A self-proclaimed “southsider at heart” and senior childhood special education major Elisabeth Schumacher has served as the Lamron’s public relations manager for the past three semesters. Unfortunately for our staff at The Lamron, Schumacher is graduating and joining the adult world.

Here at Geneseo, the Shakti club represents the countries of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and the Maldives. The club and its executive work constantly throughout the semester planning events, dinners, celebrations, and weekly meetings.  

Over the past semester, The Lamron has been lucky enough to fall under the leadership of current managing editor, senior English (creative writing) major Ella Pearcy, who will graduate in December. Those who know Pearcy know that she is both stringent and silly; she assembles weekly meeting notes chalk-full of emojis and sidebars, while also effectively keeping our executive board on-track and on-time. I’ve been friends with Pearcy since our freshman year, and adored speaking with her for this Invasion of Privacy about how she has grown into such a brilliant writer, editor, friend, and human throughout her undergraduate career. 

December often coins the nickname “Do Good December,” challenging people to do some acts of good throughout the month. A fantastic way to do good this December is with the Geneseo American Red Cross club. The club was founded here at Geneseo in 2006 and has been helping the campus and community ever since.

On Thursday, Nov. 9, the Alliance for Community Enrichment (ACE) hosted a free movie night on campus. The event was hosted in Wadsworth Auditorium and started at 9 p.m.

Box mac and cheese is a classic meal for many college students, but it is not the most nutritious meal. Proper meals are important to keep up energy levels and are very important for college students. Next time you are craving box mac and cheese, try out this adult mac and cheese for the same great taste with better ingredients. 

This past Tuesday, Nov. 13, was World Kindness Day. This international holiday was first introduced in 1998, and it is devoted to promoting kindness all over the world. In honor of this day, here are some ways to show extra kindness on campus. 

Knights Philanthropic Council (KPC) hosted its first-ever trivia this past Wednesday, Nov. 15. For those who did not know, KPC (previously known as Phonoton) is a fairly new organization on campus that consists of a group of students who work to steward our alumni donors, while educating the campus about the great impact our donors have on our community.

While the inevitable snow on the way may strike fear into some hearts, it brings about endless opportunities for fun that cannot be found anywhere else. This winter, instead of staying inside and missing the winter wonderland outside, try out some of these silly snow activities with friends and make memories that will last a lifetime.

With Diwali less than a week away, the Interfaith Center near campus hosted a dinner last Saturday, Nov. 4, from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate the festival of lights. The Interfaith Center is conveniently located close to campus, just a short walk down Franklin Street from the Lauderdale Health Center.

Baked potatoes are an easy side dish to support any meal, but with just a few extra ingredients, these potatoes can become a spectacular meal all on their own. With endless variations, here is just one delicious version of loaded baked potatoes.

For those who have never heard of Tree Creations before, you are truly in for a treat. Tree Creations is a place right here in Geneseo where you can go and have an experience unlike any other. 

The few short weeks between Halloween and Thanksgiving can feel like they are going on forever, as students impatiently wait for the break from classes and all the work that starts to pile up mid-semester. Here are some ideas for activities to do when you need a break from studying and need to de-stress from any workload you may have. 

While avocado toast is a classic breakfast for many, you can only eat avocado on bread so many times before it gets boring. If you are craving that classic avocado on toast but need to add a little something new, try these tomato and avocado sandwiches. The recipe is perfect for two, or one if you’re feeling hungry!