This week in The Lamron…

Geneseo First Response, commonly referred to as GFR, is SUNY Geneseo’s student volunteer emergency response service. As documented on their official page on SUNY Geneseo’s website, they serve as the primary emergency medical service (EMS) agency for the campus and work as a part of an integrated emergency response system on campus, alongside University Police and Geneseo’s Department of Student Health and Counseling.

Measles is making a return to the United States with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirming 733 cases in 2026 as of Feb. 5. This is a jarring number when compared to the total number of confirmed cases in 2025, which was reported to be 2,276. 

In the lobby of the MacVittie College Union on Feb. 9, Hips 'n Harmony held their annual carnation sale, drawing students in with colorful and vibrant flowers and bringing their familiar tradition back to campus.

On a campus filled with deadlines, rehearsals, and packed schedules, finding a space devoted purely to conversation and reflection can feel rare. Geneseo’s Philosophy Club offers exactly that: a welcoming environment where students and professors can come together to explore ideas, ask difficult questions, and think collectively—without the pressure of grades or expectations.

We have seen time after time, one of the most historic rivalries in sports: the United States and Canada ice hockey teams. It is a clash of two hockey powerhouses with decades of history behind them. With the start of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Milan, we are set to watch these teams face each other again on the biggest stage in the sports world.

With the National Football League (NFL) offseason just across the horizon, teams around the league have begun to build towards their future. This year has proved hectic for many teams, with an astounding 10 teams searching for new head coaches to lead going forward. Now that all the vacancies have been filled, one question remains to be answered: which teams hit on their hires, and which ones might have reached too far?

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.

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.