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.
The seven Democratic Senate flips
This past Tuesday, the 2026 elections came to a close, bringing big changes with them.
Staff Ed: The Lamron’s Thanksgiving hot takes
Thanksgiving is a holiday centered on celebrating things we are thankful for, often including our health, friends, family, and—central to Thanksgiving—our access to good food.
When does the Christmas season start, and why is there only one right answer?
If you were to ask 100 people when the Christmas season starts, you would get a lot of different answers.
Social media has ruined dating
Social media has ruined dating; there’s no doubt in my mind about that.
Jeans: how comfortable are they really?
While jeans have become a closet staple, there has been a long-running debate over whether they are comfortable or not for everyday wear.
The problem of pornography
Starting a serious conversation about pornography feels like walking onstage in a crowded auditorium and yelling obscenities.
The best methods for dealing with daylight savings
I, along with a majority of the friends I’ve spoken to, dread the extended night that comes with daylight savings season.
We need to start collecting physical media again
As of recently, there has been a rise in physical media collection once again. Physical media, specifically in the form of vinyl records, cassettes, and CDs, has been making a comeback, but it is still not nearly as popular as it used to be.
The impact of inspired inaction
During one of my classes this week, we had a discussion on the poet Eavan Boland’s assessment of memory, specifically the two facets of retrieving memories.
The Lamron’s best registration tips and tricks
It can be a bit scary and overwhelming to open your student portal and find your time ticket—and it can be frustrating to notice it’s at 7 a.m., far earlier than you hoped or anticipated.
Best ways to celebrate Halloween!
With Halloween coming up this weekend, there will be a number of ways to celebrate.
We are in a Halloween costume crisis
Every Halloween seems to be getting more extravagant as we get older.
Can people change?
Recently, comedian Vittorio Angelone has gained attention for an insensitive and offensive comment about Rebecca Goodwin, an OnlyFans creator and influencer.
Some of the best working actors of our generation
In the Oct. 2 edition of The Lamron, an article was published that argued Robert Pattinson is the best working actor; we would like to dispute this claim.
The best candies to get on Halloween
Halloween is usually all about the costumes, scary movies, and haunted houses. But, of course, it would not be Halloween without treats!
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.