This February, Skidmore’s Model United Nations club sent thirteen delegates to the North American Model United Nations Conference (NAMUN) at the University of Toronto. Connor Batsimm ’18 reflects on his experience.
Read moreCollege Admissions Boards Are Supporting Peaceful Protesters
On Feb. 25, Skidmore College publicly stated that high school students suspended for peacefully protesting will not be penalized by admissions, joining the rank of other universities -- including Brown, Brandeis, and Northeastern -- that have made similar statements. This move proves the validity of youth movements, but also brings into question how to effectively protest, especially for the Skidmore students not protected.
Read moreDying to Vote: Countering Strategic Efforts to Suppress Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Feb. 27, a lecture on voting rights in the United States was hosted by Chris Deluzio, a counsel of the Brennan Center for Justice’s democracy Program, who advocated for extending voting rights and implementing more effective methods.
Read moreSGA Helps Fund and Expand Counseling Center Taxi Voucher Program
This past September, the Counseling Center began offering vouchers to students for taxi rides to off-campus psychiatric providers. How has the program grown since?
Read moreGreat Movies from 2017 You Might've Missed
2017 was a tremendous year for cinema. While movies like the Shape of Water, Call Me by Your Name, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri received a ton of attention from the Oscars, other films were unfortunately ignored in the process, going under-appreciated by both audiences and award shows alike. Therefore, here are a few great films that might’ve slipped your radar.
Read morePredictions for the 90th Academy Awards
Which film will claim this year’s Oscar for Best Picture in one of the closest races in years? Read on to hear our picks for the major awards at the Oscars.
Read moreWhy Skidmore Could Use Its Own Job Recruitment Fair
Events like Eastern College Career Day provide some students with terrific opportunities to land jobs. A similar recruitment event at Skidmore, however, could be even more beneficial to everyone.
Read moreReflecting on Saad Hariri’s Short Lived “resignation,” Lebanon's Future Remains Bleak
In November 2017, Lebanon’s Prime Minister resigned from his position while on a diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia. Analysis of his sudden resignation and following events reveal how countries are being used as instruments to further the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Read moreFree Ahed Tamimi: The Protest for Palestinian Children Rights Comes to Saratoga
On Sunday, Feb. 18, the Palestinian Rights Committee and the Jewish Voices for Peace joined forces to rally together, holding a vigil in solidarity with Ahed Tamimi and all Palestinian children in Saratoga Springs.
Read moreYouth Empowerment: But How?
Deniz Aytaç '20 reflects on her experience attending the 21st United Nations Youth Assembly from Feb. 14-16, and the status quo behind addressing youth regarding global issues.
Read moreSkidmore’s Dynamics and Drastic Measures Place High at Recent Competitions
Over the weekend, Feb. 24-25, the Dynamics and the Drastic Measures both attended a capella competitions that highlighted their incredible singing abilities. Read to see how they did!
Read moreBlack Panther: Gold Medal Winner
Black Panther made his silver screen debut in Captain America: Civil War, and was considered one of the best parts of the movie (despite having a relatively minor role). The bar was certainly set high for the Black Panther solo film, but it looks like they not only made it over that bar, but won the gold medal, too.
Read moreWomen in Business Conference at Harvard Business School
Ten Skidmore students attended the 27th Annual Dynamic Women in Business Conference this past weekend at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Read moreNothing You Notice: A Look into “Everything You Touch”
The upcoming play deals with themes of body image and representation, and if this moment shows anything, it’s the love and support radiating from the cast. It’s the kindness, the tenderness of people with a story to tell. And, eventually, it’s the anger they feel.
Read moreThe Three Professors Leaving the Political Science Department
The Skidmore News looked into why three female political science professors are leaving Skidmore this year, and found that they are departing feeling satisfied about their teaching here and looking forward to what's ahead.
Read moreKKK Flyers Prompt Concerns for Off-Campus Safety
The flyers were first passed around to people unexpectedly on Broadway on the evening of February 10th. The same pamphlets were later found on a number of car windshields near downtown Saratoga the following morning.
Read moreReform After Parkland: If Not Now, When?
Last Wednesday’s horrific violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was the deadliest school shooting since Sandy Hook.
Read moreDaniel
Daniel acts kind of weird around a lot of people, but he thinks it’s them who are acting weird. He just wants to be friendly.
Read moreFree Expression on College Campuses (Opinion)
Debates regarding free speech continue to be held on Skidmore's campus, especially in light of recent discussions regarding the potential to bring a controversial speaker to campus. Junior Carissa Jaehnert weighs in with her opinion.
Read moreBeyond the Beach: Political Conflict in Maldives
One of the world’s smallest nations — consisting of over 1000 coral islands — has made it to headlines due to the tormenting conflict between the executive and the judiciary branches, which has resulted in massive protests and unrest across the nation.
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