The State University of New York has drafted a new policy regarding proof of vaccinations for incoming students. This policy, if enacted, will attempt to further incentivize SUNY students to provide immunization records to prevent potential disease outbreaks.
Read MoreMinimal enrollment for language classes has reduced course loads, affected income for professors
Decreased enrollment in Geneseo language classes has led to a reduction in amount of available courses. This follows national trends at other colleges and has negatively impacted professors.
Read MoreWages for faculty vary across campus based on discipline of professor
Geneseo professors with similar credentials experience wage disparities between departments. This issue is widespread across the SUNY system.
Read MoreReports of mold in townhouses leads to action by college, complaints from students
Saratoga Terrace townhouse residents filed reports of mold growth as a result of excess moisture. Facilities staff have enacted a multi-faceted solution to attempt to rectify the issue.
Read More“The Voice” contestant Austin Giorgio to headline GCAB’s first Fall Fest
The Geneseo Campus Activities Board and Geneseo Late Knight invites the whole campus to come celebrate fall on Oct. 11 at the first ever Fall Fest. The will be held at the MacVittie Union Plaza from 6 to 9 p.m. and it will features performances by different student organizations including Bhangra, Hips N’ Harmony, Knightline and Exit 8.
Read MoreDinner based around 1930s educates local community about the era
Food can bind people together across countries, cultures and class. English major senior Leah Christman started a series of dinners to unite people across even age and time.
Read MoreInternational Day of Peace celebration unifies attendees in promotion of global disarmament
The Kuhl Gymnasium radiated positive vibes as students gathered for Geneseo Peace Action’s annual celebration of the International Day of Peace on Friday Sept. 21. The three-hour long event was designed to remind students of the importance of peace around the world and to bring international conflict awareness to the Geneseo campus.
Read MoreAll-College Speaker reflects on personal mental health, offers strategies for Geneseo students
College students on every campus struggle with mental health issues. Karl Shallowhorn, a leading mental health advocate and substance abuse counselor, knows these struggles firsthand. He faced his first disabling bipolar episode as a freshman in college and struggled with addiction and a recurring mental health disorder for years after.
Read MoreDespite several life obstacles, communication professor’s strong drive motivates her to move forward
With a presence on three different college campuses, all while juggling a family and struggling with a learning disability, communication professor Karen Dickerson proves to be a unique member of the Geneseo faculty.
Read MoreSignificant others should be aware of red flags that may indicate a toxic relationship
Getting yelled at, feeling worthless, seeking an escape; a significant other aggravatingly pushes their partner onto the couch, spewing degrading words and curses in a fit of rage. While the significant other prepares to leave the house for good, the partner saunters over, blocking access to the door and begging for immediate forgiveness to which the victim complies.
Read MoreGeneseo students previously arrested for sexual assault face allegations of second-hand harassment from different victim
Geneseo juniors who were charged with forcible touching and unlawful imprisonment class A misdemeanors on Sept. 13 are facing sexual assault allegations from another victim. These recent accusations raise new questions regarding how the prosecution will choose to move forward.
Read MoreSome faculty, staff employees receive less than county living wages
Harvard University students recently brought attention to the fact that all employees of the school were not being paid a living wage, according to The New York Times. Harvard has since corrected the issue, but this study raises the question as to whether or not college employees, specifically Geneseo staff, are being paid adequately.
Read MoreSouthside Village Health Center to redirect student traffic following Fall 2019 opening
Construction began this summer to create a health clinic on the south side of campus in Onondaga Hall to ensure more convenience for students in terms of location and aid. Construction is expected to continue throughout the semester, and the clinic is expected to be staffed and opened in Fall 2019.
Read MoreLauderdale seeks to fill empty staff positions as student visits overwhelm counseling services
Students have experienced difficulties in receiving counseling following the departures of one of the triage counselors early this year, as well as another health counselor, according to Interim Principal of Student Health Administrator Dr. Steven Radi.
Read MoreAligning with Cuomo’s plan to end student hunger, administration works to improve food pantry
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a five-step plan on Aug. 29 to mitigate hunger for students in grade school through college. Part of this plan mandates that every SUNY campus add a food pantry, which Geneseo already has, but they plan to make it more well-known and accessible to students.
Read MoreExhibit challenges victim-blaming, places responsibility solely on perpetrators
Sexual assault has a history of stigmatization in the United States, exemplified through the question most often asked of victims: “what were you wearing?” Victims should never be blamed for their own assault, and the Kinetic Gallery’s most recent exhibit hopes to reinforce this position.
Read MoreTV Show Review: Latest “BoJack Horseman” season posits misery, hope can exist in tandem
The highly anticipated fifth season of the Netflix original series “BoJack Horseman” dropped on Sept. 14, much to the delight of fans worldwide. The finale of season four left off on a relatively optimistic note for a show whose main themes revolve around mental illness, addiction and the meaning of identity.
Read MoreVideo Game Review: “Spider-Man” excels with vivid graphics, immersive gameplay
The release of Treyarch’s “Spider-Man 2” in 2004 was a monumental critical and commercial success that impressed gamers with its revolutionary gameplay and interesting take on the Spider-Man universe. Since then, the famous wall-crawler has starred in 12 other games, none of which measured up to the bar set by “Spider-Man 2.”
Read MoreArts Opinion: Bill aids struggling artists despite industry criticism
Congress passed the bipartisan Music Modernization Act on Sept. 18. The proposed legislation has paved the way for fair payment of songwriters in this streaming-crazed world.
Read MoreGuest percussionists impress with comedic performance
Lights dimmed and upbeat music played as anticipation spread throughout the audience. Once the four performers took their places, the auditorium exploded with colorful lights and eclectic drumming.
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