Lovers of action and Arnold Schwarzenegger are sure to be familiar with the 1987 film Predator. While not a perfect movie, the original Predator maintains an impressive following of loyal fans who have hoped for a reboot that matched the original’s immersive style and complex lore. Shane Black’s The Predator is not that film.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON: Kim Binaghi Lee
Every Tuesday in the Nassau Hall painting studio from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., painter extraordinaire Kim Bhangi Lee from the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts offers demonstrations, tips and a space for students to let loose and enjoy the arts.
Read MoreExhibit showcases unusual photos donated to Geneseo
The sights around us can seem unremarkable when we look at them from the same perspectives every day. Visitors to the Lockhart Gallery’s most recent exhibit “From the Permanent Collection: New Acquisitions Part 1” are afforded the rare opportunity to see ordinary scenes from a different, darker perspective thanks to the infrared photography of Joseph Constantino.
Read MoreMusic professor Jonathan Gonder amazes in solo piano concert
Audience members chose their seats strategically at professor of music Jonathan Gonder’s solo piano recital on Sunday Sept.16. They hoped to find spots that would allow them to watch Gonder’s hands as he performed fast-paced pieces by masters like Bach, Debussy and Rachmaninoff.
Read MoreMen’s soccer picks up steam as conference opponents loom
The Geneseo men’s soccer team continues to keep the ball rolling. After a thrilling victory on Sept. 11 against the Houghton College Highlanders, the Knights secured their second win at home against the Hobart College Statesmen on Saturday Sept. 15.
Read MoreTennis remains undefeated as younger players demonstrate promise
With a series of conference matchups and invitational play, the Geneseo women’s tennis team has had a busy string of days lately. The Knights faced conference opponents SUNY Cortland and SUNY Brockport on Friday Sept. 14 and Tuesday Sept. 18, respectively.
Read MoreVolleyball gears up for SUNYAC play after competitive invitational games
The Geneseo volleyball team had a successful weekend at the Nazareth Invitational. The Knights faced Medaille College and Nazareth College on Friday Sept. 14 and they battled against Mount Union University and Keuka College on Saturday Sept. 15. Falling only to Mount Union, the team went 3-1 for the weekend.
Read MoreCoach’s Profile: Margaret McConnell
The fall season has introduced Geneseo to some new faces on-campus. One of those is that of Margaret McConnell, the field hockey team’s new head coach. McConnell has the Knights off to a 3-3 start early in the season.
Read MoreTies in the National Football League have left fans confused, frustrated
Shootouts in hockey, walk-off home runs in baseball and buzzer beaters in basketball all instantly come to mind as some of the best moments in sports. The American football “tie,” however, falls near the bottom of the pile as one the most frustrating moments in sports.
Read MoreCLUB PROFILE: Caribbean Student Association
The Caribbean Student Association began at Geneseo last year by a small group of students, including communication major senior Ashley Raphael and math major senior Sydney Alexander. Raphael serves as the club’s public relations chair and Alexander is the president.
Read MoreSPOTLIGHT ON: Ian Alam
Marketing mastermind and professor Ian Alam, who is nationally recognized as one of the top ten best marketing professors, has been on the Geneseo faculty since 2001.
Read MoreConstitution Day event opens dialogue on creating more peaceful communities
In celebration of Constitution Day, the college held a “deliberative dialogue” on Monday Sept. 17 in the MacVittie College Union ballroom to discuss how communities should approach reducing violence.
Read MoreTechnology creates more complexity in modern dating environment
We live in an era that has made communication so easy, yet so hard at the same time. Technology, such as cellphones and computers, has made us able to send a text, tweet, Snapchat, or direct message in seconds. Our smartphones are glued to our hands every moment of every day.
Read MoreGeneseo geography professors present oak tree research analyzing land usage over time
Walking into the Livingston County Museum, Geneseo residents found illustrative posters on the walls, a long wooden canoe suspended in the air and an interesting presentation about nature’s newest findings. Two Geneseo professors revealed some of those newest findings at a presentation on Sunday Sept. 16.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Local proprietor reputable for dependability among student tenants
Landlord to over 140 Geneseo students, Mark Scoville is well-known among the Geneseo community for being a reliable and friendly owner. Scoville owns 52 Geneseo units in total, including many that are close to campus.
Read MoreBattles introduces presidential office hours in lieu of fireside chats
The college recently announced an initiative that would allow students to interface with President Denise Battles through “presidential office hours.”
Read MoreCampus Auxiliary Services seeks to fill empty leadership position by end of calendar year
Following the departure of long-time Executive Director Mark Scott, Campus Auxiliary Services has begun a process to find a new leader. Current interim executive co-director Pamela Connor predicts that CAS will maintain a similar path.
Read MoreRemembering Alexandra: Tennis Prepares for NCAA Championship
After a long hiatus for the Geneseo tennis team, the Knights are back and ready to fight. The team traveled to Florida over spring break to face three difficult teams in preparation for the upcoming NCAA Tournament. “It’s fun to win 9-0, but it doesn’t get us ready for the NCAA Tournament,” head coach Jim Chen said. “So I scheduled two Division II teams and a Division III team that is going to the NCAA Tournament. They were three tough matches.”
Read MoreAndrew Cuomo wins Democratic primary, college pushes voter registration campaign
New York Democrats voted during primary elections on Thursday Sept. 13 to make New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo their official candidate for governor, which has produced varied reactions on-campus.
Read MoreStudents criticize off-campus housing group, advise renters to research different options
Off-campus living presents communication and monetary issues between students and landlords. Upperclassmen have recommended that students conduct a thorough review before choosing where to lease.
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