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.
National Prematurity Month
November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about babies that are born prematurely.
MacBooks are awful
I hate MacBooks.
Now don’t get me wrong, I love Apple products, and would much rather have an Apple computer that could connect to the Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad that I already own, as I truly envy everyone that can text in classes through their laptops! However, there are too many deterrents that make texting inconspicuously the only good thing about MacBooks. My main reasons for this opinion are as follows: the high price point of a MacBook and that Apple has yet to create one that meets my needs and wants.
Course registration does not provide students with the right classes at the right times
It’s the most stressful time of the year—well, maybe not the most stressful time of the year, but it is definitely up there. Registration has the chaotic energy of a Black Friday sale without the satisfaction of walking away with a deal. There is a lot of preparation that goes into deciding which classes you need and which years and/or semesters to take them. Then there is waking up at 7:00 in the morning to be ready at exactly 7:30 a.m. to get the classes that you want first.
Idiot’s Guide to the Apocalypse: Four Horseman-War
We have survived maneaters, zombies, and three of the four Horsemen; however, today we will address the most dangerous and most chaotic brother—War. This might be another sadistic brother to avoid. He absolutely loves creating chaos and making you doubt yourself, others, and all previous beliefs about fighting. Here are some tips on how to confront him.
Apple Cider Donut Smoothies: An autumnal must, or a Halloween nightmare?
Folks, it’s no secret that the dining halls do not exactly impress; whether it is the lack of healthy or gluten-free options, cross-contamination, or the fact that they close at 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, we all have our qualms. However, Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) realizes that students aren’t happy and are trying to mend the relationship between students and the dining halls.
This month, as a fun and festive treat for students, Mary’s is serving Apple Cider Donut Smoothies every Friday of the month of Oct. as their smoothie of the month.
Indian Fort Preserve
You don’t have to travel far to find beautiful sights in and around SUNY Geneseo, as the campus itself comes with plenty of scenic views of its own. From the nationally recognized Letchworth State Park to the gorgeous Stony Brook State Park, there is plenty to do in the immediate area as far as outdoor recreation goes. These locations are doubtlessly and definitely worth a visit, but there are also plenty more sites worth discovering, including Indian Fort Preserve.
The Elvis movie is worth seeing
For a man who died over 45 years ago, Elvis Presley has found a way to remain relevant in popular culture time and time again. Referring to the 1950s, it seems there is nothing more synonymous with this time period than the name Elvis Presley. With the biopic Elvis being released on HBO Max, there is now even more exposure for people that did not get a chance to make it to the theater during its initial release. It is with the talents of Austin Butler, the actor portraying Elvis, that much of the film’s success can be accounted for.
Idiot’s guide to the apocalypse: Four horsemen - Pestilence
Here we are again—one of the four horsemen has come to Earth and their only goal is to eradicate humanity in their own special way. These rules are for Pestilence—and, I mean, we got through COVID, so this might not be too unfamiliar.
Apple picking is overrated
Going apple picking is a fun fall activity that I assume everyone feels obligated to do as soon as it turns chilly. While I have fallen guilty to this fall event, this year included, I do feel that there are many parts of it that are not as thrilling as everyone’s Instagram photos show.
Staff editorial: Honoring Indigenous resilience instead of colonization
Oct. 10 marked what most people know as Columbus Day, a day to celebrate Columbus’s “discovery” of the Americas. More recent efforts to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous People’s Day encourage us to question if this side of Euro-Western history, which has been portrayed as a great discovery, and whether or not it can really be considered as such. Furthermore, is Columbus truly a man worth celebrating? Efforts to change the holiday are not to erase history—as some argue—but to recognize whose side we are predominantly listening to, broaden our perspectives, and question if this side is as admirable as we have situated it.
A brief history of ableism in the United States
Ableism is a concept foreign to many and is not discussed in your standard history course. This article will explore some ableist events throughout the history of the United States.
Watching the news causes more stress than it’s worth
There are so many ways to spend your free time, ranging from walking and watching TV, to even something as simple as reading a book. What these activities all have in common is that they typically bring a person some form of enjoyment. With that being the case, it seems odd a person would knowingly expose themself to something that does just the opposite.
The Geneseo farmers’ market is a community staple
If you’ve ever found yourself moseying along Main Street on a Thursday afternoon, you’ve probably heard bustling activity along one of the side streets—music, chatter, and laughter. The source of this merry noise is more than likely the Geneseo Farmers’ market, an essential activity for the community throughout the warmer months. When businesses line up along Center Street during these sacred Thursday afternoons, they include the likes of Merle’s Fresh Produce, Burley Berries, Dave’s Natural Raw Honey, Randall farms, the Geneseo E-Garden, and Sweet Arts Bakery. The Lamron spoke with junior sociomedical sciences major Jillian Orr about her experience working for Sweet Arts and engaging with the community through her work.
Idiot’s Guide to the Apocalypse: Four Horsemen-Famine
The four horsemen have come to wreak havoc upon our world; we have already discussed Death and his soul-sucking horse, but this time, Famine is coming out, and there are a couple of ways to help yourself avoid his grasp.
Parking on campus
The parking situation on campus is an atrocity—I think that is all I need to say for you to know exactly what I am referring to. I have a vehicle and have found it increasingly difficult to park all across campus. I have lived on the south side with freshmen, and I have lived on central campus. Many times, I had to find parking in lot R, E, and sadly sometimes even H. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the parking lot locations, all three of these are on the far north side.
My confusion over the COVID-19 policy as of today
My hometown was not a great example of how to handle COVID-19; it fought bitterly to end its educational mask mandate. I remember hearing about a rally, talk about suing the state government, and rants by parents on Facebook. Nevertheless, for a while, the mandate remained, with the state government eventually lifting it. Those against the mandate seemed to have won in the end. But honestly, it hardly made a difference.
Bat Appreciation Month
When most people think of October, they think of all things spooky. Often included in the spooky things are bats, but I don’t think they get the full attention they deserve. October is bat appreciation month, so let’s get into some bat facts.
Morning is the best part of the day
With only 24 hours in the day, there are plenty of ways to spend the waking hours. Some stay up late, with the intention to wake up late. For others, they may choose to accomplish homework at the latest hours of the night, so long as it is complete before the submission time. However, no matter the activity, the morning is always the best time of the day.
Campus vending machines are awful
The vending machines on campus are very temperamental—personally, I have had multiple experiences where they would not accept my student ID, so I stood there trying to get it to work, consequently almost making myself late to class. Oh, the struggles of not being a morning person and trying to get breakfast when I am already running late.
The idiot’s guide to the apocalypse: Four horsemen-death
In many myths and legends, Death, one of the four horsemen, rides upon a pale horse—sometimes he is depicted with a white stone ring which brings chaos to the population. There are many possibilities in how Death can decimate the world’s populations effortlessly as they are said to feed off their trait; here’s how you can try to survive.