On March 26, 2025, Skidmore College's World Languages and Literatures Department announced during a Zoom meeting its decision to eliminate the Self-Instructed Language Program (SILP) from the course ...

Chappell Roan is the name on everyone’s lips in 2025. She’s known for her upbeat indie pop songs like “Pink Pony Club” and “Hot to Go!” as well as her slower, more introspective sapphic hits, such as ...

A 19-year-old boy drops out of college and travels from St. Louis County, Minnesota, to New York City with a guitar and a case of harmonicas. That same night, he has his first gig at Cafe Wha?---a ...

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, ...

You know that feeling when you’ve smuggled a goldfish or hamster into your dorm, hoping to avoid the RA’s radar? Imagine that, but on a mythical level. As in, my pet isn’t even supposed to exist. Meet ...

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 ...

Celebration Weekend 2024 was full of family reunions, joy, and dance! Among the many showcases and events the college offered during the weekend, the Skidmore Dance Department presented its annual ...

On a sunny September afternoon, I sat down with President Conner in his office on the fourth floor of Palamountain Hall. As we discussed the academic year ahead, I asked him key questions about his ...

You are a force like Victoria Falls, Named for the Queen, yet more aptly Called Mosi-oa-Tunya, “The Smoke that Thunders.” ...

Earlier today, The Skidmore News reported that Wesley Yang, an outspoken transphobe, was scheduled to speak at “Are We All Fundamentalists?” a conference being held to celebrate the 60th Anniversary ...

Anyone who’s walked through campus in the past two weeks is, thanks to several posters, at least vaguely familiar with “Are We All Fundamentalists?” a conference being held at the Tang from September ...

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 ...