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, nor ever, representative of The Lamron nor SUNY Geneseo. No party except writer is responsible for their views.
When Harry Met Sally (1989): one of the best romantic comedies ever
With the recent passing of the beloved and highly respected director, Rob Reiner, I decided to sit down and rewatch one of his most praised movies, When Harry Met Sally (1989).
If you care enough, you can always make time
Like many Geneseo students, I find my schedule to be constantly full of club meetings, executive board duties, part time jobs, sorority events, hangouts with friends, and of course homework.
Question: What are The Lamron’s hot takes on popular media?
Answer: Give us more seasons and stop killing our favorite characters!
Things that upset me
It’s time for a moment of transparency: I am running out of ideas here. Due to that unfortunate truth, you will not be receiving a highly political article from me this week; instead, I thought it might be time to inform everyone of all the things they’re doing that annoy me.
Fuel your brains: stop using AI
You are probably constantly seeing the phrase “fuel your bodies” everywhere. Often, it refers to the way that we fuel our bodies, whether that be from the foods we eat or the exercise we partake in. But what about the way we fuel our minds?
Undiagnosed disabilities: ableist practices in higher education
Disabilities or dysfluencies are often stigmatized, which then leads to people either not wanting to be diagnosed or hiding their disabilities.
Geneseo’s Rape Aggression Defense Class
Recently, Geneseo announced a series of rape aggression self-defense classes with the University Police Department (UPD)—four sessions spread throughout the month of April.
I love being a Disney adult
Urban Dictionary defines a Disney adult as “An adult with an intense and extreme love of The Walt Disney Company films, television shows, franchises, characters, theme parks, merchandise/ memorabilia, and/or products.” Under this definition, I am considered a Disney adult.
Celebrating Queer joy with Gaypril
At The Lamron we approach every issue, especially those close to our hearts, with purpose and urgency. This month, that commitment takes on a celebratory and meaningful note, because that’s right everyone, it’s Gaypril.
The lost art of physical media
I take a special pride in being the go-to friend when someone can’t find a movie on streaming services. Whether it’s unavailable or they don’t have the platform, I can turn to my personal Criterion Collection of 166 DVDs.
Stop pitting news stories against each other
“While the media has been distracting you with what’s happening in Iran, here’s what you SHOULD have been paying attention to…”
The Lamron loves the Earth—and so should you
Earth: we all live on it. So why don’t we all seem to care about it?
True crime, real perversion
Between TikTok, podcasts, and even coloring books, true crime has made its way into public consciousness, and thus, public discourse.
We have a misguided belief in our invincibility
Upon reflection—particularly regarding our recent and frequent involvement in Iran and the Middle East more broadly—I have realized that one crucial assumption underpins many of our foreign policy decisions: that we are an invincible force that will not, and, in fact, cannot be defeated.
In a world of chaos, be the calm
Right now, things are not looking too good for us, especially for Generation Z.
Staff Ed: The official ranking of The Lamron e-board on Dancing with the Stars (2005- )
Although the recent season of Dancing with the Stars (2005-) (DWTS) has come to an end, The Lamron e-board has continued to discuss the show. Below is our formal ranking of where the e-board members would place on our own season of the show.
Welcome to 4chan
Have you ever wanted to see the ponies from My Little Pony ranked by sex appeal? Have you ever wished you were violently radicalized? Have you ever sat and thought to yourself, “Wow, I’d love to see a beheading video right now!”
Oh, la vache: manif à la française
Mesdames et messieurs du normaL: il faut que je vous parle d’un sujet que je trouve tout à fait troublant. En tant que vache moi-même, j’ai entendu parler de mes cousins bovins aux États-Unis des histoires d’agitation dans leur pays.
Ninjago (2001) is not a kids show
Do you all remember Ninjago (2011)? That LEGO show where the main characters spin around and create tornadoes that attack their enemies? Well, I sure do, and let me tell you that show is one of my favorites from my childhood.
Women don’t want me, and it’s not my fault
The incel community comes under fire sometimes, and in a way that I find completely unfair. Sometimes people act as though incels are inherently sexist and anti-women; they talk about us like we are going around yelling at and assaulting women left and right.