GREAT Day, an acronym for Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement & Talent, is an annual celebration of the projects, research, and extracurricular activities that students have been up to over the past year. Students of all majors and interests hosted sessions or presented posters for their fellow students and staff, showcasing the opportunities available to them both academically and personally.

“The answer is the students,” Professor Lytton Smith said when asked what he’s most proud of about the Geneseo Creative Writing department. “The ambition and the variety and the adventurousness of the students. And students is the wrong word, because you’re all writers. But you have to put in there that I’m inspired by it, although it’s not mine to be proud of, although I kind of am—does that make sense?”

On Thursday, Apr. 7, actor and dancer Ryan Jamaal Swain served the role of Geneseo’s LGBTQ+ History Month Keynote Speaker and engaged in a dialogue, Q+A, and autograph session with Geneseo students and faculty. The vast majority of the dialogue was led by Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs for LGBTQ+ Life Charlotte Wade, with an open period for questions and photograph/autograph opportunities at the end of the event.

This past Friday, Apr. 8, GLK (Geneseo Late Knight) hosted a sexy egg hunt sponsored by VOX (Voices for Planned Parenthood). The event started around 9 p.m. and was hosted in the MacVittie College Union. 

As we transition into spring, it is important to make sure that our dorms do not contain any fire hazards as fire safety checks begin. The last thing you want is to get fined for a fire hazard that can be easily avoided. With fire inspections starting on Apr. 18, let’s go over the five most common fire violations. 

We all see the mini kitchens in those strange common areas in the dorm common rooms, but how often do we actually use them? Here is a recipe for vegetarian stuffed bell peppers that will give you a great opportunity to use these dorm kitchens to their fullest potential. 

Sometimes, the dining hall meals are just not it and a home cooked meal is all we really want. Here is a recipe for minestrone that will warm your soul, and fill that need for a home-cooked meal. 

This past Sunday, Apr. 3, at noon the Yoga Club hosted a wellness workshop at the Interfaith Center, which consisted of a mixture of wellness teachings, asanas (yoga poses), and meditation. It was a wonderfully relaxing and informative experience. The club’s instructor, Lars, and student members of the Yoga Club led the group through the workshop.

Throughout our entire lives, we learn about the various forms of contraception and birth control, but what these lessons often fail to do is explore the ins and outs of each method available to us. While most birth control methods listed in this article pertain to people with a vulva, there are some tips and tricks on how all couples can use condoms and other methods to protect against pregnancy and/or STD’s. Let’s go over some of these methods and what you need to know to pick the right type of birth control for you. 

More often than not, college students are constantly on the run, not having time for the most important meal of the day: breakfast. Here is an easy recipe for peanut butter and chocolate chip granola bars that you can make in advance and grab whenever you’re in a rush. 

“Actually, I water my plants first,” said editor-in-chief of The Lamron Sarah Sharples when asked about the first thing they do in the morning. “Then I brush my teeth, then I meditate. This is why I get the least relatable character on a Buzzfeed quiz.”

For people in and out of relationships, vibrators are a great way to bring more pleasure into your life. Vibrators can help people achieve a more satisfactory orgasm, as well as help you bring your partner to completion. However, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing or using a vibrator, so let's get into it. 

Though college life does warrant for Late Night at Red Jacket and many Burger King runs, we can find ourselves needing more vegetables in our lives. Here is a fun and easy salad recipe you can make in your dorm for when you’re craving leafy greens, but don’t have the energy to go to the dining halls.

With the end of an air season that embodies expanding intellect, projects and the quirky yet unique nature of Aquarians, comes an embrace of the new water season, emphasizing empathy, compassion and the more emotional and intimate aspects of life. Get ready to ring in Pisces season, a period of time brimming with intuitive and spiritual potential.

Communication is the foundation to any healthy relationship, whether it is long-term or a simple hookup. It’s important to know how to communicate with your partner in order to have the best sexual experiences for each party.