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.

Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester

Things that bring me joy

If you are a regular reader of The Lamron, you might have noticed that my last article got a little bit negative. For that, I sincerely apologize. With finals on their way, I think we have had enough of that attitude, and we could all use a bit of joy.

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Opinion Shannon Murphy Opinion Shannon Murphy

The cause and cost of fast fashion

By 2026, the issue we call “fast fashion” is known around the world. Our generation is especially familiar with this term due to the way that we interact with the climate and the world around us.

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Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester

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.

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Opinion Brooke Klugewicz Opinion Brooke Klugewicz

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? 

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Opinion Grace Terhune Opinion Grace Terhune

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. 

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Opinion Sandra Pandža Opinion Sandra Pandža

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.

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Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester Opinion Amanda Lozy-Lester

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.

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