Following recent reports of two Geneseo students who referenced blackface in two Snapchat posts, one thing has become abundantly clear: the lack of urgency Geneseo has displayed in regard to preventing racist acts is unacceptable.
Read MoreRestrictions on laptop use in class should be eliminated
When entering Geneseo, students are asked to sign a contract with the school, stating they will adhere to the guidelines of the Student Code of Conduct. Within the Student Code of Conduct, it says it is mandatory to own or have access to a laptop to attend the college. What the college fails to recognize is that laptops cost anything from $800 to $2,000, an amount of money that most people do not have lying around.
Read MoreProfessors should be given education training to optimize student learning outcomes
As a student here at Geneseo, it has become increasingly evident that the academic staff is filled with intelligent and talented individuals. This fact, however, does not always make them the best candidates to relay their knowledge to students.
Read MoreResources must be distributed equally between all majors in liberal arts colleges including Geneseo
Geneseo students are held to an academically high standard, but it all depends on what degree they pursue. While professors offer students the best they can, the college still does not focus on the variety of concepts there are to learn at a liberal arts college.
Read MoreColleges must increase consideration for students who need therapy pets
For some students enrolled in a college as demanding as Geneseo, finding ways to manage the high stress lifestyle can be extremely difficult. To make it more manageable, some people desire a therapy pet or Emotional Support Animal that can assist individuals with physical, psychiatric, intellectual or mental disabilities.
Read MoreCAS should reduce excessively priced campus dining options
One of the main expenses in college is a meal plan, which most schools require for first-year students. It is a quick and easy card used to pay for food at all dining halls and assists in the transition to adulthood.
Read MoreGeneseo requires accessible 24-hour study space on-campus
One of the many attributes that comes with being a Geneseo student is working under pressure. It is not uncommon for students to have multiple exams all on the same day. While our college offers many outlets and resources for students to receive academic help, Geneseo should offer a place for students to study 24 hours of the day, year-round.
Read MoreOffice of Financial Aid must communicate efficiently, offer more support to students
For the most part, Geneseo does an incredible job of keeping students updated on school events and making sure the student body is informed. It is clear, however, that this same level of urgency to inform is not extended to students’ financial aid.
Read MoreGeneseo falls short in taking strong stance to support DACA
Many individuals who entered the United States as minors and remained here illegally are waiting in terror of being deported due to President Donald Trump and his administration’s stance on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Read MoreMinority stereotypes still prevalent in television
Attending a university in upstate New York and being surrounded by people who have only seen minority individuals on “Love and Hip Hop” or the news for committing crimes emphasizes the negative way minorities are portrayed in the media.
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