Body image is an increasingly prevalent issue, especially with the expansive use of social media. Models on Instagram portray a supposedly “picture-perfect” figure and Facebook advertisements depict weight-loss supplements for a “summer body,” but none of these portrayals come anywhere close to an accurate depiction of the average human.
Read MoreProblematic Kardashian family empire must fall, viewers should redirect attention elsewhere
It’s no secret that the Kardashian-Jenner family is one of the most famous families in Hollywood today. With the whole world able to see into their lives through “Keeping up with the Kardashians” and their constant social media posts, this family feeds off of the attention given to them from any medium possible.
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 MoreSocial media organizations must properly protect, compensate content moderators
Thanks to content moderators, the unseen heroes of social media, people can be relatively positive they won’t stumble across something extremely graphic or triggering on their feed. Everyone deserves to feel safe while scrolling and to know that the disturbing content others post is being monitored and removed relatively quickly.
Read MoreGeneseo must expand, simplify dining options for people with specific dietary restrictions
Geneseo prides itself on its abundance of food options, specifically for people with dietary restrictions. In fact, Geneseo’s apparent abundance of options is so coveted that it is highlighted on campus tours for perspective freshmen.
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 MoreMedia must focus on formal announcements in presidential race, instead of speculations
Many Democratic politicians have announced their intentions to run for president in 2020. People with varying levels of popularity and recognition—from Cory Booker to Pete Buttigieg—have thrown their hats into the ring.
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 MoreOscars function better without hosts, other award shows should follow suit
After Kevin Hart renounced his opportunity to host the 91st annual Academy Awards and the Academy decided to go ahead without a host, many viewers were wary about the broadcast. Nevertheless, the ceremony on Sunday Feb. 24 proved to be successful and quite possibly changed the future of award shows.
Read MoreCriticism of Ariana Grande’s single is unfounded, based on sexist double standard
It has been a tremendous couple of weeks for pop superstar Ariana Grande. The success of her most recent album thank u, next is quite literally record-breaking as Grande holds the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. This may be the best year of Grande’s career to date—but success never comes without criticism.
Read MoreFootball executive’s solicitation charges demonstrate need to recognize sex trafficking
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft was criminally charged for soliciting prostitution in connection with a month-long Florida investigation on Monday Feb. 25. Although much of the coverage of Kraft’s crime has focused on the sensational side of his celebrity, we must focus on the larger issue: human trafficking.
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.
Read MoreSystemic racism still present today, must be dealt with more seriously
Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam confirmed that he appeared in a racist yearbook photo depicting one person in blackface and another in the KKK’s unmistakable white hood on Feb. 1. Since then, Northam has apologized, but he still ignores consistent public calls for his resignation.
Read MoreResidential life security must be improved to ensure student safety
Geneseo has many safety measures put in place to protect residence halls on campus which keep people from entering them. For example, key cards are the only way to enter residence halls and allow building resident’s cards only to work after a certain time.
Read MorePresident Trump’s state of emergency a sign of executive abuse of power
Expansion of executive power has long been a tradition of the Democratic Party and the less savory elements of the Republican Party. From FDR’s abuse of the executive order system to the attempts at presidential immunity by the Nixon Administration, strong executive power has led to severe corruption for decades. The Johnson and George W. Bush administration both abused executive powers to worsen already prolonged foreign wars.
Read MoreGeneseo administration must be hastier, more transparent when alerting campus community
Over the past week, the Geneseo administration has declined to promptly or properly inform the student body about incidents involving Greek life on two separate occasions. To prevent the spread of potentially harmful rumors, the college administration should be transparent and quicker to inform students.
Read MoreArizona law repeal leads to LGBTQ+ inclusivity, must expand nationwide
Arizona’s new Chief of Education Kathy Hoffman called for a repeal of any law that prohibits schools from teaching homosexuality in a positive manner. Hoffman spoke out against legislation on what’s often referred to as “no promo homo” laws on Feb. 4, which prevent educators from portraying “homosexuality ‘as a positive alternative lifestyle,’” according to Tucson.com.
Read MoreFormer editor’s ethical lapses demonstrate dilemma in modern journalism, publishing
Former executive editor of The New York Times Jill Abramson released her book on the state of ethics in contemporary newswriting on Feb. 5. Although Abramson aimed to show how disruptors like BuzzFeed and Vice impact major media mainstays like The New York Times and The Washington Post, she only served to demonstrate elitist elements within the mainstream.
Read MoreGenre is an obsolete method of classifying music, Grammys highlight need for different system
At the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday Feb. 10, musical greats from nearly every genre came together to celebrate music and honor the outstanding work from 2018. Every year, from nomination announcements to the conclusion of the event itself, there are passionate arguments about the winners, the losers and those who never even got a nomination.
Read MoreValentine’s Day commercialized beyond recognition, holiday should be dismissed
Every year on Valentine’s Day, people everywhere scramble to buy gifts for their significant other, find someone to celebrate with or spend money to drink through it. This need to make Valentine’s Day “perfect” is overrated and comes from what the media constantly portrays as an ideal relationship, simply to drag more money into the wallets of huge corporations.
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