Opinion
The Opinion section regularly features staff editorials, columnists' essays on topics privy to them, and unpopular opinions.*
* The views of a specific individual writer are not representative of The Lamron nor SUNY Geneseo. No party except the writer is responsible for their views.
Being human in an online world
It is not uncommon to hear someone lamenting the attachment—the addiction—so many of us have to our phones.
My Trader Joe’s recommendations
My weekly grocery list is quite boring… That is, until I pull into a Trader Joe’s parking lot. Then that list gets thrown out the window.
Ten ideologies to live by
As a young adult, a pre-law student, and a writer, I live a life jumping from deadline to deadline, plan to plan, and walking along a balance beam of feelings at all times.
I love squirrels
If you’ve stepped foot on campus, you’ve probably seen a squirrel, or five, gallivanting around. They rummage around in the trash, dance along the Sturges construction fence, and stare up at you with those black beady eyes, their little mouths holding nuts or crabapples.
The Lamron’s Fall Favorites
The leaves are starting to change, temperatures are staying in the mid sixties, and the hay bales have returned to Main Street. That can only mean one thing: fall season is approaching!
Data centers are environmentally unjust
It is hard to talk about environmental issues today without stumbling upon the topic of data centers—particularly those focused on the training and running of AI system
College majors need more whimsy
“Man, if only I could register for ‘Romance Films & Symbolism 101’ instead of ‘Statistics for Sociological Research’”: a thought I know I’ve had, and I’m pretty sure most college students can relate to.
Why Sydney Sweeney’s recent commercial is a complete disgrace
If you are like me, you saw the abomination of a commercial that Sydney Sweeney starred in and wanted to throw your phone across the room. At some point, Sydney Sweeney has to acknowledge that she is actively making a mockery of herself and harming every woman who has worked tirelessly to break the mold that they have been forced into.
#notmymj: The freshman perspective
The summer renovation of MJ included making the dining hall function as a Pay-One-Price hall, like Letchworth and Red Jacket. It has also changed the layout, seemingly without notice to upperclassmen and without their input.
The Odyssey (2026); Or the Myth of Adaptation Accuracy
In discourse on modern media, a heavy emphasis is placed on creating painstaking accuracy in film adaptations of important canonical stories.
Staff Ed: The Lamron’s summer media recommendations
This summer, The Lamron’s talented e-board spent a lot of time engaging with our favorite pieces of media. Whether it be the latest hit movie or a thrilling book, we kept our minds busy during the break. After some reflection, here are some of our favorites!
Five things that have been aggravating me lately
As this semester begins, I have taken a lot of time to reflect on what truly annoys me in life. You may be wondering why I would take time out of my day to do this; well, it brings me some sense of relief to know that I am justified in getting annoyed over these things:
Batman is better than Iron Man
One of the longest running debates among comic book fans, casual and hardcore alike, is the question of which ‘billionaire-playboy-genius’ superhero is better.
The Cheez-It vs. Goldfish debate
Among my favorite snacks are the savory cheddar crackers that we all know and love. Now, I know what you’re thinking: which cheddar crackers am I talking about?
Practicing radical gratitude
I am sure that this academic year has brought many ups and downs for all of us.
Staff Ed: The Lamron Wrapped
What an academic year it has been! In between all the countless fun-filled events on Geneseo’s campus, the amazing peers and professors we have met, and everything we have been learning, we have all managed to make some time for our favorite campus newspaper, The Lamron. Our newspaper staff is all set to wrap up the year with some final thoughts on our favorite Lamron memories.
Bearing witness as writers, readers, and editors
In my final articles with The Lamron, I’ve been thinking a lot about what the work I do at Geneseo—as an editor, as a writer, as a student of language and literature—means to me.
Your passion project sucks, and it should
For the last two years, I’ve sunk every ounce of free time into Sunflower Story Hour, a paranormal audio drama that aired on 89.3 WGSU.
All good college friendships form by chance
Attending college can be both intimidating and exciting for many different reasons. Personally, I experienced a lot of fear and uncertainty when it came to finding new friends. For those who prefer not to go out or attend large campus events, it can seem like you will never find a friend group.