After graduation, everyone hopes to find their dream job, and recent Geneseo graduate Leila Sedigh ’17 found hers.
Read MoreInvasion of privacy: Incoming editor-in-chief pursues journalism passion, eager for future role
Communication major junior Julia Skeval will take on the role of editor-in-chief of The Lamron for the 2019-2020 school year. Being part of the organization for the past two years has made her enthusiastic about her upcoming role and the paper’s future in general.
Read More“Game of Thrones” season circles back to roots, aims for satisfying conclusion
HBO’s iconic, zeitgeist-shifting television series, “Game of Thrones,” has a lot of narrative ground to cover in its final season. With a shortened six-episode finale, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are even more crunched for time than a typical 10-episode season would allow for.
Read MoreThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
Among the tell-all memoirs and deep exposés of the Trump administration, one popular nonfiction book from the past year has stood out in the minds of mainstream thought leaders across the political spectrum. The Coddling of the American Mind offers an answer to an apparent problem: what’s gone wrong on college campuses over the past few years?
Read MoreLessons From Film: Social perception of women as objects should cease to permeate popular culture
If this isn’t already obvious, every person in the world should be treating women with respect. Over centuries of human existence, it has been normalized to regard women as their partners’ possessions. Even movies as recent as the widely popular 2010 film Scott Pilgrim vs. the World continue to subliminally support the objectification of women by society.
Read MoreProfessors showcase research on power of defiant musical groups, political activism in Eastern Europe
Music and politics might seem like a messy combination, but music’s inherent power makes it a perfect platform to call out politicians and their harmful policies. Musical groups have used musical activism as an effective way to express the injustices different people face when it comes to their race, gender identity and other parts of themselves.
Read MoreBroadway powerhouse sings popular songs for Limelight and Accents concert
A packed audience was captivated when an amazing Broadway performer took the stage in Wadsworth Auditorium on Saturday April 20.
Read MoreUnited States must prosecute president for crimes, impeachment will preserve republic’s values
The release of Robert Mueller’s investigative report on Thursday April 18 has shocked the American political world over the past week. Trump supporters have attempted to deflect and discredit, while detractors have emphasized the counsel’s findings regarding obstruction of justice.
Read MoreGen Z individuals must work arduous hours to achieve financial stability
It’s rare to talk with a fellow student and not get into a discussion about employment. Most young adults these days have at least a summer job, while some may have a part-time job year-round. This is likely in response to the deep-seeded anxiety of what one will do when they graduate college.
Read MoreFailing to hold all genders to same standard will lead to inequality in adulthood
The phrase “boys will be boys” is commonly used to defer accountability from boys, and even men in some cases. The phrase shifts the blame away from the individual by infantilizing them.
Read MorePublic must be made aware of Coachella founder’s anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival—spanning two weekends every April—is known for the impressive line-up of musicians it hosts and the star-studded crowds it attracts. Every year, about 200,000 people attend Coachella in the middle of the Californian desert.
Read MorePublic response to Notre Dame fire is wrong, insensitive
France’s beloved Notre Dame Cathedral was partially destroyed in a fire on April 15. The loss has been devastating to not only the French people, but to the world as a whole.
Read MoreGlobal tragedies should receive equal coverage on social media
On April 15, much of the Notre Dame Cathedral was destroyed by an accidental fire. Responses on social media were abundant, yet determined inappropriate and incorrect by many. On Sunday April 21, a multitude of Sri Lankan hotels and churches suffered bombings. A nationwide social media blackout was implemented by government officials just hours later, according to The Washington Post. Almost 300 people died in the bombings according to The New York Times.
Read MoreStudent-run media provides more fulfilling experience at Geneseo
After four years, almost 175 articles and countless sleepless nights, this issue of The Lamron is my last. If there’s one thing I learned from that all-too-brief time, it’s how important the mission of student-run media can be.
Read MoreBuffalo Business First ranks Geneseo in the top 15% of U.S public colleges, 19 out of 73 in eastern public colleges
Geneseo ranked 65th out of 505 public colleges by Buffalo Business First for 2019. The college was also ranked 19th out of 73 eastern public colleges.
Read MoreFIRE, a first amendment watchdog group, contacts college to protect student’s free speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a First Amendment watchdog group centered in Philadelphia, sent a letter to Geneseo on Friday April 19 criticizing how the college handled a pair of Snapchats a student sent on April 1 that referenced blackface. FIRE argued that the investigation the college announced could create a “chilling effect.”
Read MoreCollege updates medical leave of absence policy to aid students who struggle with mental health issues
The college recently revised its policy for students who require a leave of absence. The revised policy allows students who encounter medical problems to take a leave with greater leeway.
Read MoreNew York state finalizes budget affecting financial aid and facilities and planning
New York finalized the state budget at the end of March and according to an email sent by President Denise Battles on April 15, “direct tax support to state-operated campuses was accelerated by $109.5 million in one-time monies, with no impact on future funding.”
Read MorePoster covering abortion at GREAT Day divides student population
During the GREAT Day poster session in the College Union Ballroom on April 17, political science and international relations double major junior Gregor Malkasian presented his research project titled, “Women’s Reproduction is Not a Right: Abortion Prevention Through Education, Insurance Expansion, and Foster Reform.” The poster sparked debate and exchange amongst the Geneseo faculty, student body and administration.
Read MoreStudent participants present research on various topics for annual GREAT Day
Students, faculty and administrators gathered together on April 17 for Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement and Talent Day. The day allowed students to present the research they have been diligently working on, with topics ranging from science to arts and beyond.
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