In 2022, under judicial pressure, Florida’s Governor Ron Desantis defined “woke” as “the belief there are systemic injustices in American society and the need to address them,” per ABC news. Desantis then clarified that he does not believe that there are any societal injustices present in society; clarity which denies the existence of racism, homophobia, transphobia, islamaphobia, and anti-semitism.

As we begin to zoom out from the headlines themselves and look more closely at responses to them, some pressing questions arise: Have we become too desensitized? How should we be reacting to what we see in the media? Are we just overwhelmed, or are we beginning to lose the ability to be truly affected by the violence we see on our screens?

I recently sat down to watch Napoleon Dynamite (2004) with a friend of mine. I had been pestering her to watch it with me for a long time, and I was finally getting my wish. As the movie began, though, I immediately realized that it was definitely not her cup of tea, and she would probably not find it as hilariously amazing as I did. I was proven right and it was wholly heart-breaking. 

Recently, we have seen the rise of division and violence in the United States of America. From the shooting of Charlie Kirk in Utah, to the mass shooting in Minnesota, we have seen an uptick in political attacks.

Released on Nov. 6, 1992, ahead of its time, but somehow perfectly placed, the release of Rage Against the Machine’s first album Rage Against the Machine followed the end of the Cold War, in the midst of an economy that had been wrecked by a recession and a strong third party vote which ended a long stretch of Republican control of the White House.

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. 

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? 

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. 

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. 

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 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”. 

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.

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. 

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?

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

Democracies die and authoritarian regimes thrive when the desecration of thought-to-be inalienable rights is normalized. 

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.