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.
Houston, we have no problems
If everything goes according to plan Wednesday, Apr. 1, four astronauts, Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), Christina Koch (Mission Specialist), and Jeremy Hansen (Mission Specialist), will strap to the inside of a capsule and begin a journey that no human has made since the 1970s, according to NASA.
News from the office of the provost concerning Title II
SUNY Geneseo has announced new steps toward improving accessibility across campus in response to recent updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as per their online news center.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
As we enter the month of April, it is important to acknowledge this month as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Goodnight Moon — and goodbye
On Mar. 23, 2026, the moon suddenly and mysteriously disappeared from Earth’s orbit.
Vaquita porpoises to overthrow the Mexican government
In a situation which experts are calling “deeply serious and mildly concerning,” the vaquita porpoise, previously believed to be one of the rarest marine mammals on Earth, has now announced tentative plans to overthrow the Mexican government. This is reportedly expected to happen either sometime “very soon” or “never,” though those claims cannot be substantiated, as no one is able to properly speak porpoise.
Archaeological Updates: Artifact found in Anthropology Department
Earlier this March, a team of professional archaeologists and anthropology students made a profound and startling discovery in the back of the Anthropology Department of SUNY Geneseo: a projectile point.
SUNY Geneseo announces its new mascot
Attention! Attention SUNY Geneseo students! The college’s president, Dr. Painted T. Ree, has announced that New York’s Public Honors College will be receiving a new mascot, effective immediately.
60 years of searching… for what exactly? We still don’t know.
As the semester comes to an end, we wanted to recap the Campus Treasure that has been known but never found for the last six decades.
Shift in Majors Not Definitively Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty regarding higher education for many students. A recent survey has found that many American college students and incoming freshmen have pursued different areas of study or changed their major due to the influential events of the past two years.
CAS Begins Dining Hall Reforms Due to Student Dissatisfaction
This semester, Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) made several changes to the dining situation, including closing Letchworth Dining Hall, and converting the Mary Jemison Dining Hall to a buffet style dining experience. Changes to the dining halls have sparked disappointment and outrage across SUNY Geneseo. Students have expressed their grievances to CAS, demanding changes.
Marijuana Use Guidelines Established on Campus Following Statewide Legalization
Following the passing of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) by the New York State Legislature, the SUNY system and SUNY Geneseo have established separate rules for students and faculty when on campus. These policies differ from the laws laid out by the MRTA.