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Skidmore Unofficial Endorses Sophomore for SGA Prez: Because Why Not?

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013
HOPE

HOPE

Unlike most other highly rated networks, we at Skidmore Unofficial try not to compromise our principles. We’re dedicated to bringing you the most unbiased, informative, and factually rigorous news in Saratoga Springs, and that’s why we don’t cover SGA elections. While The Skidmore News stoops to levels below degradation in its constant, pathetic quest to boost ratings and pageviews, we try to rise above it all. We stay away from student politics because student politics are fucking stupid.

UNTIL TODAY.

Skidmore Unofficial is proud to announce our support for Sam Harris ’15 as SGA president. Sam is currently the VP for club affairs, and against all odds, he has decided to run for president as a sophomore. I can say with complete sincerity that this young man is going to change the way you think about student government.

This is the story of America, the story of Barack Obama and the Castro brothers, and dozens of other idealists who have fought tooth and nail against the established order (see: incumbent and physical embodiment of evil, Matt Walsh ’13). This young man has a vision, and he’s going to shove it down your fucking throat whether you like it or not.

What’s Sam’s goal, you ask? Well, it’s “to create conduits for student initiated change.”

And how does he plan on doing that?

To increase civic engagement by holding students to higher
standards, igniting the drive for leadership, and ultimately
strengthening the voice of individuals, SGA, and the student body as a
whole.

You are witnessing the rebirth of democracy, folks. When you go to the polls tomorrow, vote Harris. He’s making SGA more interesting just by being there (feel free to use that as your campaign slogan, Sam).

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SGA Elections: Round II (FIGHT!!!)

Monday, March 25th, 2013

The hellsteed itself

Skids Scribner—the equine motherfucker who haunts your nightmares—has informed me that Speech Night for Round II of SGA elections will take place on Wednesday night, where he’ll spring for unlimited pizza and snacks. Maybe this fucknose ain’t so bad after all.

Voting is important or something, so after Speech Night, be sure to check your email for a ballot. “Polls” will be open until 11:59pm on Thursday night, and voting booths will be placed in Atrium and the SGA desk in Case.

SPEECH NIGHT: Wednesday March 27, 6pm @ D-Hall (second floor)

(via Facebook)

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SGA Website Hacked

Monday, January 28th, 2013

This hack could also double as a Diablo-centered Angelfire site circa 1998.

This weekend, the SGA website—a very important online resource that all Skidmore students and members of the greater Saratoga community check regularly—was infiltrated by an (allegedly!) Anonymous-affiliated hacker going by the name of Donnazmi. It’s all very exciting!

One can only assume that this attack was part of a calculated effort to retaliate against corrupt, opaque government institutions worldwide. It would seem that President Matt Walsh and the vampiric gangsters that make up SGA have quite a lot to answer for.

FREE JULIAN ASSANGE, etc.

(via SGA)

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Sign Up for SGA Elections and Make a “Difference”

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Could be you someday

The country is slogging neck-deep through Silly Season, so this seems to be as good a time as any to plug SGA.

There’s an optional info meeting for Round 1 Elections tomorrow at 6pm in Ladd 307, followed by a mandatory meeting for all candidates on Friday at 5pm. Self-nominations are due at the SGA office on Friday at 4:30pm. If you’ve been staring woefully at the blank space under “Leadership and Activities” on your resume, then this might be your solution.

I myself am running for Northwoods Senator on the long-dormant Occupy Case Walkway ticket. I’m a successful entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience in the private sector, and I’m committed to getting Skidmore back to work!

[Applause] 

Yes, I may be a tireless public servant, but I’m also a churchgoing family man. My loving wife, Babs, and I have taught our three wonderful children, Bucky, Hephzibah, and little Rowley Jr. that traditional values are what first made Skidmore the school it is today. It’s those same values that my own father—a hardscrabble quinoa farmer from the great town of Wilton—taught me as a boy, and it’s those values that will continue to make Skidmore the greatest liberal arts school on the face of the Earth!

[Applause, chants of "SKIDMORE! SKIDMORE! SKIDMORE!"]

Info meeting on Wednesday, September 12 in Ladd 307 @ 6pm
Self-nominations due Friday, September 14 in SGA Office @ 4:30pm
Candidate meeting on Friday, September 14 in Ladd 307 @5pm

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Get Paid to Work an Unpaid Internship

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Uh huh.

Work that summer position that you want while still making ends meet.You can apply for a $2,500 stipend to cover your ass  – that’s dope. And by the by, this opportunity was developed and fought for by a former SGA president who wanted to make change or whatever. Thanks, O Motivated One! But seriously, thanks.

Apply here.  Applications due March 30th, 4:30 PM.

