When I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder six years ago, I never expected to deal with so many people telling me how I should feel about having anxiety. As soon as I broach the topic with people there is an immediate onslaught of “but that’s not who you are” and “but you could do therapy and it’ll go away.” Each of these statements are incredibly incorrect.
Read MoreHouston Astros find themselves as villians to baseball enthusiasts everywhere
Baseball has a long tradition as a sport of respect and sportsmanship to the point of it being a fault. The players have an overwhelming sense of respect for each other and for the sport and it’s a line that’s not often crossed. The Houston Astros have broken that trust and respect and successfully united the entire MLB community around one common cause: hating the Astros.
Read MoreAnti-body-shaming movements must expand to include men
The movement against the body-shaming of women has been going on since second-wave feminism began in the 1960s. While it is still a prominent issue women face, something that is often forgotten is that men have to deal with this problem, too.
Read MoreRenting or buying stylish clothing? What is the more affordable option?
As suggested by Tom Haverford on “Parks and Rec,” renting clothes for short periods at a time seems to be the new craze sweeping the fashion world. Offering a more sustainable practice, renting clothing allows you to change your wardrobe routinely—whether to keep up with each season’s new trends or because you get bored of the same looks easily. It is less expensive than buying apparel you’ll only wear a few times and you’re often able to rent clothes that cost much more than a service’s annual subscription fee. Sites like Nuuly offer items from dozens of name brand stores for one flat price a month, as well as fast shipping and guaranteed protection against stains and other mishaps.
Read MoreNoah Centineo’s tweets are witty, introspective, relatable to fans
You may have heard of Noah Centineo, who plays Peter Kavinsky in the hit Netflix To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy and played Jesus Adams Foster in “The Fosters” from 2015 until the series finale in 2018. Centineo has been deemed the “internet’s boyfriend” due to his good looks and charismatic personality. Something that’s often overshadowed by Centineo’s attractiveness is his tweets.
Read MoreClub Ultimate Frisbee provides active environment for students, with practices and tournaments
Many students see frisbee as a fun past time on warm days, but for the Geneseo Ultimate Frisbee teams it is something they practice year-round. The club consists of more than 50 people that make up both men’s and women’s teams, Snail and Escargot.
Read MoreBlue Wave eager to compete at upcoming SUNYAC Championships
The Blue Wave is in the deep end of their season with SUNYACs fast approaching. The team has had a successful season so far, which culminated in their winning performance at the Geneseo Invitational.
Read MoreMen deserve better fashion choices than the dreary, colorless options they’re given
Men’s fashion is somewhat of an oxymoron, considering the options are usually neutral-toned basic T-shirts and pants, with the occasional long sleeve or thin V-neck sweater thrown into the mix. There’s nothing “fashionable” about it.
Read MoreTips and Tricks: Affordable Fashion
It can be tough to be a college student and keep up with the latest fashion trends. We’re all just starting to navigate the beginnings of financial independence and allocating money toward wardrobe improvements isn’t always feasible or easy, so here are some tips to spice up your style on a budget.
A decision you have to make when it comes to your wardrobe is: do you want a lot of cheaper clothing or a few nice pieces. I think this decision ultimately comes down to lifestyle, if you’re someone who is going out a lot and wants to just be able to throw all your clothes in the washer together, you should go for the first option, because nicer items take more care.
Some stores you can get great deals at are Forever 21, Marshalls, TJ Maxx and H&M. The best way to get a lot of cheap clothes is to keep an eye on sales at your favorite stores, especially H&M and Forever 21, because there are usually sales every month or so where you can get at least four or five really cool items for $50. If you’re someone who can really take care of your clothes, I recommend the second option because just a few nice items can make a ton of outfit options, and they’ll last forever.
Some great stores to get deals (albeit not as good as the deals at the previous stores) on nice clothes are Banana Republic, the Gap and Express. Depending on how you budget you could even go for higher-end, luxury stores. It just depends on how you want to allocate your budget.
A great way to save money when it comes to dry-cleaning your higher-end items is to get the Woolite at-home dry cleaning kit. While I wouldn’t recommend using this on silks or leathers, it works great for other materials, helps you save a ton of money and is super easy to use.
Another route you can go to liven up your wardrobe without killing your wallet (or the environment) is buying used clothing. Going to places like thrift stores and Goodwill is a great way to find some standout fashion items without breaking the bank.
