The MacVittie Union Hunt Room buzzed with excitement on Thursday March 28 as people waited to hear a talk from Omar El Akkad, author of American War. The book is about a family living in a future version of the United States where a second civil war has broken out, this time over climate change.
Read MoreBeyond the borders: Sri Lankan student adjusts to American culture over four years at Geneseo
Mathematics major senior Imasha Silva, originally from Sri Lanka, has developed a passion for Geneseo over her last four years here.
Read MoreAnna’s Ball raises money for charity, commemorates passing of alumnae’s child
Friends, family and members of Geneseo’s Greek life piled into the MacVittie College Union Ballroom on Sunday March 31 for the ninth annual Anna’s Ball fundraiser. Anna’s Ball is a formal mocktail party and the official philanthropic project of the Inter Greek Council hosted in order to raise money for Anna’s Wish Inc.
Read MoreIncreased reliance on technology creates loss of intimacy in contemporary dating
Our society today is dominated by technology. In schools, students learn computer skills and it is rare to see a college undergraduate without a laptop. People of all ages carry their cellphones on them 24/7 and most are constantly talking on the phone, texting or checking Instagram.
Read MoreInvasion of privacy: Altruistic medical student returns to home country to serve community, volunteer
Neuroscience major senior Pema Sherpa recently spent a semester abroad in her hometown in Nepal where she helped students who are both impoverished and have vision issues. She learned through this experience how fortunate she is, and she plans to continue to assist the Nepali community.
Read MoreSoftball sweeps home openers, will travel to Fredonia next
The Knights split games with the SUNY New Paltz Hawks on Friday March 29, losing 2-0 in the first game and winning 4-0 in the second. The Knights moved on to face the SUNY Oneonta Red Dragons on Saturday March 30. Against the Dragons, the Knights split games again. The first game saw the Knights go down 4-2, but they bounced back for the second game with a 14-3 win.
Read MoreUndocumented immigrants must be allowed to obtain driver’s licenses
Among the many things we take for granted as citizens of the United States is the freedom of movement. Freedom to travel between states is guaranteed by our Constitution. In a smaller sense, traveling around town to things we need is a part of our right to the pursuit of happiness.
Read MoreBuffalo hosts draft prospects, hints at future selections the team may make in early rounds
There is widespread speculation among those who follow the Buffalo Bills about what the team will do in the 2019 NFL Draft this month. The team has 10 total selections in this year’s draft and should be able to add some significant talent to their roster.
Read MoreAmerican Alliance of Football approaches collapse due to funding shortfall, uncooperative NFL teams
Usually, the first Sunday after the Super Bowl is a destitute and hopeless day for NFL fans. That was not the case this year, however, as the Alliance of American Football kicked off its inaugural season one week after the New England Patriots were crowned champions of the NFL.
Read MoreTrack and field opens up outdoor season at home, hopes to repeat indoor success
The Geneseo track and field team had their opening meet, the Geneseo Invitational, on Saturday March 30. It was a cold, windy and rainy day, but the athletes stuck it out to start the season strong relative to the conditions.
Read MoreMen’s lacrosse drops first SUNYAC matchup, looks to bounce back at home against Oneonta
Prior to beginning SUNYAC play against SUNY Plattsburgh, Geneseo had a tough test against the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers, a team ranked third in the nation as of March 27. Even though Geneseo ended up losing the game 14-5, the Knights held the Tigers three goals under their season average of 17 goals per game.
Read MoreGeneseo fails students by allowing racist acts to slide
Following recent reports of two Geneseo students who referenced blackface in two Snapchat posts, one thing has become abundantly clear: the lack of urgency Geneseo has displayed in regard to preventing racist acts is unacceptable.
Read MoreWomen’s lacrosse ends tough non-conference stretch, earns important win over Plattsburgh
Coming off a 13-12 victory against the Rochester Institute of Technology on March 27, the Geneseo women’s lacrosse team looked to continue the momentum going into their next game versus the 17th ranked William Smith College Herons. The Knights traveled to Geneva to take on the Herons and Geneseo fell 13-10.
Read MoreNASA must account for different body types after failing to make gender equality history
History was scheduled to be made on Friday March 29 when NASA intended to launch the first all-female spacewalk outside the International Space Station. This milestone mission, however, did not come to fruition based on a simple oversight: the size of the spacesuits.
Read MoreGypsy Rose Blanchard deserves public empathy, not prison time
For the past couple weeks, the true-crime television series on Hulu, “The Act,” has taken viewers through a rollercoaster of suspense, shock and disbelief. Although the series is highly dramatized, it’s important to remember that it tells a very real story.
Read MoreSociety must be more attentive to trauma survivors in wake of mass shooting epidemic
Just over a year after the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., survivor Sydney Aiello took her own life. In the days following Aiello’s passing, two other people connected to mass shootings took their own lives. While being transparent about this horrible incident raises awareness regarding mental health after significant distress, it is crucial that we reevaluate how we treat and care for people after they’ve gone through considerable trauma.
Read MoreJordan Peele film offers frights, humor with dynamic acting
Unlike Get Out, which focused more on psychological horror, Us takes its horror in a far more conventional direction. Moments of white-knuckle tension, jump scares and violent kills serve to please horror fans looking for something closer to a typical slasher-style film. These elements are very well done and differentiate it from other horror films.
Read MoreProtagonist of “Barry” seems irredeemable, subverts character arc expectations
Stories are most compelling when characters are realistic. Nobody is perfect, so when humanity’s latent flaws are accurately expressed in a character, audiences are more likely to become invested than stories based on unrealistic stereotypes.
Read MoreInspiring gallery exhibit presents art borne from natural disasters
Lawrence Philip is inspired by chaos. Philip, an authentic artist, has witnessed many natural disasters in his lifetime because he has lived where destruction due to weather conditions is common.
Read MoreHulu’s “Shrill” works to normalize abortion, humanize women undergoing the procedure
Hulu’s new original show “Shrill” works to revolutionize depictions of a woman’s abortion without scorn. Aidy Bryant, the show’s producer and star, portrays main character Annie who decides to go through with having an abortion.
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