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If you picture a stereotypical country music band, you might call to mind a crew of musicians playing the banjo, a mandolin, the fiddle—maybe the harmonica, perhaps a pedal steel guitar—and someone on ...
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived: the Fall 2024 Elections results are in! It’s time to celebrate your newly elected student representatives for the 2024-2025 academic year. A ...
If you asked me about my “Roman Empire,” as has become trendy to do, I would tell you that it’s the Saratoga Race Course. (For folks who are less chronically online, Roman Empire refers to a concept ...
Nostalgia is a gateway to a myriad of senses— from revisiting a meal from your childhood to hearing a song you grew up with. Arguably, there is no such potent a sense as that of sight when it comes to ...
Skidmore College is a predominantly white institution (PWI); this much has always been clear to the student body. We strive to be inclusive, diverse, and knowledgeable about our privilege, yet still ...
Every year since 1974, Skidmore has welcomed musical acts, artists, and vendors to celebrate Earth Day and support the College’s sustainability initiatives. Lively Lucy’s, Skidmore’s live music event ...
“Are We All Fundamentalists?” is a conference being held at the Tang from September 27 to 29 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Salmagundi magazine. Those in attendance includes Wesley Yang. Mr.
On a sunny September afternoon, I sat down with President Connor in his office on the fourth floor of Palamountain. As we discussed the academic year ahead, I asked him key questions about his hopes, ...
In Marvin Gaye’s 1971 song Mercy, Mercy, Me (The Ecology), Gaye sings, “What about this overcrowded land, how much more abuse from man can she stand?” Gaye was tapping into a flourishing environmental ...
All images provided by the Arthur Zankel Music Center. On Friday, November 10th, Tarriona “Tank” Ball sauntered onto the Arthur Zankel Music Center stage like she owned the place. And that night, she ...
On March 10, the 96th Academy Awards (Oscars) will take place, honoring the best films of 2023. As usual, the public eye is primarily focused on the prestigious Best Picture award, which has attracted ...
The Student Government Association (SGA) had a very busy fall semester. From passing important legislation to representing students in College-wide discussions to hosting fun and informative events, ...