Two juniors face criminal charges for sexual assault, students desire greater clarity from college

Geneseo students on the lacrosse team are facing charges from Geneseo Village Police for allegedly confining a fellow student in a room and forcibly touching her, leaving the campus community in outrage and instigating dialogue around appropriate administrative response.

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Field hockey gears up for conference play

Just over two weeks into the regular season, the Geneseo women’s field hockey team has split their first five games with a 2-3 record. The team is coming off a 1-0 loss at Skidmore College on Saturday Sept. 8 and a 2-1 loss in double overtime on Wednesday Sept. 12. 

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Coach’s Profile: Mark Howlett

Mark Howlett is in his first year as the head coach of the Geneseo men’s soccer team. Howlett takes the helm of a team that went 9-8-2 last season and lost in the SUNYAC semifinals. 

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Major League Baseball struggles to balance technology with old-fashioned officiating

Fans watching modern-day baseball are watching a different game compared to when legends like Babe Ruth and Jackie Robinson graced the field. Along with added safety precautions, the sport has since adapted to modern-day technology, especially with the introduction of Statcast and instant replay review over the last 10 years.

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Volleyball loses tough string of contests, looking to bounce back in upcoming matches

Coming off a solid first weekend, the women’s volleyball team’s record fell to 4-3 after the South Hill Classic at Ithaca College on Friday Sept. 7 and Saturday Sept. 8. The Knights were defeated by Ithaca College, Susquehanna University and Wesleyan University.

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Men’s soccer earns first victory in home opener, anticipates difficult stretch of away games

The Geneseo men’s soccer season is officially underway. There are many new faces and plenty of upperclassmen returning to the pitch for the Knights this year. 

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Blaming Ariana Grande for Mac Miller’s death is misguided, insensitive

Every American has likely heard a story about someone who tragically died due to drug addiction—especially opioid addiction. Each story is tragic and has its own complexities. 

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Geneseo club sports deserve access to an athletic trainer

Geneseo has 21 club sports teams, ranging from rugby to quidditch, according to Geneseo’s website. 

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Consistent campus construction prevents optimal academic environment

Many students agree that Geneseo has a beautiful and whimsical campus. Geneseo students love to watch the fiery and picturesque sunsets to alleviate any stress they are afflicted with. 

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Political demonstration at Broadway show brings up issues of hate speech

Since the Constitution’s signing, Americans have argued over how much the document should control people’s daily lives. While much of the public conversation has recently focused on the right to bear arms, interpretations of freedom of speech have their own conflicts.

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Printers must be returned to original spots, new locations disadvantageous to students

Many changes were made on campus over the summer with little notice to new and returning Geneseo students. One of the most upsetting alterations was the removal of printers from residence halls and Milne Library, which is a major inconvenience to students. The printers should be returned to deter this disruption to students’ academic life.

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Burning Nike gear is unreasonable response to Colin Kaepernick advertisement

The athletic company Nike just celebrated the 30th anniversary of their “Just Do It” slogan and many were not thrilled with their new campaign. It features an advertisement of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s face with the words, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”

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Student pursues passion through non-profit organization, urges community to push representatives for change

Rose Austin has a love for improving the world through her work with the non-profit organization The Borgen Project. 

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Long-distance relationships in college can present challenges

As teenagers venture off to college, they encounter a series of scary obstacles and hard decisions. These new opportunities can be exciting but are also often stressful. 

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Annual Biology Club picnic unites science community, allows incoming students to connect with faculty

The Biology Club held their annual picnic to foster student-faculty relationships and introduce biology majors to departmental opportunities on-campus. The picnic was held on Friday Sept. 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Integrated Science Center walkway by the College Green.

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“I Love Female Orgasm”presentation stresses importance of sexual health, education through engaging format

Many students across campus were wearing t-shirts or sporting a pin that read, “I Heart the Female Orgasm,” on Friday Sept. 7. They were anxiously awaiting the annual “I Love Female Orgasm” event organized by the Geneseo Campus Activities Board. 

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Geneseo landlord devoted to his successful student housing business

If you’re a Geneseo student, chances are you’ve been inside one of Rocco Dragani’s buildings. Dragani is a Geneseo landlord who owns many properties in the area, ranging from University Hots to various student houses. 

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Non-binary musician explores path to self-growth on recent release

Every human being struggles with identity and coming into themselves at some point in their lives. Australian singer-songwriter Tash Sultana’s debut album is a familiar and inspiring soundtrack for everyone trying to understand who they are. Sultana released Flow State on Aug. 31.

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Netflix movie lacks solid romance, unlikely friendship redeems plot

Teenage girls across the world often fall prey to bullies and insecurities; high school is a breeding ground for both. Netflix’s new movie Sierra Burgess Is a Loser hits these prevalent issues with a dash of romance while following the personal growth of two teenage girls.

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Spotify hurts profits of artists, labels

While Spotify has become all the rage to anyone who has ears and a smartphone, the service has carved a deep wound into the music industry. 

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