When people think about literature classes, they tend not to immediately jump to an image of climbing up cliffs to read poems written about the view that they see from it. That is one of the many things that inspired Robert Doggett's English career at Geneseo.
Read MoreSUNY Geneseo Softball is Poised for Another Record-Breaking Season with a Strong Start This Year.
In their first competitive games in over a year, the Geneseo women’s softball team is off to a solid start winning two of their first three games. The team swept two games against the University of Rochester with wins of 1-0 and 6-1, while falling to Alfred University 8-1.
Strong pitching and defense were the keys to the victories against Rochester, only giving up one run, seven hits and one error in the two games combined.
Geneseo PREVENT program continues despite federal funding loss
Last semester, Geneseo’s PREVENT (Prevention, Reduction, and Education on Violence to Engage in Training) Program did not receive the $300,00 grant from the United States Office on Violence Against Women to fund the initiatives and educational programs that the PREVENT program supported.
Read MoreTitle IX office seeks deputy coordinators
The Title IX Office (pictured above) is searching for deputy coordinators. (Photo Editor/Kate Rodgers)
The Title IX office is seeking deputy coordinators to receive reports of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. These coordinators will be charged with responsibilities involving working with students bringing reports to the office and understanding the processes of how reporting is handled at Geneseo.
Read MoreCurricular design working group proposes changes to the general education curriculum
The Curricular Design Working Group (CDWG) recently released its proposal of a new academic
curriculum that would reshape much of the current general education requirements (GER). CDWG
presented this curriculum at the Student Association General Assembly meeting in a meeting on
Wednesday Feb. 24.
Read MoreWith a Possible Boycott of the Olympics by the U.S. in Question, the Politicization of Sports is as Important and Relevant as Ever
The 2022 Winter Olympic Games, being held in Beijing, China, have drawn ire due to human rights abuses committed by the government against the Uighurs and other ethnic minority groups. This has called into question the possibly of boycotting the games, something that the United States has not done since the 1980 Summer Olympics in the Soviet Union. Whether or not this is the right course of action is subject to debate; however, the complaints of “politicizing sports” are disingenuous toward the history of the Olympics.
Read MoreMental Health is a Vital Part of Being an Athlete and Colleges and High Schools Alike Need to Understand This.
We all know that to be a great athlete it’s important to take care of our bodies by eating well, exercising and taking care of injuries properly, but a less common acknowledgment is that to perform well in sports, you also need to take care of your mind.
Read MoreStaff Editorial: America’s long history of anti-Asian xenophobia must be recognized; AAPI community needs community support
A recent surge in hate crimes targeting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has shed light on ongoing xenophobia in America. From putting Japanese Americans in internment camps during World War II to treating all Asian Muslims like “terrorists” after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, the AAPI community has never truly been welcomed into American society.
A major contributor to anti-Asian xenophobia in the United States is anti-Asian propaganda in the news, especially when it comes from authority figures. Due to global affairs between America and many Asian countries, it’s not uncommon to come across news articles stating how North Korea, China and the Middle East are our enemies.
Read MoreUIGHUR GENOCIDE SERIES: Uighurs in China suffer through a genocide, including acts of forced labor and cultural eradication
Forced Labor
One staple of all acts of genocide is that the parties committing them often do not let the labor of those being erased go to waste. The same is true here, as “Xinjiang is home to 84 percent of China’s cotton and therefore is a major supplier to China’s clothing manufacturers,” according to a report by Citizen Power Initiatives for China (CPIC). The region traditionally “…used to rely on seasonal, migrant workers from other provinces in China.” However, there has been a shift in this source of labor as apparently “the newly found supply of local labor has both solved this labor crisis and helped increase profits for the growers.” This shift stems from a move by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to enslave and use the labor of the Uighur people and to exploit them to help improve the profits on the products made by them.
The cotton fields in the Xinjiang region are being supplied by the forced labor of the Uighur people. In addition to the work in the cotton field, it has been viewed through satellite imaging that the CCP has built hundreds if not thousands of factories in or near their “reeducation camps” and are potentially using the persons in the camps to fill these factories and turn out products. These claims of course cannot be completely confirmed due to the CCP refusing to allow any person to film, photograph or document anything having to do with these factories; however, the satellite imagery and accounts for persons who have escaped Xinjian provide at least the accusation that the CCP must address.
Read MoreIn Spite of COVID-19 and Early Losses to St. John Fisher University and Ithaca University, the SUNY Geneseo Men's Lacrosse Team Look to Cement Themselves Atop the SUNYAC This Year.
Geneseo’s men’s lacrosse is back in swing for the first time in over a year with recent games versus the Ithaca Bombers and the St. John Fisher Cardinals in which they lost both times by close margins.
