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.
Why everyone should watch The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006)
Films that explore Irish history are few and far between. The Wind That Shakes the Barley, released in 2006, is one of those films, set during the Irish War of Independence (1919-1921) and the Irish Civil War (1922-1923). The movie explores the lives of two fictional brothers, Damien and Teddy O’Donovan, who, while initially united in the cause against Britain, find themselves ultimately divided in their political allegiances and aims.
Free speech and complications
Many concerns have been raised regarding free speech protections within the current administration. These have become more prevalent due to the recent “indefinite” suspension of the Kimmel show, which seemed particularly disturbing, as it took place shortly after Kimmel’s commentary on the Charlie Kirk assassination and President Trump’s response to it. What exactly did Kimmel say?
Why The Lamron matters: Support student journalism
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.
Why Hamilton (2015- ) is a national treasure and deserves more hype
I am starting this article assuming everyone knows what Hamilton (2020- ) is and the history it represents. When Lin-Manuel Miranda curated this musical into the greatness that it is, I doubt he knew what cultural reformation he was eliciting.
Construction on Campus
Today is a beautiful day. Possessed by an overwhelming feeling of generosity, I decided to donate blood; I was turned away. On my way back to my residence hall from the Union, I noticed something quite peculiar about my surroundings, arising from a sudden awareness that the area felt more spacious than usual.
The death of Charlie Kirk
The fatal shooting of leading conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025 has dominated conversation in the days following. Many even watched him die in a disturbing, almost surreal video posted and reposted on social media countless times. Dark blood flowed from his neck onto a crisp white shirt reading “FREEDOM”.
Pleak Watch Glee (2009-2015)!
If you are looking to fill your time with a show that has been influential to pop culture, Glee (2009-2015) is the show for you. Glee (2009-2015) started production in 2009 and ran until 2015. People still make references to episodes that aired over 15 years ago, and the jokes still hold up.
“Where are your people?”
I was worried we were late, though many other protesters trickled into the square behind us; we were far from the last people there. There were several hundred people in total at the rally, gathered before the McKinley Monument.
AI use in classrooms: positive or negative?
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?
Where stands the grass
Let me ask you this: would you want to be pelted by ice-cold water not even five minutes after leaving your dorm in the morning? Well, whatever your answer is, it doesn’t matter, because some genius, or geniuses, decided that the north side of campus needs a comical amount of sprinklers, nestled nice and snug in places where they can water everything but plants.
Caring is Caring: Self-care is overused and underapplied
College students are thrown into a community where resources are available, but the scary part is reaching out to access that help. Maintaining good self-care can help ease some of the stress of life, but it is always a good plan to take advantage of available mental, physical, and financial support systems.
A dwindling major and minor problem explained
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.
Expanding Microfeminism to Everyone
Microfeminism has often been referred to as the next new thing in the feminist movement. Microfeminists believe that little things such as holding doors open for men, writing a woman’s name first, and having the man be the scribe on the group project normalizes the equal treatment of all genders.
Do not give them the satisfaction of legitimacy
Democracies die and authoritarian regimes thrive when the desecration of thought-to-be inalienable rights is normalized.
RFK Jr. is loud and wrong about autism
On Apr. 16, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who currently oversees the Department of Health and Human Services, held a press conference to discuss a report on the prevalence of autism among children. In this conference, Kennedy made several bold claims about autism— claims that were offensive, inappropriate, and inconsistent with reality.
Dropout is bringing back game shows
For the unaware, Dropout, derived from what used to be known as CollegeHumor, is a comedy entertainment company with a handful of shows/episodes available for watching on YouTube. Even so, it primarily exists as an independent streaming service. The company has gained popularity in the past few years and has become what former Lamron member Ella Pearcy would describe as “Dropout: The streaming service worth every penny,”
Everyone should take a geography course
Out of the variety of academic disciplines, there is only one that I believe every student should take at least one course in: geography. No other field ranges with such diverse, intersectional, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding the social and natural worlds.
Letters with love: My first love will always be New York City
Dear L-train,
Somehow, I always manage to catch you on time.
How to stay informed in a censored society
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.
Being a TERF makes no sense
A trans-exclusionary radical feminist, or TERF, is someone who self-identifies as a radical feminist and whose ideology excludes those who identify as transgender, particularly transgender women.