Early childhood education major sophomore Veronica Dailey (pictured above) is a transfer student who discusses the obstacles of settling in at a new school, but who also reflects on the success she has had in transitioning to a new school
Read MoreStudy abroad fair features different programs available to students
Excitement filled the MacVittie College Union on Wednesday Feb. 5 as the spring semester’s study abroad fair took place. Multiple study abroad programs were stationed throughout the Union advertising incredible opportunities for students. Destinations featured included Australia, Greece and Spain. Students are given the option to go abroad in the summer or winter, as well as during spring break or for an entire semester. Some fascinating programs include ones that are student exchange or faculty-led.
Read MoreCultivating Community series addresses idea of free speech and ways to address adversity
A sense of openness and excitement flowed through the MacVittie College Union Ballroom on Monday Feb. 3, as a combination of students and faculty members gathered for the Cultivating Community Series that addressed the idea of free speech.
Read MoreStudy abroad experience exposes student to unfamiliar sights, development opportunities
I spent the 2019 fall semester in Prague, Czech Republic on the CIEE Central European Studies Program.
Read MoreMilne Library subject to extended closure, resources and study spaces available in Sturges Hall
On Jan. 10, interim Chief Communications and Marketing Officer David Irwin notified the campus community via email that Milne Library would be closed for the spring 2020 semester due to an environmental test that confirmed the presence of asbestos.
Read MoreSpotlight: Multi-faceted Geneseo student showcases musical talent
With two majors that seem like an unlikely pairing, musical theatre and biology double major senior Patrick Jones has made the most of his four years at Geneseo.
Read MoreTV Show Review: Cheer; New Netflix docuseries showcases the challenging lives of college cheerleaders on and off mat
Netflix successfully made it “on mat” with its incredible documentary series that highlights the world of competitive college cheerleading and the lives of cheer team members.
Read MoreFilm Review: The Gentleman; Visually stunning film tells high-energy, comedic tale
Director Guy Ritchie has an incredibly polarizing portfolio. For every Ritchie-directed subversive crime film like Snatch (2002), he helms a piece of derivative schlock like Aladdin (2019) or King Arthur (2017). Now, like an early unfurling of the new decade’s possibilities, Ritchie appears to be starting a new phase of unique filmmaking with his latest release, The Gentleman.
Read MoreGeneseo String Band hosts fun-filled night of square-dancing
Think back to elementary school when you first learned to square dance—a bunch of kids dancing around each other as plucky music plays in the background. It seems easy, right? Well, I am here to inform you that it is a lot harder than you remember.
Read MoreWTF?: Baby Nut ruined my Oscars fun, and everything else
On Sunday Feb. 9 all manner of Hollywood elite will file into Los Angeles’ iconic Dolby Theater for the self-congratulatory, often problematic Academy Awards. The night is always exciting for those that love beautiful people, movies and beautiful people talking about movies.
Read MoreSwimming is an effective form of exercise, poses minimal physical risks
In a time where many Geneseo students will flock to the Merritt Athletic Center to get that perfect summer bod ready for beach season, many will stumble upon the big question: what is the best exercise method suited for me? Will I tear my muscles if I do X, Y or Z? How expensive is program A compared to program B?
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Reporters should handle sensitive news stories with respect, careful consideration
On Sunday Jan. 26 a fatal helicopter crash resulted in the death of nine people, including retired NBA player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. Online tabloid TMZ leaked the news only an hour after police received reports of the crash. TMZ failed to give police enough time to properly identify the deceased and notify their families, thus risking the possibility of their families hearing the tragic news through social media or news reports.
Read MoreGeneseo Blue Wave bounces back from defeat at Case Western, outscores RIT through team effort
On Friday Jan. 24 the women’s and men’s swimming and diving team came in first place in a meet at RIT, overcoming their longtime rivals. While the women’s team is continuing their impressive performance throughout the season, the men’s team rebounded from a loss in their previous competition.
Read MoreIndoor track builds on intersession training, hopes to improve scores in next meet in Ithaca
The indoor track and field season started slow for the Knights at Nazareth on Dec. 6. This was followed by their intersession training and the RIT Invitational on Jan. 18, with the most recent meet occurring Jan. 25 at Nazareth once again.
Read MoreSports Editorial: World mourns the loss of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, eight others killed in helicopter crash
Some people have achieved such a level of fame and popularity in the world that they only need to be referred to by one name in order for everyone to know who you’re talking about. Beyoncé, Lebron, Rihanna, Cher, Gandhi and, of course, Kobe.
Read MoreIce Knights maintain control of first place in SUNYACs
The Geneseo Ice Knights were finally back in action last weekend, playing in front of a packed Ira S. Wilson Ice Arena for the first time in 2020. Geneseo had played two home games over the winter break, but despite outscoring their opponents 18-4 in those two games, it was not the same for the players without their enthusiastic and supportive classmates.
Read MoreWomen’s basketball defends home court against Brockport, will focus on improving team chemistry
The Geneseo women’s basketball team opened their first game of the second semester in uncharacteristic fashion, as the Knights—who have led the SUNYAC in three-point percentage, field goal percentage and free-throw percentage for the majority of the season—couldn’t buy a bucket as they ultimately lost to their division rival SUNY Brockport 63-56 on Saturday Jan. 25.
Read MoreAdministrators must create more efficient solutions to complex on-campus problems
Students have recently been at odds with the administration at Geneseo for many reasons, but things seem to have escalated at the start of this semester when students came back to campus with no access to the library as well as a power outage during the first full week of classes.
Read MorePeople should enter self-partnerships to learn independence and self-love
As we enter a new decade and progress into adulthood, the pressure to find a life partner becomes more prominent. Society makes us believe we must be in a relationship to live a happy, fulfilled life. We struggle to accept, however, the fact that there are multiple lifestyle options and they don’t all require being codependent.
Read MoreClothing companies exploiting working class fashion should acknowledge their humble origin
The Carhartt beanie has become a staple on the college campus. At Geneseo, one can witness any number of alternatively dressed men and women sporting that bright orange logo atop their head, inevitably paired with Dr. Martens or Dickies trousers. These brands, founded as apparel for the working class, have been co-opted by the rich kids as a fashion statement and follow a trend of masquerading in the working person’s attire.
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