New York State abortion law rightfully protects women’s reproductive rights

January 31, 2019 Brittany Pratt

The 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Jan. 22 coincided with New York State passing the Reproductive Health Act, which protects women’s access to abortion should the historic case ever be overturned.

Conservatives must recognize favorable side of immigration

January 31, 2019 Brandon Johnston

Despite President Donald Trump’s clear opposition to immigration, the Republican Party should be supportive of it considering conservatism’s historical precedent with the issue.

Staff Editorial: Allocation of college’s funds should clearly aid student life

January 31, 2019 The Lamron

Students were welcomed back this week and found that over the break, the college spent presumably large amounts of money on new amenities and upgrades, such as the fancy new branded soap dispensers around campus and a revised watermark. Rather than focusing on such trivial updates, the college should concertedly invest in services that would improve student life.

Prolonged government shutdown minimally affects Office of Financial Aid

January 31, 2019 Aiden Budinski

From midnight on Dec. 22, 2018 to Friday Jan. 25, the United States government was in a state of partial shutdown, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Students participate in first SUNY study abroad program in Cuba over winter intersession period

January 31, 2019 Kara Burke

Seven students and assistant professor of anthropology Melanie Medeiros went to Cuba for two weeks as a study abroad opportunity over winter intersession. A working relationship has now been established between Geneseo and Universidad de Holguín in Cuba, according to an article published on Geneseo’s website.

SA funds extended hours in Milne Library for spring semester to test usage, viability

January 31, 2019 Malachy Dempsey

The Student Association began funding a pilot program for this semester that would keep Milne Library open for an extra two hours each night Sunday through Thursday.

College revises Code of Conduct to align with SUNY protocol

January 31, 2019 Kara Burke and Emma Boskovski

Students received an email from Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community Leonard Sancilio on Monday Jan. 28 detailing an update to the Student Code of Conduct.

Burglaries in Saratoga Terrace over winter break lead to University Police investigation

January 31, 2019 Emma Boskovski

Numerous residents of the Saratoga Terrace filed reports with the University Police Department about the condition of their homes and missing belongings upon arrival back to college after winter break.

G-Spot: Tinder alters relationship norms, shifts towards online communication

January 31, 2019 Leila Sassouni

Single and ready to mingle. A college student scrolls through the various applications on her smartphone and is once again reminded of the Tinder account she recently created. Upon opening the application, she begins to update her entire profile, adding a new profile picture and short biography about herself. Within seconds, she notices someone swiped right on her profile.

Study Abroad Profile: Semester in Groningen challenges communication student academically

January 31, 2019 Elizabeth Gellman

Communication major junior Kelly Gerlak spent the past fall semester studying abroad in Groningen. She returned from her semester enamored with the culture of the Netherlands and the newfound sense of independence she found as a student abroad.

Business professor devotes career to students’ success, lifelong learning

January 31, 2019 Ariana Mauceri

Lecturer and School of Business Internship Director Robert Boyd has been involved with the Geneseo community since 1996, where he worked at a firm that employed Geneseo students as interns. It wasn’t until 2007, however, that Boyd fully immersed himself into the Geneseo community and became a part-time lecturer.

Club Profile: Student Managed Investment Fund

January 31, 2019 Isabelle Orlando

If you are looking to get a glimpse into the world of finance and are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the complexity of the stock market, join the Student Managed Investment Fund. Better known as SMIF, the club allows students to gain hands-on financial experience while getting a feel to what a career in finance would be like following graduation.

Invasion of privacy: Sociology professor exhibits passion for field, study abroad program

January 31, 2019 Leila Sassouni

A lover of teaching, an advocate for the study abroad program and Chair of the Sociology Department, Kurt Cylke continues to express his love for the sociological field, imparting his admiration for its different areas on his dedicated students.

Bob Ross night encourages students to create intricate masterpieces

January 31, 2019 Catherine White

There were no mistakes, just happy little accidents, at Geneseo Late Knight’s An Evening with Bob Ross Paint Night on Saturday Jan. 26 in the Union Ballroom.

EP REVIEW: Florence and the Machine; Newly released songs have eerie sound, intimate lyrics

January 31, 2019 Juli Aviles

Since the 2009 release of the hit song “Dog Days Are Over,” Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine has received immense praise. Her band has gone on to release four albums and they are just as unstoppable as they were ten years ago.

Arts Opinion: Black Panther nomination marks overdue shift in Academy standards

January 31, 2019 W.C. Hoag

Superhero movies have been the premiere Hollywood draw for most of the 21st century, and this year’s crop of Oscar nominations illustrates that critical recognition is finally catching up with public sensibilities.

GCAB treats students to local Walk The Moon concert tickets

January 31, 2019 Madelyn Dewey

At around 9 p.m. on Saturday Jan. 26, bursts of white light began showering the faces of screaming fans as The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” began to play. The University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts theater was wracked with the motion of the crowd collectively standing from their seats when they noticed the band, Walk the Moon, mount the stage.

“Urban Garden” exhibit depicts various world issues through drawings by community members“Urban Garden” exhibit depicts various world issues through drawings by community members

January 31, 2019 Jess Rivera

Returning students, staff and community members converged in front of the walls of the Kinetic Gallery which were colored black for the unusual gallery opening on Tuesday Jan. 29.