
Knight’s Life
Knight’s Life covers all aspects of student life including clubs, Greek organizations, volunteer opportunities, campus living and dining, advice for students, and anything else that has an impact on Geneseo students.
Paint for peace
When living in a world of constant conflict, it is important to take the time to inform ourselves on current events, as well as to relax. The GLK’s Peace Action Painting for Peace event this past Thursday, Feb. 24, created the perfect opportunity for people to join together and discuss world problems, or anything really, and paint the stress away.
G-Spot: What to consider when buying and using vibrator
For people in and out of relationships, vibrators are a great way to bring more pleasure into your life. Vibrators can help people achieve a more satisfactory orgasm, as well as help you bring your partner to completion. However, there are a lot of things to consider when purchasing or using a vibrator, so let's get into it.
How to make jar salad in your dorm
Though college life does warrant for Late Night at Red Jacket and many Burger King runs, we can find ourselves needing more vegetables in our lives. Here is a fun and easy salad recipe you can make in your dorm for when you’re craving leafy greens, but don’t have the energy to go to the dining halls.
Blood drive at Geneseo
Some say giving blood is giving the gift of life. Donating blood helps countless people who need medical care for incidents like car accidents, burn victims, heart surgery, organ transplant patient and people battling cancer. According to The Red Cross, “every two seconds someone is in need of blood.”
Pisces Season: The weeks of emotional exploration to come
With the end of an air season that embodies expanding intellect, projects and the quirky yet unique nature of Aquarians, comes an embrace of the new water season, emphasizing empathy, compassion and the more emotional and intimate aspects of life. Get ready to ring in Pisces season, a period of time brimming with intuitive and spiritual potential.
Communication in the modern age
Communication is the foundation to any healthy relationship, whether it is long-term or a simple hookup. It’s important to know how to communicate with your partner in order to have the best sexual experiences for each party.
SUNY Geneseo’s diversity summit
This year’s SUNY Geneseo Diversity Summit, held on Feb. 16, offered a variety of sessions for students, staff and faculty to engage with. This year’s keynote speaker, Keith Boykin, a political commentator and writer, spoke about the history of systemic racism in America, how systemic racism has affected African Americans today and how we can strive for a better tomorrow.
Mac and cheese in a mug
Due to the copious amount of coffee we consume, college students are bound to have a mug or two at our disposal in our dorms. Here is an easy mac and cheese recipe that you can make in a mug to satisfy any late-night cravings.
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s day—a holiday to show your love. From making valentines for your class in elementary school to taking your significant other to dinner, there are so many ways to show our appreciation for the ones we love in life.
How to combat imposter syndrome
According to Psychology Today, those who experience imposter syndrome may feel that they do not deserve the accomplishments they have earned, that they are not as smart or competent as their peers, or that sooner or later, everyone will find out that they don’t deserve the status or acclaim that they have. Imposter syndrome is often experienced by people who are highly accomplished, both academically and professionally. Some of the most common suffers are, you guessed it, college students.
Club Spotlight: Art history club
I always like to say that art history is like the picture book version of regular history—rather than looking at drabby old texts, we get to look at amazing sculptures and paintings that bring history to life.
Geneseo clubs and organizations as zodiac signs
Astrology has become an increasingly popular way of navigating the world around us. We are fortunate enough to have a large number of wonderful clubs and organizations on our campus for our students to participate in. We wanted to assign each zodiac sign to a Geneseo club or organization, to highlight some of the amazing opportunities this campus has to offer and tell you a little bit about their personalities through the lens of astrology.
Hot chocolate for cold nights
As we continue to go through the winter months, students will be looking for easy recipes that warm them up on the colder, snowy days. Here is a recipe for hot chocolate that will warm you up and is easy to make in a microwave.
Invasion of Privacy: An appreciative tribute and farewell to Nick Widman
Here at The Lamron, we’ve recently suffered a great loss—the graduation of our beloved Nick Widman, English major, class of ‘21, and former editor-in-chief. Over the past three years, Widman has made an impact on our paper that will not soon be forgotten.
G-Spot: Masturbation: Goals and things to consider
Masturbating is, for many of us, a first introduction to sex. It is a great way to love and understand your body and to have healthier and more enjoyable sex with your partner(s). The act of masturbation comes with a sense of curiosity about how our bodies work and what brings us pleasure.
Aquarius season: Flowing with your intellectual passions
This February, you may find yourself yearning for compassion and connection. You may wake up with a kindness and sensitivity that you have not experienced in some time, or have never experienced before. You may feel inspired to create or make space for future progress in a new and inventive way.
Tips and Tricks to Not Freeze this Winter
We are submerged in the cold Geneseo winter. With temperatures floating around the single digits, it can be a struggle to get up and venture to class. Geneseo winters can be brutal, and one’s experience can only worsen if they are not properly equipped. To offer some warm advice in these freezing times, I scoured the internet and asked fellow students to find tips and tricks for surviving the winter. Here is a quick guide highlighting how to dress warm, keeping your car winter-safe and hypothermia.
Tips & tricks for registration
Registering for classes can be stressful, whether it’s your first time doing it or your last time. Maybe two classes that you need to take conflict with each other, or maybe a class you need isn’t offered that semester. Whatever happens with registration, it’s important to make sure that you try and avoid as much stress as you can while preparing for and registering for classes. It’ll make the process go a lot more smoothly. Here are some tips and tricks on how to avoid the stress.
Thanksgiving & reflections
Thanksgiving: a time to express gratitude and appreciation. Every family observes this holiday differently. The common traditions include eating foods that are pumpkin-based, along with a nice, juicy turkey. This time represents an opportunity and a reminder to be thankful and express appreciation to loved ones and various existing support systems.
Keeping Halloween fun and tasteful is as simple as a conversation with your friends
Halloween is a sacred holiday for many. As children, many students can remember dressing up as their favorite characters and monsters from television, movies, books and pop culture, and binging their favorite candies until they passed out. College students and adults now celebrate Halloween by partying with their friends… until they pass out.