Perceptions of zodiac signs differ from person to person, and it is something that is debated a lot in the media. Some of us take them completely seriously, some of us are totally against them, and some are indifferent on the topic. The Lamron e-board has been discussing zodiac signs recently and our feelings on them, sharing whether we feel our signs represent us, as well as if we judge others based on their sign.

Last week (Feb. 23-Mar. 5) was National Eating Disorder Awareness week. We at The Lamron, in our desire to promote student wellness and address campus issues, thought it would be beneficial to discuss some of the key challenges we see on campus and identify essential resources for any students currently struggling with their eating habits. 

As February comes to an end, The Lamron e-board has been inspired to reflect on the many different cultural and religious traditions that all take place around the same time. While many of us are familiar with the extravagant celebrations of Mardi Gras, other traditions go overlooked.

Working a customer service job, especially food service, is rough. However, those food service workers help our campus—and communities—run. College students basically survive on caffeine; we know our Starbucks workers are tired.

It’s February again and that means that a month-long celebration of Black life and history is upon us! As folks across the nation commemorate the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, we here at The Lamron would like to share some of the history of the occasion and inform readers on how to get involved in activities on campus in the spirit of community, recognition, and ceremony.

We thought, given our interactions with many of our peers, that it might be cathartic for all of us to get some collective complaining out of the way; therefore, what follows is a list of a few of the troubles we have experienced as we make our way around campus and settle in our cozy twin beds at the end of the day. 

This winter season is so beautiful; the campus trees’ branches are graced with snow, holiday season cheer is spreading, everyone breaks out their warmest, comfiest sweaters… and prepares for finals.

Here at The Lamron, we have been discussing ways to maintain our happiness during these difficult times. We have compiled some tips and tricks we have found useful in past winter seasons, which may prove to be essential in the months ahead.

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.

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.

Historical conservation is increasingly important to accurately represent history, especially with so many in power trying to rewrite it, and it is something we all must pay greater attention to, both here in Geneseo and beyond.

Bernie Sanders captured attention through his campaigns in 2016 and 2020 for his adamant refusal to rely on support from super PACs, defined by Campaign Legal Center as a political committee that “may accept unlimited contributions from any non-foreign source” and “may spend unlimited amounts to influence the outcome of federal elections through independent expenditures.”

The role of the federal government inevitably comes to the fore in all of these conversations, and this week we have decided to indulge—just a little bit—our collective “tin-foil hat” mindset on the subject.

You may be wondering: why should I care about a random school newspaper? Well, why should you not? Not only does The Lamron strive to be a reliable and accessible source of information that is conveniently located around campus and online, but by supporting the paper, you are supporting student journalism—an increasingly important topic in this climate. 

Almost every professor during the first week of classes will get to the point in their syllabus in which the dreaded topic appears: artificial intelligence (AI) and the professor’s policy on its use. What experiences do students have with professor policy regarding AI? Should we be encouraging learning how to use AI, or should we maintain the prior stance prohibiting its use altogether?

In the minds of many students, SUNY Geneseo is in the midst of a crisis that is affecting the institution and its curriculum across departments.

As AI continues its persistent use in our classrooms and social media platforms are becoming our new source of consuming political content— it is becoming increasingly difficult to remain informed in a society where some of our information may be shared to harm and misinform certain audiences.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has increasingly and rapidly been adopted into our daily lives, from our computers to text-to-speech, advertisements, and more controversial mediums, such as art and academic works. What limits will people put on AI? Can we come to a reasonable consensus? Do the conveniences of AI deplete the authenticity of human works such as art and literature? 

Trend culture has been a part of popular culture across the globe, existing in the zeitgeist for pretty much the entirety of the modern world. From the pull of flared jeans and crochet tops in the ‘70s to the leggings and Ugg boots look of the 2010s, the prevalence of trend culture, especially in the world of fashion, has an undeniable impact on our societies. 

At the beginning of the semester, getting involved in clubs feels natural and appropriate, but as the semester marches on and the workload piles up, staying involved, or joining a club halfway through the semester can feel a little awkward.