Director of College Union and Activities Chip Matthews and Assistant Director Carey Backman have joined forces once again to provide a number of off-campus activities through the Upstate Escapes program.

This week, the Greek community is preparing for the recruitment process that brings in new members to sororities and fraternities each semester. Though Greeks do not make up the majority of students at Geneseo, those who are involved value their experience and look forward to welcoming new members.

On Tuesday, Nov. 27, several student organizations came together to show the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Rent and raise campus consciousness about AIDS, in concurrence with the upcoming World AIDS Day on Saturday.

It's rare to walk through a residence hall or academic building during the day without being greeted by Geneseo's custodial staff, a group of over 80 employees responsible for the continual upkeep of buildings on campus.

Every week, The Lamron is delivered to newspaper stands all around campus. And every week, the staff is presented with the challenge of serving the needs of its readers with interesting or newsworthy pieces. Behind the ubiquitous navy blue header lies a staff of students committed to informing the community with articles ranging from serious issues to lighthearted entertainment.

As most learn about wolves through fairy tales which portray these animals as villainous predators, it's rare to actually come in contact with one. This past Thursday evening, a full crowd in the KnightSpot met two live wolves through "Howling at the Moon," a program put on by the World of Wildlife Educational Encounters organization. The co-ed service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega hosted the event.

This past Saturday morning, Oct. 13, the Blue Knights chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary hosted the Memory Walk at Doty Park. Despite the cold weather, over 200 walkers attended the event and raised close to $8,000 for the Alzheimer's Association of Rochester.

On Friday evening, hundreds of students, staff and community members filled with energy and anticipation gathered on Main Street to participate in the First Annual Friday Knight 5K Race/Walk. The event, hosted by the Geneseo cross country and track and field teams as part of Homecoming Weekend, was established as a fundraiser for the varsity sports team.

Activists are a constant presence for the masses of students that pass the College Green each day. These noticeable students are a relatively small group with a prominent voice on campus. They are stationed at a table representing Students for a Peaceable Solution in Iraq, an organization not officially recognized by the college, which seeks to promote awareness about the conflict in Iraq.

Due to ongoing projects to improve the college campus, construction workers are a constant presence at Geneseo. Though many students complain about the giant piles of dirt blocking their path to the Union, or about the sounds of cranes and trucks early in the morning, construction workers provide a valuable service for a minor inconvenience. Between shifts, several construction workers - who requested to be identified by first name only - offered a glimpse into their lives.

The Office of Multicultural Programs and Services, part of Geneseo's Center for Community, hosted its annual beginning of the year barbecue this Saturday at Doty Park, providing attendees with excellent company and good food. Students, staff and faculty came together and feasted on chicken, baked beans, coleslaw and other barbeque fare.

As part of an internship with the National Kidney Foundation, seniors Erin Reedy and Meghan Scheib organized a playoff round of the association's 2007 Subaru Touch-A-Thon on Monday afternoon in the Union ballroom.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Geneseo is a volunteer opportunity for students to connect with children from area schools. These students, referred to as "bigs," serve as friends and mentors to the children, who are known as "littles."