Geneseo Wind Ensemble honors native New York composers in impressive concert

The melodious sounds from each instrument in the Geneseo Wind Ensemble delighted the audience members and certainly put each attendee in a “New York State of Mind.”

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Political leaders’ use of social media proves immaturity, must take position seriously

During the week of March 19,  the country had the pleasure of witnessing two political professionals in their 70’s face off on various forms of media. This argument was about nothing more than who would win in a fight. 

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Adults’ unrealistic expectations following shooting puts unneeded pressure on students

Lately, it seems as though the United States media are overcome with the issue of gun control. Scrolling through Facebook entails the inevitable post about mass shooting statistics; checking Twitter reveals political cartoons regarding the second amendment; turning on the morning news warrants footage from protests and rallies. 

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Organ harvesting opt-in process unacceptable, necessary to encourages increase in donations

Donating one’s organs, tissue and cornea can save 75 lives, according to Donate Life, yet every day 22 people die waiting for an organ donation. 

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Response to Hawking’s death highlights issues with public perception of disabled individuals

British theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking passed away on March 14. Hawking’s achievements throughout his life were limitless, yet obituaries presented by major news corporations wrongly presented his disability as something that, in his passing, he became free of. 

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Student Senate attempts to create 24-hour study space in Bailey Hall as students lament lack of overnight access to buildings

Following two petitions asking for on-campus spaces with 24-hour access, the Student Senate passed a resolution indicating their intentions to try and keep Bailey Hall open for 24-hours during the week. 

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Inclusion of citizenship question in census unjustly targets immigrants, will result in skewed data

The United States Department of Justice’s request to add a question concerning citizenship to the U.S. census was approved on Monday March 26, according to CNN. 

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Prevalent school shootings lead college to assess safety programs, students question their effectiveness

Following a series of mass shootings across the country, some educational institutions have implemented additional measures to prepare for potential threats. Geneseo has decided not to perform  lockdown drills, instead prioritizing other initiatives.

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Finalized Statement on Diversity gains positive response from campus community

The President’s Commission on Diversity and Community rewrote Geneseo’s official Statement on Diversity and Community. The original statement was written in 2003, and following criticism from some student activists, the administration decided to fully redraft it.

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Department of Transportation plans stop signs at intersection following year-old student petition

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that it will assess the dangers present at the Main Street, North Street, Court Street and Avon Road intersection and implement a four-way stop.

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Voter participation decreases in election for 2018-19 SA executive committee

The Undergraduate Student Association Elections Committee announced the results of its election on Tuesday March 27. Around 400 students participated in the electronically administrated election, representing a drop compared to last year, according to the unofficial results posted on Tuesday March 27.

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System for organized sports demeans female, gender non-conforming individuals through sexist tendencies

While we’ve managed to eliminate sex and gender segregation across many different fronts within the last decade, there is still one place remaining where men and women are strictly kept apart: sports.

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Track sprints into spring season after national success

The Geneseo men’s and women’s track and field teams capped off a tremendously successful indoor season with impressive performances at the NCAA Division III Championships held in Birmingham, Al. on March 9 and March 10. 

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March Madness upset shocks league, provides motivation for underdogs

If you are a college basketball fan, March is the month you spend all year waiting for.

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Despite strong season, women’s basketball defeated by Ithaca College in first round of NCAA Tournament

After a year of great success for a young team, the Geneseo Knights women’s basketball team’s 2017-18 run has come to a close.

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Knight of the Week: Samuel Randall

Like all sports, diving requires a significant amount of self-discipline and hard work. In order to see success in the pool, athletes need to apply themselves both mentally and physically. 

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Softball season has promising start, focuses on fundamentals

The Geneseo softball team was catching some sun and fly balls in Florida this spring break.

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Ice Knights host NCAA quarter finals, fall to Colby College

The Ice Knights are the 2017-18 SUNYAC Champions. The men finished their tournament run with an impressive 7-1 victory over SUNY Fredonia on March 3.

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The Frugal Foodie: Refreshing frozen yogurt with fresh fruit for spring

Spring has officially sprung this week, which gives us the opportunity to eat a healthy and simple snack using in-season fruit! This recipe uses pineapple, and its bright color and tropical taste remind us that warmer weather is on the way. Pineapple frozen yogurt is the way to go with fruity foods this spring. Health-conscious college students might struggle to resist the ice cream urges during late-night study sessions, but this frozen yogurt should help. Just grab the three ingredients, follow these easy instructions and you’ll soon be enjoying this sweet snack. 

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Geneseo alumnus inspires students to pursue post-graduate success

One concern weighs on the mind of just about every college student: the future. The instability of the American job market, combined with uncertainty about what passions to pursue creates hesitation surrounding life after Geneseo. 

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