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.

Amanda Lozy-Lester Amanda Lozy-Lester

Data centers are environmentally unjust

It is hard to talk about environmental issues today without stumbling upon the topic of data centers—particularly those focused on the training and running of AI system

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College majors need more whimsy

“Man, if only I could register for ‘Romance Films & Symbolism 101’ instead of ‘Statistics for Sociological Research’”: a thought I know I’ve had, and I’m pretty sure most college students can relate to.

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Brooke Klugewicz Brooke Klugewicz

Why Sydney Sweeney’s recent commercial is a complete disgrace 

If you are like me, you saw the abomination of a commercial that Sydney Sweeney starred in and wanted to throw your phone across the room. At some point, Sydney Sweeney has to acknowledge that she is actively making a mockery of herself and harming every woman who has worked tirelessly to break the mold that they have been forced into.  

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Mackenzie Wilkinson Mackenzie Wilkinson

#notmymj: The freshman perspective

The summer renovation of MJ included making the dining hall function as a Pay-One-Price hall, like Letchworth and Red Jacket. It has also changed the layout, seemingly without notice to upperclassmen and without their input.

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Staff Ed: The Lamron’s summer media recommendations

This summer, The Lamron’s talented e-board spent a lot of time engaging with our favorite pieces of media. Whether it be the latest hit movie or a thrilling book, we kept our minds busy during the break. After some reflection, here are some of our favorites!

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Grace Terhune Grace Terhune

Instagram’s AI Content Label is stupid

On Monday, Aug. 31, I uploaded the post to Instagram. I then went and shared it on my personal Instagram story, feeling excited for my friends and peers to check it out. That was until I refreshed my screen and saw that Instagram labeled the post as “AI Content.”

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Brooke Klugewicz Brooke Klugewicz

Five things that have been aggravating me lately

As this semester begins, I have taken a lot of time to reflect on what truly annoys me in life. You may be wondering why I would take time out of my day to do this; well, it brings me some sense of relief to know that I am justified in getting annoyed over these things:

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Jack Wodicka Jack Wodicka

Batman is better than Iron Man

One of the longest running debates among comic book fans, casual and hardcore alike, is the question of which ‘billionaire-playboy-genius’ superhero is better.

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Jack Wodicka Jack Wodicka

The Cheez-It vs. Goldfish debate

Among my favorite snacks are the savory cheddar crackers that we all know and love. Now, I know what you’re thinking: which cheddar crackers am I talking about?

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Staff Ed: The Lamron Wrapped

What an academic year it has been! In between all the countless fun-filled events on Geneseo’s campus, the amazing peers and professors we have met, and everything we have been learning, we have all managed to make some time for our favorite campus newspaper, The Lamron. Our newspaper staff is all set to wrap up the year with some final thoughts on our favorite Lamron memories. 

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Opinion Brooke Klugewicz & Lily Ippolito Opinion Brooke Klugewicz & Lily Ippolito

All good college friendships form by chance

Attending college can be both intimidating and exciting for many different reasons. Personally, I experienced a lot of fear and uncertainty when it came to finding new friends. For those who prefer not to go out or attend large campus events, it can seem like you will never find a friend group. 

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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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