The release of Robert Mueller’s investigative report on Thursday April 18 has shocked the American political world over the past week. Trump supporters have attempted to deflect and discredit, while detractors have emphasized the counsel’s findings regarding obstruction of justice.
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 MoreFailing to hold all genders to same standard will lead to inequality in adulthood
The phrase “boys will be boys” is commonly used to defer accountability from boys, and even men in some cases. The phrase shifts the blame away from the individual by infantilizing them.
Read MorePublic must be made aware of Coachella founder’s anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival—spanning two weekends every April—is known for the impressive line-up of musicians it hosts and the star-studded crowds it attracts. Every year, about 200,000 people attend Coachella in the middle of the Californian desert.
Read MorePublic response to Notre Dame fire is wrong, insensitive
France’s beloved Notre Dame Cathedral was partially destroyed in a fire on April 15. The loss has been devastating to not only the French people, but to the world as a whole.
Read MoreGlobal tragedies should receive equal coverage on social media
On April 15, much of the Notre Dame Cathedral was destroyed by an accidental fire. Responses on social media were abundant, yet determined inappropriate and incorrect by many. On Sunday April 21, a multitude of Sri Lankan hotels and churches suffered bombings. A nationwide social media blackout was implemented by government officials just hours later, according to The Washington Post. Almost 300 people died in the bombings according to The New York Times.
Read MoreStudent-run media provides more fulfilling experience at Geneseo
After four years, almost 175 articles and countless sleepless nights, this issue of The Lamron is my last. If there’s one thing I learned from that all-too-brief time, it’s how important the mission of student-run media can be.
Read MoreTrump’s uninformed comment highlights unreasonable disregard for green energy
One can find and enjoy many things when driving through Upstate New York: beautiful scenery, envious sunsets and an array of contradicting yard signs freckling and dotting every homeowner’s front yard. One very common sign details the purported dangers of wind energy, whether to the scenery, to the housing market or to the community’s health.
Read MoreChick-fil-A’s discriminatory values do not belong on college campuses despite student petition
A Geneseo student created a petition to replace Books and Bytes with a Chick-fil-A on April 10. As of Tuesday April 16, the petition received 42 signatures.
Read MoreTwisting words to incite violence against political critic is deplorable, dangerous
The Sept. 11 attacks on the United States are some of the most heart wrenching and dismal moments in the history of our generation, let alone our country. The pain of that day is a universal feeling amongst the American public.
Read MoreMedia should refrain from sensational, invasive coverage of Meghan Markle
Celebrities are often unable to escape public scrutiny—it comes with the territory. Everything from their outfit choices to birthing preferences receive relentless coverage and criticism from members of the media and general public for reasons that are usually pointless or arbitrary.
Read MoreDisney+ content demonstrates similar trends in poor LGBTQ+ representation
The 2018 romantic comedy Love, Simon will be developed into a television series for Disney’s upcoming streaming service Disney+, according to Pride. The film, adapted from Becky Albertalli’s young adult novel, was momentous for its generally positive representation of young gay men.
Read MoreStaff editorial: Geneseo must modify vehicle towing policy to ensure fair penalties
Once a student has accumulated 10 paid or unpaid parking tickets, the college is at liberty to have their vehicle towed, according to the Geneseo Traffic and Parking Violations webpage. This policy is unreasonably harsh and should be amended by the college immediately.
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
I write in reference to the interview The Lamron recently published with the student who made a joking reference to blackface on Snapchat. This was, to my eye, not a genuine interview at all but a forced public confession in which, to its shame, The Lamron was complicit. I have no specific idea how this came about: the decision of the student to request this interview and the agreement of The Lamron to participate. But the result strikes me as a put-up job in which the student mechanically repeats an apparently scripted apology. “Everyone is right to be angry at me,” “This is not about me,” “I was ignorant and privileged” the student said, clearly in order to avoid being suspended or expelled.
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 MoreNew York plastic bag ban proposal marks important first step in saving environment
New York State’s proposed ban on single-use plastic bags would go into effect in March of 2020, according to The New York Times. Considering the insurmountable negative effects plastic has caused in our country, the ban should be implemented around the country, if not the world.
Read MoreNew York State should look to New Jersey’s example as it drafts policies that would legalize marijuana
The New York State Legislature should pay attention to the debate in New Jersey regarding marijuana legalization. Should New York decide to go in that direction, this would ensure that New York does not trail too far behind New Jersey’s legalization.
Read MoreOveranalyzing lyrics from late artist’s album is insensitive, inappropriate
Representatives for late musician Tim Bergling—better known as Avicii—announced they will release the album he was producing before taking his own life. Titled TIM, this posthumous album will not be a “collection of musical leftovers,” but rather a fully conceptualized project by Avicii, according to The New York Times.
Read MoreStudents must pay attention to impact of administrative turnover, uncertainty
A college is made up of students, faculty and administrators. Students interact with their peers every day and their professors every week, but rarely with administrators. As a result, students might struggle to see the effect of administrators on everyday student life.
Read MoreStaff editiorial: Planning of campus events has been unwise, frustrating for students this semester
As the end of the semester rapidly approaches, campus is busier than ever. Despite the success of previous years, the scheduling of end-of-semester events this year has been lacking, as many important activities overlap or occur too close together.
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