Sam Kasmin and Darren Aronofsky’s latest film has made controversial waves in the film industry. Beginning with a poorly shot, cheaply lit, and all-too familiar sequence reminiscent of an 80s risqué independent film, this meditation on privacy, surveillance, and the ultimate meaninglessness of conservative values has been criticized for its shameless exhibitionism and perverted sense of self-humor…but isn’t that the point?

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 have a ways to go, particularly within the music department. The Skidmore jazz faculty consists of undeniably educated and talented white men, but are they aware of the weight this holds?

On Tuesday, February 25, negotiating representatives from the Skidmore College Administration and the Skidmore non-tenure track (NTT) faculty Union reached a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for fair contracts. Voting on the CBA will occur on March 17-18, and the agreement will pass if the Union reaches a majority vote.

AI is a constant presence in today’s technology-driven society. I have Grammarly installed on my MacBook, and I’ve seen the AI Preview at the top of my search pages. There are many facets of my life where AI’s impact can be felt. However, AI should not be used (or at least not heavily relied upon) in academia, especially at the college level.