Walking into the Bertha V.B. Lederer Gallery for a lecture on Northeastern Brazil and the female struggles in the country, one would expect to find a handful of students and maybe a staff member or two.
Read MoreMental health should receive the same attention as physical injuries in professional sports
Mental disorders are being diagnosed more frequently and the sports world is not exempt from it. Most of the time when people discuss the health of athletes, they focus on physical injuries and ignore their mental health.
Read MoreCross-country starts strong running out of the gate
The Geneseo women’s and men’s cross-country team are each off to flying starts this season.
Read MoreField hockey flexes offensive muscles, sends message to conference opponents
The Geneseo field hockey team played their first conference game against the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs on Saturday Sept. 21. Entering the game, the Knights won all three of their previous matchups against the Mustangs.
Read MoreVolleyball transitions to SUNYAC play, opens with back-to-back wins
The Geneseo volleyball team had a weekend worth celebrating at Maxcy Hall at the SUNY Potsdam campus. With a 3-0 record on the weekend, the Knights took down SUNY Potsdam on Friday Sept. 21 and SUNY Oswego and SUNY Oneonta on Saturday Sept. 22.
Read MoreWomen’s soccer off to conference start, solid team play carries the weekend
Geneseo women’s soccer has gotten off to an exceptional start in conference play. They find themselves on a three-game win streak and 2-0 thus far in the conference.
Read MoreKavanaugh accuser must be respected in testimony before Senate committee
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court seemed all but certain until Christine Blasey Ford came forward and accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were in high school. Despite the public backlash, Ford is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday Sept. 27.
Read MoreOrientation advisement needs remodel, first-year students require reliable guidance
When a new student has their first orientation at Geneseo, they are unsure but excited for their adventures. They receive an advisor who they expect will answer any questions they may have on how to register for classes.
Read MoreColleges must increase consideration for students who need therapy pets
For some students enrolled in a college as demanding as Geneseo, finding ways to manage the high stress lifestyle can be extremely difficult. To make it more manageable, some people desire a therapy pet or Emotional Support Animal that can assist individuals with physical, psychiatric, intellectual or mental disabilities.
Read MoreHumans vs. Zombies fetishizes deadly weapons, neglects gun violence epidemic
The United States has witnessed 273 mass shootings in 2018 as of Wednesday Sept. 24, according to the Gun Violence Archive. The gravity of this statistic demands solemnity and for Americans to reckon with the country’s perverse, pervasive gun culture—particularly regarding popular toy guns.
Read MoreAll interns should receive fair pay, people cannot afford to work for free
College students are often encouraged, if not required, to intern for companies in their field to gain work experience. When those necessary hours are unpaid, however, many students aren’t able to work without compensation.
Read MoreAmerica must improve approach to sexual assault, harassment
Throughout this past week, the mainstream media has published countless stories surrounding sexual misconduct including the extremely short sentencing of Bill Cosby and the anticipated testimony of Christine Blasey Ford, Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser. Even within Geneseo, the allegations against business administration major junior Nicholas French and accounting major junior Mitchell Virkler have raised concerns.
Read MoreKavanaugh unfit to fill Supreme Court seat due to extreme, immoral behavior
The United States Senate should not confirm U.S. Circuit Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court because of his extreme conservative bent, his unethical behavior in the George W. Bush White House and his alleged attempted rape of a woman in high school.
Read MoreDespite John Legend’s EGOT win, Hollywood racial issues still prevalent
The announcement of John Legend’s Emmy win on Sept. 9 made him the first African American man to receive the coveted EGOT. The EGOT is composed of at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony; people who have received all four awards enter an elite level of artists who have achieved excellence.
Read MoreCAS should reduce excessively priced campus dining options
One of the main expenses in college is a meal plan, which most schools require for first-year students. It is a quick and easy card used to pay for food at all dining halls and assists in the transition to adulthood.
Read MoreAustralian political cartoon of Serena Williams is racist, sexist
Renowned tennis player Serena Williams recently faced off with Naomi Osaka in the 2018 U.S. Open Final. Williams was hoping to receive her 24th Grand Slam tournament win, while Osaka hoped to become the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam.
Read MoreTrump reacts alarmingly to Hurricane Maria death toll as Florence hits land
President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday Sept. 14 to express disbelief about an August study by George Washington University that claims the death toll of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico is now at 2,975, as opposed to the original estimates in the double digits.
Read MoreUnited States must establish reforms to prevent violence against women
Less than a month after authorities found Mollie Tibbetts’s murdered body, another young woman, Celia Barquin Arozamena, was found stabbed to death on a golf course. These two examples of apparently random violence against women reflect the horrors that women experience every day in the United States.
Read MoreGeneseo should restore studio art major, offer more resources to creative students
Former College President Christopher Dahl changed the course of Geneseo’s art programs in 2010 when he decided to deactivate the studio art major. Eight years later, it’s time for Geneseo to bring it back.
Read MoreCollege implements education track in music department
After many years of anticipation for a music education program, the moment has finally arrived. The program at Geneseo officially starts this year.
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