Hey Baby, give me a smile. Oh, so you’re gonna ignore me? Hey, turn around and show me your face. If these sound familiar, then you’ve maybe been catcalled — whatever your age, the setting, or time of day. On Feb. 25, Eve Gertzman ‘20 officially launched her website and film project, (Cat)Call and Response with the hopes to empower victims of street harassment.
Read moreRPI International Student Dies From Influenza
In early February, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, which is located only a mere 30 miles from Skidmore, lost one of their graduate students due to an extreme case of Influenza A.
Read morePutting the "Student" in Student Athlete: The Inside Scoop on Colin McClure
Colin McClure ‘20 might not be the most outspoken person in the locker room, but for the Skidmore Men’s Lacrosse team, his presence as team captain — both on and off the field —is the epitome of what it means to lead by example.
Read moreWeekly Haiku: Give Me
The start of a new series showcasing weekly haikus. Submissions welcome!
Read moreAlive, A Poem
I’m freeing my words for others and me to read, to hear, to judge, to see.
Read moreIndependent Thinking: TedX at Skidmore
At the bottom of the auditorium stood the blocky red and white letters spelling out “Tedx Skidmore.” And in the front row sat Xiting Huang, Professor Mary Odekon, Arthur Lin, Bri Watts, and Shay Kolodney, waiting for their chance to share their truth with Skidmore and the surrounding community.
Read moreThe "Non-Marginalized" Black Woman, A Poem
When I open my phone and see the news, I always see something, something about the Black man and how he is being oppressed, but what about the Black woman?
Read moreThe Sport That Changed Her: Jessica Centore Reflects on Her Basketball Career
Starting basketball as a freshman in high school, Jessica Centore ‘20 always knew she wanted to play sports in college. It wasn’t until she entered high school that she started playing organized ball and became more serious about the sport. Now a senior on the Skidmore Women’s basketball team, Centore reflects on her career playing collegiate basketball and how the sport changed her.
Read moreThe Elam Ending and Why the NBA Continues Innovating
Whether you were curled up in a blanket in your room or furiously cheering along in D-Hall, you might have noticed that the NBA All-Star game felt real, even if just for one quarter. The competitive nature of the All-Star game is due in large part to a new format the NBA introduced.
Read moreJoTo Elevator Vandalized with Mention of Campus Safety
On Feb. 11, a message popped up on the walls of the Jonsson Tower (JoTo) elevator, reading “Campo is corrupt and racist.” Over the course of the next few days, the phrase was erased and rewritten, eventually appearing in both JoTo elevators.
Read moreEveryone is Talking About "Parasite," and for Good Reason: A Review
Parasite starts with a comical feeling, where we are introduced to the Kim family struggling to make a living, and eventually, they conjure a plot to get employed by a wealthy family—the Parks. Ki-woo forges his university documents, so he can get hired as a tutor for the Parks' daughter, Da-hye.
Read moreSkidmore Responds to Additional Travel Restrictions
Due to the recent development, there are now thirteen countries total that fall under the travel ban, and Skidmore college has some students from the affected places. While the travel bans’ restrictions vary from country to country, and most — yet not all — are directed to people looking to stay permanently in the United States, it still brings uncertainty to the campus.
Read moreOuting Club Hosts Free Beginner Climb Night
On Friday Feb. 21, over 60 plus Skidmore students gathered at Rocksport Rock Gym in Queensbury for the first ever Free Beginner Climb Night, sponsored by Skidmore’s Outing Club (SOC).
Read moreGrab the Bus and Explore Our First Stop: Ballston Spa
Saratoga Springs is beautiful, but let’s face it, it can get a little old. In this column, we share our experiences traveling to nearby cities and towns via the CDTA bus system
Read moreA Glow From Within: JKB's "Radium Girls" Opens this Weekend
The Skidmore College Theater Department is kicking off their Spring 2020 season with Radium Girls, opening this Friday.
Read moreSustainable Skidmore Hosts Full-Flavor Zero Waste Dinner
Sustainable Skidmore hosted its first Zero Waste Dinner in many years last Thursday, February 20th. Around fifteen students gathered in the test kitchen to learn how to make less food waste while cooking and prepared a no-waste dinner together.
Read moreTime Sits Beside Me, A Poem
Every time that I am with you, I can stop the hour and minute hand. To hold yours.
Read moreWeekly Haiku: Cut My Hair
The start of a new series showcasing weekly haikus. Submissions welcome!
Read moreOPINION: The Intersection of Border Security and Natural Beauty
The southern border is home to many unique and endangered species that know no borders. Their ecosystem and habitat spans from Mexico, across the Rio Grande, and into the US. A border wall would cut their habitat and have negative impacts on their survival rate. A binational park would create a sense of community and cooperation between the US and Mexico, which would hopefully continue South.
Read moreOffice of the President Announces Athletics Facilities Project Paused
In an email sent on Feb. 18, President Philip Glotzbach announced that the start of construction on the new Athletics Facilities Project has been paused. The campus-wide message outlines concerns from community members about environmental and financial sustainability, as well as the future of the campus’ Greenberg Child Care Center, as responsible for the update.
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