The composer and trumpeter — a Skidmore honorary degree recipient and former visiting scholar — talks about scoring “BlacKkKlansman,” the power of music to address current affairs and what it takes to make it as an artist.

ITHACA, N.Y. – Seniors Harrison Shockley and Hiro Kamei, along with junior Meredith Wagner broke school records, leading the Skidmore College swimming and diving teams in what was a strong third day of action at the Liberty League Championships, held at Ithaca College's Athletics and Events Center Friday night.