On Friday, April 1st, Skidmore officially went test-optional, beginning with students applying for the class of 2021. As a student who spent countless hours of my junior year in high school taking the ACT twice and spending Saturday mornings on tutoring, I wish that Skidmore had made this decision several years ago.
Read moreOp-Ed: Tapping into Sustainability, Eliminating Bottled Water
It is difficult to beat the allure of buying a nice bottle of cold water when walking by a cooler on a hot day. After all, that was the reason why bottled water became popular in the first place. People also buy bottled water for the taste, safety, and even fashion. But as we sip on that delicious, branded, and over-priced water, we should consider the consequences of doing so.
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