After the Bills’ loss to the Titans on Tuesday Oct. 12, I’ve decided I’m not ready to write about any official sports this week. The unofficial sport we’ll be discussing today is dog walking.
Read MoreJurisdiction: Recent District Court Ruling in McDougal v. Fox News Network Reveals the Importance of Understanding the Sources One Consumes
On Sept. 23rd, United States District Judge Mary Vyskocil dismissed a lawsuit brought against Fox News by Karen McDougal. In McDougal v. Fox News Network, McDougal, a former Playboy model and winner of Playmate of the year in 1998, alleged that a segment on Tucker Carlson’s show, in which she was accused of extortion, constituted slander. The judge’s decision to dismiss the case provides television viewers a bleak reminder about being aware of the sources of information they consume.
Read MoreWTF: Why fat bears are the best kind of bears
If you still haven’t heard of “fat bear week” from Twitter, listen up. Fat bear week is an event orchestrated by Katmai National Park and allows people to vote for which bear they think is the chunkiest at the park. The secondary goal of the week is to gather donations to support the national park, which you can contribute to here for the bears.
Read MoreStudent spotlight: Experimental artist Elijah Panzarella explores social media, the fourth dimension in his work
New living conditions of 2020 have affected nearly all artists’ creativity in one way or another, but communication major sophomore Elijah Panzarella has begun to thrive in isolation.
Read MoreNever Rarely Sometimes Always marred by unlikable main character, unnecessary disturbing components
*Trigger warning: this article contains themes that some readers may find disturbing, including abortion and sexual assault. *
Read MoreVintage Drive-In Theatre in Avon offers safe night out in COVID times
We all miss socializing, even the most introverted among us, but in our current situation, there is little to do to rectify this dilemma without endangering others’ lives. That said, most of us have formed bubbles—small friend groups in which interaction is limited to those inside the group— to survive the crushing weight of loneliness.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Geneseo student navigates the music production world under the alias Sp!t.
Accounting major senior Ted Michaels is an artist on the rise, producing his own music and uploading it to various platforms such as Soundcloud and Spotify for his audiences to enjoy.
Read MoreFrugal Foodie: Easy-Peasy Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Fall weather means pumpkin season, which means pumpkin spice everything. A great way to enjoy this holiday season and its gloomy weather is by indulging in tasty treats. Pumpkin spice cookies are mouth-watering desserts. Follow the steps below and enjoy!
Read MoreG-Spot: Masturbation shouldn’t be a dirty word for women
With the recent threats to women’s rights that could throw away all the progress that has been made and launch us backwards 100 years, we need a “G-spot” in the darkness.
Read MoreUAA works to keep school spirit up, despite unprecedented semester.
Once students graduate from college and receive their diplomas, they choose whether they would like to attend graduate school, get a job or pursue other routes. Regardless, it is crucial that students establish connections with current Geneseo students as well as alumni. The Undergraduate Alumni Association at Geneseo helps students establish their job networks, find job references and offer guidance to students.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: Geneseo administration needs to better plan, inform students and faculty
In times of uncertainty due to COVID-19, it’s important to plan ahead and maintain somewhat of a schedule. It’s difficult to do so when the nature of one’s commitments is unclear. So, when the Geneseo community was left in the dark about how fall semester would be after Thanksgiving break, many were unsure of how to make plans for their responsibilities and living arrangements.
Read MoreNAIA makes groundbreaking call to allow student-athletes to profit off use of their image
Recently, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), passed legislation which will enable student-athletes to profit off their likeness and image, an unprecedented victory for student-athletes competing for schools that participate in the NAIA.
Read MoreTyler Herro, king of the baby snarl, is poised for a promising NBA career, as well as many more meme worthy snapshots
Perhaps the second-most exciting development from the NBA finals game on Oct. 4 - with the first-most exciting development being the Heat’s victory led by a historic performance from small forward Jimmy Butler - was the introduction of one single facial expression. As ferocious and mighty as a miniature corgi puppy who thinks he’s mean, shooting guard Tyler Herro emerged from sinking a layup for the Heat at the end of the game with a tiny snarl.
Read MoreStudents left in limbo due to NY state’s indecisiveness on Excelsior Scholarship
Due to the dramatic reduction of state revenues caused by COVID-19, the Office of Financial Aid is still waiting for notification from New York State as to whether Excelsior awards may be reduced and/or prioritized. This mainly affects incoming freshman’s award status.
Read MoreThe Tampa Bay Lightning ended their recent cold streak in the playoffs and defeated the Dallas Stars to take the 2020 Stanley Cup in the midst of one the strangest NHL seasons ever
It may have taken longer than expected, but months after the National Hockey League season was suspended, the Tampa Bay Lightning have become Stanley Cup Champions. The Lightning defeated the Stars 2-0 in the decisive sixth game to win the series four games to two.
Read MoreThe inherent madness of being a sports fan
Sports have been around for millennia, and it makes sense since few can say they don’t enjoy watching people beat the tar out of each other now and then. Even now when fighting is banned in most sports, people can’t help but be glued to the television to watch as freakishly athletic and large athletes are able to consistently pull off what is impossible to most people, such as hitting a ball that is traveling 102 miles per hour.
Read MoreHomeless individuals struggle to meet CDC guidelines during pandemic, need community assistance
By now, we are all well acquainted with the rules and regulations of the COVID-19 virus: stay six feet away from others, wear a mask, and wash your hands frequently or use hand sanitizer. The list goes on and on. All these practices have become second nature to us. We just do them instinctively now—well, hopefully. We know how the coronavirus has affected us as college students, but how does it affect people dealing with homelessness?
Read MoreCampus Auxiliary Services announces “1871 Café” to be opened in Fraser Hall this fall
A new dining location, the 1871 Café, will open later this fall to offer grab-and-go meals for the college community. As a result, some Campus Auxiliary Services employees will be relocated to the new café.
Read MoreInvasion of Privacy: Student makes a musical debut
As an early autumn sky fades into the epitome of a picturesque Geneseo sunset, the mystifying tune of a flute drifts through the wind. What could be a whimsical folktale of a graduate’s past is really just music education major freshman Anthony Pirrone making his musical debut on campus.
Read MoreStudent Volunteerism on Rejuvenation Day
The Happy Campus and Community Coalition at Geneseo hosted an event on Wednesday Sept. 30 inviting students to connect with members of the Geneseo community. Envelopes and door hangers were given out so that students who reside off-campus could include their contact information to introduce themselves and form bonds with their neighbors. The purpose of this event was to help bring the community, both on and off-campus students, together.
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