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.
Dancing with the Stars (2005- ): Misogyny and bias
Dancing with the Stars (2005- ) is a reality television series that has been on air since 2005.
Spice and everything nice
As the weather gets breezier and the leaves begin to change color, suddenly your stomach rumbles for a sweet treat.
Staff Ed: The Lamron’s fondly remembered Halloween costumes
With Halloween fast approaching, The Lamron staff decided to reminisce on some of our favorite Halloween costumes.
Flickering democracy: Political ties keep energy costs high
While Rochester residents struggle as the nation’s third-most energy-burdened city, local politicians protect the monopoly that profits from their hardship.
What is the best vehicle of transportation on campus?
I’m sure we all see those people on campus who choose not to walk to class but instead use some sort of “vehicle”; this is being used as a broad term here.
The Amazing Race (2001- ) is the best reality television show
It astonishes me that when I talk with my friends their eyes go blank the moment I name The Amazing Race (2001- ) as one of my favorite shows.
Dead men tell tales: Geneseo’s creepiest local legends
A sudden drop of air, like a cold draft, sends shivers down your spine. Faint whispers and distant tapping leave you frozen with fear. Before you can turn around to make out the face, you screech in terror. It’s a g-g-GHOST!
The trickery of gym sciences
If you spend any time online, you most likely have encountered countless videos (either long-form or short-form) that aim to tell you the proper ways to be healthy.
The Lamron’s favorite Halloween movies
With Halloween just around the corner, The Lamron is getting into the festive spirit, and what better way to do so then by getting together with friends and watching a Halloween movie or two?
Punctuation, ranked!
Punctuation is an underappreciated aspect of romantic languages. It is often used incorrectly or left out altogether, especially in the cases of informal messages or hasty emails.
Why dogs make for the best pet
One day when I was walking my dog, Wilson, he started to pull on his leash and bark. I told him to stop, but he just kept tugging and tugging at his leash.
Staff Ed: The importance of student publications
Student journalism is an underrated aspect of what colleges have to offer. Whether you are an English major or not, student publications—especially The Lamron—are open to anyone who wishes to be a part of something special!
Passion vs. performance
In this day and age, the pressure to be perceived a certain way feels higher than ever for teens and young adults.
Waffles, pancakes, or french toast?
Good morning! You wake up and are starving. From your room, you smell something delicious coming from the kitchen.
Robert Pattinson is the best working actor
As a society, we are in a golden age of entertainment. Living in this era of technology gives us access to so many forms of art, such as books, photography, music, and, of course, movies.
When a celebrity broke your heart…
Most attentive people are aware that the majority of celebrities are bad people. No matter how they seem at first, many of them are hiding a much darker underbelly than any could have expected.
5 things to know when you lose a pet
People with pets know: despite the difference in species, our furry friends are members of our family. Nothing brings comfort quite like quality time with your pet. This past week, my beloved cat Noel was put to sleep.
Rape culture on college campuses
You might have heard recently about the “Cornell 7,” named by the Cornell Daily Sun: Matthew Ingalls, Jonathan Newell, Winston Lee, Gillio Lopes, Diego Sarabia, Scott Norris and Scott Kretzschmar.
Is iced coffee unprofessional?
Last week, I was sitting in SOCL-220 Inequality, Class, and Poverty, taught by Dr. Reece Torres. He walked into the room and started discussing a topic that had been circulating his for you page on TikTok: is bringing an iced coffee to an interview considered unprofessional?