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.
Eight arrested at “Evict ICE from 250 Delaware” protest
On the evening of Saturday, Sept. 26, organizers with “Evict ICE from 250 Delaware” and over 100 Western New Yorkers met at the Delaware North Building in Buffalo, NY, according to a press release issued by the campaign.
Geneseo launches new opportunities for nursing students
In September 2026, SUNY Geneseo and the University of Rochester (URochester) School of Nursing and Health Sciences announced a partnership aimed at streamlining the process of admission from SUNY Geneseo to one of two nursing programs offered at URochester School of Nursing.
Powerful weather conditions cause massive destruction across the New England area
A powerful nor’easter battered most of the New England area over the weekend of Sept. 26 to 28.
A brick above the rest: LEGO-loving friends set world record
A pair of friends is being recognized by Guinness World Records for the record they set five months ago: assembling the world map LEGO set—all 11,695 pieces—in four hours, 59 minutes, and 51 seconds, as reported by United Press International (UPI).
The Starship’s 14th launch, and first visit to Earth’s orbit
On Sept. 28, SpaceX launched the Starship for the 14th time since the vessel’s initial construction was finalized, marking the vessel’s “first attempt to go to orbit” according to the SpaceX website.
“I Voted”: A new way for SUNY students to experience civic engagement
Students studying within the State University of New York (SUNY) system are given many opportunities to practice civil engagement and discourse
Fat Bear Week 2026 has commenced
This week marks “Fat Bear Week 2026”: an over 10-year running tradition hosted by Katmai National Park in northern Alaska, as documented by the National Park Service (NPS) and Katmai National Park’s official NPS webpage.
Arctic sailor forced to abandon solo voyage after route is closed
Matt Rutherford—an American sailor— had his attempt to become the first person to sail solo around the entire Arctic Ocean come to an abrupt end after Russian authorities closed off the waterway he needed to complete the route last month, as reported by NPR.
Sustainability Corner: The discovery of Leopardus tilcayo
The forests of Bolivia have led scientists to discover a new species of cat that has been named Leopardus tilcayo, according to National Geographic.
The Geneseo Farmers Market: bringing residents together with sunshine, flowers, and fresh produce
However, the village of Geneseo is offering residents a way to avoid sunshine guilt and get excited for autumn. The Geneseo Farmers Market has returned to the village for the fifteenth season, having been “started in 2011 by a small group of people passionate about farmers markets,” according to the official website of Explore Genesee Valley.
Parks are under pressure
The National Park Service is facing funding setbacks on multiple fronts this month, as new internal documents cited by The Washington Post reveal the Trump administration has blocked tens of millions of dollars already secured for park projects, even as an increasingly larger battle continues to play out over next fiscal year’s budget.
Student suspended for practicing civil disobedience: “It was never really about the coffee”
Julie Kaputa, a senior at Beaver River Central School, was suspended for practicing civil disobedience.
Geneseo’s Temple Hill Cemetery welcomes its 13th annual Spirit Walk
Temple Hill Cemetery’s 13th annual Spirit Walk, which has been named “Carved in Stone: Explore the Spirits, Symbols & Stories of Temple Hill,” as per the Temple Hill website, is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Is the United States nearing economic collapse?
The current trajectory of many different economic functions in the United States has left many concerned for the future of our nation’s economy.
Dolly Parton, A.K.A., “The Book Lady”
Beloved country music star, often named the “Queen of Country,” Dolly Parton, died at the age of 80 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Parton was more than a song-writer; she was also a philanthropist, producer, and beloved by many across the world, as reported by CNBC.
September 11th: A 25-year history of honoring the tragic day
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.
“There will be breakfast tacos”: soon-to-be-owner of Bent Wing Bakery & Cafe assures future customers
Almost every SUNY Geneseo student can relate to simply needing a good cup of coffee and maybe a little snack. Piper, the face behind the upcoming cafe in Geneseo, Bent Wing Bakery & Cafe, can relate.
A killer is finally brought to justice for the murder of Tupac Shakur
For almost three decades, the murder of Tupac Shakur was one of American pop culture’s most enduring unsolved mysteries. It was a case that seemed tangled in gang rivalries, conspiracy theories and a hip-hop feud that outlived the man in its center.
SUNY Geneseo students and faculty recently had a GREAT Day
SUNY Geneseo celebrated its 20th annual GREAT Day this past Wednesday, April22, 2026. GREAT Day is Geneseo’s acronym for “Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement, & Talent. Its mission is to help foster academic excellence, to encourage professional development, and to build connections within the community,” as per SUNY Geneseo’s official website.