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Trauma is the glue that connects most members of society. Most people, at some point, have experienced a sort of trauma, whether it be physical, mental/emotional, sexual or some other form. Loosely defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary as “a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury,” trauma can leave lasting impacts on a person, but not every impact can be bad.
Read MoreI understand with the current pandemic why many people want to vote early for their health to protect themselves. Ultimately, this is a personal decision, and I would never tell you what to do. I do, however, implore you to not vote early and to consider my reasoning as to why.
Read MoreThe State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) announced their decision to cancel winter sports on Oct. 19 due to health and safety concerns for everyone involved. It’s no question that this announcement brought great disappointment to winter collegiate athletes and fans alike, but this decision is necessary in light of the pandemic. COVID-19 is still a threat and must be treated as such.
Read MoreFellas, this is an article that may seem like it’s for the ladies, but you really need to pay attention; stop calling women masculine for exhibiting traits of a healthy and successful human being.
Read MoreOn Tuesday Oct. 27, Geneseo had its second and final rejuvenation day of the fall semester.
Read MoreRecently, the “Supernatural” fandom experienced something groundbreaking. If you haven’t seen the latest season yet, here’s a spoiler: Castiel confesses to Dean that he is in love with him. Obviously, the fans of “Supernatural” and shippers of ‘Destiel’—people who are rooting for the Dean and Castiel relationship—were surprised and, more often than not, enthused by this development.
Read MoreNo matter where you go right now, you see solicitations asking you to vote. Voting is a privilege that many of us take for granted. Young people all over the country are registering for the first time, hoping that their voices will be heard. But this is America; we do not have a direct democracy. Here, we have something called an Electoral College with 538 members chosen to represent the votes of our population of 331 million people. Personally, I feel that we should ban the Electoral College as it is no longer a necessary part of our government for a number of reasons.
Read MoreThe 2020 Presidential election saw a race which culminated in a multi-day standoff as Americans awaited the final electoral college numbers that would determine who the next President of the United States would be. The ensuing fallout, which has been comprised of a misinformation campaign, voting conspiracy theories and a president who has yet to concede a lost election, has produced an outcome that constitutes an attack on United States democracy.
Read MorePerhaps it’s TikTok that has turned me into this miserable, cantankerous villain with an aversion for any early Christmas celebrations—yes, I know, abhorrently similar to the grinch. Hauntingly, Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has found its way to my ‘for you’ page on TikTok in the form of an increasingly popular video audio despite the fact that it is still autumn. I cannot hear those first few chimes without punching the closest bystander in the face. I need you to stop bringing up Christmas at any point in the year besides the month of December.q
Read MoreIf you’ve been on social media or even just checked your Geneseo email, you’ll see tons of people preaching that we all need to engage in self care right now. It’s always described as “easy” or “simple” things you can do but we need to be honest with ourselves, self care is hard.
Read MoreSocial media has become an outlet for many people to raise awareness for instances of oppression and adversity that otherwise might’ve gone unnoticed. While some posts contain information and content that encourage consumers to feel empathetic and change their mindsets, other posts divulge too much information for the sake of the shocking effect it’ll have. This is known as trauma porn, or “the perverse fascination with other people’s misfortune,” according to Incite Journal.
Read MorePresidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden has a shaky and inconsistent record on fracking. His running mate, Kamala Harris, recently claimed in the Oct. 7th vice presidential debate that Biden “will not ban fracking” in spite of past promises to do just that. The science is clear: fracking threatens the health of the American people and deserves a swift ban. Biden should commit himself to banning the practice if elected president or risk falling on the wrong side of history.
Read MoreDon’t argue. It is a universally acknowledged truth that clowns are the sexiest Halloween monster. If you have to date a spooky creature, you should immediately run toward, not away from, from the grinning person decked in colorful face paint.
Read MoreBanning books is more complicated than a black and white situation. It involves content, schools and administration, libraries, parents, teachers and students all expressing their opinions on the written work of someone who just wants to share their voice with the world.
Read MoreOn Sept. 23rd, United States District Judge Mary Vyskocil dismissed a lawsuit brought against Fox News by Karen McDougal. In McDougal v. Fox News Network, McDougal, a former Playboy model and winner of Playmate of the year in 1998, alleged that a segment on Tucker Carlson’s show, in which she was accused of extortion, constituted slander. The judge’s decision to dismiss the case provides television viewers a bleak reminder about being aware of the sources of information they consume.
Read MoreIn times of uncertainty due to COVID-19, it’s important to plan ahead and maintain somewhat of a schedule. It’s difficult to do so when the nature of one’s commitments is unclear. So, when the Geneseo community was left in the dark about how fall semester would be after Thanksgiving break, many were unsure of how to make plans for their responsibilities and living arrangements.
Read MoreBy now, we are all well acquainted with the rules and regulations of the COVID-19 virus: stay six feet away from others, wear a mask, and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. The list goes on and on. All these practices have become second nature to us. We just do them instinctively now—well, hopefully. We know how the coronavirus has affected us as college students, but how does it affect people dealing with homelessness?
Read MoreThe first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden was a disgrace. Both candidates were combative with the moderator, talked over each other incessantly and blatantly lied to or misled the public on numerous occasions.
Read MoreIn a world filled with fast fashion and an abundance of mass-produced items, thrift stores play a huge role in keeping issues like sweatshops and environmental concerns under control. At stores such as The Salvation Army and Goodwill, people can purchase a large selection of second-hand items including clothing and furniture. While society has begun to embrace thrift shopping over the past decade as a way to combat fast fashion and save a pretty penny, its growing popularity with the middle and upper class can actually have harmful ramifications.
Read MoreRead our staff writer, Nathanial Knickerbocker, and our Editor in Chief, Kara Burke, FACE OFF as they debate Mitch McConnell’s decision about nominating a new supreme court justice.
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