Another great thing is you can find some on-trend vintage items that are one-of-a-kind. The one downside to thrift stores is you have to be willing to spend a lot of time digging through racks to find those great items.
A great alternative to thrift stores is to use thrifting apps and websites. I personally really enjoy using Poshmark to buy clothes, as well as Depop and thredUP because they make it incredibly easy to find what you’re looking for. The only downside is you often can’t return the items, so if it doesn’t fit it’s problematic.
A great way to add money to your clothing budget is to sell items you no longer use and/or don’t fit. You can do this at thrift stores or use the apps and websites mentioned above.
The last thing I’d recommend is using a clothing rental/style subscription service. Clothing rental services like Rent the Runway and Nuuly allow you to rent clothes from anywhere between four days to a month, which can be a great option if you’re looking for a new outfit for a special occasion.
Another option is subscriptions like Stitch Fix and Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe. These services send you clothes stylists think you’ll like, and you keep what you like and send back what you don’t. This can be a good way to get professional styling tips on a budget. Happy Shopping!
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Indoor track builds on intersession training, hopes to improve scores in next meet in Ithaca
The indoor track and field season started slow for the Knights at Nazareth on Dec. 6. This was followed by their intersession training and the RIT Invitational on Jan. 18, with the most recent meet occurring Jan. 25 at Nazareth once again.
Read MoreAdministrators must create more efficient solutions to complex on-campus problems
Students have recently been at odds with the administration at Geneseo for many reasons, but things seem to have escalated at the start of this semester when students came back to campus with no access to the library as well as a power outage during the first full week of classes.
Read MoreThe effects of climate change locally, ways for you to help.
On Sept. 25, Geneseo students partook in a climate march that aligned with other marches occurring that week all around the world, according to The Lamron. Geneseo students also have fiercely advocated for improved composting and recycling facilities both on and off-campus, as can be seen in The Lamron opinion section, which has featured several student-written articles calling for action.
Read MoreNew Residence Assistant protocol unclear
Last semester, a new protocol was implemented by the Department of Residence Life to guide Residence Assistants in the event that classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
Read MoreWoman at Point Zero captures feelings of women who have dealt with trauma
Woman at Point Zero is the story of Firdaus, a woman who has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a man. The story is a combination of nonfiction and fiction that is framed through the author listening to Firdaus tell her life’s story as the pair sits on the floor of Firdaus’s jail cell.
Read MoreSUNY contract with academic journal database Elsevier will expire in December, negotiations to renew are fierce
Elsevier, an academic journal database company that offers a pack of science journals named “ScienceDirect,” has a current contract with SUNY that will expire at the end of the year. SUNY is now in the process of negotiating a new five-year contract with the academic database, whose services currently cost about nine million dollars each year.
Read MoreCultivating Community dialogue progresses in third year
The Cultivating Community series, an initiative started by President Denise Battles in spring 2017, will be hosting its third and final dialogue of the semester on Wednesday Nov. 20 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the MacVittie Ballroom. Poet, educator and strategist Adam Falkner will be the dialogue’s keynote speaker.
Read MoreFraternity party etiquette fosters rape culture; organizations must improve
Greek life is almost synonymous with the college experience. Even if students are not in Greek life they often attend Greek life-related events. Due to this, the predatory nature of fraternities is often ignored, playing into rape culture that is prevalent on college campuses in general.
Read MoreMen’s club rugby falls short to visitor Clarkson, hopes to bounce back in Syracuse
On Saturday Nov. 2 the Geneseo Warthogs Men’s Rugby Club fell to the Clarkson Men’s Rugby Club in the semifinals of their conference, after having a bye week in the bracket. The Warthogs have had a successful season going 5-0 in their regular season, despite having a preseason loss to Cortland, a Division I program. Despite their unfortunate loss to Clarkson, Geneseo saw a great level of success and development this year, resulting in them being the top of the East region in their conference.
Read MoreThe Club Athletic Association works with the Student Association to provide club athletic trainers
The Club Sports Association and Student Association have created a plan to introduce athletic trainers to club sports next semester.
Read MoreIntercultural Dinner emphasizes togetherness with speeches, performances
Nine different clubs hosted and performed in the annual Intercultural Dinner, last Saturday on Oct. 26. The theme most clubs preached regarded intersectionality and equality.
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