Christmas is one of the most popular and commercialized holidays, period. In the United States, it seems that preparations by companies and businesses begin as early as late summer regarding advertising campaigns and event coordination. Shops start setting out decorations and wrapping paper in November, sometimes even before Halloween is over. This over-materialization consumes everything and everyone, and what makes Christmas so wonderful and often so important gets lost among gift tags and discounts.
Read MoreChristmas preparations begin unnecessarily early, cause planners to stress over perfection
This year, as soon as the clock struck midnight on Halloween, stores across the United States seemingly flipped a switch and suddenly Christmas came about two months early! Wandering the stocked aisles of Geneseo’s Walmart, bits and pieces of Christmas began to appear even before Halloween.
Read More“Basic” trends are viewed poorly, unfairly applied to certain groups
Autumn is back, and you know what that means for every influencer out there: it’s time for pumpkin spice lattes, oversized sweaters, boots and rustic country-style decorations. These are some obvious examples of what it means to be “basic”: mainstream and unexceptional, an adjective usually pinned on “white girls.”
Read MoreClub promotes increased educational opportunities, better living situations for Guatemalan families
Common Hope is a small volunteer club at Geneseo with a big mission. The group aims to promote health, education and living quality for people in Guatemala, according to the club’s president, biology major junior Lauren Todoro. Common Hope was founded by a couple who currently lives in Guatemala, and the organization has branches all over the world, with one right here on campus.
Read MoreGeneseo’s environmental efforts fall short; other colleges model effective recycling programs
As earlier articles in The Lamron have covered, we have established that Geneseo is doing, at best, a mediocre job of being a sustainable campus. The effort is still there, however, and that’s what’s important. It’s a start, and that’s the hardest part.
Read MoreGeneseo’s recycling efforts are unexceptional; lack any opportunity for real impact
Recycling: it’s a hot button issue these days within and outside of college campuses. There’s lots of talk about saving the turtles and not using plastic straws, as well as remembering your reusable water bottle and using bamboo utensils and dishware. What about the efforts here, at Geneseo? Administration claims they are making valiant efforts to reduce waste and recycle effectively, but how are they really doing?
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Senior’s upbringing impacts love of travelling, outlook on life
Sydney Julien is a vegan international relations major senior that is serious about figure skating. When you walk up to her, she has a welcoming but reserved smile and seems a little nervous but opens up quickly and kindly. Animated and lively, you can tell she is passionate about what she does and acts determinedly to live her life in-line with the ideals she has for it.
Read MoreGen Z individuals must work arduous hours to achieve financial stability
It’s rare to talk with a fellow student and not get into a discussion about employment. Most young adults these days have at least a summer job, while some may have a part-time job year-round. This is likely in response to the deep-seeded anxiety of what one will do when they graduate college.
Read MoreRather than being upfront, administration relies on word-of-mouth to inform students
A previous article published in The Lamron reported Geneseo received a score of zero out of 100 when evaluated on transparency by the Buffalo Niagara Coalition for Open Government. The lack of institutional transparency has permeated all facets of Geneseo life but has particularly affected student safety.
Read MoreIncreased reliance on technology creates loss of intimacy in contemporary dating
Our society today is dominated by technology. In schools, students learn computer skills and it is rare to see a college undergraduate without a laptop. People of all ages carry their cellphones on them 24/7 and most are constantly talking on the phone, texting or checking Instagram.
Read MoreAll college majors should be respected, taken seriously regardless potential success of discipline after graduation
One of the most common questions asked when first meeting a fellow college student is “What major are you?” This is a great conversation starter—either two strangers find something in common or they can explain their majors to each other. Sadly, that is not why most people ask it; instead, it is often used to help form an idea about what that person is like.
Read MoreGeneseo must make effort to be more environmentally conscious for the sake of comfort, monetary concerns
Walk into any dorm room in the winter and the most common sight will be an open window. Go back to your residence hall at night from class or the library and locked, empty academic buildings will be lit up like a Christmas tree. The amount of money that Geneseo unnecessarily wastes every day on unused electricity—that could be used for better purposes—is astounding.
Read MoreStudents should stop binge drinking, further consider consequences
As a self-proclaimed nerd and try-hard, the idea of spending two nights a week getting hammered is appealing, yet revolting. On the one hand, it’s absolutely wonderful to be able to unwind after a few long, hard days of classes and seemingly endless hours spent in the library. But in hindsight, it’s dreadful. This apparent universally accepted binge drinking culture that completely abuses young minds and bodies is not okay.
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