Knight’s Life
Knight’s Life covers all aspects of student life including clubs, Greek organizations, volunteer opportunities, campus living and dining, advice for students, and anything else that has an impact on Geneseo students.
Invasion of Privacy: An appreciative tribute and farewell to Nick Widman
Here at The Lamron, we’ve recently suffered a great loss—the graduation of our beloved Nick Widman, English major, class of ‘21, and former editor-in-chief. Over the past three years, Widman has made an impact on our paper that will not soon be forgotten.
G-Spot: Masturbation: Goals and things to consider
Masturbating is, for many of us, a first introduction to sex. It is a great way to love and understand your body and to have healthier and more enjoyable sex with your partner(s). The act of masturbation comes with a sense of curiosity about how our bodies work and what brings us pleasure.
Aquarius season: Flowing with your intellectual passions
This February, you may find yourself yearning for compassion and connection. You may wake up with a kindness and sensitivity that you have not experienced in some time, or have never experienced before. You may feel inspired to create or make space for future progress in a new and inventive way.
Tips and Tricks to Not Freeze this Winter
We are submerged in the cold Geneseo winter. With temperatures floating around the single digits, it can be a struggle to get up and venture to class. Geneseo winters can be brutal, and one’s experience can only worsen if they are not properly equipped. To offer some warm advice in these freezing times, I scoured the internet and asked fellow students to find tips and tricks for surviving the winter. Here is a quick guide highlighting how to dress warm, keeping your car winter-safe and hypothermia.
Tips & tricks for registration
Registering for classes can be stressful, whether it’s your first time doing it or your last time. Maybe two classes that you need to take conflict with each other, or maybe a class you need isn’t offered that semester. Whatever happens with registration, it’s important to make sure that you try and avoid as much stress as you can while preparing for and registering for classes. It’ll make the process go a lot more smoothly. Here are some tips and tricks on how to avoid the stress.
Thanksgiving & reflections
Thanksgiving: a time to express gratitude and appreciation. Every family observes this holiday differently. The common traditions include eating foods that are pumpkin-based, along with a nice, juicy turkey. This time represents an opportunity and a reminder to be thankful and express appreciation to loved ones and various existing support systems.
Keeping Halloween fun and tasteful is as simple as a conversation with your friends
Halloween is a sacred holiday for many. As children, many students can remember dressing up as their favorite characters and monsters from television, movies, books and pop culture, and binging their favorite candies until they passed out. College students and adults now celebrate Halloween by partying with their friends… until they pass out.
Invasion of Privacy: A glimpse into a new type of education with Dr. Gillian Paku
It is almost guaranteed that every student has heard something like the following: “Well, I don’t like giving grades, but I have to.”
While this idea may be distributed by countless professors every year, it is rare that a student will hear a statement along the lines of: “There’s something wrong with the way we view grading, and here is how we can start to fix it.”
Pathways: A decade of providing services to students
Pathways Peer Advocacy Program is a talk line for students to anonymously express themselves and describe their own problems in the comfort of a safe, supportive place. This year, the Pathways organization is celebrating ten years of its service on campus, a huge milestone and point of reflection for the program.
Halloween Costumes 2021
Are you tired of figuring out a Halloween costume last minute? Do you typically wait until the day before to figure out an outfit, but then get stressed out because you ‘have nothing to wear’? With Halloween right around the corner, it’s time to get creative! Go digging in your closet for a DIY, ask a friend to borrow clothing or maybe buy something new! Here are just a few suggestions to spark some inspiration for this year’s spooky season!
Frugal Foodie: Pumpkin Spice Latte
Tired of having to go all the way to Starbucks or your nearest coffee shop just for a pumpkin spice latte? This is the perfect recipe to use to make every autumn day a cozy one, right at home!
Invasion of Privacy: Your bunnies away from home
For many Geneseo students, the time spent away from home can leave them missing their pets. Being away from the comfort of a familiar furry friend can be distressing; however, two adorable rascally rabbits have provided comfort not just to their owners, but to all Geneseo students that have the pleasure of meeting them.
The L.I.V.E.S. Program
The L.I.V.E.S, or Learning Independent Vocational & Educational Skills, is a college preparatory program for students who have developmental and/or intellectual disabilities here at SUNY Geneseo. As the name suggests, students learn various critical skills for college life and beyond, including social and monetary skills. They also engage with other subjects, such as math and science. The main goal of this program is to help its students succeed in life.
Invasion of Privacy: Jeremy Sauer
Undeclared major sophomore Jeremy Sauer is musically talented and curious about the world. Just a sophomore in college, he devotes his career to music production, as he has done since 2018. Sauer has already published several albums that have been played on five continents and is a cellist.
Dealing with Fatigue and Burnout
It’s week six into the semester, and you’re feeling gross and burnt out, right? Relatable! It’s time to: get off of Yik-Yak, get off of Snapchat and stop ditching your classes. This is a wonderful opportunity to start embracing hot-girl autumn! Whip out the flannels, the Timberlands and the fuzzy socks and let’s get out of this slump.
Invasion of Privacy: Dom Petrucci
There are many types of people who attend Geneseo; some students are more reserved while others are more outgoing. Political Science major sophomore Dom Petrucci is outgoing and has the reputation now of barking at students. Yes, barking. Petrucci explained via an email interview why he began barking, the tone he uses to bark and students’ responses.
Easy-Peasy Pumpkin Pie
Get your spirits up this fall season with the most delicious pumpkin pie! Everyone loves pumpkin-anything, so it’s a win-win for all! Easy to make and perfect for the chilly weather.
Easy Fall Meals
With the fall season quickly approaching, college students are scrambling to find meals that make them feel happy and cozy. Here are two quick meals that make the colder season more enjoyable!
Study Abroad
Participating in study abroad is an opportunity that many Geneseo students hope to embark upon during their time at school. Unfortunately, though, the pandemic put a halt to this travel experience. Students have not been physically able to go abroad since March 2020, when the pandemic got worse. In an email interview, Director of the Study Abroad Office Samuel Cardamone gave a thorough overview of this semester’s abroad experience and how the future of this educational opportunity will look.
Juggling Graduate School Applications and Coursework
Applying to graduate school is a difficult task. Completing these applications can become especially stressful for students who are planning to attend graduate school straight after earning their bachelor’s degree. These students must simultaneously figure out and submit their applications to schools while also completing their undergraduate coursework. Here are some helpful tips that are useful to consider in alleviating any stress.