Mia Donaldson is a senior English literature and American studies major with a minor in political science who currently serves as editor-in-chief for Iris Magazine, SUNY Geneseo’s first and only queer literary magazine. She is very involved on campus within the English department, serving as a student voice in meetings and when considering potential new faculty. We here at The Lamron were fortunate enough to have her among our ranks as a member of the e-board during her sophomore and junior years, as well as the first semester her senior year. Due to general busyness, she did step down from her position as copy editor this semester, but we still felt drawn to include her in our interview series involving graduating e-board members—we hope you will allow for this discrepancy. 

As we approach the last couple weeks of the semester, there are some final Geneseo events that you won’t want to miss out on! Here’s what’s on tap:

Drag has always been a place of resistance and is particularly potent as the amount of political attacks on gender nonconformity has risen. On Monday, Apr. 22, the honor of introducing Rochester drag queen Mrs. Kasha Davis was given to senior women and gender studies major Cameron O'Brien. O’Brien during their introduction stressed how everyone should have the opportunity to live as their true authentic selves.

A classic sloppy joe sandwich is perfect for nights when you want to eat at home but hardly have any ingredients available. These sloppy joes are made with just a few ingredients—many of which you probably already have sitting in the fridge!

On Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2024, students gathered outside of the MacVittie College Union to begin their walk through campus and around the administration buildings to rally for sustainability. The rally was a joint effort between Plastic Free Zone (PFZ) and Peace Action with the goal of celebrating and recognizing the sustainability efforts of students on campus. Students from various student-run groups were also present including the Beekeeping Club.

On Friday, Apr. 12, 2024, two separate organizations held fundraisers for their respective charities. Alpha Kappa Psi (AKPsi) and Morgan’s Message both raised money by letting students pie members in the MacVittie College Union. Pieing has been a popular fundraising option for organizations at Geneseo for years, but the intriguing aspect of these pieing events, specifically, was that they occurred at the same place and at the same time. 

Nathan Hubbard is a communication major who has served as sports editor of The Lamron for the past year. Despite coming into his role with the newspaper hesitantly and at the behest of his roommate, Hubbard has become one of The Lamron’s strongest supporters since he first joined in the fall semester of 2022. With his graduation quickly approaching, it is only fitting that Hubbard be given the “senior treatment” and opportunity to express his story at SUNY Geneseo.

David Potter is a senior communication major who is involved on campus as a member of Southside Boys, one of our campus’s many acapella groups, and has been serving as The Lamron’s comic editor for two semesters. Originally from Webster, NY, a suburb of Rochester, he notes that he really cannot remember a time when music wasn’t a part of his life. This semester, he has had the opportunity to perform as a member of the on-campus production of Tuck Everlasting, which will be his first show since before COVID-19, and feels incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to perform in one last musical before his time as a college student concludes.

Eggs always make the perfect addition to meals, especially breakfast. These sheet pan-fried eggs are perfect to add to breakfast sandwiches or anything else you feel needs a bulk-up! 

On Sunday, Apr. 7, 2024, Sisters Making a Change (SMAC) hosted their annual Out of the Darkness Geneseo campus walk. This annual walk of campus is part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) signature student fundraising series “Out of the Darkness Campus Walks.” The fundraiser aims to engage youth and young adults in the ongoing fight to prevent suicide. 

Since 2022, The Lamron has been graced with Dylan Dariano’s presence; he is a senior communication major who currently serves as the copy editor. He has held several different positions within the organization and proved to be the utility man that we needed. As graduation approaches, his time with The Lamron is coming to a close, and therefore, we decided it was necessary to share his story. 

Over the past two semesters, senior finance major Camryn Marshall has served as Business Manager of The Lamron. Despite coming to SUNY Geneseo undeclared in the fall of 2020, and even stepping away from the college after her second semester, Marshall has found her place on campus and in the professional world through her efforts in leadership roles both with The Lamron and beyond.

Sophomore French and Spanish student Ayden Link has been the president of the Great Outdoors Club since the spring semester of his freshman year. He stepped up early during his time with the club due to graduating e-board members, stating “During COVID, it was maintained differently.” Link explained that the Great Outdoors Club is fundamentally different post-COVID, saying “We used to be a really big and popular club, and then COVID hindered that, but we've been trying to rebuild.”

On Friday, Apr. 5, Iris and Genny Thrift collaborated to host a clothing swap for SUNY Geneseo students. The clothing swap took place inside the Macvittie Union in the Fireside Lounge with students being encouraged to bring clothes that they no longer wear or weren’t a good fit. The clothes were then collected and spread out onto tables, allowing for students to pick out something new. 

Safety on campus is always very important, but it is especially critical when events are occurring both on and around campus. On Monday, Apr. 8, 2024, Geneseo will witness a total solar eclipse. The director of tourism in Livingston County, Kelly Burns, estimated that 350,000-500,000 people will be traveling to Livingston County to witness the event. As a result of this momentous occasion, many organizations are hosting events for students and the public. Here are some things to keep in mind and avoid on campus to ensure your safety. 

Since 1963, 89.3 WGSU-FM has graced the Geneseo area. WGSU acts as SUNY Geneseo’s college radio station which broadcasts from the bowels of Blake Hall, and is run mostly by students who have an interest in broadcasting or the behind-the-scenes work done within a radio station. The opportunity of a college radio station to have students running it is undeniable to both listeners and those who help make the station run.

The Philosophy Outreach program was an initiative put out by the philosophy department here at SUNY Geneseo to try and connect with local grade schools to increase interest and awareness among the students of philosophy. The program had its first start-up in 2019, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ability for the program to make contact with other schools lapsed. This semester, previous faculty advisor and department chair, Dr. David Levy, with the help of senior philosophy major Aspen Griffing, sought to bring the program back to Geneseo. 

I had the honor this week of speaking with SUNY Geneseo’s therapy dog, Michele, and her handler, Marci Frutkoff. Michele is a nine-year-old Labrador retriever who has been working at Geneseo as a therapy dog every Thursday for the past four semesters.