In August of 1969, Bethel, N.Y. erupted with the spirit of Woodstock Music Festival. Despite a grocery list of logistic, fiscal and legal challenges, Max Yasgur’s unassuming dairy farm became the chosen site for “Three Days of Peace & Music” that would rock American culture.
Read MoreGeneseo’s failure to investigate a sexual assault allegation is unjustifiable
Pang, having been arrested on Aug. 21, was charged with a first-degree criminal sexual act and first-degree sexual abuse, according to Fox Rochester. Pang is facing charges nearly five years after the assault; the victim’s prompt and official report of her assault resulted in no immediate action from the college.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Students at Geneseo are not pleased with the high rental rates of off-campus housing
Students are often encouraged to live off-campus for several reasons. Arguably, the most feasible reason for living off-campus is that it is cheaper than on-campus housing, which costs $4,185 per semester, according to Student Accounts. Students may also wish to live off-campus to experience living on their own. With these reasons in mind, landlords in Geneseo seem to take advantage of their tenants by creating unreasonably high rent prices.
Read MoreFilm Review: It Chapter 2; Sequel to latest It adaptation disappoints fans with excessive runtime, lame scares
No film genre has been more impacted by the fad of remakes than horror. Since the mid-2000s, horror movies have been the subject of numerous revivals and remakes that received mixed levels of success.
Read MoreAlbum Review: African Giant; Burna Boy presents culturally rich, melodic beats on latest album inspired by West Africa
African Giant is Burna Boy’s fourth studio album and was released on July 26 this summer. Clocking in at exactly one hour, the album blends a rich cultural history with melodic singing and rhythmic beats. This is a style that Burna Boy has dubbed “Afro-Fusion.”
Read MoreWTF?: Witty plot of Shrek dismissed in favor of absurdist online memes
Onions and ogres both have layers, and so do memes on the internet. That’s right folks, this week I’m examining the 2001 animated classic, Shrek. The lovable green ogre has now been a part of the collective consciousness for almost 20 years and, as the 2010s wind to a close, it’s fun to consider the character’s transformation into one of the most consistent, pervading and inexplicable internet memes of this decade.
Read MoreRotary Club prepares to throw authentic Oktoberfest fundraiser on Center Street
Oktoberfest is no longer exclusive to Munich where it began, nor Berlin or any other German city. Now an international phenomenon, Oktoberfest has stretched as far as South Korea and Australia and more than 500,000 people attended an Oktoberfest in Cincinnati where it was affectionately named Oktoberfest Zinnzinati. In Munich, the location of the first traditional Oktoberfest that began back in the 1800s, more than 7 million people attend each year and more than 7 million liters of beer are consumed every festival.
Read MoreTightknit bonds between a cappella members visible during stellar performances at WOWcapella event
With the sunset in the background, the Union patio became crowded with eager listeners for the WOWCappella event on Saturday Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The event was for all five acapella groups to show off their various vibes before auditions begin to search for new members.
Read MoreSoccer defends at home, defeats Clarkson 1-0
Geneseo men’s soccer improved to a 3-0 record with a win over Clarkson, led once again by senior forward Bryan Wager.
Read MoreBills Beat: Bills defeat division rival Jets, quarterback makes game saving halftime adjustments
Winning heals all wounds. In this case, a 17-16 victory over the New York Jets was able to wash away the terrible first half that second-year Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen had in Week 1 of the NFL season.
Read MoreFinal Grand Slam of the decade showcases changing of the guard
The fourth and final Grand Slam tournament of the year, the U.S. Open, concluded last weekend with record-breaking and notable finishes in both the men’s and women’s singles competitions. More than 700,000 people flocked to the courts in Flushing Meadow in Queens, N.Y. for two weeks of the world’s best tennis players matched up against each other.
Read MoreVolleyball vastly improves during Ohio tournament, Cergol and Mendelsohn achieve career milestones
Following their disappointing start to the season, the Knights were able to impressively right the ship during their visit to Ohio for the Case Western Reserve Invitational. In addition to that, they surpassed an out-of-conference powerhouse team from University of Rochester to win the season’s home opener on Tuesday Sept. 10.
Read MoreField hockey takes down Skidmore College, continues to exemplify stellar defensive play
Geneseo’s field hockey team put their tough loss to Vassar College on Aug. 31 behind them and returned to form in their next two games. The Knights won with a combined 8-1 score in what has proved to be a great start to the season for the team as a whole.
Read MoreThrowback G-Spot: Spice up your sex life this semester
It seems that many college students mark the new semester more as a fresh start than the start of a new year. Students promise themselves that they’ll make the Dean’s List, go to the gym more than twice a week, or try new things when it comes to sex. It’s not actually a bad idea to safely experiment—not only can it relieve stress, but it also can be fun.
Read MoreHispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latino and Hispanic individuals, culture
Each year, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua celebrate the anniversary of their independence on Sept. 15. This date marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month because of its significance to the Hispanic community, the celebration continues until Oct. 15.
Read MoreFirst Cultivating Community series addresses activism’s future within the Geneseo community
The Cultivating Community series held its first of three dialogues this semester on Monday Sept. 9, discussing “How to Propel Activism Forward” with a crowd of more than 50 students, professors and administrators. The series is grounded in Geneseo’s value of inclusivity, meant to provide a safe, supportive space for the campus community to work through issues that come up for the student body.
Read MoreLIVES Program promotes independence, new experiences for differently abled students
The Geneseo/Arc of Livingston Wyoming Learning Independence, Vocational and Educational Skills program provides opportunities for students who have disabilities to learn important life skills that will help them gain independence.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Geneseo freshman athlete hopes to promote kindness, inclusivity
To me, athletics on college campuses have always seemed like a boys club. Every time I go out looking to watch a game it seems like the boys’ teams have a much more sizable crowd than that of the womens’ teams. In this world of male-dominated sports and toxic masculinity you may at times expect female athletes to be resentful; but for Angel Bennet that is the absolute opposite.
Read MoreFraser and Sturges upcoming renovation to create more student space
Beginning in the winter of 2020, Fraser and Sturges hall will undergo a two-year renovation.
Read MorePresident Denise Battles hosts biannual College/Community Breakfast
President Denise Battles hosted the biannual College/Community Breakfast Meeting at the Big Tree Inn on Sept. 5. The meeting serves as a communication tool between the college and the town of Geneseo, providing town residents with relevant updates and announcements from the school. More than 50 people attended, including local business owners and members of the pPresident’s cabinet.
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