The team has dealt with massive change in their year layoff as the onslaught of COVID-19 has given the team a season unlike any other. Among these changes include the shortening of the season to an eight-game schedule and the relegation of practices into small pods in order to stop the spread of COVID-19 as much as possible.
Read MoreSUNY Geneseo Women’s Tennis is Back This Spring and Looking to Dominate the SUNYACs for yet Another Season.
Warmer spring weather won’t be the only thing coming to Geneseo in April. For the first time in over a year-and-a-half, the Geneseo women’s tennis team will take the court on April 15 against SUNY Oswego.
Read MoreStrategy, seduction, survival: the five greatest "Survivor" contestants, ranked
“Survivor” contestants, like those pictured above from season 15, are often forced into difficult scenarios with the aim of rooting out weaker contestants so the strongest, most strategic contestants can come out on top. Of the winning contestants, only a handful have what it takes to beat the other winners. (Courtesy of Scottitude on Flickr).
For over 20 years, “Survivor” has been a staple of primetime television. The concept of the game is a simple one: outlast the other contestants, survive the elements and convince your fellow contestants who you voted out why you deserve one million dollars.
Read MoreGandy Dancer calls for submissions, celebrates its tenth anniversary
For the first time in the lit mag’s production, evaluation of submissions has been moved entirely online to accommodate COVID restrictions. Submission rates are down an incredible percent from last year—likely because of the pandemic, since participation seems to be down across campus regardless of the organization. Lucky for any potential submitters, the deadline for submission has been moved to March 31, and the editors of the magazine strongly encourage anyone interested to submit immediately.
Read MoreWTF: Chemtrails Over the Country Club (2021) is just more of the same Lana Del Rey
Lana Del Rey (pictured above), originally named Elizabeth Woolridge Grant, is known for the strangely gloomy, sexy, American aesthetic of her music. Del Rey released her latest album Chemtrails Over the Country Club on March 19 of this year. Her aesthetic remains consistent with this new album. (Courtesy of Jaguar MENA on Flickr).
Voting for SA elections, referendum begins
From March 22 to 24 students will be able to vote in Student Association elections and the bi-yearly SA referendum vote. Students will begin receiving emails detailing how to vote online starting March 22.
Read MoreMissing Alum Sparks Local Concern, Family Resorts to Utilization of Local Guides to Locate
On Feb. 23, a Geneseo alumni, Travis Sackett ’08, was reported missing two days after embarking on a hike up the Imbabura Volcano in Ecuador. Since then, numerous expeditions in search of him have been conducted by both police and independent search teams.
Read MorePanel of sculptors describe function of drawing in creative process for Geneseo exhibit
Drawing is like solving a problem, according to Gallery Director Cynthia Hawkins. For the many artists involved in the Sculptors Drawing Virtual Panel Discussion, which has been available on Youtube since Feb. 10, drawing is often an instinctive partner to sculpting; less frequently honed than the sculpting itself, but useful nonetheless.
Read MoreTyler Posey proves he's more than just an actor with "Shut Up"
Tyler Posey (pictured above) is known for his role in the “Teen Wolf” television series among other acting pursuits. Posey also displays musical prowess in his band and, recently, in a single titled “Shut Up” featuring phem and Travis Barker. (Courtesy of DominicD on Flickr).
Tyler Posey, famous for being a heartthrob teenage werewolf, just released a pop-punk song called “Shut Up” with fellow artists phem and Travis Barker. While “Shut Up” is not the first song Posey has released, it is the first without his band. It is also the most popular to date, and my personal favorite.
Read MoreNick Jonas's "Spaceman" is the perfect tribute to this past year
Nick Jonas (pictured above in 2010) is known for his contributions to the Jonas Brothers, a three-member band made up of Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas. Nick previously separated from the band to pursue a solo career, and now works as both a member of the Jonas Brothers and a solo artist. (Courtesy of Hana Selly on Flickr).
Nick Jonas has released new music for the first time in almost five years. This song was the first single off his soon-to-be-released album, Spaceman, and came out on Feb. 26. The single, of the same name as the album, is a catchy pop song that perfectly explains how people have felt during the whirlwind of a year we endured.
Read MoreMoxie (2021) inspires with feminist, activist take on a coming-of-age story
Amy Poehler (pictured above) is a director of Moxie (2021), but is most commonly known for her comedian career. She is famous for her popular role as Leslie Knope on the television show “Parks and Recreation.” (Courtesy of David Shankbone on Flickr).
If you’re looking for a powerful, feminist watch for this Women’s History Month, then Moxie (2021) is perfect for you.
Netflix added yet another movie to its collection on March 3, featuring comedian Amy Poehler as one of its directors. Moxie is based on a book of the same name by Jennifer Mathieu. It’s definitely an odd day when I watch a movie based on a book that I haven’t read yet, but in this scenario, I’m kind of glad I saw the movie first. I would have been comparing the differences rather than focusing on the powerful message conveyed throughout the story.
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