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.
It is okay for college to not be the best years of your life
How often do you hear, in conversations about the college experience, “These are the best years of your life”? Well, I heavily disagree with this statement and I am here to tell you that it is okay if these are not the best years of your life.
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
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.
Our past is not a peaceful one
On Mar. 2, 2026, in a speech published by C-SPAN, President Trump announced that the United States military would continue to “carry out large scale combat operations in Iran to eliminate the great threats posed to America by this terrible terrorist regime.” He notified the public that Iran had “ignored” warnings given not to rebuild their nuclear program, and that soon, Iran would have missiles “capable of reaching our beautiful America.”
The history of the United States, Europe, and the “others”
All Geneseo history majors are required to take classes in three subject areas: US history, European history, and LACAANA. You may find yourself wondering, “What exactly is LACAANA?” The answer? No one knows! No, I’m only kidding. However, even as a history major, I couldn’t remember all of the areas encompassed by this acronym.
Control women, control wealth: patriarchy as an essential tool of capitalism
Ever since I “became a woman” at 13, I was quick to defend reproductive rights in the interest of my own safety and autonomy, as well as that of other girls and women; but I could never answer the essential question of why it was even necessary to do so in the first place and what exactly makes us so vulnerable to the incursion of these rights.
Why you should be paying more attention to other cultural traditions
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.
Why MacVittie College Union is the heart of campus
The MacVittie College Union is at the physical center of campus, and thus the metaphor of this particular building being at the heart of campus is apt—but it is about more than a location.
Fasting for Ramadan
On Feb. 18, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic lunar calendar began, and with it the month-long period of fasting for Muslims across the world.
Tell Me Lies (2022-2026) finale: was a happy ending even possible?
This past Tuesday, Feb. 17, viewers sat down, excited, anxious, and if you’re like me, a little scared to watch the series finale of Tell Me Lies (2022-2026). I think we were all shocked when showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer posted to her Instagram, “After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight’s episode will be the series finale. This was always the ending my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it.”
Do not make me vote for Gavin Newsom
Gavin Newsom has recently become a bit of a household name. As we desperately look forward to another election with the ardent hope of someone new, speculation regarding the nominees for each party is inevitable
Anything goes; nothing matters
I have recently come to the unfortunate conclusion that we might be completely screwed. I do not want to be cynical or pessimistic; I do not want us to become discouraged to the point of inaction. But I do wonder how we could possibly move forward from where we are now—how we can reckon with the impact of Donald Trump on our institutions and our political (and moral) culture and values.
Food service workers are only humans—not coffee robots
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.
The SAVE Act: the newest development in Trump’s “papers, please” America
Last Wednesday, Feb. 11, the House of Representatives passed the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility” or “SAVE” Act, an expansion of a previous (and less rigorous) SAVE Act introduced in 2024. Years of Trump’s election paranoia alleging widespread voter fraud have culminated in legislation proudly indulging the fantasy and turning congressional scrutiny against the people that gave them their jobs, rather than against a president who is constantly encroaching on their ability to perform them.
Why we need to care more about endangered species and environmental news
Lately, headlines have been dominated by concerning and vile news stories. While this news is severely important and action needs to be taken, it often seems that environmental news is left neglected by major news channels.
We should all like Valentine’s Day more
With the increase of fatigue towards the rampant commercialization that has begun to define American society, one holiday that gets a lot of negative attention is Valentine’s Day.
Don’t stay in a relationship of convenience
I know that the timing of this article feels inconvenient, given that, if you are reading this the day it was issued, tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. I am truly sorry, but I have seen and heard far too much, and I cannot hold back any longer. Some of you are in relationships that need to see their end immediately—in fact, they should have been over a long time ago. Let me elaborate.
Happy Black History Month!
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.
Stop claiming education majors “do nothing”
For some reason, students studying various other majors believe that they are superior to those pursuing the field of education. As an English education major, I am often told that my major is “easy” or that I am working towards a job that I will eventually hate.
Meaningful queer media to watch
With the sudden popularity of the TV series Heated Rivalry (2025- ), I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a bit about queer media representation and the way we talk about TV shows and movies with queer characters—and what better time to do so than right around Valentine’s Day?