Oscar nominations were released on Jan. 13, inviting film fanatics across the globe to scoff and turn their nose up while retreating to the internet to argue about their favorites. Some specific nominations have garnered press, such as first-time nominee Scarlett Johansson gaining not one but two nominations this year, an honor that has not occurred in more than a decade. The real kicker this year, however, is the Academy’s stubborn refusal to nominate women in directing categories or people of Asian descent in acting categories.
Read MoreNew Financial Aid Initiative to make applying for scholarships easier, quicker
On Feb. 3, the Financial Aid Office will launch its new scholarship portal for students. Dubbed Academic Works, the portal will allow students to apply for scholarships in one brief application beginning with the 2020-2021 academic year.
Read MoreSociomedical sciences major gains traction, expands course offerings
The sociomedical sciences major, which was approved by the college in November 2019, is now available for students to declare. The major blends various subject fields into a comprehensive program that aims to enable students to pursue a broad range of opportunities in the medical field after graduating.
Read MoreUnexpected power outage leaves hundreds of students in the dark
On Tuesday Jan. 28 at around 7 p.m., areas within the North and Central Village of campus lost power. The nine residence halls affected house an estimated 1,400 students.
Read MoreHealth center fulfills purpose of providing services to students on Southside
The South Village Health Center’s first semester of operation was a relative success and, at the very least, the center plans to continue with its current care offerings for the remainder of the academic year and in the coming semesters.
Read MoreClub expo encourages students’ involvement in campus activities
The Student Organization Club Expo hosted by the Department of Student Life on Wednesday Jan. 29 offered students the unique opportunity to browse through the different activities and organizations offered on campus.
Read MoreMadagascar history course allows study abroad students an eye-opening experience
Over winter break, assistant professor of history Amanda Lewis-Nang’ea and a group of Geneseo students traveled to Madagascar for an environmental history course. The program consisted of a three-week course designed to introduce students to the social and environmental history of Madagascar.
Read MoreHumans of Geneseo
Adolescent English education major senior Taylor Manes hopes to one day teach adolescents and provide them with the same support she received from her educators during her youth.
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Invasion of Privacy: Student returns to school, balances his course workload with other life responsibilities
After graduating from high school, figuring out what passion to pursue can be daunting. The different post-high school options vary, including college, vocational school or the workforce. Some people even realize in their adult years that they want to switch paths.
Read MoreMeet the Greeks: Alpha Sigma Tau
Many students turn to Greek life in their college years as a way to meet new people, make lifelong connections and develop themselves both personally and professionally. The same holds true for members of Alpha Sigma Tau, one of Geneseo’s four national sororities and an organization committed to educating and inspiring women to navigate and enrich their lives.
Read MoreAlbum Review: Big Conspiracy; Rapper releases second album, showcases lively voice
Big Conspiracy is rapper J Hus’s second studio album and the first major release of the decade from the United Kingdom music scene, which has recently been thriving. The album comes after a long two-and-a-half year wait since his last release, which was his critically acclaimed debut album Common Sense.
Read MoreFilm Review: 1917; Gruesome World War I film portrays struggles of humanity, war
“The War to End All Wars,” “The War of the Nations” and “The Great War.” This is the kind of language used to describe one of the deadliest global conflicts in history—unprecedented in its brutality and death count.
Read MoreArts Opinion: Subtitles improve foreign films, enhance experience
Whether binging a favorite television show or watching the latest movies dropping on Netflix, attendees at any viewing circle are going to be met with the inevitable question: should the subtitles be on?
Read MoreWTF?: “Game of Thrones” is dead, long live “The Witcher”
The beauty of HBO’s iconic, zeitgeist-shaping phenomenon “Game of Thrones” is the way it subverted its audience’s expectations regarding fantasy archetypes and narrative tropes. The show’s greatest subversive act was not killing off Ned Stark in season one, or even season three’s infamous Red Wedding. No, the greatest trick “Game of Thrones” ever pulled was airing an incongruous, nigh-incomprehensible, finale that reminded the world how little impact poorly executed subversion produces.
Read More“Assassins” humanizes killers, cast shines in roles
What do Lee Harvey Oswald, Lynette Frome, Samuel Byck, Sara Jane Moore, Leon Czolgosz, John Hinkley, Giuseppe Zangara and John Wilkes Booth have in common? Not only are they all American history’s most deadly assassins, but they are also the titular characters in Stephen Sondheim’s timeless musical of the same name.
Read MoreThe effects of climate change locally, ways for you to help.
On Sept. 25, Geneseo students partook in a climate march that aligned with other marches occurring that week all around the world, according to The Lamron. Geneseo students also have fiercely advocated for improved composting and recycling facilities both on and off-campus, as can be seen in The Lamron opinion section, which has featured several student-written articles calling for action.
Read MoreWomen’s basketball builds momentum as season progresses, climbs national rankings
As the snow begins to build up on the sidewalks and Geneseo’s varsity sports schedule moves indoors, the women’s basketball team has been quietly accruing victories and climbing in the national Division III rankings. At the pace they’re going, Geneseo should quickly rise from their current No. 14 spot.
Read MoreBlue Wave maintains winning culture, travels to Ithaca this weekend for Bomber Invitational
Geneseo’s Blue Wave doesn’t know much else other than success. Despite injuries and health issues plaguing parts of the roster, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams are off to impressive starts to the season. The men are sitting at a comfortable 3-1 record and the women remain undefeated as both head into an invitational this weekend at Ithaca.
Read MoreBills Beat: Bills defeat Cowboys on Thanksgiving, show nation they’re a defensive force
Hope is an elusive concept for a Buffalo sports fan. To hope for a Buffalo sports team’s success is to contradict mountains of previous evidence against Buffalo and leap face-first into the belief that this might just be the year for the Sabres or the Bills, and often times this leap leaves its fans lying face-first on the ground.
Read MoreCross country finishes 2019 season with top-10 finishes at National Championship for both squads
cross country teams had a strong end to their season, with the women’s team placing tenth and the men’s team placing eighth at the 2019 NCAA Division III Championships. The meet was held by Spalding at Tom Sawyer State Park on Nov. 23.
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