WGSU is celebrating 55 years of being on-air with Genny Fest, on the MacVittie College Union Plaza from 5-7 p.m. on Friday April 27. Genny Fest will be a food truck rodeo featuring seven different food trucks, their squirrel mascot Genny and live music.
Read MoreAlumnus returns to pursue interest, talent in music
Trumpet performance major junior Sam Dole is back at Geneseo for the second time and could not be more thrilled about it. Dole is on the music education track and is set to earn his Bachelor of Arts in trumpet performance—but this is not the first degree he will have earned at Geneseo.
Read MoreWomen’s and gender studies major to incorporate multiple departments
Geneseo’s women’s and gender studies program has expanded to become a major this academic year. Previously, the only options for students were either doing a minor or concentration as part of the education program.
Read MoreGeneseo Department of Geography recognized with national esteemed award
Geneseo’s Department of Geography has been named one of the best in the nation, winning the 2018 Award for Bachelors Program Excellence from the American Association of Geographers. Although the award will not be formally presented to the department until next week’s conference in New Orleans, the geography department is already very excited.
Read More“Her Story” event highlights narrative on women’s rights throughout time
Wyoming Hall commemorated the end of National Women’s History Month by celebrating and honoring women’s rights with “Her Story, Her Voice.”
Read MoreTesting zodiac compatibility may impact durability of relationships
The internet is filled with horoscope predictions; on corporate Snapchat stories like Cosmopolitan or Buzzfeed, there is usually at least one every week. Astrological signs have the potential to affect relationships, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.
Read MoreGeneseo alumnus inspires students to pursue post-graduate success
One concern weighs on the mind of just about every college student: the future. The instability of the American job market, combined with uncertainty about what passions to pursue creates hesitation surrounding life after Geneseo.
Read MoreSpeaker explores hip-hop as artform
Bakari Kitwana has spent 20 years studying hip-hop and youth culture, which is why the Office of Multicultural Services and the Black Student Union invited him to speak about drugs and hip-hop on March 1 as part of the 2018 Hip-Hop Symposium.
Read MoreOscars So White speaker underscores racial disparity within film industry
It’s Oscars season, and most people are preparing by watching the nominated films, buying snacks and making plans with friends. April Reign, however, will not be doing so. As the creator of the hashtag “#OscarsSoWhite,” she will be preparing to continue her campaign for greater diversity and inclusion in Hollywood.
Read MoreSisters Making A Change host Body Positivity talk to raise awareness around eating disorders
The last week in February is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week, and the members of Sisters Making A Change are raising awareness early.
Read MoreOlympic Village offers world-class athletes sex haven amid Games
he 2018 Winter Olympics opened with a wonderful display of athleticism, nationalism and cooperation between nations.
Read MoreColleges Against Cancer commemorates World Cancer Day with fundraising efforts
World Cancer Day was Sunday Feb. 4, but Colleges Against Cancer celebrated two days early in order to kick-start the Relay for Life season.
Read MoreMathematician shares experiences as a woman in STEM, immigration story
Researcher Pamela Harris has written over 30 publications, taught at West Point Military Academy and is on-track to become a tenured professor of mathematics at Williams College. Most interestingly, however, Harris moved to the United States when she was 12 as an undocumented immigrant.
Read MoreAlpha Chi Rho brothers fundraise for Relay for Life in freezing temperatures
The brothers of Alpha Chi Rho are a bit cold, but they are doing it for a good cause: eliminating cancer.
Read MoreObstacle game night relieves stressed students
Students and event planners alike were able to de-stress through obstacle courses at Geneseo Late Knight’s Gigantic Challenge Night.
Read MoreAll-College speaker motivates students to set revolutionary goals
Heather Lester, personal trainer and life coach, inspired the Geneseo community after speaking about her personal journey—from beginning to exercise for the first time when she was 27 to completing an Ironman Triathlon.
Read MoreTips for maintaining your relationship during winter break
Winter break is coming up, which means finally getting to relax for a month. For couples, however, it also requires spending a significant amount of time away from each other, a hurdle that—though all college relationships must cross it—is nevertheless stressful.
Read MoreRussian Revolution maintains relevance to student activists
Politically active students on-campus can look to the past for inspiration in their social activism.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ advocate shares experience, lessons from Supreme Court fight for marriage equality
Jim Obergefell never expected to be a renowned gay rights activist, yet the Supreme Court case that decided in favor of marriage equality bears his name.
Read MoreCarnaval night exposes college to Latin American heritage
The Interfaith Center rang with music, dancing and laughter while the Latino Student Association hosted their annual “La Mezcla: Carnaval.” Students and faculty came to the sold-out event to celebrate Hispanic culture.
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