British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14. Hawking’s achievements throughout his life were limitless, yet obituaries presented by major news corporations wrongly presented his disability as something that, in his passing, he became free of.
Read MoreAdvocacy for preventative surgeries promotes bodily autonomy for women
When faced with the harsh uncertainties that are a part of being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, more often than ever before women have begun taking matters of their health into their own hands.
Read MoreReform needed to prevent police officers from abusing power, protect victims of sexual assault
Two New York City police officers were charged with the kidnapping and raping of an 18-year-old Brooklyn woman who they took into custody in October 2017.
Read MoreArts Opinion: Female musicians wrongfully snubbed at Grammy awards
There were high hopes for women in the music industry at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony on Jan. 28. This year’s nominations received praise for inclusivity, representing many artists of color as well as women.
Read MoreSports Editorial: Winter 2018 Olympics will be a positive, world uniting justice-inspiring occasion
From fear of terror attacks throughout the London Games to concerns of mosquitoes diffusing Zika virus during the Rio Games, with each Olympic Games comes a new sense of horrified anticipation.
Read MoreProfessors awarded grant to teach about food sustainability, environmental issues
The Finger Lakes Project awarded $750 mini-grants to two Geneseo faculty members who specialize in environmental issues. The professors will use these grants to support curriculum that studies sustainability.
Read MoreCourt case must set future precedent, hold discriminatory business owners accountable
Many United States citizens consider their First Amendment Rights to be of the utmost importance. It is deplorable, however, that some Americans use these freedoms to be prejudice toward others.
Read MoreSwift’s Reputation embodies singer’s fresh, rebellious style
“I swear I don’t love the drama—it loves me.” Three years after the release of her album 1989, Taylor Swift is back with Reputation, a bombastic and intimate record full of betrayal and vengeance—and as always, Swift has no hesitation pointing fingers.
Read MoreUnbalanced gender ratios in higher education impact dating, relationships
Women have outnumbered men in undergraduate enrollment for years, accounting for 55 percent of undergraduates enrolled at four-year colleges in the United States, according to the Federal Education Department. For decades, this gap has increasingly widened, and is predicted to grow further in years to come. Fewer men working toward their undergraduate degree means there are more single women on college campuses.
Read MoreArtist Beck introduces fresh, uplifting sound in latest album
With a career spanning over 25 years, American-singer-songwriter Beck Hansen—professionally known as Beck—has been pushing the envelope musically for decades. His newest, most vibrant, unwaveringly upbeat album Colors was released on Oct. 13 and follows his typical out of left-field sound, but goes brighter, achieving the most pop sound Beck has ever played.
Read MorePositive virtues of Greek life outweigh isolated hazing incidents
The benefits of joining Greek organizations are often overshadowed by the negative images involving cases of hazing. Stereotypes flood popular news and because unfortunate circumstances make memorable headlines, it’s easy for an outsider to assume the worst.
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