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.

Daisy Sheldon Daisy Sheldon

Brodie Hall is the best academic building on campus

At certain times of the day, you will hear music floating through the halls, but for the most part, Brodie is a quiet place to relax or do work. Its charm lies in its cozy study spots, natural lighting, vintage architecture, and artwork, such as the beautiful stained glass windows.

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Shannon Murphy Shannon Murphy

Donald Trump: Zohran Mamdani’s not-so-secret admirer

While in the past, it may have been routine for a president to hold a meeting with the upcoming mayor of one of the nation’s major cities, the tense political climate of today usually would not allow for a bipartisan meeting between two people who could reasonably be thought of as existing on opposite ends of the contentious political spectrum. 

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Shannon Murphy Shannon Murphy

My professor, the robot

We all know someone, or may even be the person, who uses ChatGPT for every assignment. Cheating done by college students is one thing—but when professors rely on generative AI such as ChatGPT, it's a bigger issue.

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Daisy Sheldon Daisy Sheldon

Bring back real winters

An impenetrable darkness hugs me, interrupted only by the fluorescence of lamposts, which sparsely illuminate the pools of water coalesced in the dips of the sidewalk. The pavement is black and slick, and the white light reflecting in the water glistens and shifts as I hurriedly walk home.

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Nina Avallone-Serra Nina Avallone-Serra

We need to keep being surprised

As I am sure some Lamron readers may be aware—particularly those who fall victim to the siren song of the doomscroll—a right-wing extremist by the name of Lilly Gaddis, who first gained attention on social media for using a racial slur in a cooking video on TikTok, recently did an entire stream in blackface.

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Taylor Williams Taylor Williams

Why the kids’ table is a necessity this (and every) Thanksgiving season

During almost every Thanksgiving dinner, families and friends gather to eat, laugh, and pretend that everyone gets along with one another, all of which are basic expectations. But there is one particular staple at every Thanksgiving dinner that I believe should never, by any means, be ignored: the kids’ table.

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Amanda Lozy-Lester Amanda Lozy-Lester

A very serious review of superpowers

I am sure we have all been asked at some point: what superpower, if you could have any, would you choose? I take this question very seriously, and I believe we are due for a serious review of all superpower options.

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Go to the Learning Centers on campus!

As finals season approaches, discussions have been circulating in The Lamron office about the importance of using resources offered, specifically the various SUNY Geneseo “Learning Centers.” These resources offer another opportunity for students to excel in their classes, but they are often overlooked or not widely-known.

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Performative action on campus

Many of the participants were Geneseo students, which may lead some to believe that these students are involved in the student group PAG, but this would be false; the group currently has only four executive board members and less than 10 weekly attendees.

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Grace Terhune Grace Terhune

Working with kids is fun!

I never thought in a million years that I would say I love working with kids. Working with kids can be extremely exhausting and I never saw myself in that role at any point of my life. That all changed after I started my new summer job. 

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Shannon Murphy Shannon Murphy

Trick or Trunk?

But in 2025, many have noticed that their neighborhood seems unusually quiet on Halloween. There are many factors that contribute to this, but one thing is clear: kids need to hit the ground running next Halloween.

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