The Lamron’s Nov. 15 article that reported allegations regarding an improper relationship between a former Geneseo student and professor of history Emilye Crosby.
Read Morede Ruiter: Student body should restrain protests until college acts
The Lamron published an article on Nov. 15 that shed light on allegations of an inappropriate relationship between a professor and a former student. Since then, a large portion of the student body has demanded the professor resign and some have even taken to boycotting her classes.
Read MorePratt: Soft news worthy of coverage, just as impactful as hard news
Ariana Grande released the music video for her already record-breaking hit, “thank u, next” on Friday Nov. 30. In just under 22 hours, the much-anticipated video destroyed YouTube’s record for most views within the first 24 hours of release, according to Variety.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor: Migrant advocacy group calls on administration to provide busing for international students
Thanks to advocacy after the spring launch of SUNY’s No Student Goes Hungry Program and her international student Udeshi Seneviratne’s Geneseo Speaks petition that met its signature threshold in less than a day, the situation of food insecurity and immobility for international students over extended breaks has become a topic of concern around campus. As winter break approaches, Student Coalition for Migrant Workers has the following to say:
Read MoreCurrent electoral system fails to represent all voices, U.S. must standardize voting procedures
By the end of Nov. 6, the midterm elections seemed like neither a blue wave nor a red tide. Instead, observers waded into a murky pool of doubt as vote totals slowly came in.
Read MoreGeneseo must improve security measures, retain blue light system
Last year, a religious group was rumored to have aggressively attempted to recruit students on campus. At least one of these alleged incidents occurred in an academic building where a student was approached around 9 p.m. in the Integrated Science Center. Either way, non-students can access academic buildings as late as students can.
Read MoreMedia must stop stereotyping, degrading black men
Over the course of the past year, mass shooters—from the Parkland shooting in February to the Tree of Life shooting earlier in November—have overwhelmingly been white males. These mass murderers continue to be sheltered by the media under the guise of some form of mental illness or similar excuses.
Read MoreDisplays of affection between same-sex couples must be more present in the public
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade televised its first same-sex kiss in a musical performance by the cast of Broadway’s new musical “The Prom” on Thursday Nov. 22. This was a major win for the LGBTQ+ community, giving same-sex couples adequate representation on an extremely wide platform.
Read MoreProposed sexual misconduct policy could deprive victims of resources
This alteration is unfavorable to the safety of collegiate students, of whom nearly 87 percent reside off-campus, according to The New York Times. One must also consider community colleges, where there are no dormitories on campus, potentially increasing the instances of sexual assault between students off-campus.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: United States must cease war crimes against Central American migrants
Many chemical weapons have been banned in combat since 1993 due to its terrorizing application, director of nonproliferation policy at the Arms Control Association Kelsey Davenport told The Washington Post.
Read MoreTrump administration’s attitude toward press reflects poorly on White House
Presidential press conferences have become a battleground in the past year, specifically within the past week. Videos of altercations between the press, Trump and White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders have circulated around social media and news organizations. These incidents do not help the reputation of on an already controversial presidential administration.
Read MoreIntegration of Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts takes away from intended experiences
When the Boy Scouts of America made the decision to allow girls to enter in 2017, one of the more surprising voices of dissent came not from old right wingers, but rather from the Girl Scouts of America themselves. They believed, rightfully so, that the BSA’s move would drain their membership and put their organization in jeopardy.
Read MoreAmericans must take advantage of voting privilege to ensure change
The most common excuse for not voting in elections is simply “I’m not very political.” That statement alone reeks of privilege. To be able to look past everything that is wrong with this country is privilege.
Read MoreU.S. should grant statehood to Puerto Rico, Washington D.C.
The United States was ostensibly founded on two main notions: liberty from tyranny and proportional representation in the affairs of state. While the country has faltered on these two notions since the founding, today there is at least one area that so clearly deserves attention.
Read MoreAudiences should respect, not mock musicians’ mental health problems
Following the release of their fourth studio album on Friday Nov. 9, American rock band Imagine Dragons went viral, but not because of their album’s success. Instead, the group was the focus of a joke, being branded as the new Nickelback, a band with a long history of being mercilessly mocked.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Institutions must deal with, not deny sexual misconduct
Thanks to the #MeToo movement, coming forward about incidents regarding sexual abuse has become easier. Yet, major organizations ignore sexual misconduct every day. American institutions, from colleges to corporations, must publicly address instances of sexual misconduct if there is any hope of putting an end to it.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Matthew Shepard’s funeral noteworthy in current dichotomized society
The ashes of Matthew Shepard, who became a national symbol of deadly violence against gay people after his brutal murder in 1998, were finally laid to rest at the Washington National Cathedral on Oct. 26.
Read More“Exotic” is offensive, wrongly objectifies non-white people
The definition of exotic is “not native to the place where it is found” or “mysteriously different or unusual,” according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Along with America’s ever-growing diversity comes the use of the word “exotic” to describe people of non-white ethnicities.
Read MoreGender bias continues in finance industry despite proven benefits of workplace diversity
It is 2018 and women have made tremendous strides across various sectors politically, economically and socially. In North America, women account for over half of the entry-level workforce in financial services.
Read MoreTahir: Voter turnout for midterm election representative of democratic progress
The United States midterm elections have finally passed. After months of candidates campaigning, and voter groups encouraging people to register, Americans headed out to polls to cast their votes in a non-presidential election with a notable high voter turnout.
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