWeekly Haiku: Roller Skates
The start of a new series showcasing weekly haikus. Submissions welcome!
Read moreThe Intersection of Culture and Politics: Art and Music Scenes Abroad
Every semester, students leave campus to study abroad — and whether it’s taking the Tube through London, traveling Spain with a museum passport, making a documentary about queer nightclubs in Brazil, walking through African exhibits in South Africa, interning with the Irish Parliament or working for a non-profit in Germany — they all experience another place with its own art and music
Read moreConcert Countdown: The Month of February
While I believe there is nothing more fun than going to see new performers without any idea of who they are or what they sound like, it’s also nice to know what you’re in for before the opening song.
Read moreThe Big Green Scream for Ice Cream
Take a short walk away from campus and you will find a Stewart’s Shops — a place that, when the sun comes out, many Skidmore College students travel to for ice cream. This spring, both Skidmore College and Stewart’s Shops are bringing new life to a beloved ice cream flavor.
Read moreWhat to Do on A Snow Day, or if Campus Shuts Down Again
Snow days: the greatest perk of having to deal with numb fingers and toes for multiple, consecutive months of the year.
Read morePieces of the Past, A Poem
I store my memories away in a box in my mind
Read moreFierce Fire: Skidmore Students in Oklahoma
If your Instagram was anything like mine towards the end of break, then it was filled with photos of excited Skidmore students smiling in front of large fires.
Read moreTen Things No One Tells You About Studying Abroad
Here in Copenhagen, the Danish word for Orange juice is deceivingly called “applesin,” yogurt comes in milk cartons, deli meat is usually chicken, public bathrooms cost money, taxis are rare, no one wears backpacks and even less people wear helmets.
Read moreVIDEO: Highlights From Both Men's Basketball vs Vassar and Women's Basketball vs Union
This video features highlights from both the Skidmore men's basketball game against Vassar College on Jan. 21 and the women's basketball game against Union College on Jan. 25.
This video features highlights from both the Skidmore men's basketball game against Vassar College on Jan. 21 and the women's basketball game against Union College on Jan. 25.
Read moreThe Only Oscars Prediction List You Will Need
We’re not going to lie, this is a long one. But when Lorenzo writes about films, he writes about films. In fact, we don’t know anyone who cares about every minute detail that goes into filmmaking as much as he does. Spoiler alert: he’s a huge Parasite fan. So grab a coffee or tea or glass of water, and hear him out.
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