When Skidmore College enters a new academic year in Fall 2020 — with two construction projects among other initiatives in tow — President-Elect Marc C. Conner, whose term officially starts in July, will have a busy job waiting for him.
Read moreSGA Actively Leading Effort to Turn Falstaff's into On-Campus Bar
The Skidmore community knows Falstaff’s to be a space that hold’s a multitude of club and concert events, but there’s been a spark in conversation about considering turning the venue into a bar.
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 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 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 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.
Read moreEnsemble Connect Completes 13th Year of Residency at Skidmore
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 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 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 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 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 more"Pizzagate": Police Called on Skidmore's Polling Site
In an attempt to promote the event, Skidmore Democrats posted on Instagram and sent an email advertising pizza to anyone coming to vote. The incident, dubbed “Pizzagate” by students, raised questions as to whether there was a violation of election laws
Read moreSaratoga's Split Democratic Party Hosts Three Election Night Soirees
This current election season was wrought with its fair share of local tensions. On the night of Nov. 5, this manifested itself into the form of three different election night parties with three different attitudes.
Read moreResults of Saratoga County's 2019 Elections
On Nov. 5, citizens across the state of New York lined up to make their voices heard for the general election of 2019. Saratoga Springs was no exception, as local elections were held for the position of Commissioner of Finance, Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, and Commissioner of Public Works.
Read moreUnited States Pulls Out of Paris Climate Agreement
On Monday, Nov. 4, 2019, the Trump administration announced that it will formally begin the process of withdrawing from the Paris climate agreement — the 2016 United Nations agreement that encompasses 187 countries and aims to “strengthen the global response to the threat of climate change” (UNFCCC).
Read moreAsbestos Threatens the New Location of Saratoga’s Code Blue
In early October, county officials shared a sigh of relief as the new location for Code Blue, Saratoga’s emergency weather homeless shelter, was announced. However, it was not long before the reconstruction of the shelter was halted, due to the discovery of asbestos in the building.
Read moreA Glimpse of Hope to a Better Work Study Program: But What’s Next?
Effective June 2020, Skidmore College will finally begin the process of paying its student workers the New York State minimum wage, currently at 11.80. Interested in the movement’s future plans and hopes? The Skidmore News has some answers of you!
Read moreGuide to Saratoga Springs' Local Elections
Saratoga county is holding local elections on Nov. 5 for the five city council positions: Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works, and Commissioner of Finance. Below is Skidmore News’ guide to the candidates and their political agendas.
Read moreBehind the Scenes of Skidmore's Berlin Wall
Walls are divisive—so why was one built on campus? The short answer is that it’s part of Dr. Petra Watzke’s class “The Berlin Wall,” which has been working with Gary Wilson in the theater department to create their own Berlin Wall.
Read morePreparing for Saratoga's Local Elections
November is right around the corner, which means election season is too. This year, Saratoga county is holding local elections for the five city council positions: Mayor, Supervisor, Commissioner of Public Safety, Commissioner of Public Works, and Commissioner of Finance.
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