Despite the decrease in media attention, the Occupy Movement is far from over. On Monday, Feb. 20, the Geneseo chapter of Democracy Matters held a film screening in Newton Hall to prompt discussion of America's current wealth distribution.
Read MoreThird annual Hip-Hop Symposium flows throughout campus
If there were any beats pulsing through campus this week, they were most likely due to Geneseo's third annual Hip-Hop Symposium. The symposium is dedicated to celebrating the hip-hop movement and opening conversations about its presence in the world and people's lives.
Read MoreUnder the Knife: Chemistry Club creates bonds, fuses connections with faculty
A small band of students meets in the Integrated Science Center every Wednesday night, but not for extra help. These students are the enthusiastic members of the Chemistry/Biochemistry Club, and they mean business.
Read MoreStudy Abroad: Senior Theo Wilson explores Cairo, gains perspective
To see images and videos of the revolution happening in Egypt since January is sensational. To see it first-hand as an outsider, however, is much more remarkable.
Read MoreClass Profile: Slave rebellions discussed in History 355
History buffs, majors or not, may want to check out History 355: Slave Rebellions and Resistance in the Atlantic World. It is offered every spring and is taught by professor Justin Behrend.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: A snapshot of Keith Walters, creative photographer
Weekly issues of The Lamron represent the collaborative effort of many talented writers, editors, designers, managers and photographers. Senior Keith Walters, an assistant photo editor for the paper, is a prime example of a passionate staffer who will leave behind a major void when he graduates in May.
Read MoreChivalrous Knights: Sacrificing locks is a sign of selflessness
On Saturday night I attended Geneseo's Relay for Life as I have done for the past several years. If you've been to a Relay event before, then you've experienced the mix of speakers and slideshows that both break your heart and encourage you to keep fighting. Survivors, fighters and their friends and family surround you. Just being in that atmosphere and seeing the support is enough to make you feel like humanity is beautiful.
Read MoreChivalrous Knights: Geneseo First Response: Heroes we can rely on
The floor was covered in dirt, glitter … and bodies? Ke$ha's concert last week was as fabulous and sleazy as she'd promised, but it was still a little scary when several people passed out during the set changes.
Read MoreRésumé Booster: Greek life beneficial for networking, communication
As a proud member of Geneseo Greek Life, there is one question I'm always asked: Why did I "go Greek?"
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Behind the curtains of “Awesome Geneseo Shows”
Several of Geneseo's unrecognized student groups hold just as strong a creative pull as the recognized clubs peppered throughout the Union. One group, affectionally called "Awesome Geneseo Shows" by those aware of its existence, offers an underground music venue for independent bands from across the country.
Read MoreChivalrous Knights: Bus manners are always appreciated
Oh, the Livingston Area Transportation Services bus. It can be the best friend of those students who suffer from the chill of Geneseo's winters, whether they live deep in north village, on Court Street, or across no-man's land in south village.
Read MoreChivalrous Knights: Holding doors is always in style
A young man on the north side of campus wearing a navy ski jacket had his manners in top form last week, a rarity around campus these days. The simple act of holding open a door, however, can really make someone else's day.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Senior Will Labate flourishes with palette of diverse interests
Senior Will Labate, Student Association director of student affairs, has become as easily recognizable as the "Seuss Spruce," a testimony to his vitality to the college community.
Read MoreChivalrous Knights: Mysterious gentlemen demonstrate kindness
I woke up on Sunday at 10 a.m. to get ready for my weekly 10:15 church service. I like to give myself enough time to brush my teeth, but not much more; the people sitting in the pews around me probably wonder if I've showed up to church with a hangover.
Read MoreH.E.R.O.S. hosts spaghetti dinner, raises money for mentors
On Tuesday night, the Interfaith Center kicked on its heaters for the Higher Education Resources and Opportunities in Schools pasta dinner.
Read MoreGreek Corner: Anna’s ball
Now that the stressful recruitment period has come to a close, Geneseo Greek Life is back to work on campus planning Anna's Ball, a fundraiser for the charity adopted by the InterGreek Council in spring 2010.
Read MoreAstronomy professor Aaron Steinhauer is out of this world
Unless you have a strong passion for body systems or ionic bonds, there's a good chance that if you took astronomy, it was to fulfill the general education requirement and it is most certain that Aaron Steinhauer was your professor.
Read More“Crows” Deep Freeze successful, money goes toward Relay
The temperatures may have dropped below zero last week, but the Alpha Chi Rho fraternity is blazing in the wake of its 10th annual Deep Freeze.
Read MoreUnder the Knife: Geneseo Knightline jazzes up halftime at varsity sports game
After more than eight years of rehearsals and performances, Knightline, Geneseo's unofficial dance team, has gained speed, members and recognition.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Steve Korchynsky balances student life with rapping hobby
The college experience usually has two reputations: it is considered to be either an esteemed world of scholarship, extracurricular activities and networking as well as a chance to have a whirlwind of experimentation before heading out into the real world.
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