The Moth, a popular storytelling nonprofit, visited Skidmore to lead three days of educational workshops with students and faculty, which all culminated into a StorySLAM event that took place on Sept. 30 at Zankel. A total of ten students took to the mic to tell a five-minute story without notes, resulting in an intriguing talk about their personal transformations.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown: Oct. 3–Oct. 9, 2018
There are countless concerts in and around Saratoga Springs, featuring anyone from unknown bands to radio pop stars. This week, there’s anything from classic Americana from The North and South Dakotas, to eclectic funk from Turkuaz. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week!
Read moreHow Do Artists Like Chance the Rapper Come to Skidmore?
Have you ever wondered how Skidmore actually gets artists like Chance the Rapper, Earl Sweatshirt and Caroline Rose to perform on campus? To find out, Skidmore News went straight to the experts for answers.
Read moreLecture Promises Fresh Insights into the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
This Thurs., Sept. 27, Skidmore is hosting the associate Professor Dana for the lecture “The Power of Palestine: Imperishable in a Transnational World.” Dana teaches Middle East Politics and Islamic Studies at the University of Washington Bothell.
Read moreRunning Out of Excuses: Skidmore’s Lack of a Varsity Track Team
Skidmore College boasts 19 Varsity Men’s and Women’s Athletic teams that have won a combined 83 Conference Championships and nine National Championships. So how is it, that even with all these various features, Skidmore still does not have a varsity Track and Field team?
Read moreFreshmen Gear Up to Start First Swim Season
Competing at the collegiate level can add a level of confidence—and maybe even a slight apprehension. Samantha Horowitz ’22 and Chloe Cummings ’22 are two of 10 first year students to join Skidmore’s Swim and Dive team, and are ready to “dive” headfirst into the upcoming season.
Read moreArt and Activism: National Voter Registration Day
The Tang Teaching Museum, Student Government Association, and For Freedoms, the new Tang exhibit, worked together to register Skidmore students to vote on Sept. 25. The event was part of SGA’s new Votemore initiative to counteract the confusing time that is Midterm Elections.
Read moreThe Ad- Libs Wow in First Show of the Year
The Ad-Libs started off the year in the basement of Wiecking basement with their Newbie show. The show, which took place on Sept. 22, brought about the normal Ad-Lib shenanigans. Afterwards, Skidmore News was able to interview some members about their experience in the group.
Read moreNew Semester and New Goals for SGA
It seems like the Student Government Association has a new vibe. So far this semester, they have sent out emails with quirky subject lines — think “Don't call your ex at 2am. Call your elected representatives!” and “Hey Skidmore! U up?;)” — and even featured the way to Skidmore student’s hearts: memes. In congruence with this change, SGA was also gearing up for their elections, which typically occur at the beginning of the school year.
Read moreCliffs and Challenges: Laura Brunner White and Her Untold Story
On Monday, Sept. 17, the American Studies department welcomed Jared Champion to speak about his discovery of the unpublished autobiography manuscript for Cliffs and Challenges by Laura Brunner White. Champion wanted to go to Yosemite because he had not been able to travel, so he began digging deep in the archives and uncovered the incredible story of White.
Read moreSkidmore's History with Smoking Policies: Past, Present and Future
How has Skidmore’s attempts to implement no-smoking policies changed over time?
Read moreWhat to Do Weekly: 9/25-9/30
With all that goes on both on-campus and in town, it can be tough to know what to do and where to go, so we’ve compiled the top five things Skidmore students ought to do, see and attend this week.
Read moreFree Speech Lecture Kicks Off Community Dialogue Series
On Thursday, Sept. 13, Professor Sigal R. Ben-Porath traveled to Skidmore to deliver a keynote address. During her lecture, Ben-Porath stressed the importance of free speech as a principle for all in a democracy, focusing on the ways in which we consider and respond to challenges to free speech.
Read moreRania Matar on the Lived Experiences of Refugees
Rania Matar, an award-winning photographer, spoke to first-year students about the diverse lived experiences of refugees in Lebanon.
Read moreRealistic Art Pieces Bring Skidmore to Life at Faculty Exhibit
From Sept. 13th until Oct. 14th, the Schick Gallery will be showcasing work of different mediums from faculty members Fabian Lopez, Sarah Sweeney, Andrea Peterson, and Doretta Miller, creating an interesting and impressive new exhibit.
Read moreLiving in Color: Caroline Rose’s Red
Lively Lucy’s hosted Caroline Rose last Thursday as part of the big music week to start off the semester. The singer left the audience wanting more, as her red vibe and recorder skills wowed those in attendance.
Read moreStrength in Vulnerability: Raveena Dazzles in SEC Show
Singer Raveena dazzled students at SEC’s The Tang Show last Friday, providing a heartwarming performance to end a great music week.
Read moreGardening a Sense of Community
The garden works to be a space where students and faculty can sit, talk and enjoy themselves. Open all year long, with approximately fifty student workers, many new and exciting developments to the garden have begun to sprout up.
Read moreFurther the Discussion with Letters to the Editor
In both the Skidmore News and other publications, letters to the editor have a history of promoting lively discussions.
Read moreQ+A With Michael Orr: New Guy on Campus
The start of semesters always brings about changes. For Michael Orr, this meant starting his position as Skidmore’s new Dean of Faculty. Skidmore News sat down with the new dean to learn more about his goals for the college.
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