On January 30, 2022, the National Soccer Hall of Fame announced that they would be inducting two heavy hitters from the United State’s Women’s National Team (USWNT): Shannon Boxx and Hope Solo. Clint Dempsey of the male’s national team was elected to the Hall of Fame as well. For any fan of the United States Women’s National Team, Boxx and Solo are household names. Both women have had wildly successful careers in soccer, and each deserve their own spotlight.
Read moreSpotlight: Electronic Music Producer, Ryan Dowling '24, Releases Remix with Band Emblem3
Ryan Dowling ’24, also known professionally as “ry flora,” is an electronic music producer and audio engineer. His remixed version of “Eyes Wide Open,” single by American rock-hip-hop-pop hybrid band Emblem3, has just been released.
Read moreA Semester in Review: Fall 2021 Sports Recap
As winter sports are beginning to pick up again, Skidmore can reminisce on a fall season full of great moments and winning streaks. With some teams making the playoffs and others falling just short of the line, here is a quick recap of the 2021 Fall athletic season for Skidmore’s teams.
Read moreIntroducing Current SGA President: Geraldine Santoso ‘22
On a chilly fall evening in November, I interviewed Skidmore's Student Government Association (SGA) new President, Geraldine Santoso ‘22, succeeding Issy Mejia ‘23, about her involvement on campus and her hopes and goals in her new position. She stands as the first BIPOC woman to be elected into the role of President. Santoso, a dedicated double major in Anthropology and International Affairs and minor in Asian Studies, holds many positions on campus, such as being a member of clubs and working in different academic departments.
Read moreThe Pollution of Politics: What We Can Learn From This Year's UN Climate Conference
The unfortunate reality highlighted, once again, by this year's COP is that we cannot rely on our governments, their theatrical conferences, and various overly optimistic speeches given by political leaders to be the catalyst for change needed to curb the catastrophic climate destruction. That being said, the greater attention this year's conference received and subsequent voices of dissent towards the inaction of our current leaders have been an encouraging sign for the future and changes that are hopefully soon to come.
Read moreWe Need to Pay More Attention to SGA and Here's Why
Community participation in SGA is one of the few assured ways that institutional change can be made with definitive cooperation with the student body. Being involved and supportive of SGA means, first and foremost, voting in elections, but it also requires voicing students’ opinions to SGA, so they know how to work with the administration to best benefit the entire student body.
Read moreThe Center: A New Landmark for Diversity Conversations at Skidmore
This semester, Skidmore has signified its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), by launching a new hub on campus to house these conversations and related offices. Located at the heart of campus, on the second floor of Case Center, The Center opened its doors to the Skidmore public on Friday, September 24th.
Read moreWelcome to Campus: The First Semester on Campus for Freshman and Some Sophomores
The first few weeks of classes at Skidmore have given the Class of 2025 a myriad of things to adjust to. Many of these students have come from a high school senior year where most of their learning environment consisted of their bed and a laptop. They have missed out on having the senior year that they deserved, and now they find themselves as Freshmen once again. Thus, I spoke to some Freshman and Sophomores on how they felt going into this semester, how they have adjusted to college life, and how they feel about the balance between their new classes and extracurriculars.
Read moreForty Lashes of A Silver Tongue: Malchijah Hoskins ‘22 on His Case Center Gallery Piece
Malchijah Hoskins is a senior at Skidmore College majoring in Sociology and minoring in Art, Intergroup Relations, and Media and Film Studies. He has recently gifted the community with his art installation “Forty Lashes of a Silver Tongue,” which is currently on display in the Case Center Gallery, closing Wednesday, December 8th.
Read moreWildfires and Toxic Fumes Are Swallowing the United States
Wildfires have been ravaging the California ecosystem for years now. Unfortunately, wildfires do not just affect those who can see their flames on the west coast. At different times within this past year, the eastern half of the United States watched in awe as skies filled with smoke, blanketing the country in gray and red hues.
Read moreMLB 2021 World Series & Post Season Awards Recap
Coming off a hot season, the Astros were originally favored with a 51% chance to win this year, according to Five Thirty Eight’s MLB predictions, but things changed towards the end of the World Series after losses to the Braves. The Astros initial postseason success was due to a combination of things.
Read moreWho Are the Terrorists, Anyway? The Worrying Use of State Violence Against Civilians in the Middle East
It is clear that the US and Israel’s practicing of “counterterrorism” is quite similar to actual terrorism, even though we seldom see this military policy described as such. These states provide good case studies of this phenomenon due to their high reliance on rhetoric surrounding terrorism in the Middle East and their history of using violence against civilians. Without changes in behavior, the United States and Israel will have a hard time making the case that their efforts to fight “terrorism” are distinctly different (and more admirable) than the actions of “terrorists” themselves.
Read moreWhat Should Title IX Be?
Over time, the definition of Title IX has broadened to include protections for victims of sexual harassment and sexual violence. Schools are legally required to respond and remedy “hostile education environments'' or risk losing their federal funding. By this definition, it is a school’s legal duty to protect those whose education is inhibited by sexual and gender based misconduct. They must protect survivors. So why isn’t Skidmore?
Read moreWhy the Democrats Lost in 2021 (And Will Lose Again)
As the first Election Day since the tumultuous 2020 Presidential election, tensions were riding high and the results would be indicative not only of the respective candidates, but also of how the nation felt about the Biden Administration. The results of the election could have been predicted and was not particularly unusual given the events of the past year. Nonetheless, this past election cycle and its results are concerning signs for Democrats as to what will come in future elections.
Read moreFilm Review: In "The French Dispatch", Wes Anderson’s Ennui is Anything But Boring
After going two years without stepping foot in a movie theater, it was The French Dispatch that finally drew me away from my laptop and into the familiar setting. The act of purchasing a ticket and a bucket of popcorn felt revolutionary after so much time had elapsed. The wait proved worthwhile. While watching The French Dispatch, Wes Anderson’s latest production, I recalled all the ways that seeing a movie in theaters is an unmatched experience. I love the way the image is amplified on the screen, rendering the audience miniature and mesmerized. Anderson's work is recognizable for its vibrancy and attention to detail, and particularly well-suited to this format.
Read moreWhat's In the Stars: Your November Horoscope
November is a month of transition. From breezy October to bitter December, from the beginning of fall to the heart of winter, from pumpkins to snowmen, anything can happen this month. So read on, if you dare, and let these horoscopes guide you through this confusing, chilly, and beautiful time.
Read moreWhere to Dine: Good Eats in Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Springs has a lot to offer for any foodie. This review offers restaurant recommendations in Saratoga Springs that have delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. You can’t go wrong with finding a scrumptious meal at these locations!
Read moreTo decompose
I wish to exist in the soft sunlight
that hangs low between fall stricken trees.
To shutter with the yellow leaves
as a gentle wind rolls through the woods.
Best Things To Do in Fall in Saratoga Springs
Looking for ways to celebrate fall near Saratoga Springs? Look no further! Below are some fun autumn activities to get you started, and some musts to cross off your bucket list before winter.
Read moreOne of Saratoga's Last Historically Black Organizations in Danger of Vanishing
The Frederick Allen Lodge is located within Saratoga Springs, NY in the Beekman Street Arts District: 69 Beekman St. It has historically been a fraternal organization that did charity for the Black community. Nowadays, it still holds those values and exists as a prominent social club and gathering space for the Black population in Saratoga Springs.
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