Visiting author reads from first novel, discusses identity

Religion, legacy, the past—these are just some of the themes in Hilary Zaid’s intricately created book, Paper is White.

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Guest percussionists impress with comedic performance

Lights dimmed and upbeat music played as anticipation spread throughout the audience. Once the four performers took their places, the auditorium exploded with colorful lights and eclectic drumming. 

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Trump reacts alarmingly to Hurricane Maria death toll as Florence hits land

President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday Sept. 14 to express disbelief about an August study by George Washington University that claims the death toll of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is now at 2,975, as opposed to the original estimates in the double digits. 

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Major League Baseball struggles to balance technology with old-fashioned officiating

Fans watching modern-day baseball are watching a different game compared to when legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson graced the field. Along with added safety precautions, the sport has since adapted to modern-day technology, especially with the introduction of Statcast and instant replay review over the last 10 years.

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Knight of the Week: Anna Merante

Junior third baseman Anna Merante has played softball since she was eight years old on the Orange Crush Pittsford Little League team. Donning a bright fluorescent orange jersey, Merante joined the team to play with her friends.

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Retiring distinguished teaching professor of English delivers farewell address to community

After 49 years of service to the college, distinguished teaching professor of English Ron Herzman will retire at the end of the spring 2018 semester. His impact will be remembered on-campus, which was shown through the attendance and reception of his final lecture, “Dancing with the Stars: Cook, Towsley, McCoy—and Dante.”

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Dance company modifies traditional style with exuberant music, modern choreography

Ballet is a classical form of dance that many recognize to be full of twirls and peaceful music. Dance group Ballet Memphis steps away from that archetype, instead making its performances more modern and entertaining even to those unfamiliar with more basic types of dance.

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Directorial premiere of television actor blends genres of comedy, drama

In Sun Dogs, the directorial debut from “Once Upon a Time” star Jennifer Morrison, there is a compelling narrative that emphasizes the struggle of a young man trying to find his purpose. While some may see a cliché, Morrison does a phenomenal job making this typical plot line shine. 

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Battle of the Bands

The MacVittie College Union ballroom transformed into a concert venue on the night of Thursday April 5 as seven talented bands and musicians showcased their skills to the Geneseo community in Geneseo Campus Activities Board’s annual Battle of the Bands.

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Artist Joanna Poag presents delicate ceramic sculptures, distinct drawings focused on structure in Lederer Gallery

One glance at the work of Joanna Poag and it is easy to tell just how much time and thought the artist puts into each clay coil and creative stroke.

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Campus Canvas tackles absence of art programs on-campus

Many Geneseo students may find themselves upset with the lack of the representation of visual art on-campus, but like a lot of art-based Geneseo organizations, Campus Canvas is trying to change that.

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Musical theater majors to present classic story with modest, performance-based directives

The Geneseo community will be treated to what will be yet another spectacular performance from the Geneseo Department of Music.

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Prevalent school shootings lead college to assess safety programs, students question their effectiveness

Following a series of mass shootings across the country, some educational institutions have implemented additional measures to prepare for potential threats. Geneseo has decided not to perform  lockdown drills, instead prioritizing other initiatives.

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Second season of Marvel’s hit Netflix series fails to present legitimate, clear character arcs

It’s been three years since Netflix released the captivating first season of Marvel’s “Jessica Jones.” Fans rejoiced at the new release of the long-awaited second season on March 8; however, the season was ultimately lackluster.

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Spotlight On: Austin Yarton

The jazzy intro to Michael Bublé’s version of the classic “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved ByYou)” transcended throughout the Los Angeles theater of NBC’s “The Voice,” as charismatic business administration major senior Austin Yarton took the stage with immense swagger.

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Comedic news shows deserve to be taken seriously, offer distinct advantages to viewers

Satirical news shows are often the subject of criticism by news enthusiasts for their false representation of current events. What those critics fail to realize is that satirical news shows can actually be more helpful than traditional media. 

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GCAB, GLK co-host Star Wars event, awaken force at Geneseo

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, Geneseo Campus Activities Board and Geneseo Late Knight held its first ever Jedi Knight—pun intended—as part of Siblings Weekend. 

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Hypnotist show full of bland tropes, trite comedy

The act of hypnotism seems to receive a bad reputation, and rightfully so, because the form of entertainment often makes people look like idiots. But that’s the obscure lure of stage hypnotism, and what encourages people to attend shows.

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Sports Editiorial: Cleveland’s MLB team eliminates discriminatory mascot, more action required to achieve desired change

The Cleveland Indians have decided to prohibit the portrayal of mascot Chief Wahoo on team uniforms and in their home stadium of Progressive Field starting in 2019. While the team uniforms will change, fans will still be allowed to don and proliferate the logo as much as they like.

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First spring faculty recital shows melodic cooperation

There are manifold events on-campus to showcase the raw talents of Geneseo students, but not many show the expert capability of the faculty and staff. Luckily, faculty recitals are a way to do just that. 

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