Wendy Williams is an American broadcaster, producer, and media personality, most popular for her television program, The Wendy Williams Show. Like most television viewers, I was never the biggest fan of Wendy Williams, her personality, and the show itself. Williams is most popular for her feuds with Tupac, Whitney Houston, and Beyoncé, along with a lengthy list of controversial comments throughout her years as a host on both radio and television. Williams’ long, successful, and controversial career abruptly came to a halt, however, after she was given a devastating medical diagnosis.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been producing ground-breaking pay-per-views (PPVs) since the mid-1980s. Over the past 30-plus years, fans have witnessed some of the most tremendous performances alongside some…not-so-good ones, as well. Whether this be because of the production or a result of the quality of the matches, it is safe to say that any WWE pay-per-view can be very hit or miss. In this article, we will be taking a look at some of WWE’s best and worst PPV matches.

As a society, we have entered a new era that is completely dependent on a digital world. The creation of different technological devices has affected our natural skills and regulatory systems. Some people are even reliant on devices to remind them to eat or drink water because they are too busy looking at another screen to remember themselves otherwise. There is a serious lack of patience and a loss of identity, and we have essentially isolated ourselves from the world. How can we be less dependent on technology while seeing it for the tool it is and using it ethically and responsibly?

While growing up, I am sure we all constantly heard from parents, guardians, and health teachers alike, “Don’t drink and drive,” but how much has this rhetoric actually settled into the minds of the general population? It does not seem much, as a report in 2021 shows that there was a 14% increase in alcohol-related motor vehicle deaths from the previous year. It is estimated that 37 people die from drunk-driving incidents in the United States each day alone. 

It has been over 2 years since Ned Fulmer, one of the original members of the YouTube sensation known as the Try Guys, was caught having a ‘not-so-discreet’ affair with one of his company’s employees. The Try Guys are known as a group of coworkers-turned-friends who try a variety of things for their audience’s entertainment. Some of these activities include cooking challenges, trying various fashion trends across gender binary lines, eating the entire menu of a certain restaurant, and more. 

The month of February marks the start of Black History Month across the nation. The first presidential recognition of this celebration was by Gerald Ford in 1976, but before that, Black History Month had commonly been a recognition of Black and African-American achievement over the course of a singular week—more specifically—the second week of February. This Black History Month predecessor was brought to the public through what is now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), which was founded in 1915 by historian Carter G. Woodson and minister Jesse E. Moorland. 

In 2007, when Freema Agyeman took up the role of Martha Jones, the first black series regular on Doctor Who, storylines relating to race issues in time travel were expected. After her first few season three episodes, however, the narrative choices continually became less and less sensitive.

I would say that I am a little bit of a self-proclaimed drink-girly, as I can often be seen with my rotation of two to three drinks sipping between the caffeinated, the hydrating, and (if I’m feeling wild) a sugary treat. Often, this drink can be seen as the biggest indicator of my cravings— lemonade to refresh, milkshakes for decadence, and Coca-Cola for the sake of bubbles. I have discovered over the past year or so, however, that there is a solution for all these cravings at the same time, my friend Dr Pepper. 

When looking at prospective schools, guardians and their potential student(s) often look into the safety of the area. This search is often not just regimented to the town itself where the student might be grocery shopping, grabbing breakfast, or partying, but to the safety of the campus itself as well. This incentivizes colleges across the globe to try and keep down the number of reports and incidents occurring on the campus. On the SUNY Geneseo campus, there are a myriad of departments that dedicate themselves to the reported well-being and safety of the attending student body such as the University Police, Office of the Dean of Students, the Title IX Office, etc. While this manpower is appreciable, how might the priorities of these departments be compromised when a large focus of colleges is not only on maintaining their student body, but more importantly, on bringing in new students?

RTS buses on campus kicked off the start of Black History Month in a questionable manner. A number of students have reported that many RTS-Livingston buses have taped-off the first seat and dubbed them as ‘reserved for Rosa Parks.' There have been mixed responses from students who found this act intending to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Parks conflicting. The student body is unsure when or where this began; struggling to understand the objective of this seemingly performative act. The simple answer is: Transit Equality Day, also known as Transit Equity Day, a holiday being directly tied to the civil rights leader Rosa Parks. In honor of Transit Equity Day, which falls on Parks’ birthday, Feb. 4, around 400 RTS buses will have a seat reserved for the civil rights icon. 

Doctor Who is notorious for frequently recasting the main roles of the Doctor and the companion: With a show consisting of over 400 hours of television, and around 875 episodes, it becomes necessary. The show usually has at least two main characters, the titular character of the alien Doctor, and a human friend that comes along, the companion.

Is there a better time to remind everyone of the power of self care than finals season? While we are ushered into the most dreaded time of the semester, when your mind is practically combusting at the thought of all the assignments to complete before winter break, we are here to remind you to take a moment for yourself. With winter holidays right around the corner, this should be a time of celebration, community, and excitement—not existential dread. We know you’re stressed, because we are too. For this reason, the Opinion team at The Lamron will provide you with the best ways to keep yourself in mind while we hit the home stretch.

In 2022, comedian-turned-director Jordan Peele released his third directorial credit for the film Nope. Following two previous horror successes, Peele returned to the genre with a focus on alien interaction in a modern-day world this time. The film starred several famous actors, including Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, and Steven Yeun. The critics initially raved about this movie upon release, but the hype slowly died as time passed. Regardless, rottentomatoes.com has this movie rated at a disgustingly high 83%. For countless reasons, this score is a mockery of film reviews, and critics should reconsider their stance. Warning, there are spoilers ahead.