The Little Free Thoughts Library (LFT) hosted an event called Cloud Nine: A Night with the Little Free Thoughts Library this Saturday, Sept. 24 from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. in the MacVittie Union Ballroom. 

Many Geneseo Students will be familiar with the bear fountain, a large water feature in the middle of Main St., Geneseo. It’s known for its many car accidents, late night drunk swimming sessions, and most notably, the bear cub that sits atop its lamp post—Emmeline.

Ralph Velazquez is a man of many talents. His campus participation record—from clubs to admissions and beyond—is commendable, and his outgoing, friendly demeanor has made him somewhat of a student celebrity around campus. This week I chatted with Velazquez about taking risks, becoming a leader, and just how pivotal self-care can be. 

As the weather gets colder, I find myself leaning towards warm meals to brighten my days. Here is a recipe for baked potatoes that will fill your stomach as fall looms around the corner and is easy to customize to your dietary needs.  

For those of us who remember the Lotus section of MJ in its prime, here is a recipe for ramen stir fry that will give you the fix you crave. 

“The content of the character is what matters. Nothing else matters. Everything else is amazing.”

 Kodjo Adabra (PhD), an Associate Professor of Francophone Studies at Geneseo, has a third-degree black belt, an excellence award from the SUNY Chancellor, and numerous books to his name; yet, his story begins over 5,000 miles away. Adabra is originally from Togo, a West African Nation. There, he would go to Togo’s premier college to earn a degree in business; however, he was a very vocal student in a place where the government wasn’t kind to activists. 

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are surprisingly common, especially within college students, and whether or not you have had one, it is important to know the signs, causes, and cures when contracting an infection. UTIs are fairly common, but if left untreated, can cause a kidney infection.

There is always a sense of wistfulness, romance, and sweet mystique in the air as autumn approaches. Perhaps it’s the rapid recoloration of foliage, the scent of gathering fall leaves, or the gentle nips of chill in the air that encourage us to pull out our coziest sweaters—or, maybe it’s just Libra season.

SUNY Geneseo Lauderdale Health and Counseling Center is hosting a flu clinic for Geneseo students in MacVittie College Union Ballroom.

Welcome to another year of zodiac season updates, tips, and tricks! And let me tell you, there is no season better for us to jump back into the academic swing of things than Virgo season. Being a mutable earth sign, Virgo’s peak guides us through the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, marking a significant shift in most students’ lifestyles, and the end of another season of life. Ever the grounding sign, Virgo season is the perfect time to breathe in, breathe out, and trust that everything will be okay.

Lee Pierce is an assistant professor of rhetoric and communication at SUNY Geneseo: a concentration and department that is not only widely studied, but renowned at the institution. While there are many faculty at Geneseo that go above and beyond in regard to their curriculum and presence in the classroom, it is rare that one encounters a professor as authentic, transparent, and committed to respect as Pierce.

Now that the smoothies at MJ are no longer customizable, much to my dismay, many of us are searching for that perfect smoothie to start our mornings. Here is a recipe for a coffee, oat and maple smoothie, a triple threat that will keep you energized, full, and happy till lunch.

It is rare to find a student on a college campus willing to wake up excited to contribute something to the day, the world, or a literary community; it is rarer still to find a student who will answer questions about their college experience for a student-run newspaper first thing in the morning. Nevertheless, I was able to speak to two such individuals just earlier today: English creative writing majors and seniors Kat Johnson and Jenna Murray. I met with Johnson and Murray this morning amidst the early antics of Suki, Murray’s cat, and chuckles of Johnson and Murray’s respective caffeine addictions over their first cups of coffee.

As finals approach, we are all itching for an easy but delicious meal. Here is a recipe for a taco in a bag, a simple meal that will help you get through those late study nights. 

As finals week is fast approaching, stress is beginning to mount, and more and more of us are starting to feel overwhelmed. While collective empathy is great, it does little to help us when we are at the bottom of a pile of work. So, for anyone out there who is in the same boat as me and is just starting to feel the pressure of the end of the semester mount, here are a few tips that help me to be productive and prevent a spiral that just puts off the work.

I don’t think it crossed Nate Bedell’s mind when he came to The Lamron’s general meeting last Thursday that he would leave being voted our next Invasion of Privacy guest. Either way, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Nate about his on and off campus life, the importance of his writing, and an in-depth retrospective of one soon to graduate.

With classes often occurring back-to-back, it can be difficult to find a time to get lunch at the dining halls on campus. Here is a recipe for cranberry salsa turkey wraps that you can make in advance and take with you on those packed schedule days. 

This past Earth Day, the Garden Committee held a wonderful plant swap in front of the MacVittie Union from 12-4 p.m., and what better way to commemorate the occasion? At the event you could swap, repot, or get a new plant, all for free—but, of course, donations are recommended for the wonderful Garden Committee and their hard work. All the plants available were propagated by the Garden Committee, and cute painted pots were available if you did not have one of your own.