On Aug. 27, before a Louisville, Ky. crowd of less than 10,000, a lanky, 6-foot-4-inch pitcher paced the mound. The score was 1-1 in the top of the ninth inning with two outs and a 1-2 count. The mysterious hurler reared back and threw a 105 mph fastball, which was fouled off, then blew the hitter away with a 104 mph heater on the next pitch.
Read MoreWilder: Park 51 controversy is heinously un-American
For over a month, this country has been embroiled in a debate between freedom and oppression, constitutionality and fear, goodwill and ignorance. It is a debate that, in a perfect world, wouldn't be taking place at all. But on Sept. 11, 2001 this world became less perfect as a result of the heinous acts of terrorism committed against America by 19 radical Islamists. Hence, in recent weeks, Americans across the country have been trying to suffocate plans for a Muslim community center and mosque - the "Park 51" project - near the site of the World Trade Center.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Lamron EIC-elect Julie McMahon knows roots, spreads branches
When Julie McMahon was eight years old, she created and wrote The McMahon Weekly, a newspaper to keep her ailing grandfather updated on her life after he moved from her hometown of Stamford, N.Y. to Long Island.
Read MoreWilder: Tom Wilder peaces out
One would think that after copy editing countless articles this year and last, writing a cogent lede would be second nature. It's impossible to boil my experiences at The Lamron down to 35 words, however.
Read MoreSoftball team gears up for playoff run
The women's softball team went 6-2 over a hectic stretch this week, sweeping doubleheaders against SUNY Potsdam and the Rochester Institute of Technology and splitting twinbills against SUNY Plattsburgh and Medaille College.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Former Lamron photo editor Ben Gajewski captures life
In December 2007, Ben Gajewski graduated from Geneseo a semester early with a degree in sociology and a minor in environmental studies, though his graduation only closed the first chapter of his Geneseo odyssey.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: For the Buffalo Sabres, the time is now
For the Buffalo Sabres, the time is now.
Read MoreWilder: There's a time and a place for profanity
Binghamton University's student-run newspaper Pipe Dream published an editorial on Feb. 23 criticizing the administration's response to the recent academic scandal embroiling the men's basketball team.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Vancouver Olympics are nothing to write home about
The 2010 Winter Olympics are well underway in Vancouver and thus far they appear to be a colossal disappointment. Look at what's happened already:
Read MoreIce Knights hit with postseason ban
The Geneseo men's ice hockey program has been banned from postseason play for this year and a women's tennis player's season has come to a close as the result of several NCAA sanctions against the athletics program stemming from a major violation of Division III financial aid rules.
Read MoreIce Knights upset Hobart, stumble over Mustangs
The Geneseo Ice Knights' first homestand of the season began with a healthy mix of elation and frustration against Hobart College and SUNY Morrisville, respectively.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Muse met with scarce resistance
On Sept. 14, the English supergroup Muse released the hotly anticipated The Resistance, their first album in over three years. Muse has always been known for a diverse musical style, and their versatility was profoundly displayed throughout the album.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: NHL's warm-weather crows come home to roost
In the April 23, 2009 issue of The Lamron, I wrote an Out of Bounds column lambasting the National Hockey League's overzealous expansion into untested warm-weather markets, and suggested that failing warm-weather franchises should fold.
Read MoreWomen's lacrosse prevails in must-win to earn playoff spot
The Geneseo women's lacrosse team continued their torrid streak Tuesday night in Fredonia, beating the Blue Devils 12-8 for their fifth straight victory to secure a spot in the SUNYAC playoffs.
Read MoreOut of Bounds: Football falls to recession, like everyone else
The NHL, much like everything else, is expected to be walloped by the recession this year, bringing even more misfortune to this once great, presently struggling, league.
Read MoreLady Knights suffer late-game collapse against Buffalo State
Holding a four-goal lead with less than 14 minutes remaining against SUNYAC leader Buffalo State on Tuesday, the Geneseo women's lacrosse team appeared destined for a huge upset. It was the Lady Knights who would be upset, however, as the Bengals roared back with five straight goals to steal an 11-10 victory.
Read MoreExpectations for Yankees high once again
The New York Yankees' 2008 season ended unceremoniously as they failed to qualify for the postseason for the first time since 1995.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Vivacious Statesmen DJ enlightens student population on endeavors
For the past five and a half years, Geneseo has been graced by the humorous, outgoing presence of Adrian "DJ Guapo" Molina.
Read MoreThe Lamron's fantasy baseball primer for the 2009 season
Sunday night's game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves marks the beginning of Major League Baseball's regular season.
Read MoreBrockport stuns Geneseo in playoffs
Battered and bruised, the top-seeded Geneseo men's basketball team saw its SUNYAC playoff hopes evaporate at the hands of a rambunctious Brockport team on Tuesday night, 78-64.
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