Details in full from El Prez Jono after the jump:

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My Dialogue Will Go On and On

Friday, March 9th, 2012

The White House often holds press conferences for, shall we say, icky decisions and loaded topics late on Friday afternoons. The idea is that people are heading out for the weekend, the news media is chillaxing, and therefore you might get lucky and have the whole thing fly under the radar, at least until Monday.

That’s not to say that this email from the SGA President was meant to sneak past you, but we are heading into spring break and everything, so… My point is, don’t not read it. The quick summary, for those of you sunbathing or whatever: Jono and Rohini stand by their event and clarify that SkidNews and SGA are not collaborating on a panel.

Frankly, I was expecting more of a response – it’s been a week since ‘Live and Let Dialogue, Part I’.

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We Be Needing A New VP for Diversity Affairs

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

The current VP for Diversity Affairs will be going abroad next semester, presumably to get exposure to more diversity, and the SGA is going like, “whaaat! we need somebody do to that stuff!” So there is an election happening.

This sort of election is usually run in the spring semester, but the SGA was all like, “the elected candidate would probably appreciate having time to prepare for this important role, so let’s vote him/her/zim in this semester.”

FYI: As per SGA policy, only senators (past or current) may run for this position (Executive Committee members require senate experience – email rnazaret@skidmore.edu with Q’s).

So, if you want to vote for someone who can address the diverse array of diversity affairs on campus, come to Speech Night on Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 7:30 and check it out. And since you’re there, stick around for the SkidShop’s incredibly awesome Fashion Show, which starts at 8:00 (more on that later). Voting will be on Thursday, Dec. 8th.

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Skidmore Lip Dub? We Can Only Hope!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Remember this little gem? That’s all I can think about, after seeing this mysterious email in my inbox this morning…

SkidTV and SGA have been working on a video and would like YOU to be a part of it :)
This Friday, November 18th at 3pm, we will be filming a scene on CASE GREEN that requires as many people as possible. Please join us for this special event and bring all your friends! And we will have FREE Chili for everyone there. Get Excited!!

I even kept the cute color formatting from the email!

 

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Library to be Renovated

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

This is legitimately the best picture of the library I could find on Google

Today, the refreshingly efficient Junior Class President, Matt Walsh, sent an email informing students of the School’s decision to renovate the library. Justifiably, Walsh and SGA seem a little upset that this is the first the student body has been informed of arguably the biggest administrative construction initiative since Zankel:

My response to that was – “this is happening now?” and “why didn’t I know about this?”  Many students I have since spoke to were also unaware of this coming to fruition.

In any event, here’s the tentative plan the IT/library heads put forward at last night’s Senate meeting:

  • 250+ more seats
  • 10+ more study rooms (some with flat screen TVs)
  • A system to reserve study rooms (no definite plans yet)
  • Lots more group tables
  • More computer stations
  • More individual study rooms
  • Better access to power outlets
  • Media viewing room (think small scale movie theater)
  • A courtyard outside the library (you can see construction now)
  • Moving GIS lab to library and expanding
  • Moving Media Services to library
  • Nearly doubling the amount of Media Services space
  • Expansion of Writing Center
  • Lots and lots of technology
  • Hopefully done by the end of THIS summer
  • Construction is from 7am to 3pm daily

Most of these ideas are great, with more seats, computers, and a study room reservation system standing out among them. Regardless, the fact remains that construction has already begun and we’re only hearing about it now. Also, it would be nice to know how much this is all going to cost, and what the noise and dust will be like in the coming months.

To be honest, the way the Administration’s gone about this seems a little heavy-handed, but I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt if they actually follow through on their promise of “lots and lots of technology.” Not really sure what to make of that, but everybody loves technology, right? Maybe they’re getting one of those amazing touchscreens from Minority Report! Perhaps an underground particle accelerator lies in our library’s bright future! Your guess is as good as mine, but the possibilities are endless.

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SGA Speech Night 2011

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Skidmore Class of 1980

You might have done something with school government in high school, and it was probably really cute, like asking for better cookies at the cafeteria or organizing the annual Battle of the Bands. Shit gets even more intense at the college level: our politically-minded peers are, at this very moment, practicing the skills that will get them Capitol Hill internships, consulting jobs, and maybe even the shot at public office. Let’s hope they use their powers for good.

Come hear what they want to do for you during their time at Skidmore, and figure out who you wanna vote for. Oh also, Esperantos. Those guys are everywhere.

Wednesday 6-9 @ The Spa

If you can’t make it, it will also be broadcast live on SkidTV (Channel 16) so you can watch it from the comfort of your own wherever-your-TV-is.

(fbook)

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