For over a week now, thousands of Central Americans have traveled on foot toward the Mexico-United States border. The caravan is full of unarmed people, including many women and children, seeking asylum in the U.S.
Read MoreCivil asset forfeiture is unconstitutional, must be eradicated throughout country
Among the several rights enshrined within the Fifth Amendment is the right not to be subject for the same offense twice, the right not to be a witness against yourself and the right not to have your property taken away from you without due process. Unfortunately, the last of these rights is infringed every day in the United States in a manner known as civil asset forfeiture. This procedure must be abolished.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Country must address lax gun laws, anti-Semitism after synagogue shooting
In light of the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday Oct. 27, many United States citizens have attempted to place blame. The majority are pointing fingers at the current lack of gun control or the resurgence of serious anti-Semitism in the United States.
Read MoreKozlowski: Political advertisements fail to fulfill purpose, alienate potential supporters
For a politician, the thought of targeting voters through cellphones, which are constantly on their person, is a seductive one—so seductive that campaigns will have shelled out an estimated $4 billion on digital advertising by the close of the midterm elections, according to MarketWatch.
Read MoreCastillo: Visiting lecturers shed light on much needed change in United Kingdom’s immigration laws
Geneseo hosted an event for Cultural Harmony week on Oct. 17 featuring two members of the Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group: David Herd and Anna Pincus. Herd also contributed and helped organize a book they promoted called Refugee Tales, which contained real stories of detained individuals in the United Kingdom.
Read MoreFace Off: College Republicans, Democrats weigh in on midterm elections
Unlike Collins, Byrnes deserves student support in pivotal midterm election v.s. Voters should support McMurray, challenge Trump administration
de Ruiter: Society must recognize comedy as analysis of taboos, controversies
Comedy has walked a fine line between entertainment and commentary since its inception. Oftentimes, humor that is meant to shed light on difficult social subjects is deemed offensive and ends up being censored.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Pro-life article reduces differences within movement
Editor’s Note: This letter was originally published in the Nov. 1 print edition of The Lamron. We apologize for the delay.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Article on Second Chance Prom misconstrues event
Letter to the Editor:
My friends and I laughed until our stomachs hurt when we read “Branding of ‘Second Chance Prom’ takes away from event’s intended inclusivity” in the Oct. 18 issue of The Lamron. The author has clearly never attended a Pride Alliance meeting or else they would know just how ridiculous their article was. Everyone is of course entitled to their own opinion, but I believe that the author completely missed the point of Second Chance Prom. In fact, just a couple pages later, there is a wonderful article titled “Second Chance Prom celebrates inclusivity, LGBTQ+ community” which communicates the idea behind Second Chance Prom much more effectively. The name doesn’t matter. What matters is that we are celebrating identity. If the author had been to any Pride Alliance meeting leading up to Second Chance Prom, they would’ve known that the e-board actually said that everyone was invited. They specifically said that non-LGBTQ+ students, LGBTQ+ students and closeted individuals were all welcome. I highly doubt that the author even attended Second Chance Prom because if they had, they would’ve witnessed and participated in the beautiful atmosphere. Students danced, laughed and smiled constantly throughout the night. When Geneseo Late Knight announced that the event was over at 1 a.m., dozens of students were still there having fun. Who is anyone to say that students should go to “formals and date parties” instead of a GLK event? Who is anyone to speak for the entire LGBTQ+ community on campus? If anyone is that offended by the name of that event, maybe they should talk to the Pride Alliance e-board rather than write an article about how deeply offended they are about a name. In the end, it just seems silly to be upset by a catchy name when there are much bigger problems facing the LGBTQ+ community.
Hannah Fahy
English major junior with a certification in adolescent education
Graziano: Wealthier consumers should stop shopping at thrift stores due to low-income focus
Minimalism and sustainability have emerged as dominant styles and priorities among young people. Such a cultural shift has catalyzed a change in perception around the buying and selling of used goods.
Read MoreGill: North Dakota law unconstitutionally, unjustly prevents many Native Americans from voting
The United States Supreme Court allowed a lower court decision on Oct. 9 which will require voters in North Dakota to provide identification with residential addresses to stand, according to The Washington Post.
Read MoreHogan: Visiting musician ignores privilege, erases importance of female identity
Renowned flautist and instructor Ali Ryerson came to Geneseo on Oct. 15 to speak about her life, experiences and offer advice to all budding musicians and enthusiasts alike. While her message was predominantly positive, her points were lacking and minimized the hardships that women may go through to get where they stand today.
Read MoreKorichkova: Pro-life movement is hypocritical, fails to offer services for people after birth
Following the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the United States Supreme Court, abortion has once again come under fire. The pro-life movement continues to gain strength through support from national figures, such as President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, but when many conservatives talk about being “pro-life,” they are really trying to say they are pro-fetus.
Read MoreU.S. silence is disheartening in light of Saudi journalist’s suspicious death
The death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has dominated news headlines since the case came to light on Oct. 15. Despite statements from the Saudi government claiming his death was a random casualty during a “rogue operation,” international media has provided information that strongly indicates the crown prince and Saudi government ordered Khashoggi’s killing.
Read MoreTrump administration proposal threatens, dehumanizes transgender individuals
The Department of Health and Human Services started working on a planned policy that would strictly define an individual’s gender as the one they were assigned at birth, eliminating transgender as a recognized identity, according to The New York Times. This policy would sincerely dehumanize and endanger transgender, intersex or gender non-conforming people at Geneseo and beyond.
Read MoreWhite: Trump must change insensitive, disrespectful approach toward women
President Donald Trump seems to attract controversy like a magnet, branding daily headlines of news organizations across the country. This magnetism stems from his radical behavior and outlandish comments, but his most recent unprofessional remarks toward women has made many headlines this month. This repugnant treatment must stop.
Read MoreGraziano: Branding of “Second Chance Prom” takes away from event’s intended inclusivity
In a staggering generational shift, at least 20 percent of millennials identify as LGBTQ+, according to a 2017 survey published by GLAAD. With this demographic shift, inclusion has grown increasingly imperative in all areas—perhaps most visibly on college campuses.
Read MoreKozlowski: Sexual assault cases require proper evidence, must follow due process
Occupying a substantial portion of the Bill of Rights, due process and the rights of the accused are foundational in our justice system. The accused is innocent until proven guilty. The burden of proof rests on the accuser. Guilt must be proven beyond reasonable doubt.
Read MoreKorichkova: Men must recognize personal entitlement to combat endemic violence against women
Andrea Farrington was at work when a security guard she previously turned down for a date shot her three times. She was days away from turning 21 years old.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Promotion of female military officer advances women’s empowerment movement
For the first time in history, a woman will lead the largest command in the United States Army. While this may not seem like a major deal, this serves as a considerable moment of female empowerment and a reminder that despite how far we’ve come, we still have a long way to go when it comes to gender equality.
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