As the semester is starting to ramp up and classes are in full swing, I’m finding myself spending more and more time studying and doing work than I was a week ago. I personally prefer to do work around friends or in more public spaces; I focus better when I feel the prying eyes of everyone watching and judging me for playing on my phone instead of working on my paper. Of course, no one is actually watching me, nor do they care if I play on my phone or watch Netflix, but the anxiety motivates me to actually accomplish work. 

SUNY Geneseo hosts a multitude of unique clubs tending to a wide range of interests, where like-minded individuals can talk and befriend each other through their passions. As the number of clubs on campus continues to evolve and expand, The Lamron thought it useful to give a quick run-down on how to start (or restart) a club of your own, according not only to the Student Organizations webpage, but personal experience of our staff as well.

Writing is an essential part of academic life no matter what discipline you find yourself studying. Math projects, business essays, history papers, even science research and psychology studies need a second pair of eyes to look over assignments before a final submission. You could (and should) have a willing friend read it over, but why not a trained tutor as well? That’s where the Writing Learning Center comes in.

Geneseo’s education major is by far its largest, and with hundreds of students enrolling in and graduating from the program each semester, it can be difficult to spot the future educational gems—those wholly impassioned by the prospect of teaching future generations. Enter Torianna Robleto, a junior childhood special education major with endless zeal for both learning and teaching.

Humanities is currently a general education requirement that brings about much controversy among students. Many students complain about the “archaic” readings, the “boring professors,” and the lack of diversity, and perhaps there are some faculty who would agree with them (looking at you Doggett). However, Professor Wes Kennison has a deep passion for the humanities subject, so much so that he has been teaching humanities at Geneseo for about thirty-six years. A former student of Geneseo, Kennison cultivated his love of Thoreau and Thucydides into a wealth of knowledge that he adores spreading to students. However, it had been a long, adventurous road for Kennison between his first day of freshman year and today.

As finals continue to bring us closer and closer to the edge, and even making a basic meal feels impossible, here is a quick and easy one pan breakfast sandwich that will give you the energy you need to complete any remaining tests and essays. 

On Saturday, Dec. 10, the Geneseo acapella groups took to the Wadsworth Auditorium stage to deliver their annual winter performance, aptly titled the Fa-La-La-Capella Concert. The performances, which included the groups Exit 8, Between the Lines, Hips and Harmonies, Emmelodics, and South Side Boys, brought some much-needed joy and entertainment before finals as they showcased their ongoing dynamic talents. 

For the past three years, Owen Vincent has been an integral part of The Lamron. As for the past three semesters, we have been lucky enough to have him as our News Editor. Unfortunately, we are at the end of an era, and Vincent has chosen to step down from his position in order to dedicate more time to his studies and potential career opportunities.

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are leaning towards the sweeter things in life. Here is a recipe for chocolate crinkle cookies that are easy to make, and will be a needed sweet treat as finals approach.

The Geneseo Theater and Dance Department came back from Thanksgiving break to perform their production of Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play. The production, directed by Adjunct Theatre Instructor Jaime Arena, ran from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 in Brodie’s Blackbox Theater, with a total of five shows performed over the course of five days.

Friends, fire signs, and spontaneity fiends—welcome to our final horoscope article of the year, Sagittarius season. This article will walk you through how you might get the most out of this new slice of the zodiac cycle, regardless of your sign. As a mutable sign, Sagittarius season holds the promise of being a period of peaceful transition from autumn to winter; read on to make sure that this proves consistent for your personal sun sign.

As we approach the break, students may find themselves overwhelmed with the impending stress that comes with traveling home, as well as finals that come after Thanksgiving. It is important to take time for yourself, and be prepared for work to pile up in the upcoming weeks. Here are some Geneseo events that will give any student a needed break, as well as important upcoming dates students should know about.