College creates an opportunity for students to explore sex in safe and accepting spaces. It is a time where students can discover how sex fits into their lives, as well as learn new things about themselves and their bodies; however, finding yourself while in a long-term relationship can be difficult for many students. Wanting an open relationship with a partner can seem like a daunting task, but as long as proper communication is used, it can be a great opportunity for those wanting to learn more about themselves. 

Some dissatisfied students were moved by the food served by CAS, and created an Instagram called @5chefs2dininghalls last November. This group of anonymous students rate the dining hall food and spread awareness about the quality of food in the dining halls. 

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.