Staff Editorial: In condemnation of hazing rituals

It has become painfully apparent that action must be taken to eradicate the all too common practice of hazing.

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Staff Editorial: Academy Awards shine light on our times

Our society has placed value on movies from the time of their inception into American culture, and since then, film has assumed a representative role.

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Staff Editorial: New York Post compares Obama to monkey: funny, right?

Yesterday morning, The New York Post ran a political cartoon that was an insult not only to the publication itself, but to blacks and the field of journalism.

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Staff Editorial: Gender-neutral housing a victory for equality

After much careful consideration, Geneseo has decided to jump on board the innovative gender-blind or -neutral housing trend adopted by colleges and universities across the country.

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Staff Editorial: Votes can't be ignored regarding graduation

It was decided that the Class of 2009's graduation ceremony will be held in the Wilson Ice Arena on campus.

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Staff Editorial: Car rentals improve mobility, environment

Student Association is currently gauging interest in a potential rental car service on campus. Though more details about the service need to be known, rental cars could provide several benefits.

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Staff Editorial: Your friendly neighborhood monopoly

We poor college students have had it up to here with Sundance Books. For at least 10 years, they have held a monopoly over our textbook purchases while tearing the last bills from our wallets and maxing out our credit cards. And despite our excessive investments in their business, we don't even collect a $200 refund for passing go.

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Staff Editorial: It's not what you know, but how to know

As crunch time approaches and Geneseo students begin to quiver under the workload, their brains hardly able to manage it, the question must be raised: Why, exactly, do we learn this way?

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Staff Editorial: Youth rocks the vote, nation to its bedrock

Long chastised for their political disinterest and lack of drive, youth voters have proven their voice is loud and clear.

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Staff Editorial: Mudslinging politicians should clean up act

As the presidential election approaches, political strategies are increasingly visible. With visibility comes scrutiny, however, and it has become plain that modern campaign tactics are dirtier than ever before.

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Staff Editorial: The Lamron's endorsement is for Barack Obama

With the election fast approaching, The Lamron has chosen to follow in the footsteps of respectable newspapers everywhere and endorse a potential president.

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Staff Editorial: Shifting University Police policy worth hassle

Blue light phones and University Police patrol cars across campus reassure students that their safety is a priority of administration, but for those who live off campus, even dire emergencies don't fall under the province of UP, who have no say in the matter. The State of New York does not permit university officers to have any jurisdiction outside of campus-owned property.

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Tuesday's demonstration a triumph over hate

The constitutional right to freedom of speech is often paid lip service until it opens the door for unsavory characters to challenge the normative beliefs and values of society.

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Staff Editorial: Homecoming is a time-honored waste of time

Homecoming is this weekend. Are you going? Neither are we.

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Staff Editorial: Paterson sets SUNY up for a billion dollar fall

Gov. David Paterson and the New York State Legislature have recently handed down a series of devastating budget cuts to the SUNY system. As a result, one of two things is likely to happen: either a tuition increase, or several vital programs at each SUNY school could be cut.

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Staff Editorial: McCain, Palin and the great Alaskan snow job

If you've glanced at any news outlet for the past few weeks, there's no doubt you know who Sarah Palin is.

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Staff Editorial: Gustav is Not McCain or Obama's perfect storm

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina not only devastated the city of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region, but also proved to be a political disaster for President Bush and other key politicians because the government failed to adequately prepare for the storm and, as a result, thousands of people were killed or displaced.

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Staff Editorial: College falling behind technological curve

Geneseo will see some substantial changes next year, as several key faculty members step down from administrative positions.

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Staff Editorial: Know the risks, options of sexual assault

For many people, the issue of sexual assault is one that is often ignored so as to avoid further conflict or discomfort. Yet, it's evident from the testimonies of our fellow students that sexual assault isn't something that we can just push aside.

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Staff Editorial: College needs to ramp up accessibility

Due to the difficult topography of the location, navigating the Geneseo campus is an inherently strenuous process. That said, it is even more difficult for a person with a permanent or temporary physical disability to get from place to place. Granted, it is impossible to make any campus perfectly accessible, let alone one located on a hill.

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