News
The News section covers things from local news happening on campus and the community to current events, including major political developments, national and international news stories, and social issues.
No Kings Day protests spread across the nation
No Kings Day is a movement started by American citizens taking to the streets in demonstrations to make their voices heard, standing up for the idea that “America has no kings, and the power belongs to the people,” according to its official website.
A new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal has been signed
On Oct. 9, 2025, just two years after the war began, an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal was agreed upon.
“Save the Wall”
14 years ago, a group of historians including Kurt F. Cylke, John White, and William Wadsworth decided to begin their mission in restoring the wall; it is now expected to be finished by next year. Anna Kowalchuk, Project Coordinator and Director of the Livingston County Historical Society Museum, described the restoration of the wall as a “gateway to our community” during an interview with The Lamron.
Measles outbreak spreads in South Carolina
According to a report made by state officials on Oct. 14, 2025, there has been a measles outbreak in South Carolina. The Global Academy of South Carolina and Fairforest Elementary School have been identified as a link between several cases, with a Greenville gym being another potential site of exposure.
SpaceX’s Starship program has executed exactly what the company needed
SpaceX has made history again, successfully catching its new rocket landing on Oct. 13, 2025. SpaceX launched the eleventh test flight of the Starship vehicle from its Starbase facility in Texas.
Asteroid is named after late SUNY Geneseo Professor, Doctor David Meisel
David Meisel, a former professor in SUNY Geneseo’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, sadly passed away this past August. In honor of his contributions to space research and his commitment in spreading his passion for astronomy, an asteroid has been named after him: Asteroid (5965) Meisel; his colleagues agree the asteroid was deservingly named after him.
The United States enters a government shutdown
On Oct. 1, 2025 at 12:01am, the U.S. federal government shut down. Congressmen and women, both Republicans and Democrats, failed to agree on a new government spending bill for Fiscal Year 2026.
Jane Goodall passes away at 91 years old
In news that shocked the world, Dr. Jane Goodall passed away from natural causes at 91 years old while in California for her speaking tour across the U.S.A. Goodall was a world renowned primatologist, anthropologist, and conservationist.
Cosmic outburst: C/2025 R2 (SWAN) surprises with an unexpected brightness surge
Comet C/2025 R2 (SWAN) may be making its debut in our northern horizon night skies for a short period of time. This is a rare and spectacular opportunity to see a comet with the naked eye, a sight which many astronomers wait decades to experience.
Archaeological Updates: Recent chemical and isotopic analyses provide a new perspective on the Bronze Age people of Sardinia
The recent publication of an archaeometallurgical study (which examines the production of ancient metal) on the bronzetti figurines of the Bronze Age Nuragic culture of Sardinia has revealed information on the origins of the figurines themselves, and on the island’s Bronze Age inhabitants.
Newspapers and articles respond to Trump Administration’s “Don’t take Tylenol” statement
In an announcement on Monday, Sept. 22, President Trump issued the statement “Don’t take Tylenol” several times, due to the suggestion that acetaminophen, the primary and active ingredient in Tylenol medications, can cause autism spectrum disorder.
Jimmy Kimmel and an example of free speech in America
The United States Constitution’s first amendment reads that “congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech.” So when late night show host Jimmy Kimmel had his show pulled off the air indefinitely for a joke he made about the assassination of late political influencer, Charlie Kirk, Americans, both Republicans and Democrats alike were outraged.
Keene State College’s The Equinox staff speaks on Melinda Treadwell
In light of this announcement, The Lamron has reached out to the staff at Keene State College’s (KSC) newspaper, The Equinox, to gauge from students and long-time affiliates at Treadwell’s current institution to understand what Dr. Treadwell’s involvement/action could look like in play at Geneseo.
Two men found dead in Mississippi
On the morning of Sept. 15, 2025, campus police at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi opened an investigation into a dead body they found “hanging from a tree near the university’s pickleball courts,” as detailed by Delta State University campus police Chief, Michael Peeler, and the Cleveland Police Department.
Safety concerns arise on campus amid security threats
Last week, students of SUNY Geneseo received two emails ‘addressing’ a vague situation that left many feeling uneasy.
SUNY Geneseo announces joint MPA program with UAlbany
SUNY Geneseo recently joined the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy in the creation of a 4+1 program for a Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) graduate degree.
Melinda Treadwell named as the 14th president of SUNY Geneseo
At a little before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, the SUNY Board of Trustees aired a live, short-notice broadcast of their weekly meeting where they revealed the name of the new president of SUNY Geneseo and allowed her to the floor to talk.
Evergreen High School & Charlie Kirk shooting
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 the Evergreen High School, located in Colorado, faced devastating tragedy earlier this week when an active shooter opened fire in the building, leaving three wounded, including the shooter himself. Desmond Holly has been identified as the 16-year-old shooter behind the attack.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
