Geneseo piloted a new first-year seminar course during the fall 2019 semester for students who were exploring major options and getting adjusted to college life.
Read MoreVillage Mayor visits campus, discusses diversity
On Nov. 21, Geneseo Village Mayor Margaret Duff visited the Geneseo campus to host a discussion about inclusivity, diversity and equity both on the campus and in the surrounding community.
Read MoreNew Residence Assistant protocol unclear
Last semester, a new protocol was implemented by the Department of Residence Life to guide Residence Assistants in the event that classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
Read MoreFood Security Advocates respond to a SUNY wide study, data is statistically significant
The SUNY Food Insecurity Task Force recently published the results of a survey conducted last year that reached students SUNY-wide regarding their experiences with hunger. Ten percent of Geneseo students participated and, in response, the Food Security Advocates held an open forum on Nov. 21 at 4 p.m. in the Union Hunt Room.
Read MoreFACE OFF: Ultimate Frisbee; Is it a sport?
Is ultimate frisbee a sport? Sports Editor, Alexandros Anton, and Arts and Entertainment Editor, Madelyn Dewey, face-off as they debate this controversial issue. Who will win? Read their compelling arguments and decide for yourself!
Read MoreWomen’s soccer is proud of season despite late season losses, looks forward to potential in 2020
Although the season did not end the way the women’s soccer team had hoped, Geneseo is still proud of their performance over the last few months and graduates a senior class that has experienced monumental success, both individually and together. After falling in the SUNYAC Championship game and losing their first-round NCAA Tournament game, the team still finished with an impressive overall record of 15-4-1 and seven players named to the SUNYAC All-Star list.
Read MoreNFL serves up exciting Thanksgiving 2019 schedule, Cowboys, Lions to continue hosting tradition
Every year, football fans plant themselves on the couch to watch marquee NFL matchups after filling their bellies with turkey. The traditional Thanksgiving games provide a great way to bring families together throughout the holiday in addition to their time around the dinner table. This year, nothing has changed as there are three games scheduled; each with the potential to be exciting.
Read MoreSports Editorial: Buffalo Sabres stumble against teams after return from Europe, must find a way to fight injury bug
The Buffalo Sabres returned from their European trip to face the Carolina Hurricanes, the Ottawa Senators and the Chicago Blackhawks, hoping to rebound from a bitter weekend in Sweden that included back-to-back defeats to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The first matchup against the Canes showed promise despite an overtime loss, with goals coming from debutante center Curtis Lazar and left-wing Johan Larsson, showcasing some of the potential scoring depth the Sabres have needed so badly in recent weeks.
Read MoreField hockey falls short in second round of NCAA Tournament against MIT, reflects on historic season
Despite another impressive performance from freshman forward Maggie Phipps and the Knights, Geneseo suffered a loss to MIT in the second round of the NCAA DIII Tournament on Saturday Nov. 16.
Read MoreIce Knights trounce rival Oswego by margin of eight goals, set to host Fredonia Nov. 23
A game featuring two teams ranked in the top five nationwide for Division III always has the potential to be high scoring. The game between the second-ranked Geneseo Ice Knights and third ranked SUNY Oswego was certainly high scoring, with ten total goals scored.
Read MoreCookies surpass all other desserts with their versatility and favorable appearances
There’s a whole world of goodies and treats out there, each with their own merits and benefits that appeal to different folks and different taste pallets and that’s all well and good, but they’re all competing for second place because cookies are king. I don’t make the rules, I’m just here to break the news: cookies are the supreme dessert.
Read MoreGeneseo’s required meal plans hinder some students from living comfortably on campus
For freshmen and sophomore students living on campus, using a meal plan is an everyday reality. To most, this swipe-and-go approach is convenient and eases the transition into living independently. But, for a much smaller population, dining dollars can be burdensome. For these few, purchasing a meal plan should be optional; the reasons are multifold.
Read MoreChick-fil-A stops funding anti-LGBTQ+ groups for economic reasons, not morals
I will begin this article with a disclaimer: I have never understood the Chick-fil-A hype. I have always thought of them as that super Christian chicken place that is closed on Sundays and doesn’t support the queer community. For me, their anti-LGBTQ+ stance was enough to make me avoid the chain entirely.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Fragility of horse legs exposes design flaw, shouldn’t necessitate death
Horses are God’s mistake. We live in a world in which a beautiful, low-key terrifying creature must die simply because it breaks a limb and that is messed up, folks. Horses regrettably do not get to enjoy mercy because most of the time it would take large sums of money and a long, painful process to attempt to heal the broken limbs of an equine. They often break limbs because the amount of weight they carry on relatively thin legs with delicate tendons that work as elastic bands to power them only need a bad trip or fall to easily result in a leg injury.
Read MoreGo cheer! Team succeeds despite lack of coach, practice space
Known for their energy, spirit and positivity, the Geneseo cheerleading team can be found cheering at the Geneseo basketball games, as well in multiple performances around campus.
Read MoreCultivating Community series lecturer invites students to be more considerate as they interact with other people
Geneseo presented its third Cultivating Community dialogue of the semester on Wednesday Nov. 20 in the MacVittie College Union Ballroom. The topic for the dialogue was “Campus Climate and Engagement: Questioning what we will become if we take meaningful steps and what we will become if we don’t.”
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Student reflects on study abroad trip to Ecuador, plans to return in the near future
Political science and international relations double major sophomore Cade Reed studied abroad in Ecuador, as he plans to pursue a career one day as an immigration attorney. He embarked on this experience after working with the Study Abroad Office, which inspired him to want to become an intern for the 2019-2020 school year.
Read MoreFilm Review: Doctor sleep; Latest adaptation of novel by Stephen King is effectively filmed, developed
Few films can beat the unprecedented staying power of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining. Based on the popular Stephen King novel of the same name, The Shining is lauded as one of the best and most perplexing horror films of all time despite being panned by critics on initial release, King being the most vocal among them.
Read MoreWoman at Point Zero captures feelings of women who have dealt with trauma
Woman at Point Zero is the story of Firdaus, a woman who has been sentenced to death by hanging for killing a man. The story is a combination of nonfiction and fiction that is framed through the author listening to Firdaus tell her life’s story as the pair sits on the floor of Firdaus’s jail cell.
Read MoreWTF?: This Thanksgiving, celebrate the best superhero movie ever made
Even though some people have been celebrating Christmas and the like since October, Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Oft forgotten and always underrated, the celebration fills a unique role within the holiday landscape that is often overlooked when compared to flashier, more commercialized festivities.
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